Australia setback as Hazlewood ruled out of 1st Ashes Test

Australia was dealt a huge blow Saturday with Josh Hazlewood ruled out of the first Ashes Test against England, leaving their pace stocks precariously thin with Pat Cummins and Sean Abbott also sidelined.

Smith says England speed kings could struggle in Ashes

Steve Smith believes England may have picked the wrong bowlers for the Ashes, suggesting Australian wickets will be better suited to seam and swing than an all-out pace attack.

Hazlewood gets all-clear after Ashes scare but Abbott ruled out

Pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood was cleared to continue his preparations for the first Ashes Test against England after sending a scare through the Australian camp on Wednesday when he went for a hamstring scan.

Stokes backs Root to fire in Australia

Skipper Ben Stokes hailed Joe Root as England's greatest batsman Wednesday and backed him to fire in the Ashes against Australia, while hyping up his team's vaunted pace attack.

India win T20 series after fifth match abandoned due to rain

India claimed a 2-1 win in the five-match T20 series against Australia after the final match was abandoned due to rain after just 4.5 overs in Brisbane on Saturday.

Bangladesh to face Australia in Hong Kong Sixes quarterfinal

Bangladesh closed the group stage of the Hong Kong Sixes with a 14-run victory over Sri Lanka in Mong Kok on Friday.

India thump Australia to take 2-1 lead in T20 series

India took a 2-1 lead in their T20 series against Australia with a 48-run demolition of the home side on Queensland's Gold Coast on Thursday.

Australia's Cummins hints at return for second Ashes Test

Injured Australia captain Pat Cummins hinted on Thursday at a comeback for the second Ashes Test, a day after the side unveiled its squad ahead of this month's opener.

Australia announce squad for Ashes opener against England

Uncapped opener Jake Weatherald was named Wednesday in Australia's squad for the first Ashes Test against England, with Brendan Doggett and Sean Abbott included as back-up fast bowlers.

Run-machine Labuschagne in form of his life ahead of Ashes

Australia's Marnus Labuschagne slammed a fifth century in eight innings, firing an ominous warning shot ahead of the Ashes with some of the richest form of his life.

Head released from India T20Is for Ashes preparation

Australia batter Travis Head has been released from the ongoing T20I series against India to represent South Australia in the next round of the Sheffield Shield, as selectors balance workloads and priorities ahead of the upcoming Ashes series later this month.

Sundar’s fireworks level T20I series 1–1 in Hobart

India produced a stunning run chase in Hobart to beat Australia by five wickets, levelling the five-match T20I series 1–1.