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The 29-year-old scored unbeaten 89 and 91 in the warm-up games against New Zealand XI in Brisbane last week. (Photo: ANI)

‘Smith played an unbelievable shot and it felt like Sachin bat’: Langer

Delighted with Smith's progress going into the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019, the head coach called him Australia's success.

20 May 2019 10:54 AM

The pitches in England have become batsmen-friendly over the years and in 2018 Australia conceded the highest ever score in ODIs. (Photo: AP)

‘England are red-hot favourites for 2019 World Cup, they deserve to be no 1’: Langer

England has had huge success in the ODI format after 2015 and the success can be credited to their newly adapted aggressive batting style.

19 May 2019 2:09 PM

India also entered the semi-finals of last November's T20 World Cup in the West Indies. (Photo: AP)

India 'sleeping giant' of women's cricket, says Matthew Mott

The interest in women's cricket in India has been on the rise ever since they finished runners-up in the 2017 World Cup in the UK.

17 May 2019 12:27 PM

With the likes of Smith, Warner and Mitchell Starc in the line-up, the skipper is confident that they will regain the trophy. (Photo: AFP)

'Smith has got his timing and class back': Aaron Finch

Finch is happy that both Smith and David Warner have done incredible work during their time off the field which is showing off.

10 May 2019 5:06 PM

Australia takes on Afghanistan in their first match of the World Cup on June 1 at Bristol. (Photo: AP)

Jhye Richardson ruled out of World Cup due to injury, Kane Richardson replaces him

Richardson had been viewed as an exciting prospect in England looking at his pace and swing. He has taken 26 wickets in his first 12 ODIs.

08 May 2019 10:50 AM

The left-handed Warner has been in excellent touch as he scored lot of runs at the top of the order for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL. (Photo: BCCI)

'Warner should open with Finch in World Cup': Mark Waugh

Finch recently suggested that either Khawaja, Warner or himself could bat in that position during the World Cup.

07 May 2019 8:25 PM

Cricket Australia had hoped to host New Zealand in an ODI series in January but Aaron Finch’s team will instead travel to the subcontinent after India’s board declined to shift their home series. (Photo: Cricket AUstralia chairman Earl Eddings/Twitter)

CA's failure to cut deal with India stretches Australia's international fixture

Australia’s international schedule will stretch into late-March for the 1st time in 41 years after CA was unable to cut a deal with India.

07 May 2019 9:26 AM

They have been stripped of their leadership titles but head coach Justin Langer said on Friday they would remain important mentors in Finch’s side. (Photo: PTI)

Smith, Warner to play Australia's pre-World Cup warm-up game vs New Zealand

Warner will bat at number three behind Aaron Finch and Usman Khawaja, with Smith named at four in the one-day match at Allan Border Field.

06 May 2019 11:22 AM

Cricket Australia (CA) poured cold water on the reports, however, with a spokesperson saying Faulkner had made a 'joke' that was 'taken out of context'. (Photo: AP)

James Faulkner clears air on his sexual orientation

Faulkner shared a picture of himself at a restaurant with his mother and a male friend on Instagram..

30 Apr 2019 10:51 AM

Chairman and founder of Adani group Gautam Adani.

Adani urges govt to give 'fair go' for Australia coal mine project

The mine previously estimated at about USD 2.9 billion.

17 Apr 2019 10:45 AM

Finch also had brilliant stand together during the series against India and Pakistan. (Photo: Icc Cricket world cup/ twitter)

Finch to choose either Khawaja or Warner to open batting with him at the World Cup

The Australia captain and Warner have had formed a successful first wicket partnership and had opened during the 2015 edition on home soil.

15 Apr 2019 3:18 PM

Australia will open its World Cup title defence against Afghanistan at the Bristol County Ground on June 1.

Cricket Australia offers contract to 20 players: Smith, Warner named among the list

Pacemen James Pattinson and Nathan Coulter-Nile and spinner Adam Zampa, who were all kept out last year, have won their contracts back.

15 Apr 2019 11:49 AM

The inclusion of big hitters has led to the dropping of in-form batsman Peter Handscomb and Ashton Turner. (Photo: AFP)

Austalia announces final World Cup Squad list, includes Smith and Warner

The return of Smith and Warner has strengthened the batting line-up of the title defenders.

15 Apr 2019 11:43 AM

While Smith and Warner are trying to get their place back in the Australian squad for this year's World Cup and Ashes tour, Ambrose feels they should have been banned for one more year. (Photo: File)

'I believe they will never do it again': Curtly Ambrose on Sandpapergate incident

The 55-year-old from Antigua, however, hoped that the duo can make it to the Australian team for the World Cup.

11 Apr 2019 2:01 PM

According to a report in the 'Sydney Morning Herald', Starc, who didn't figure in any game for KKR last year after getting injured in the Test series against South Africa, has filed a lawsuit in the Victorian County Court last week against the insurers of his lucrative IPL deal. (Photo: File)

Starc sues his insurer over an injury payout for his IPL contract

Starc has sought legal remedy to get USD 1.53 million from his insurer after he failed to turn out for his franchise KKR.

09 Apr 2019 4:07 PM

Adani's Australian coal mine wins further environmental approval

The project still needed nine further approvals from the Federal and Queensland state governments before mining can start.

09 Apr 2019 9:55 AM

Environment Minister Melissa Price said the project still needed nine further approvals from the Federal and Queensland state governments. (File Photo)

Adani wins groundwater management clearance for Aussie coal mine

Adani Enterprises has taken a step closer to the construction of a controversial thermal coal mine in Australia.

09 Apr 2019 9:37 AM

Cook however teased about his comeback when he said ‘never say never’ on his possible return to England’s Test outfit. (Photo: AFP)

'I've played my last game for England': Cook clears air on his comeback

The 34-year-old announced his retirement from international cricket in September last year.

03 Apr 2019 5:26 PM

Carey was named a co-vice captain of the limited-overs sides captained by Aaron Finch during the home summer, and has impressed with his glovework during recent series against Pakistan and India. (Photo: AP)

Ponting sees Alex Carey as possible replacement for Aaron Finch

Carey has set his sights no higher than ensuring his spot in the 15-man World Cup squad, expected to be announced next week.

03 Apr 2019 3:45 PM

Cooley replaced David Saker, Australia’s last full-time bowling coach, for the India and Pakistan ODI series, but governing body Cricket Australia have yet to decide on a long-term appointment. (Photo: PTI)

'Ashes gets me out of bed but I would probably continue in NCC': Troy Cooley

Cooley helped England win back the urn in the memorable 2005 series, left his post as head bowling coach at the National Cricket Centre.

02 Apr 2019 2:41 PM

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