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Andre Russell banned from using black bat in BBL
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Melbourne [Australia], Dec. 21 (ANI): West Indian all-rounder Andre Russell has been banned by Cricket Australia (CA) to use his black bat in the Big Bash League.
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Former Aussie skippers accuse Smith of `hedging his bets` in Gabba Test
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Melbourne [Australia], Dec.20 (ANI): Former Australian skipper Mark Taylor has criticised current captain Steve Smith's tactics and has accused him of "hedging his bets" during Australia's nail-biting 39-run victory over Pakistan in the opening day and night Test of the
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`Uncapped` Hilton Cartwright surprise inclusion for Boxing Day Test
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Melbourne [Australia], Dec.20 (ANI): Uncapped all-rounder Hilton Cartwright has been named as a surprise inclusion in the 13-man Australian squad for the second Test of the three-match series against Pakistan beginning at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on December 26.
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Vaughan slams Smith's `ridiculous` tactics in Gabba Test
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Melbourne [Australia], Dec. 20 (ANI): Former England skipper Michael Vaughan has criticised the "ridiculous" tactics employed by Steve Smith after Australia escaped a narrow39-run victory over Pakistan in the first Test of the three-match series at the Gabba in Brisbane on Monday.
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Murray bags BBC Spoty award for record third time
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Melbourne [Australia], Dec.19 (ANI): World number one Andy Murray capped off his glorious year by winning the coveted BBC Sports Personality of the Year award for a record third time.
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Cricket Australia calls off player pay talks
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Melbourne [Australia], Dec.19 (ANI): Cricket Australia (CA) has postponed pay talks with the Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA), saying the on-going negotiations can distract the players at this busy time of the season.
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Smith `lost all his fingernails` in Gabba Test
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Melbourne [Australia], Dec. 19 (ANI): After escaping a 39-run victory over Pakistan in the Gabba Test, Australian skipper Steve Smith on Monday said the "game was a bit close for his liking".
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Australia unchanged for Boxing Day Test
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Melbourne [Australia], Dec.19 (ANI): Australia have named the unchanged 12-man squad for the second Test of the three-match series against Pakistan beginning at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Boxing Day.
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Shaun Marsh `highly unlikely` for Boxing Day Test
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Melbourne [Australia], Dec. 18 (ANI): Australian top-order batsman Shaun Marsh is unlikely to fit for the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan, thus paving way for another opportunity for Nic Maddinson.
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Umpire Reiffel not in favour of wearing helmet despite head blow
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Melbourne [Australia], Dec.17 (ANI): Umpire Paul Reiffel has quashed the idea of wearing a helmet while officiating in Test matches despite suffering a concussion after being hit by seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar's throw during the fourth match of the ongoing series between India and England.
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I can play for another 4-5 years: Siddle
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Melbourne [Australia], Dec. 16 (ANI): Australian fast bowler Peter Siddle, who is battling with an injury, has insisted he can play for another four or five years.
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Cricket Australia defends controversial pregnancy clause
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Melbourne [Australia], Dec. 16 (ANI): After facing criticism for its controversial clause wherein female players are asked to sign a contract saying they are not pregnant, Cricket Australia (CA) has defended the decision, saying it's a duty of care issue.
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