Australia's Burns sees silver lining in 'longest offseason' MELBOURNE: Having been struck down by a fatigue illness last year, Australia opener Joe Burns sees a silver lining in cricket's long offseason due to the coronavirus shutdown. With all cricket suspended and Australia still largely locked down to... 07 May, 2020
Surprise Australia picks reward selectors' faith BRISBANE: Australia's selectors endured a barrage of criticism for a trio of surprising picks in the Ashes squad but the hosts' dominant 10-wicket win over England in the series-opener at the Gabba may have left them feeling more than a little... 28 Nov, 2017
Stokes headed Down Under but not for Ashes, says ECB SYDNEY: Suspended all-rounder Ben Stokes has left England on a trip to visit family in New Zealand and will not be joining the Ashes squad, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Tuesday. Stokes, who has been suspended since he was arrested... 28 Nov, 2017
Australia 'confused' in picking Paine, says Warne MELBOURNE: Australia appear confused by picking wicketkeeper Tim Paine for the Ashes squad against England as he is not even the first choice selection for his state side, retired leg-spinning great Shane Warne said on Friday. The 32-year-old Paine,... 17 Nov, 2017
Injured Stokes named in Ashes squad despite arrest Stokes named in 16-man England squad Three uncapped players Crane, Foakes and Craig Overton included Tour starts in November LONDON: England all-rounder Ben Stokes was named on Wednesday in a 16-man squad for the Ashes tour to... 27 Sep, 2017
Lehmann ponders winners and losers from Bangladesh tour SYDNEY: The next time Darren Lehmann sends out a team will be in the Ashes opener against England and the Australia coach already has some firm ideas of who will be playing in Brisbane after a mixed tour of Bangladesh. Lehmann, who also sits on... 09 Sep, 2017
Warner gives thumbs up for first New Zealand test MELBOURNE: Australia opening batsman David Warner will test out his thumb in the domestic Sheffield Shield competition this week ahead of the opening test against New Zealand. Warner broke his thumb on tour in England and after a long stint on... 27 Oct, 2015
Australia's Smith to lead new-look one-day squad in Britain LONDON: All-rounder Marcus Stoinis, spinner Ashton Agar and batsman Joe Burns are set to make their one-day international debuts for Australia in Britain as the world champions seek to regenerate following their fifth World Cup triumph. Steven... 12 Aug, 2015
Bairstow replaces Ballance in England Ashes squad LONDON: England have brought in batsman Jonny Bairstow to replace his Yorkshire team mate Gary Ballance in the only change to their squad for the third Ashes test against Australia starting next Wednesday at Edgbaston. Ballance paid the price on... 22 Jul, 2015
Harris retires as injuries mount LONDON: Australia’s injury-plagued paceman Ryan Harris announced his immediate retirement from all forms of cricket on Saturday, dealing a major setback to his team’s defence of the Ashes starting in England next week. The 35-year-old... 05 Jul, 2015
Holland in preliminary Champions Trophy squad QUEENSLAND: The left-arm spinner Holland, 22, has played only eight List A games and is by far the least experienced member of the extended line-up, from which the final 15-man squad will be picked. However, the selectors are keen to keep an eye on... 23 Jul, 2009
Harmison misses Ashes squad to face Australia LONDON : Steve Harmison has been left out of England's squad for the first Ashes test against Australia, despite the fast bowler's recent success against the tourists in a warmup match. The 30-year-old paceman took six wickets for England Lions during... 05 Jul, 2009
