Cummins' back injury deals a blow to Australia's Ashes preparations
MELBOURNE :Australia's preparations for their Ashes defence have taken a hit with captain Pat Cummins struggling with a lower back issue and given no return-to-play timeline.
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Australia all-rounder Green eyes Shield to warm up bowling arm before Ashes
MELBOURNE :All-rounder Cameron Green says he will be ready to return to bowling during the domestic Sheffield Shield in a boost for Australia before hosting England in the Ashes.
Australia's Konstas renews focus in bid to keep Ashes hopes alive
SYDNEY :Teenager Sam Konstas is looking to bury the memory of his West Indies disappointment and batter down the door to the Australia team for the upcoming Ashes series with a torrent of runs in all formats over the next couple of months.
Starc record as Australia bowl out Windies for 27 to win third test
Mitchell Starc delivered the fastest five-wicket haul in test history on Monday as Australia crushed the West Indies by 176 runs in the third test in Kingston, Jamaica to complete a 3-0 series sweep.
Experience the key for Australia in the Caribbean, says Cummins
The wealth of experience in Australia's ranks helps them find solutions in difficult situations, captain Pat Cummins said after his side played themselves out of trouble to secure a series-clinching 133-run win over the West Indies on Sunday.
West Indies stage stunning fightback to trail Australia by 45 in Grenada
West Indies were bowled out for 253 in their first innings of the second test in Grenada on Friday, trailing Australia by 45 runs at stumps after a dramatic second day that saw early promise turn to utter collapse before a thrilling lower-order fightback.
Australia's Smith return confirmed for second test v Windies
Australia batsman Steve Smith will return for the second test against West Indies in Grenada, replacing Josh Inglis, captain Pat Cummins confirmed on Wednesday.
Captain Cummins backs youngster Konstas as Australia cruise to West Indies win
Captain Pat Cummins backed inexperienced opener Sam Konstas to deliver on the international stage despite the youngster's struggles against the West Indies as Australia won the first test in Bridgetown by 159 runs on Friday.