Australia’s Twenty20 Big Bash League shortens schedule yet again

Australia’s premiere Twenty20 cricket competition is being shortened again in an attempt to counteract criticism that the Big Bash League schedule is too long. Cricket Australia on May 12 said the league would be shortened to 10 games per franchise a year earlier than planned after it struck a deal with broadcasters, confirming the move […]

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Warner exposed CA’s tendencies for back-side protecting: Ian Chappell

David Warner. | Photo Credit: AFP Cricket Australia has never protected the interest of the players and David Warner’s outburst on captaincy ban has exposed the authorities’ “tendencies for back-side protecting”, feels the legendary Ian Chappell. Warner on Wednesday withdrew the bid to overturn his lifetime captaincy ban, saying the review panel wanted him to […]

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Ricky Ponting returns to commentary box after health scare

Ricky Ponting. File photo Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting returned to the commentary booth for the first Test against West Indies on Saturday after suffering a health scare while on the job on day three at Perth Stadium. Ponting, who was rushed to hospital on Friday after having chest pains while commentating for the Seven […]

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Cricket Australia amends Code of Conduct policy, door now open for Warner to get leadership ban modified

David Warner will now be able to get his lifetime leadership ban “modified”. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Attacking batter David Warner will now be able to get his lifetime leadership ban “modified” as Cricket Australia on Monday amended its Code of Conduct for players and support personnel. According to the amended Code of Conduct […]

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David Warner’s leadership ban may go after Cricket Australia’s code of conduct change

Australia’s David Warner bats during the one day cricket international between England and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground, in Sydney, Australia on November 19, 2022. | Photo Credit: AP Opener David Warner may be able to overturn his lifetime leadership ban after Cricket Australia voted on Monday to alter its code of conduct. In […]

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Australia to revoke David Warner’s captaincy ban after integrity code review

David Warner was banned from leadership positions for life by Cricket Australia after he was adjudged to have played the leading role in the 2018 Newlands ball-tampering scandal David Warner was banned from leadership positions for life by Cricket Australia after he was adjudged to have played the leading role in the 2018 Newlands ball-tampering […]

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Australia captain Aaron Finch to retire from ODI cricket

Australia captain Aaron Finch on Saturday announced his retirement from one-day international cricket effective Sunday, September 11, 2022 after the team’s third and final ODI against New Zealand.. A recent run of poor form has seen the 35-year-old Finch average just 3.7 runs, including three ducks, since scoring 62 runs against Sri Lanka in an […]

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Cricket Australia rolls out 5-year plan to make sport more inclusive, create culture for cricket ahead of 2032 Games

Cricket Australia unveiled its plan that features 10 priorities across four interrelated pillars Cricket Australia unveiled its plan that features 10 priorities across four interrelated pillars Cricket Australia (CA) on Monday launched a five-year strategic plan that aims to double the number of boys playing the game in age group 5 to 12 to 2,10,000 […]

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Australian cricket fears ‘missing generation’ after COVID-19

While club players returned in strong numbers after COVID-19 lockdowns, Cricket Australia’s annual survey revealed a worrying decline in children aged 12 and under trying out cricket during the 2021-22 Australian summer While club players returned in strong numbers after COVID-19 lockdowns, Cricket Australia’s annual survey revealed a worrying decline in children aged 12 and under trying […]

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Cricket Australia inks seven-year deal with Disney Star to broadcast matches in India

Disney Star will take over from Sony, who have held the Australian rights since the 2017-18 season. Disney Star will take over from Sony, who have held the Australian rights since the 2017-18 season. Cricket Australia (CA) on July 24, 2022 said it has signed a seven-year deal with Disney Star to broadcast the country’s […]

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