Sean Abbott

Chennai Super Kings face a major blow as Australian pacer Nathan Ellis is ruled out of IPL 2026 with a hamstring injury. Ellis was expected to be CSK's primary death bowler, leaving a significant void. The franchise is now exploring replacements like Ottneil Baartman, Sean Abbott, Gerald Coetzee, Shamar Joseph, and Fazalhaq Farooqi.

Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and opted to field against Delhi Capitals in their Indian Premier League match on Thursday. SRH handed debut caps to Kartik Tyagi, Shreyas Gopal and Sean Abbott.

Taking stunning catches in slip cordon is nothing new for Australian skipper Steve Smith but his 'superman' effort during the second ODI against India made commentator Sanjay Manjrekar in awe of him as he called it the 'catch of the century'.

India skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bowl against Australia in the rain-hit second T20 International on Friday. The match was reduced to a 8 overs-a-side contest after overnight rain left the outfield wet.

A missed run-out chance was a humorous moment for cricket fans during the first ODI between Australia and West Indies at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Gudakesh Motie attempted a third run off a delivery from Sean Abbott, but confusion arose when Hayden Walsh sent Motie back. The throw from the boundary reached wicket-keeper Josh Inglis, but he failed to dislodge the bails, allowing Motie to escape.

Since making his debut against South Africa last year, Johnson has represented Australia in five T20Is and one ODI. The young pacer, who quickly gained recognition in the BBL with Brisbane Heat, is regarded as a strong contender to replace Mitchell Starc in the T20I squad.

Fast bowler Cummins will be "managed through a period of rehabilitation and physical preparation for the upcoming summer" and miss the six matches in North Queensland, Cricket Australia said in a statement.

Australia opener David Warner will miss the second Test against India this week because he left a biosecure bubble to receive treatment for a groin injury that would have ruled him out of the match in any case, Cricket Australia said on Wednesday.

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.

Former Indian all-rounder Yusuf Pathan expressed optimism about the Indian cricket team's performance in the crucial fourth Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. With the series tied at 1-1, the final match holds immense significance. Australia have made squad adjustments, including replacing the injured Josh Hazlewood with Sam Konstas. Sean Abbott is anticipated to join the playing XI.

Glenn Maxwell is back for Australia's T20 series against India after a wrist fracture. Young fast bowler Mahli Beardman has earned a surprise call-up for a potential debut. Several players are heading to Sheffield Shield matches to prepare for the Ashes. As Australia gear up for the upcoming T20I series, several changes to the squad have been confirmed.

Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi suffered a serious blow to his left thumb while collecting a throw during the third ODI against Australia. Captain Babar Azam helped by pulling his thumb to ease the pain until the physio arrived. Thankfully, dislocation was ruled out, and Shaheen continued bowling after treatment.

Australia has called up fast bowlers Michael Neser and Sean Abbott to their pre-Ashes training camp, a report said Saturday, as coach Andrew McDonald remains confident pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood will be fit.

India captain Virat Kohli on Friday opted out of the day-night warm-up game against Australia A, deciding to give his body some rest after having played in all the preceding limited-overs matches.

RCB made no changes to their playing eleven while SRH replaced Shreyas Gopal and Sean Abbott with Fazalhaq Farooqi and J Suchith.

Surrey County Cricket Club on Tuesday announced the signing of Australia seamer Sean Abbott for the whole of the Vitality Blast group stage and three County Championship games.

Breaking from tradition, Cricket Australia (CA) on Thursday named nine members of the Test squad as part of the Australia A squad that will play a three-day warm-up game against India prior to the Test series early next month.

Star Australia opener David Warner and pacer Sean Abbott flew out to Melbourne ahead of schedule on Saturday as concerns over Sydney's coronavirus cluster grew.

Australia on Wednesday brought back David Warner and Will Pucovski to bolster their under-fire batting line-up for the remainder of the Test series against India and dropped struggling opener Joe Burns.

Derbyshire County cricket club has deferred the contracts of Sean Abbott and Ben McDermott until next summer due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, meaning the Australian duo will not be featuring for the club this season

Marnus Labuschagne scored 192 runs to put Queensland in a commanding position to win the Sheffield Shield first-class cricket title in Australia. Labuschagne struck 21 boundaries in his near 10-hour, 353-ball innings to steer Queensland to 389 and a first-innings lead of 246 runs.

Australia has named uncapped opener Jake Weatherald in their Ashes squad, with Steve Smith to captain in Pat Cummins' absence. Brendan Doggett and Sean Abbott are also included as backup fast bowlers. Cameron Green's bowling fitness is a key consideration for team selection.

Australia's selectors have drafted uncapped teenager Sam Konstas into the squad for the crucial Boxing Day Test against India. Seeking a more dynamic approach against India's potent pace attack, selectors aim to shake up their struggling top order. Konstas' unique batting style offers a potential solution to the slow scoring rates of Khawaja, McSweeney, and Labuschagne.

Josh Hazlewood sustained a calf injury, ruling him out of Australia's T20I series against Scotland. His absence opened the door for Riley Meredith, returning after three years. The team has undergone changes, with Meredith, Bartlett, Abbott, and Ellis taking up key roles. The series' first match is slated for September 4 in Edinburgh.

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.

The prodigiously talented pair of Will Pucovski and Cameroon Green were among five uncapped players picked Thursday in a 17-member Australian Test squad for the big-ticket four-match series against India, starting December 17.

Phil Hughes, 25, died at a Sydney hospital after fighting for his life for three days after being hit on the head by a bouncer bowled by Sean Abbott at the Sydney Cricket Ground during a Sheffield Shield game in 2014.

In the second T20I of the five-match series against Australia in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday, the young Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal established the tempo with a dynamic knock of 53.

Josh Hazlewood will miss the initial T20 World Cup matches, staying in Australia for rehabilitation of an Achilles issue. Selectors prioritize his recovery over early tournament play. Meanwhile, Nathan Ellis, Tim David, and Glenn Maxwell have joined the squad in Colombo, with Sean Abbott added as a travelling reserve for bowling cover.

Team India made three changes to their Playing XI for the third T20I against Australia, with head coach Gautam Gambhir continuing to experiment ahead of next year's T20 World Cup. India opted to bowl first after winning the toss, seeking a series lead. Australia also made one change, aiming to post a big total on a batting-friendly Hobart wicket.