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An Australian travel-blogging couple who were detained in Iran on spying charges have been released and returned home, Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne said Saturday. (Photo: AP)

Australian couple charged with spying in Iran released

She was pregnant when she was arrested in 2017 in Australia where she was a legal resident.

05 Oct 2019 1:07 PM

Nathan Lyon has played 91 Tests and has taken 363 wickets with an average of 32.30. (Photo: AP)

Nathan Lyon: 'Still more room for improvement'

Lyon also played a major role in Australia's run to the ICC World Cup semi-final.

01 Oct 2019 9:00 PM

The 76-year-old also pointed out the varied effects of T20 cricket on the five-day format. (Photo: PTI)

Ian Chappell concerned about effects of climate change on Test cricket

Chappell, who has battled skin cancer, said exposure to sun for too long could make players susceptible to the ailment he has been fighting.

30 Sep 2019 8:13 PM

Labuschagne who came in the playing XI as a concussion substitute for Steve Smith, became the second run-scorer for Australia in the Ashes 2019. (Photo: AFP)

Labuschagne believes David Warner will bounce back after poor Ashes performance

Warner had been through a lean patch during the Ashes 2019. The left-handed batsman scored just 95 runs in 10 Test innings.

21 Sep 2019 9:43 AM

Days after Smith redefined the art of run-scoring in an Ashes series that belonged to him, Woodhill said uniqueness and unorthodox styles should be celebrated. (Photo: AFP)

'Smith's batting technique would be accepted if he was Indian', says coach Woodhill

Smith dominated the series by accumulating 774 runs at an average of more than 110 that included three centuries and as many fifties.

18 Sep 2019 3:44 PM

During the whole Ashes series, David Warner only managed to score just 95 runs in the series. (Photo:AFP)

Justin Langer hails David Warner as a 'champion player'

Although Langer agreed that things did not go as per their plan, he is confident of Warner making a comeback.

17 Sep 2019 9:45 AM

Former Australian team Captain Ricky Ponting believes batsman Steve Smith isn't the sole reason for Aussies' success in the Ashes 2019. (Photo:AP)

Ricky Ponting believes Australia's Ashes success is more than Steve Smith

Australia was folded for 225 in their first innings of the last Test match with Smith again was the lone survivor, scoring valuable an 80.

15 Sep 2019 11:14 AM

Paine said they are going to treat the fifth Ashes Test match as 'one of the biggest Test matches' they are going to play. (Photo: AFP)

'Going to treat the fifth Ashes Test match as 'one of the biggest Test matches': Tim Paine

Australia registered a 185-run victory in the fourth Ashes Test match against England and by doing so, they retained the Ashes.

11 Sep 2019 5:11 PM

Smith has now five centuries from his last six tests against England and averages 65.37 in the Ashes, also second only to Bradman among Australian cricketers. (Photo: AFP)

Australia hail Steve Smith as Bradman incarnate

Smith’s three double centuries against England is second only to Bradman’s record five.

06 Sep 2019 4:52 PM

Max Waight had seen Australia lift the World Cup in 2015 on their home soil and it was then that he wanted to travel to the UK to watch his favourite team take on England in the high-voltage series. (Photo: cricket.com.au/twitter)

12-year-old boy saves 'hard earned' pocket money to watch Ashes

Ashes has a fan following like no other and to showcase his love for the team from Down Under, a young boy, saved money to watch Ashes.

06 Sep 2019 12:32 PM

Aussies named their 12-man squad for the fourth Ashes Test on Monday. (Photo: AP)

Justin Langer cites Muhammad Ali's example to inspire Australia

Australia had a chance of winning the match when England were nine wickets down with just two runs away from the target.

03 Sep 2019 6:57 PM

In the Championship, a total of 71 Test matches will be played across 27 series over a period of two years. (Photo: AFP)

Stuart Broad wants to continue playing cricket and win World Test Championship

The fourth Ashes Test match between England and Australia will commence from September 4.

03 Sep 2019 1:33 PM

Tamil toddlers moved to remote island detention centre in Australia

The family's neighbours from rural Queensland have campaigned for them to stay.

31 Aug 2019 2:50 PM

The fourth Ashes Test match will commence from September 4. (Photo: AFP)

Mitch Marsh waiting for Ashes call

England have levelled the series by 1-1 as they managed to register a one-wicket victory in the third Ashes Test.

31 Aug 2019 12:53 PM

Steve Smith, who missed the third Ashes Test match due to concussion, is also likely to return in the fourth match. And if he returns, the team will have to make way for Smith. (Photo:AP)

Australia didn't bat well: Justin Langer

Ben Stokes' unbeaten 135 runs innings which helped England to win the match.

27 Aug 2019 3:33 PM

The ongoing Ashes is currently tied at 1-1 with still two Test matches left to play. (Photo: AFP)

Ashes 2019: 'Lyon will feel like he has let his team down', says Ricky Ponting

Ponting's remarks came after England's thrilling one-wicket win in the third Test at Headingley of the ongoing Ashes.

26 Aug 2019 9:13 AM

Despite admitting England played really well on day three of the third Ashes Test, Former Australia player Ricky Ponting is optimistic about Australia's win in the game as he feels that Tim Paine-led side has got 'plenty of runs'. (Photo:AP)

Ricky Ponting hopes Australia win third Ashes Test

It was Joe Denly and Joe Root's 126-run partnership which has put England on a dominating position in the match.

25 Aug 2019 7:30 PM

Former Australia player Ricky Ponting feels that David Warner 'really stood up' at a time when the team needed it the most as they are playing without in-form batsman Steve Smith. (Photo:AP)

David Warner 'stood up really well': Ricky Ponting

Warner played a knock of 61 runs and formed a 111-run partnership with Labuschagne (74) to help the struggling Australian side.

23 Aug 2019 7:49 PM

Those on board will be subject to medical checks, while their sleep patterns and food consumption will be monitored, as Qantas bids to establish non-stop commercial flights from Australia's east coast to London and New York. (Representational Image)

Qantas to test 19-hour ‘ultra long-haul’ Sydney to New York, London flights

Three flights aboard Boeing 787-9 aircraft will take place from October, with up to 40 passengers and crew on the 19-hour flight.

23 Aug 2019 2:54 PM

Cameron Bancroft only managed to gather 44 runs in the first two Ashes Test matches and was dropped from the third Ashes Test. (Photo:AFP)

‘Cameron Bancroft is not at his best’: Langer on dropping Bancroft for 3rd Ashes Test

However, despite failing in the first two Ashes Test matches, Langer is optimistic about Bancroft's future.

22 Aug 2019 9:47 PM