George Bailey

Cricket Australia has surprisingly dropped star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell from their 2026-27 contracted players list, prioritizing Test specialists for a demanding schedule. Youngster Sam Konstas and paceman Jhye Richardson also missed out, with veteran Jake Weatherald earning a contract. This move signals a strong focus on the longest format of the game.

Australia batsman George Bailey says his team is looking forward to renew a "fierce" rivalry with India in the upcoming five-match ODI series and feels it will be a big deal for the visitors to beat them in their backyard.

Australia captain George Bailey won the toss and invited India into bat after a rain-delayed start in the fifth ODI of the tri-series on Monday.

Australia's T20 captain George Bailey says it would be a "disaster" if his Cricket Board and the Players' Association fail to work out a new MoU on payments, with the existing agreement to expire on June 30.

Australia opener David Warner is in the frame for the World Test Championship final against India but selectors' boss George Bailey declined to back him as an automatic inclusion for the Ashes squad.

Ryan Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate US President-elect Donald Trump, makes bizarre demands in a jailhouse letter, offering to become a Hamas hostage in exchange for peace. Routh also expresses emotional connections to historical figures like Alexander Hamilton and George Bailey, critiquing US leaders and supporting university students backing Hamas.

Selection panel chief George Bailey has denied Justin Langer's claims that a lack of backing from senior players and support staff was responsible for the former opening batsman's departure as Australia coach.

Former limited-overs captain George Bailey is set to be Australia's new selector after he was picked to be a part of the national selection panel alongside coach Justin Langer and chairman Trevor Hohns.

George Bailey, the chief selector for the Australian men's cricket team, has confirmed that David Warner, the seasoned left-handed opening batsman, will not be considered for selection in the Champions Trophy scheduled for 2025. Following Australia's exit from the Super Eights stage of the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup, Warner had indicated his intention to retire from international cricket. However, he had expressed a willingness to make a final appearance in the 2025 Champions Trophy.

After a stupendous IPL this season, where they reached the finals of the tournament, Kings XI Punjab are looking to go a step further in the CLT20.

The dashing players of the home team seemed to have been in high spirits at this recent promotional event.

Former Australia skipper George Bailey has been appointed chairman of the national selection panel, replacing the retiring Trevor Hohns, Cricket Australia announced on Sunday.

Selector George Bailey Sunday insisted under-fire Aaron Finch would be Australia's skipper at this year's Twenty20 World Cup, calling mounting criticism of his leadership and form "white noise".

Australia's chairman of selectors George Bailey has dismissed Justin Langer's claims that a lack of backing from senior players and support staff led to the former opener's departure as the national team head coach.

Veteran Australian opener Usman Khawaja, 38, plans to continue his Test career as long as he feels he is contributing effectively. Despite a below-par performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Khawaja remains focused on contributing to the Australian team's success, maintaining regular communication with coach Andrew McDonald and chief selector George Bailey.

Former Australian coach Darren Lehmann criticized chief selector George Bailey for being too close to the Test team to make tough decisions, particularly regarding the struggling top order. Captain Pat Cummins defended Bailey, praising his boldness and objectivity, emphasizing the broader considerations beyond online scrutiny in selection.

Former Australia captain George Bailey feels in-form Matthew Wade must be in the mix when Australia select their playing XI for the opening Test of the four-match series against India beginning at Adelaide on December 6.

Australia have a fresh injury concern less than two weeks before the World Cup as James Faulkner left the field with a side strain in the tri-series final against England in Perth on Sunday.

Australian players have agreed to provide hair samples to let the Cricket Board find if any of them uses banned drugs.

Whenever Kings XI Punjab skipper George Bailey has been to India, it’s only been for cricket matches, which is why he hasn’t been able to indulge in any sightseeing.