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It was all of us - Khawaja exposes sandpaper details from 2018
Usman Khawaja has claimed the entire Australia team was involved in the sandpaper plot in 2018, including using it on the ball in the Gqeberha Test prior to Cape Town , and that he was never interviewed by Cricket Australia's investigator about the incident despite sitting next to Cameron Bancroft in the dressing room for the entire Test. Khawaja is set to detail his explosive claims in his autobiography Sabr that will be published on Tuesday.
Hussey joins Australia's coaching ranks for 2027 Ashes, World Cup and 2028 T20 World Cup
"I am extremely excited about being a part of the team in a more formal and meaningful role in the coming years," Hussey said. "This team has achieved so much in recent times, to which I hope I can add value to the coaching and playing groups ahead of what will be an exciting and challenging period." McDonald was thrilled to welcome Hussey into the ranks.
Johnson hoping to play first-class cricket again after injury-free run
Left-arm speedster Spencer Johnson is hopeful that an uninterrupted run with Australia 's ODI team can help him return to first-class cricket after making a successful red-ball return for South Australia 's second XI last week. Johnson, who turns 31 next month, will be a key strike weapon in Australia's upcoming ODI and T20I series against England in the absence of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc who have all been rested ahead of the Test series against New Zealand.
Top 10: Big Show Glenn Maxwell's greatest international hits
With Glenn Maxwell calling time on his international career, we look back at some of the standout performances from a career littered with spectacular moments. 95 and 4 for 46 vs England, Perth, 2015 In the final of a tri-series which acted as a World Cup warm-up, Maxwell produced a dominant all-round display. His 95 was central to Australia recovering from 60 for 4. "Maxwell went from sensible to sensational," Cricinfo's match report said.
Mustafizur signs with Melbourne Renegades for BBL 2026-27
Veteran Bangladesh left-arm seamer Mustafizur Rahman is set to play in the BBL for the first time after signing with Melbourne Renegades The 31-year-old has played 331 T20 matches around the world, taking 423 wickets, but has never played in the BBL previously. But after Renegades lost veteran left-arm seamer Jason Behrendorff for the season to a shoulder injury, they have signed Mustafizur in his place to add some variety to the attack.
Top 10: Big Show Glenn Maxwell's greatest international hits
Feature From a maiden ton in a World Cup to a Test century in Ranchi,to miracle chases in Hobart, Bengaluru, Southampton, Mumbai and Guwahati, Glenn Maxwell's career was full of highlights With Glenn Maxwell calling time on his international career, we look back at some of the standout performances from a career littered with spectacular moments. In the final of a tri-series which acted as a World Cup warm-up, Maxwell produced a dominant all-round display.
Beardman set for ODI debut, Harper, Fraser-McGurk, Shaw in T20 squad
Exciting Western Australian speedster Mahli Beardman looks set to make his ODI debut against England this month in the absence of Australia 's resting big three and the injured Nathan Ellis , while Sam Harper and Lachlan Shaw have earned maiden T20I call-ups alongside recalls for Jake Fraser-McGurk and Mitchell Owen for the five-match T20I series.
Beardman set for ODI debut, Harper, Fraser-McGurk, Shaw in T20 squad
Exciting Western Australian speedster Mahli Beardman looks set to make his ODI debut again England in the absence of Australia's resting big three and the injured Nathan Ellis while Sam Harper and Lachlan Shaw have earned maiden T20I call-ups alongside recalls for Jake Fraser-McGurk and Mitchell Owen for the five-match T20I series.
Cummins: 'I think we're a really good side'
The series defeat, including back-to-back Test losses for the first time since 2023, follows a nine-wicket home loss to Bangladesh in August as well as a home loss to England in December in the fourth Test of an Ashes series they won 4-1. They have slumped to third on the WTC table and have also been dethroned by South Africa as the No.1 ranked Test side on the ICC rankings.
Passes Inspection, Fails in the Field: Why Today’s Military Kit Demands a New Standard of Case Foam
Join us for 45 minutes on the 8th December at 10am & 5pm (GMT) to find out why packaging that passes inspection can still fail in the field. Rugged cases now carry more drones, optics, sensors and electronics rather than rugged hardware, so VOC fogging, other contaminants, and long-term foam performance have more of an impact on whether the equipment functions as intended. We’ll cover where the risks are and what to look for in case foam today.
FAQs - What's in store for you at WBBL 2026-27?
