AUSTRALIA-CRICKET

Australia bats away bizarre claim that Alex Carey failed to settle bill for a haircut

Cricket Australia (CA) has been forced into a bizarre defence of Alex Carey after rumours that the wicketkeeper had breached 'the spirit of cutting' by failing to pay for a haircut.

08 Jul 2023

Australia captain Pat Cummins not bothered that his integrity is being questioned

Pat Cummins was unrepentant about the controversial dismissal of Jonny Bairstow as the Australia captain insisted he would act in identical fashion if presented with a repeat scenario.

05 Jul 2023

Australia spinner Todd Murphy expects England to come at him hard in third Ashes Test

Australia spinner Todd Murphy is bracing himself for England – and the home fans – to be on the attack at Headingley in the third Ashes Test.

04 Jul 2023

Australia's Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne backed to enjoy 'big week' at Lord's

Australia captain Pat Cummins has sent a warning to England by predicting a "big week" from star batters Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne at Lord's.

27 Jun 2023

Pat Cummins elated to lead Australia over the line in Ashes thriller

Australia captain Pat Cummins was elated to lead his side over the line in an Ashes nailbiter, four years after ending up on the wrong side of Ben Stokes' Headingley miracle.

20 Jun 2023

Ricky Ponting: Australia's method has stood up and worked against 'Bazball'

Australia legend Ricky Ponting believes England will be left questioning their 'Bazball' approach after Ben Stokes' side lost an opening Ashes contest described by Nasser Hussain as "utterly absorbing".