Australia cricket team

Jack Leach says joke may be on Australia after wet buildup to Ashes | Ali Martin

The torrential rain in Queensland in the runup could result in two ring-rusty teams facing off in first Test at the Gabba

Ali Martin in Sydney

01, Dec, 2021 @9:34 AM

Contradictory Australian cricket culture still ruled by traditional machismo | Sam Perry

Recent events have again demonstrated a gaping chasm between cricket’s corporate fantasy and a grittier reality

Sam Perry

29, Nov, 2021 @3:27 AM

Has enough time passed for Steve Smith’s sins to be forgiven? | Megan Maurice

Had Tim Paine’s captaincy ended under more illustrious circumstances would this question even be asked?

Megan Maurice

27, Nov, 2021 @3:31 AM

We can feel for Tim Paine the person – honesty is difficult | Geoff Lemon

This is not how Pat Cummins would want to take the captaincy – during the trials of a friend who created his own misery and now has to accept responsibility

Geoff Lemon

26, Nov, 2021 @5:30 PM

Australia make Cummins captain, Smith vice-captain as Paine pulls out of Ashes

Pat Cummins and Steve Smith will form Australia’s leadership team for the Ashes after Tim Paine confirmed a ‘mental health break’ from cricket

Emma Kemp

26, Nov, 2021 @2:17 AM

The Spin | Ashes has lost focus with scandals engulfing ECB and Cricket Australia

After months of scandal, two already ordinary teams now look like something more tawdry and tarnished

Geoff Lemon

23, Nov, 2021 @11:00 AM

Pat Cummins for Australian captain is on brand but he might also add substance | Geoff Lemon

Those running Cricket Australia have an exceptional candidate to replace Tim Paine rather than just the next in line

Geoff Lemon

22, Nov, 2021 @3:20 AM

Tim Paine’s downfall as Australian Test captain offers England no Ashes surety | Courtney Walsh

Given the uncertainty surrounding Paine’s fitness and form, an argument can be made the host nation may emerge stronger

Courtney Walsh

21, Nov, 2021 @4:30 PM

Tim Paine knew texting scandal that cost him Test captaincy would eventually emerge

Paine reveals media outlets had approached him several times about the controversy

Emma Kemp

21, Nov, 2021 @3:40 AM

ECB and Cricket Australia blundering deeper into crisis with Ashes looming | Andy Bull

The ECB and Cricket Australia’s handling of revelations of racism and sexism could hardly be going worse, and sorry is not going to be enough

Andy Bull

19, Nov, 2021 @8:30 PM

Big Bash League outlay has paid off but cricket at risk of killing the golden goose | Greg Chappell

T20 can continue to add value in Australia if broadcasters understand its limits, writes Greg Chappell in his new book

Greg Chappell

19, Nov, 2021 @7:00 PM

Cricket Australia undermines its own investigation with confusing messages over Tim Paine | Megan Maurice

By not condoning the former Test captain’s behaviour but also finding it acceptable under its code of conduct, the governing body has provided little clarity

Megan Maurice

19, Nov, 2021 @10:15 AM