Australia

David Warner only managed to score three runs off 17 balls before Stuart Broad got hold of him. (Photo:AP)

‘David Warner missed scoring opportunities’: Ricky Ponting

Ponting believes that Warner needs to 'free himself' in the mind.

16 Aug 2019 4:44 PM

Kyrgios, who picked up four fines of US$20,000 each for unsportsmanlike conduct plus another US$20,000 for verbal abuse, has a history of poor behaviour. (Photo: AP)

'Embarrassment' Kyrgios hits new low, say Aussie media

The temperamental 24-year-old was fined USD 113,000 after smashing two racquets, launching an abusive tirade at chair umpire Fergus Murphy.

16 Aug 2019 10:06 AM

England faced a massive 251-run defeat at the hands of Australia in the first Ashes Test match at Edgbaston. (Photo: AFP)

Joe Root feels England's plans are working despite first Ashes Test defeat

Root said that it is imperative that they back their ability to execute the plans properly.

14 Aug 2019 8:44 AM

Both Warner and Smith played their first Test match after facing a one-year ban for their involvement in the ball-tampering scandal against South Africa in 2018. (Photo: AFP)

Ashes 2019: Coach Justin Langer expects Warner to perform in second Test

Warner was able to score just ten runs in the first Test match.

13 Aug 2019 1:48 PM

A man brandishing a large knife chased passersby in Sydney's Central Business District on Tuesday and stabbed at least one woman on the busy street before he was overpowered and taken into custody. (Photo: AFP)

Stabbing spree in Sydney by man yelling 'God is great' in Arabic

Police at the scene have confirmed there have been no fatal injuries.

13 Aug 2019 1:16 PM

Australia eyes rare earth deposits as uncertainty looms over China

China produces more than 95 percent of the world's rare earths, and the United States relies on it for upwards of 80 percent of its imports.

12 Aug 2019 3:22 PM

Starc said that it is winning that matters and he will be fine even if the team sticks with the same bowling attack throughout the series. (Photo: File)

Australia pacer Starc wants his team to win Ashes series

Apart from Starc, the other notable absentee from the playing XI was Josh Hazlewood.

10 Aug 2019 7:00 PM

Smith, pilloried and banned for a year over the infamous 'Sandpaper-gate' affair, rose above taunts of "We saw you cry on the telly" with centuries in each innings before England crumbled to a 251-run defeat in Birmingham. (Photo: AFP)

Who's crying now? Australian glee as cricketers rise from Ashes

Australians basked in rediscovered pride in their cricketers Tuesday after Steve Smith inspired a thumping Ashes Test win over England.

06 Aug 2019 12:25 PM

Smith's comments came after he was seen offering advice to bowlers and discussing with Paine on numerous occasions during the first Ashes Test match. (Photo: AFP)

Ashes 2019: Steve Smith says captaincy not on his radar at the moment

England are chasing a target of 398 runs and will resume day five on Monday from 13/0.

05 Aug 2019 3:25 PM

Kerry Robertson died in July, three months after the mother-of-two ceased treatment for metastatic breast cancer, the support group Go Gentle Australia said on Sunday. (Representational Image)

Australian cancer patient becomes 1st person to use euthanasia law

The state of Victoria passed a law in 2017 to legalise the practice, which went into effect this June.

05 Aug 2019 2:02 PM

Cricket Australia on Monday announced its national performance squad that will work alongside Test legend Glenn McGrath in India. (Photo: AFP)

Cricket Australia name national performance squad for India tour

The squad will spend two and a half weeks in Chennai this month.

05 Aug 2019 12:19 PM

Ponting's comments came in after Smith was seen offering advice to bowlers and discussing with Paine on numerous occasions during the first Ashes Test match. (Photo: AFP)

Ponting feels Tim Paine should use Steve Smith's experience

Ricky Ponting lavishly praised 'experienced guy' Steve Smith and said that it would be silly if Tim Paine does not use him on the field.

04 Aug 2019 3:35 PM

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told reporters that a lot of conversations are taking place. But their Australian counterparts made no commitments. (Photo: File)

US still seeks allies in Gulf maritime coalition

Speaking at a meeting between US and Australian leaders, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said he has gotten a good response from allies.

04 Aug 2019 2:42 PM

The shooting incident claimed the lives of at least 20 people and injured more than 24 others on Saturday. (Photo: File)

Australian PM expresses condolences to families of victims of El Paso shooting

'We as a state unite in support of the victims and their family members. We want to do all we can to assist them.'

04 Aug 2019 11:12 AM

England will resume from 267/4 on Day 3. (Photo: AFP)

Ashes 2019: 'Batting in first innings let the team down', says Ricky Ponting

Steve Smith saved the sinking Australian side, who were reduced to 122 for 8 by the English bowlers.

03 Aug 2019 12:36 PM

Ponting compared Smith's unbeaten 141-run inning that he played during the 2017-18 Ashes in Brisbane. (Photo: AFP)

Ricky Ponting hails Steve Smith's mental strength as he overcomes boos to smash ton

Smith made his comeback to Test cricket on Thursday after serving a year-long ban for his involvement in last year's ball-tampering scandal.

02 Aug 2019 12:44 PM

England pacer Stuart Broad said they studied the Australian side throughout ahead of the match which paid off as they managed to all-out the Tim Paine-led side on 284 runs. (Photo: AFP)

Broad feels England's plans paid off against Australia

Broad was in high praise of Steve Smith, who played his first test match after his year-long ban.

02 Aug 2019 11:35 AM

Jeered by a hostile Edgbaston crowd throughout the opening day of the first test, Steve Smith’s brilliant 144 dragged his side from a position of peril to the safety of 284 all out, with England 10 for no loss in reply by stumps on Thursday. (Photo:AFP)

Australia hails return of saviour Steve Smith

Smith’s last test against South Africa at Newlands ended in disgrace, when he, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft were sent home.

02 Aug 2019 10:52 AM

Perry was the highest run-getter in the series with 377 runs and took 15 wickets. After the final T20I, she was named as the player of the series. (Photo: AP)

Women's Ashes concludes, Ellyse Perry calls it a 'special tour'

Australia white-washed the English side in the three-match ODI series before the one-off Test ended in a draw.

01 Aug 2019 12:55 PM

Usman Khawaja passed a fitness test on Monday after recovering from a hamstring injury and Langer confirmed the left-hander will bat at number three, while fast bowler James Pattinson is set to feature in his first test match since Feb. 2016. (Photo:AFP)

Usman Khawaja, James Pattinson to play in Ashes opener

Selectors face several crunch decisions ahead of the first test at Edgbaston starting on Thursday.

31 Jul 2019 4:53 PM