The WBBL returns on Thursday with Australia's world champions set to face off against each other for their respective clubs while some of the world's best players return for one of the leading women's franchise tournaments. Here's a rundown of the key things you need to know along with a few players to keep an eye on this season. When does it take place?
David named for Tasmania in push for 2027 ODI World Cup spot
Australia T20 star Tim David has been named for a shock 50-over domestic appearance for Tasmania, with coach Jeff Vaughan confirming that the batter wants to push for the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa. David, 30, has not played a List A game since his four ODI appearances in the lead-up to the 2023 World Cup, when he filed in for the injured Glenn Maxwell in a five-match bilateral series in South Africa. Prior to that, he played one List A game for Tasmania in November 2021.
Schutt suspended by CA for improper use of prescription medication out of competition
Australia seamer Megan Schutt has been suspended by Cricket Australia for two matches for not adhering to strict rules regarding the use of prescription medication, that is not performance enhancing, during an out of competition period.
Darcie Brown ruled out of WBBL with a back injury
News Brown is yet to return to training after suffering a disc injury on the Australia A tour of India last month Alex Malcolm Published: Oct 19, 2026, 4:35 AM (27 mins ago) Darcie Brown's rough run with injury continues with the Australia and Adelaide Strikers fast bowler ruled out of the entire WBBL with a back issue. Brown, 23, played two T20s and a one-day game on the recent Australia A tour of India including taking 3 for 39 in Mohali.
Rabada's back to bolster South Africa as Australia chase series win
Big picture: Hosts hope to fight back The build-up to Australia's first Test in South Africa since 2018 had featured a heavy emphasis on what took place eight years ago. There is a sense of déjà vu as the two teams prepare in Gqeberha for the second Test. Just like in 2018, the tourists claimed a decisive 1-0 lead in Durban built on some excellent middle-order batting and disciplined fast bowling.
Fraser-McGurk smashes record One-Day Cup fifty on route to 49-ball ton
Report Fraser-McGurk smashed an Australian record 14-ball List A fifty on his way to 122 from 63 while McSweney also made 106 from 103 as SA posted 397 for 7 against Queensland Alex Malcolm Published: Oct 17, 2026, 5:27 AM (53 mins ago) South Australia 397 for 7 (Fraser-McGurk 122, McSweeney 106, Lehmann 58, Kerr 3-67) vs Queensland Jake Fraser-McGurk smashed his own Australian domestic One-Day record by thumping a 14-ball fifty on his way to a 49-ball century as South Australia piled up the...
Weatherald subbed out with concussion after fielding incident
South Australia's opener Jake Weatherald has been subbed out of the opening game of the Sheffield Shield season against Victoria after suffering delayed concussion following a collision with the boundary fence while fielding on the opening day at the Junction Oval in Melbourne. In the 24th over on the first morning of the match, Weatherald chased a cover drive from Victoria's Ollie Peake to the rope and dove head first to try and pull it back.
World Test Championship final rematch could shape next year's decider
Australia are on an odyssey of their own, chasing what Mitchell Starc suggested could be cricket's version of a grand slam. Away wins against South Africa, India and England as well as a second WTC is on the table in a 12-month stretch for a veteran group that wants to etch their legacy in stone without any caveats attached.
Weatherald subbed out with concussion after fielding incident
(48.5/50 ov, T:299) 299/6 null null null null News Discarded Test opener suffered delayed concussion after hitting his head on the boundary fence while fielding on day one of the season at the Junction Oval in SA's clash with Victoria Alex Malcolm Published: Oct 7, 2026, 11:50 PM (2 hrs ago) South Australia's opener Jake Weatherald has been subbed out of the opening game of the Sheffield Shield season against Victoria after suffering delayed concussion following a collision with the boundary...
Hoekstra stars on debut as Test hopefuls miss chance with the bat
Stumps South Australia 4 for 1 (Hoekstra 1-2) trail Victoria 244 (Hoekstra 45, Thornton 3-51, Doggett 3-56) by 240 runs Victoria debutant Harry Hoekstra starred with the bat and then took an early wicket even as a host of Test hopefuls failed to take an opportunity with the bat on the opening day of the Sheffield Shield season at the Junction Oval.
Bartlett to push his test case, Vidler close to white-ball return
In the practice days leading up to Australia's tour match in Potchefstroom in South Africa last week, the sight of Xavier Bartlett bowling in the nets with a red ball caused a brief stir among the small traveling press pack in attendance.
