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India accused of ball tampering in explosive clash with umpire

The final day of Australia A’s first tour match has kicked off in dramatic fashion, with the ball changed amid allegations of tampering by India A.Play was ju

Ricky Ponting backtracks after being ‘put on the spot’

Australian cricket legend Ricky Ponting has backflipped on his choice for the Test opening spot midway through a dramatic tour match in Mackay this week.Untried

‘Roll the dice’: Tubby’s huge call on Test opener

Mark Taylor has urged Australia to "roll the dice" and hand Nathan McSweeney a Test debut as an opening batter against India.Selectors are mulling over a pletho

Captain Nathan McSweeney nails Test audition as rivals falter in Australia A victory over India A

Captain Nathan McSweeney and all-rounder Beau Webster cracked fifties to steer Australia A towards a seven-wicket victory over India A in Mackay.The duo combine

Australian coach gives Prithvi Shaw example in strict warning against fast-tracking AUS youngster for BGT

Many in Australian cricket are excited about the prospects of young Sam Konstas of New South Wales, who has come into the limelight as the long-term replaceme

McSweeney leading the way again as contenders vie for Australian opening spot

Nathan McSweeney has the chance to assert himself as the favourite for the Test vacancy after closing in on a half-century in Australia A's second innings again

Nathan McSweeney steals march on rivals in Australia’s Test opener audition

Nathan McSweeney has the chance to assert himself as the favourite for the Test vacancy after closing in on a half-century in Australia A’s second innings aga

Melbourne Cricket Ground, MCG pitch report; Average scores, most runs, highest wicket-takers in ODIs ahead of AUS vs PAK 1st ODI match | Sporting News Australia

Pakistan begins their white ball series with a matchup against Australia. The first One-Day International takes place on November 4 at the fam

Out cheaply: Potential Test opener squanders chance to impress

McSweeney, who typically bats at No.3 for South Australia, was used at No.4 in the first innings. He made 39, and could be shoe-horned into the Test opener’s

Four-way Aussie Test audition sours further

Australia's Test selectors remain in a difficult position in their search for Usman Khawaja's opening partner after Sam Konstas, Cameron Bancroft and Marcus Har

Cricket world turns on Virat Kohli over embarrassing act before Aussie Test series

The struggles of Virat Kohli and the Indian cricket team have continued ahead of their blockbuster clash with Australia this summer, suffering more embarrassmen

Mitchell Starc forced into sad career call after $10 million move for wife Alyssa Healy

The Kolkata Knight Riders' decision not to retain Mitchell Starc and his $4.4 million contract could force the Australian cricket veteran to make another tough