Uncapped McSweeney to open batting for Australia against India SYDNEY: Uncapped Nathan McSweeney has beaten out his rivals to secure the vacant spot in the Australia team for the... Published 10 Nov, 2024 11:42am
Sports Smith experiment as Test opener over, Green out of India series SYDNEY: Steve Smith’s short-lived stint as a Test opener came to an end Monday with confirmation he will drop down... Published 14 Oct, 2024 10:49am
Sports Australia’s Green may focus on red ball cricket before India challenge MELBOURNE: All-rounder Cameron Green may be spared white ball duties for Australia to focus on his red ball game... Published 04 Mar, 2024 01:18pm
Sports England’s Shoaib Bashir to miss Hyderabad Test after visa delay HYDERABAD: Uncapped England spinner Shoaib Bashir has been ruled out of the opening Test against India following a... Published 24 Jan, 2024 10:45am
Sports Australia’s Khawaja set to return to training for Brisbane Test MELBOURNE: Australia opener Usman Khawaja looks increasingly likely to play the second Test against West Indies in... Published 21 Jan, 2024 12:05pm
Sports Australia to monitor Khawaja after blow to jaw in Adelaide MELBOURNE: Australia opener Usman Khawaja appears doubtful for the second Test against West Indies after sustaining... Published 19 Jan, 2024 11:13am
Sports Steve Smith to replace Warner as opener against West Indies SYDNEY: Steve Smith will open the batting alongside Usman Khawaja against the West Indies in place of the retired... Published 10 Jan, 2024 10:53am
Sports Warner out for 34 in farewell Test as rain thwarts Pakistan SYDNEY: Pakistan captured the key wickets of Australia openers David Warner and Usman Khawaja before rain washed out... Updated 04 Jan, 2024 11:34am
Sports Australia out for Pakistan sweep in Warner Week SYDNEY: Australia will go for the tried and tested as they look to sweep Pakistan in their three-match series and... Published 02 Jan, 2024 11:50am
Sports Cummins takes 10 to lead Australia to Pakistan series triumph MELBOURNE: Australia captain Pat Cummins took 10 wickets in a masterclass of clutch bowling to end stout Pakistan... Updated 29 Dec, 2023 12:41pm
Sports Marsh’s 96 leads Australia fightback after Pakistan blitz MELBOURNE: Mitchell Marsh hit a counter-attacking 96 in a fighting rescue mission with a dogged Steve Smith Thursday... Updated 28 Dec, 2023 01:21pm
Sports Khawaja accuses ICC of double standards over Gaza support MELBOURNE: Australia opener Usman Khawaja has again accused the International Cricket Council (ICC) of double... Published 26 Dec, 2023 11:30am
Sports Labuschagne immovable as Australia frustrate Pakistan in 2nd Test MELBOURNE: A stubborn Marnus Labuschagne weathered a storm to help steer Australia to 187-3 on a rain-disrupted... Updated 26 Dec, 2023 01:23pm
Sports Australia skipper Cummins backs Khawaja on Gaza views MELBOURNE: Australia captain Pat Cummins threw his support behind star opener Usman Khawaja Monday, saying his bid... Published 25 Dec, 2023 10:45am
Sports Australia’s Usman Khawaja reprimanded by ICC for wearing black armband Australia’s Usman Khawaja was reprimanded by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday for sporting a... Published 21 Dec, 2023 06:35pm
Sports Australia’s Labuschagne relieved after being cleared for second Test MELBOURNE: With Cameron Green eager to break back into Australia’s starting XI, Marnus Labuschagne felt a rush of... Published 18 Dec, 2023 10:38am
Sports Lyon celebrates 500 wickets as Australia thrash Pakistan by 360 runs PERTH: Nathan Lyon joined the illustrious 500-wicket club on Sunday, picking up 2-18 on a seam-friendly Perth ... Updated 17 Dec, 2023 08:05pm
Sports Australian cricketer Khawaja wears black armband in Gaza protest PERTH: Australia’s Usman Khawaja staged a muted protest against the war in Gaza on Thursday, wearing a black armband... Published 14 Dec, 2023 06:17pm
Sports Australia’s Khawaja wears black armband in muted Gaza protest PERTH: Usman Khawaja wore a black armband and put tape over messages on his shoes supporting people in Gaza in a... Published 14 Dec, 2023 09:27am
Sports Warner ton silences critics as actions speak louder than words PERTH: Australia opener David Warner celebrated his 26th Test century on Thursday by ‘shushing’ the Perth media box,... Updated 14 Dec, 2023 06:53pm
Sports Pakistan look to be positive against strong Australia team PERTH: Pakistan’s new captain Shan Masood said his team will be out to buck considerable odds, and 28 years of... Updated 13 Dec, 2023 03:23pm
Sports ‘Paid his dues’: Australia’s Khawaja goes in to bat for embattled Warner MELBOURNE: Australia batsman Usman Khawaja has mounted a spirited defence of David Warner after former team mate... Published 04 Dec, 2023 12:33pm
Sports Khawaja fumes after Australia docked WTC points in Ashes series MELBOURNE: Australia opener Usman Khawaja has vented his frustration after the team lost 10 World Test Championship... Published 03 Aug, 2023 12:10pm
Sports Australia openers start strongly in pursuit of Ashes glory LONDON: Australia openers David Warner and Usman Khawaja hit unbeaten fifties as the tourists reached 135-0 on a... Published 31 Jul, 2023 06:43am
Sports Australia’s Khawaja lobbied ICC to reduce slow over-rate sanctions MANCHESTER: Australia opener Usman Khawaja said on Monday he had approached the International Cricket Council (ICC)... Published 17 Jul, 2023 02:15pm
Sports Khawaja becomes Australia’s quiet driving force LONDON: Usman Khawaja has persevered through racism and a career crisis to emerge as the understated driving force... Published 01 Jul, 2023 05:08pm
Sports Ashes rivals to stick to their guns in second Test LONDON: England and Australia have vowed to remain loyal to their contrasting tactical approaches, setting up the... Published 27 Jun, 2023 11:51am
Sports Broad frustrated by ‘soulless’ Edgbaston pitch Stuart Broad slammed the Edgbaston surface as “soulless” and described it as one of the slowest he has encountered... Published 18 Jun, 2023 02:01pm
Sports Warner showing good signs ahead of Ashes: Australia coach Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has backed openers David Warner and Usman Khawaja to rebound in the Ashes after... Published 13 Jun, 2023 10:42am
Sports Indian batting takes on Australian pace for Test honours A duel between India’s formidable top order and Australia’s fiery pace attack could determine who comes out on top... Published 05 Jun, 2023 12:40pm