England to play 50-over warm-up game ahead of Australia white-ball series
England are set to play a 50-over warm-up game against a Western Australia XI in Perth ahead of their eight-match white-ball tour of Australia in November and December. England have scheduled the day game at the WACA ground on November 7 as part of their preparation for the three-match ODI series that starts on November 13 at Perth Stadium. The second and third ODIs are on November 15 in Adelaide and November 18 in Hobart.
Sheffield Shield preview: South Australia hunt for a hat-trick, eyes on top-order batters
Queensland Captain: Marnus Labuschagne Coach: James Hopes Squad: Tom Balkin, Xavier Bartlett (CA), Hugo Burdon, Jack Clayton, Cameron Gannon, Lachlan Hearne, Hayden Kerr, Marnus Labuschagne (CA), Angus Lovell, Dylan McLachlan, Michael Neser (CA), Jimmy Peirson, Matthew Renshaw, Jem Ryan, Jack Sinfield, Mark Steketee, Tom Straker, Mitchell Swepson, Callum Vidler, Hugh Weibgen, Tom Whitney, Jack Wildermuth, Tom Campbell (R), Steven Hogan (R), Charlie Lachmund (R), Oli Patterson (R) In: Cameron...
England to play 50-over warm-up game ahead of Australia white-ball series
null (6.5/10 ov, T:102) 105/4 null null null News England to face a Western Australia XI at the WACA ground in Perth on November 7, six days before the first of three ODIs against Australia starting at Perth Stadium Alex Malcolm Published: Oct 5, 2026, 1:54 AM (26 mins ago) England are set to play a 50-over warm-up game against a Western Australia XI in Perth ahead of their eight-match white-ball tour of Australia in November and December.
Ashes antagonist Jonny Bairstow signs with Melbourne Renegades in the BBL
England wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow is heading to play in Australia later in the year after signing with Melbourne Renegades for his first stint in the BBL Bairstow, 37, is well known to Australian fans having been a central figure in Ashes flashpoints over the past 15 years but has never previously played in the BBL after a proposed stint with Melbourne Stars in 2020 did not eventuate.
Green and Renshaw suffer injury concerns ahead of test series
Australia have suffered further injury worries ahead of the Test series against South Africa with Cameron Green and Matt Renshaw suffering blows that forced them from the field in the third ODI in Potchefstroom on Wednesday Green got hit in the groin while batting and two balls later appeared in further pain after swinging hard on the delivery he was dismissed.
Australia's Africa ODI tour review: middle order and middle overs remain concerns
Analysis Six ODIs in Zimbabwe and South Africa were set to provide key intel for Australia heading to next year's World Cup but they leave with more questions than answers Alex Malcolm Published: Oct 1, 2026, 5:31 AM (34 mins ago) Australia completed their six-match ODI tour of Zimbabwe and South Africa on Wednesday. They won the Zimbabwe leg in Harare 3-0 but were comprehensively outplayed in South Africa in the first two ODIs before a consolation win in a rain-shortened game three.
Green and Renshaw suffer injury concerns ahead of Test series
News Green suffered a blow in the groin while batting and did not field despite being set to bowl while Renshaw was forced off the field due to a blow on the wrist and did not return Alex Malcolm Published: Sep 30, 2026, 11:52 PM (1 hr ago) Australia have suffered further injury worries ahead of the Test series against South Africa with Cameron Green and Matt Renshaw suffering blows that forced them from the field in the third ODI in Potchefstroom on Wednesday.
Molineux monitored, Hamilton out of ODIs, Brown out with back injury
Molineux is set to be monitored ahead of the series with her availability remaining unclear according to national selector Shawn Flegler. "Sophie has been named in the squad but has been managing a hip injury, so her involvement in the series will continue to be assessed over the coming days," Flegler said. Should Molineux be unavailable, a decision will need to be made on who captains Australia with both vice-captains Tahlia McGrath and Ash Gardner named in the squad.
Molineux, Hamilton out of Bangladesh ODIs; McGrath to captain
News Molineux is battling a hip injury while Hamilton has a minor quad strain with both hoping to be fit for the New Zealand T20Is Alex Malcolm Published: Sep 29, 2026, 11:01 PM (4 hrs ago) Australia women's skipper Sophie Molineux and Lucy Hamilton have been ruled out of the three-match ODI series against Bangladesh due to injury but both are expected to be fit to face New Zealand in the T20I series that follows.
