Australia sticks with quicks for Sri Lanka T20 opener
Australia have recalled fast bowler Kane Richardson for Tuesday's T20 series opener against Sri Lanka and stuck with the three-pronged pace formula that won them their first World Cup last year.
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England will hope to break stubborn New Zealand partnership in first Test
England struggled after lunch on day two as a century stand between Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell shifted the momentum in New Zealand’s favour at Lord’s.
Covid-positive Australia coach Andrew McDonald to miss start of Sri Lanka tour
Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the opening week of his side's tour of Sri Lanka, starting Tuesday. The 40-year-old, who returned a positive test for the virus a day before Australia's T20 squad's departure to Sri Lanka on Wednesday, will isolate for a week in Melbourne and is likely to link up with the team in Colombo ahead of the second T20 on June 8. "Australian men's team head coach Andrew McDonald has tested positive for COVID-19 and will be delayed in travelling to Sri Lanka for the start of the T20I series," Cricket Australia said on Wednesday. In his absence, assistant coach Michael Di Venuto will guide the T20 side. "Michael Di Venuto will coach the Australian men's T20 side before Andrew McDonald re-joins the squad at the conclusion of seven days isolation," CA added.
Australia Head Coach Andrew McDonald Tests Covid Positive Ahead Of Sri Lanka Tour
Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the team's tour of Sri Lanka, starting on Tuesday, June 7. McDonald returned the positive test ahead of the Australian team's departure to Sri Lanka on Tuesday, May 31. According to cricket.com.au, McDonald will remain under isolation for seven days. His assistant Michael Di Venuto will play the role of the interim coach in the meantime. McDonald is expected to resume his duties ahead of the second T20I in Colombo.
Australia Unveil Marathon Cricket Summer Around T20 World Cup Defence
Cricket Australia unveiled a bumper home fixture list on Monday with eight bilateral men's series against five different opponents either side of their defence of the T20 World Cup.
Australia unveils bumper summer schedule as COVID recovery continues
Teams from six nations will tour Australia during the country's busiest ever summer after Cricket Australia announced a packed calendar as the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
"Like Looking At Big Ben": David Warner On Star Pakistan Pacer
Before turning up for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2022, Australia opener David Warner faced off against Pakistan in the three-match series and the Pat Cummins-led side emerged on the right side of the result after winning the third and final Test. Warner faced off against Shaheen Shah Afridi and their battles were not to be missed. In the third Test, Warner and Shaheen's image went viral which saw both stars staring down each other. After the incident, both were seen laughing.
Events in Monaco take centre stage – Friday’s sporting social
Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media.