Tag: Cricket Australia

Have got no demons in my head now: Glenn Maxwell

Glenn Maxwell earlier admitted that he was mentally and physically ruined before he decided to take a break where he spent time with friends and family.

January 11, 2020

MS Dhoni named captain of Cricket Australia’s ODI team of the decade

Following the 2019 World Cup where India bowed out of the competition in the semi-finals, Dhoni has not returned to the cricket field and has kept the cricketing world guessing about his retirement from international cricket.

December 24, 2019

I was mentally and physically ruined: Glenn Maxwell

Maxwell had opted out of Australia's T20I series against Sri Lanka after playing the first two matches to address his mental health.

December 13, 2019

Cricket Australia wants India to play 2 pink-ball Tests in 2021

India last month played its first-ever pink-ball Test at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata where they clinched a domineering victory against Bangladesh.

December 6, 2019

Aaron Finch suffers blow to head, Victoria bring in concussion substitute

Aaron Finch was fielding at short leg when he was hit on his helmet as New South Wales' Steve O'Keefe flicked a James Pattinson delivery.

November 30, 2019

George Bailey appointed Cricket Australia (CA) selector

George Bailey, 3, has played five Tests, 90 one-day internationals and 30 Twenty20s for Australia and has also been a stalwart for Tasmania.

November 27, 2019

Australia name women’s A squads for series against India

On Thursday, India had also announced the same 15-member squad led by Veda Krishnamurthy for both One-Day and T20 series.

November 22, 2019

Emily Smith banned by Cricket Australia for posting team line-up on Instagram prior to official announcement

In a statement released by CA, it is claimed that Smith had accepted the sentence for her action which contradicts Article 2.3.2 of the anti-corruption code.

November 18, 2019

Cricket Australia’s head of national teams explains reasons behind mental health issues

It reflects that the players reached a boiling point where their love for cricket wasn't helping but disturbing them. 

November 16, 2019

Melanie Jones appointed Cricket Australia’s new director

Jones was recognised in 2019 with one of Australia's highest honours, the Medal of the Order of Australia, for services towards cricket and the community among a long list of accolades and acknowledgments.

November 6, 2019

Cricket Australia announce 1st transgender policy

The CA policy aligns with the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Eligibility on the Basis of Gender Recognition and provides transgender and gender diverse cricketers guidance on how they can compete at the highest levels of the sport, consistent with their gender identity.

August 8, 2019

Cricket Australia introduces 5-team finals series for BBL 2019-20

The tournament will start on 17 December with Brisbane Heat taking on Sydney Thunder in a home game as the tournament will go on for 42 days this time instead of 54 with 56 games being played.

July 25, 2019

Cricket Australia picks HCL Technologies as digital technology partner

HCL would be using Scale Digital methodology to help CA in uniting and inspiring the country’s cricket community with the help of advanced digital platforms.

June 19, 2019

AB de Villiers now pulls back from Big Bash League

According to a report in cricket.com.au, it has been confirmed that the former Proteas captain has now flagged to interested clubs his unwillingness to take part in the BBL.

May 12, 2019

Cricket Australia, BCCI to sort issues over IPL final date

Speaking to IANS, a BCCI functionary said that officials from Cricket Australia and Cricket South Africa will be there during the final and there was no reason to engage in talks if the Australian board wants to clear the issue.

May 11, 2019

Claire Polosak: First woman umpire in men’s ODI

The 31-year-old has previously stood in 15 women's ODIs. She has also performed well in ICC events, standing in the semifinal of the Women's T20 World Cup 2018 between England and India and four matches at the Women's World Cup 2017.

April 27, 2019

I have never seen a player like Virat Kohli: Australia coach Justin Langer

Former Australia's opening batsman also said he was “incredibly proud” of his side.

March 14, 2019