Ellis and Davies out of the South Africa tour with injury
Nathan Ellis has been ruled out of the third and final ODI against South Africa with a side strain while left-arm spinner Joel Davies will also leave the tour after suffering a hamstring strain while fielding as a substitute in the second ODI in Johannesburg. Ellis' injury is a significant blow as he had been Australia's best bowler on the tour of Zimbabwe and South Africa. He suffered a left side strain after bowling four overs in the second ODI and did not return to complete his spell.
Ellis and Davies out of the South Africa tour with injury
Nathan Ellis has been ruled out of the third and final ODI against South Africa with a side strain while left-arm spinner Joel Davies will also leave the tour after suffering a hamstring strain while fielding as a substitute in the second ODI in Johannesburg. Ellis' injury is a significant blow as he had been Australia's best bowler on the tour of Zimbabwe and South Africa. He suffered a left side strain after bowling four overs in the second ODI and did not return to complete his spell.
Boland prepares to return to South Africa, a place he 'can't remember'
News The quick played the last three of his 14 ODIs in South Africa in 2016 and is set to return with the Test squad next month Alex Malcolm Published: Sep 24, 2026, 5:39 AM (32 mins ago) If you ask even the most knowledgeable of cricket fans about Scott Boland's white-ball international career, very few, if any, would know he even had one, let alone any details.
Cummins likely to miss first ODI with quicks prioritising Test preparations
(20.5/50 ov, T:384) 169/4 null (15.4/20 ov, T:217) 69 null News Cummins arrived late to South Africa and is set to be managed alongside Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood across the three ODIs with the Test series a priority Alex Malcolm Published: Sep 23, 2026, 4:55 AM (1 hr ago) Australia ODI captain Pat Cummins appears likely to miss the first match of the series against South Africa in Durban on Thursday after arriving later to South Africa than Mitchell Starc, with Australia's Test quicks...
Maxwell and Boland set to play in One-Day Cup for Victoria
News Just five days after being part of the ETPL final, Maxwell will feature in the first floodlit match at Junction Oval Alex Malcolm Published: Sep 22, 2026, 10:19 PM (1 hr ago) Glenn Maxwell is a surprise inclusion in Victoria's One-Day Cup side to face New South Wales, just five days after being part of the ETPL final in Dublin, while Test bowler Scott Boland is also set to feature in Friday's clash which will be the first floodlit match at the Junction Oval under the newly installed lights.
Big Bash privatisation: Inside how Melbourne Renegades will be sold
The first phase of the sales process of Melbourne Renegades begins this week with Cricket Australia (CA), Cricket Victoria (CV), and their consultant Raine Group, formally inviting expressions of interest in purchasing 100% of the club with hopes that a preferred owner could be identified by the start of the men's BBL season on December 12.
Big Bash privatisation: Inside how Melbourne Renegades will be sold
0:43 3 days ago Big Bash League Set For Historic Opener In Chennai YouTube • 3d BBL Head of Business Operations Phil Rigby highlighted his excitement as Chennai gets to host a Big Bash League game in October. Melbourne Renegades and Perth Scorchers will take on each other at the iconic Chepauk Stadium in Chennai on December 12.
Matthew Wade calls time on his BBL career
Matthew Wade has announced his retirement from BBL cricket to focus on his coaching career which already includes his role as Australia's white-ball batting coach. Wade had been consulting with Australia's men's team last year while still playing in the BBL for Hobart Hurricanes but has elected to step away from playing altogether ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Australia look to get stronger, Zimbabwe sharper
Preview Josh Hazlewood could return for the second ODI in Harare as Zimbabwe look for more discipline after mistakes with bat and ball in their opening loss Alex Malcolm Published: Sep 17, 2026, 7:57 AM (27 mins ago) Big picture - Australia look to get stronger, Zimbabwe sharper Australia were far too good in game one despite some good individual performances from Zimbabwe to keep them in the contest until quite late.
Matthew Wade calls time on his BBL career
He is ninth all-time for runs scored in the BBL and fifth for dismissals. Only Ben McDermott and D'Arcy Short have scored more runs for Hurricanes but no one has made a higher score than his career-best 130 not out and he was a key figure in their maiden BBL title in 2024-25. "Wadey is one of those cricketers you always wanted on your side," Hurricanes coach Jeff Vaughan said.
Melbourne Stars sign Overton twins simultaneously
Melbourne Stars have reunited the Overton twins ahead of the BBL with Craig and Jamie set to play together again after the latter moved from Somerset to Surrey in 2020. Jamie Overton has spent the last three seasons at Adelaide Strikers but has been poached by Stars while Craig Overton will appear in the BBL for the first time after an outstanding northern summer across all formats with Somerset and Trent Rockets under Stars director of coaching Peter Moores.
