AUSTRALIA CRICKET
Steve Smith pays tribute to Usman Khawaja ahead of farewell Test for Australia
Australia stand-in captain Steve Smith has paid a glowing tribute Usman Khawaja, who will play his final Test against England when the Ashes concludes in Sydney on Sunday.
Usman Khawaja confirms international retirement after final Ashes Test
Usman Khawaja has confirmed that he will retire from international cricket after Australia's final Ashes Test against England that starts in Sydney on Sunday.
Australia announce spin-heavy squad for T20 World Cup
Australia have announced a 15-player squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, with all group-stage matches scheduled in Sri Lanka.
Former Australia international Damien Martyn in an induced coma with meningitis
Former Australia batter Damien Martyn is currently in an induced coma after being hospitalized in Queensland on Boxing Day with meningitis.
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MCG Boxing Day pitch rated 'unsatisfactory' after two-day Ashes Test
The International Cricket Council has rated the pitch used for the Boxing Day Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as "unsatisfactory", issuing the venue with one demerit point.
Australia's Usman Khawaja set to start final Ashes Test but future remains uncertain
Usman Khawaja is all but certain take his place in Australia's XI for the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney, but the batter's international future remains unclear.
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