Konstas, Maxwell axed as Cricket Australia unveil contract list

Young opening batsman Sam Konstas and veteran all-rounder Glenn Maxwell were axed Wednesday as Cricket Australia announced a list of 21 nationally contracted players for the 2026-27 season.

Former Australian Test wicketkeeper Haddin to coach NSW

Former Australian Test wicketkeeper Brad Haddin was appointed head coach of New South Wales on Wednesday, vowing to bring "an aura" back to the struggling team.

Allrounder Molineux named Australian women's cricket captain

Spin-bowling allrounder Sophie Molineux was named captain of the all-conquering Australian women's cricket team across all three formats on Thursday, replacing the retiring Alyssa Healy.

Damien Martyn back home from hospital

Former Australian batter Damien Martyn has spoken publicly about his recent health scare after returning home from hospital.

Australia captain Alyssa Healy to retire from cricket

Australia captain Alyssa Healy said on Tuesday she will to retire from cricket in March after the team's home series with India, ending a storied career.

Australian cricket great Martyn out of coma in 'miracle'

Australian Test great Damien Martyn has woken from an induced coma following meningitis, with ex-teammate Adam Gilchrist on Sunday calling it ‘a miracle’.

Positive signs' on hospitalised Australian cricket great Martyn

Former Australian Test batsman Damien Martyn is showing "positive signs" after being hospitalised in an induced coma with meningitis, ex-teammate Adam Gilchrist said.

Australia's Khawaja to retire after Ashes finale, slams 'racial stereotyping

Usman Khawaja said Friday he will retire from international cricket after the fifth and final Ashes clash against England, leaving a legacy as Australia's first Muslim Test cricketer while lashing out at perceived "racial stereotyping" during his 15-year career.

Legendary Australian batter Damien Martyn seriously ill, placed in induced coma

Former Australian Test batsman Damien Martyn has been rushed to hospital in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis, media reports said Wednesday.

Starc becomes most prolific left-arm quick in Test history

Australian veteran Mitchell Starc became the most prolific left-arm paceman in Test history on Thursday, surpassing Pakistan great Wasim Akram.

Ponting salutes Mushfiqur on 100th Test milestone

Two-time World Cup winning Australian captain Ricky Ponting led the global tributes today as Mushfiqur Rahim became the first Bangladeshi cricketer to reach the historic milestone of 100 Test matches.

Teenage Australian cricketer dies after being hit by ball

A promising 17-year-old Australian cricketer died on Thursday after being struck by a ball, with his family saying they were "utterly devastated".