Zimbabwe plot to topple Australia again with World Cup on horizon
(14.5/20 ov, T:100) 100/4 null null (19/20 ov, T:159) 159/5 null (14.5/20 ov, T:188) 84 null Preview Host keen to upset a vulnerable Australia again after T20 World Cup triumph while the defending ODI world champions look at reconnaissance mission ahead of 2027 Alex Malcolm Published: Sep 14, 2026, 5:30 AM (46 mins ago) Big picture: World Cup scouting high on the agenda It has been 12 years since Australia have faced Zimbabwe in an ODI in Zimbabwe with the visiting captain Mitchell Marsh the...
Melbourne Stars sign Overton twins simultaneously
(5.4/20 ov, T:100) 27/2 null null (19/20 ov, T:159) 159/5 null (14.5/20 ov, T:188) 84 null (14.5/20 ov, T:119) 120/2 null News Craig and Jamie Overton set to play together again for Melbourne Stars in the BBL having been rivals since Jamie left Somerset Alex Malcolm Published: Sep 14, 2026, 12:33 AM (43 mins ago) Melbourne Stars have reunited the Overton twins ahead of the BBL with Craig and Jamie set to play together again after the latter moved from Somerset to Surrey in 2020.
Finn Allen poached by Melbourne Stars in biggest BBL deal
News Perth Scorchers were out-bid by Stars for the New Zealand power-hitter who helped them win a title last season Alex Malcolm Published: Sep 10, 2026, 7:48 AM (47 mins ago) Perth Scorchers' title-winning hero, New Zealand opener Finn Allen, has been poached by Melbourne Stars in what shapes as the most lucrative deal in BBL history. Allen was a stand-out performer in Scorchers' title last season and has become one of the most sought-after power-hitters in franchise cricket globally.
Chapman shifts to casual New Zealand contract to play in the BBL
New Zealand batter Mark Chapman has opted to shift to a casual playing contract with New Zealand Cricket (NZC) after signing a deal to play in the BBL in Australia in December. Chapman has stepped away from his full-time contract with New Zealand and joins Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson, Adam Milne and Tim Seifert on casual deals which allows them to play in the BBL in Australia during the height of their home summer instead of playing domestically in New Zealand.
Cricket Australia firm on 'primacy' of Test cricket amid BBL sale
"I think that any new partner would understand in terms of the current schedule, the [BBL TV] viewership is often highest in those matches that followed the Test match. So there's a benefit to them in terms of the viewership of their league [and] a strong alignment of interests in that. "We're not saying there aren't risks. There are. You've got to be practical and realistic there.
CA green lights BBL privatisation despite being 'a long way' from deal with players
News CA board ratifies self-determination model for states on selling stakes in BBL clubs, starting with Melbourne Renegades, while players have asked for independent assessment on a revenue share dispute Cricket Australia (CA) will go ahead with the next phase of bringing private investment into the Big Bash Leagues, beginning with the launch of a sales process for Melbourne Renegades, despite being "a long way apart" from an agreement with the Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA) on the...
Chapman shifts to casual New Zealand contract to play in the BBL
(19/20 ov, T:144) 71 null null null null null null null null null null null null News Chapman set to play in the white-ball series against India in November before heading to the BBL with seamer Matt Fisher elevated to the full-time contract list Alex Malcolm Published: Sep 8, 2026, 1:02 AM (36 mins ago) New Zealand batter Mark Chapman has opted to shift to a casual playing contract with New Zealand Cricket (NZC) after signing a deal to play in the BBL in Australia in December.
Labuschagne survives for South Africa tests, Connolly included
Marnus Labuschagne has kept his place in Australia's Test squad for the upcoming three-Test tour of South Africa with Cooper Connolly Michael Neser and Matthew Kuhnemann included in a 16-man squad that features the same 13 from Australia's last Test in Mackay. Labuschagne has been under extraordinary pressure to keep his place at No.3 in the XI having averaged just 24.69 in his last 43 Test innings, without a Test century, dating back to July 2023 .
Labuschagne's retention highlights Australia's biggest concern
Analysis No Test centuries for three years and an average under 25 but the No.3 will head to South Africa Alex Malcolm Published: Sep 7, 2026, 5:41 AM (5 hrs ago) How and why has Marnus Labuschagne been retained for Australia's Test tour of South Africa? That is the question almost every Australian fan is asking right now.
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