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January 31, 2026 4:41 PM

Injured Cummins out of T20 World Cup, Dwarshuis in Australia squad

Australia fast bowler Pat Cummins was ruled out on Saturday for next month's Twenty20 World Cup after failing to recover from a nagging back injury, and Ben Dwarshuis will replace him for the global showpiece. Cummins played just one of the five Ash...

January 6, 2026 12:38 PM

Ashes: Steve Smith moves up in record books with 37th Test ton

Australia’s stand-in captain Steve Smith notched his 37th Test century on Day 3 of the fifth and final Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), climbing further up the record books on Tuesday. Smith brought up his hundred by running three of...

December 8, 2025 4:09 PM

Ashes: Australia captain Steve Smith laughs off fiery exchange with Jofra Archer

Australia captain Steve Smith downplayed his fiery exchange with Jofra Archer at the Gabba as "good banter" after letting his bat deliver the final riposte in the first major flashpoint of the Ashes on Sunday. Australia cruised to an eight‑wicket ...

November 21, 2025 4:25 PM

Mayhem in Perth as 19 wickets crash on Ashes opening day; Stokes leads England’s recovery

Australia trailed England by 49 runs on 123-9 at the end of an extraordinary opening day of the Ashes series on Friday at Perth Stadium, where bowlers had very much the upper hand and a remarkable 19 wickets fell. Mitchell Starc, spearheading the ho...

November 20, 2025 12:58 PM

Composed Steve Smith ready to lead Australia into Ashes fire

Steve Smith cut a relaxed figure when he named the Australia team for the opening clash in his ninth and possibly final Ashes series on Thursday, a far cry from the perpetual angst that used to be his hallmark at the crease. An injury to Pat Cummins...

November 19, 2025 2:03 PM

England eye rare Ashes chance against depleted Australia

England head into Friday's Ashes opener in Perth with a spring in their step and a golden opportunity to strike the first blow in the five-test series against an Australian team rocked by key injuries. England have not won a first Ashes test in Aust...

October 27, 2025 9:47 AM

Pat Cummins to miss first Ashes Test, Steve Smith to lead Australia in Perth

Australian skipper Pat Cummins is set to miss the first Ashes Test in Perth due to a back stress injury, the International Cricket Council (ICC) stated on Monday. In his absence, star batter Steve Smith will lead the side for the opening Test, with ...

October 21, 2025 9:34 AM

Steve Smith says ‘door open’ if Konstas wants advice

Steve Smith has offered to mentor embattled teammate Sam Konstas as the young opener fights for runs and his place in Australia's Ashes plans. Despite flashes of talent, Konstas' domestic form -- marked by erratic shot choices and a lack of consiste...

July 6, 2025 11:33 AM

Australia seize control vs West Indies as Smith’s masterclass extends lead to 254

Steve Smith's magnificent 71 guided Australia to 221 for seven at stumps on day three of the second test against West Indies in Grenada on Saturday, helping the tourists to build a commanding 254-run lead despite late wickets and persistent rain inte...

July 2, 2025 12:51 PM

Australia’s fit-again Steve Smith set to play second test vs West Indies

Australia are set to be reinforced by Steve Smith's return to their top order but may miss his reassuring presence in the slip cordon in the second test against West Indies in Grenada this week. Smith missed Australia's victory in the series opener ...