Nic Maddinson

County Championship side Durham were left to rue a batting mishap on Thursday, however it was not a sloppy shot that cost them dear but the size of Nic Maddinson's willow, resulting in a 10-point deduction.

Australian cricketer Nic Maddinson has revealed his battle with testicular cancer, undergoing chemotherapy and surgery after diagnosis earlier this year. The 33-year-old cricketer's treatment concluded in mid-July, and he has since begun preparing for his return to competitive cricket after successful medical confirmation.

Cricket Victoria on Thursday named its squad for its opening Marsh One-Day Cup fixture and Marsh Sheffield Shield clash against New South Wales next week.

Jackson Bird will play as Australia's third pace bowler in the day-night Test against South Africa in Adelaide, skipper Steve Smith said on Wednesday.

Essex County Cricket Club has been penalized 12 points by England's Cricket Regulator after player Feroze Khushi used a non-compliant bat in an April match against Nottinghamshire. The bat failed to meet required specifications, and despite Essex winning the game, their appeal was unsuccessful. This penalty impacts their standings in the County Championship.

With just 17 days to go for the Big Bash League, CA National Talent Manager Greg Chappell picks his favourite top five Young Gun Batsmen to watch in this year's T20 carnival.

Australia on Monday announced a 15-member squad to take on the Indian Under-19 team in a five-match series, comprising three One-dayers and a couple of Three-day matches, starting April 7 in Hobart.

Australian captain Steve Smith, already smarting under the series loss to India, found himself in a fresh controversy on Wednesday with former Australian fast bowler Rodney Hogg accusing him of favouritism in picking the XI.

Bangladesh head coach Russell Domingo wants to create a team environment in which players can openly talk about issues related to physical and mental health.

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell said the burgeoning issue of mental health, forcing active players into sabbaticals, has reached "almost epidemic proportions" in his country and urged the cricket board to immediately address the matter.

The Big Bash League witnessed an unfortunate incident on Sunday when the game between Melbourne Renegades and Perth Scorchers at GMHBA Stadium in Geelong was abandoned due to a hazardous pitch.

Australia's Ashes campaign was thrown into chaos Friday with batsman Travis Head testing positive for Covid-19 and ruled out of next week's fourth Ashes Test against England.

It was the coldest of receptions for Australia on day one of the opening Test match against Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday — their first Test series back since the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa in March this year.

The Australian cricket fraternity has been debating about David Warner's opening partner in the Test series with a few backing the struggling Joe Burns to keep his place while others want the young William Pucovski to open. However, the injury to Warner has changed the scenario and has created a situation where both Burns and Pucovski could open.

Former India U-19 captain Ashok Menaria smashed an unbeaten 94 as India reached 191 for one at stumps against Australian Institute of Sports.

Aaron Finch has stepped down from the captaincy of Big Bash League (BBL) side the Melbourne Renegades but is determined to lead Australia's T20 World Cup title defence on home soil next year.

Captain Aaron Finch's 119 went in vain as South Africa 'A' beat Australia 'A' by 19 runs in a round-robin match of the tri-series tournament among 'A' teams on Saturday.

Former England all-rounder Adam Hollioake has joined the team's coaching staff, who have been hit by a COVID-19 outbreak ahead of the fourth Ashes Test against Australia.

Test skipper Tim Paine has been named in Australia A's 13-member squad for the practice match against India A, set to begin on Sunday, December 6.

In-form all-rounder Cameron Green and leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson were on Wednesday included in the 12-member Australia A squad for the day-night practice game against the visiting Indian team, beginning at the SCG here on Friday.