CA named Pakistan vs Australia’s first test as ‘West Test’
- 06-Nov-2023
In order to include an exciting new in-stadium experience for fans, Cricket Australia (CA) has announced that the test match of Australia against Pakistan which is scheduled to be held at Perth Stadium will be named ‘The West Test’, inspired by WACA ground’s traditions. The stadium which has a capacity of 60,000 seats will be […]
Ball-tampering a ‘cry for help’ in unbalanced sport – Steyn
- 30-Jul-2018
MUMBAI: South African paceman Dale Steyn believes this year’s Australian ball-tampering scandal could be viewed as a “cry for help” because the balance between bat and ball in cricket has become so skewed in favor of the batsmen. Steyn, one of the most prolific wicket-takers of his generation, did not condone the actions of the […]
‘Bowlers worked me out, have to go back and beat them’ – Peter Handscomb
- 28-Jul-2018
MELBOURNE: Peter Handscomb has been working closely with Chris Rogers, the NCC batting coach, to rediscover his form after admitting bowlers had “worked him out”. Handscomb was out of the playing XI midway through the Ashes last year, and though he returned to the side in Johannesburg, after Cameron Bancroft, Steve Smith and David Warner […]
Lehmann extends contract as Australia coach to 2019
- 01-Aug-2016
CANBERRA: Darren Lehmann has extended his contract as Australia's head coach until 2019 to cover the World Cup and the Ashes series in England that year, the country's cricket board (CA) said on Monday.
Champions League T20 discontinued due to lack of interest
- 15-Jul-2015
SYDNEY: Champions League Twenty20 tournament, which has been run since 2009 by the cricket boards of India, Australia and South Africa, has been discontinued with immediate effect because of lack of interest.
Steven Smith to captain Australia
- 15-Dec-2014
BRISBANE: Twenty-five-year-old Steven Smith will captain Australia against India at the Gabba from Wednesday in Michael Clarke's absence, Cricket Australia announced Monday.
CA suspends flame throwers at T20 games
- 07-Nov-2014
SYDNEY: Cricket Australia Friday suspended the use of flame throwers used to signal boundaries or when a wicket falls at Twenty20 internationals after a close call in a match this week.