India's Virat Kohli reacts after losing his wicket on July 10, 2019
Virat Kohli set to miss three Australia tests for birth of his child
India's star batsman and captain will head home after the series opener in Adelaide.
Nov 9, 13:17
South Africa's David Miller in action on February 9, 2020
David Miller looking forward to facing English IPL teammates
David Miller is teammates with Jofra Archer, Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes and Tom Curran at Rajasthan Royals.
Oct 29, 11:06
England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
Ben Stokes endures underwhelming return to cricket in Indian Premier League
Ben Stokes played for Rajasthan Royals on Sunday.
Oct 11, 13:57
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Former Australia batsman Dean Jones dies, aged 59
Dean Jones was in Mumbai as part of Star Sports' coverage of the Indian Premier League.
Sep 24, 11:36
Steve Smith in action for Australia on September 13, 2019
Justin Langer: Steve Smith has "ticked every box" in bid to face England
The Australia batsman has missed the first two matches of the ODI series after suffering a blow to the head in training last week.
Sep 15, 12:25
Jofra Archer pictured on September 13, 2019
Adam Zampa: Australia "can learn a lot" from England
The tourists collapsed on Sunday night as England drew level in the three-match series.
Sep 14, 10:50
Australia's Pat Cummins celebrates taking the wicket of Jos Buttler on September 13, 2020
England limited to 231 to leave Australia series hanging in the balance
Hosts are on the back foot.
Sep 13, 16:24
Steve Smith in action for Australia on September 13, 2019
Steve Smith misses out for Australia again as England seek to level series
England to bat first at Emirates Old Trafford.
Sep 13, 12:26
Steve Smith in action for Australia on September 13, 2019
Mitch Marsh: 'Steve Smith relishing battle against England attack'
Team-mate Mitch Marsh says Steve Smith will not back down in the face of hostile bowling.
Sep 12, 12:42
Australia celebrate beating England in the first ODI on September 11, 2020
Australia beat England in ODI opener despite Sam Billings ton
Tourists win by 19 runs at Old Trafford.
Sep 11, 21:13
Glenn Maxwell and Mitch Marsh in the middle during Australia's ODI with England on September 11, 2020
England left needing record run chase after Glenn Maxwell, Mitch Marsh stand
England had the tourists in trouble at 123 for five midway through the 50-over contest.
Sep 11, 20:06
England's Eoin Morgan pictured against Pakistan on August 30, 2020
Nine members of World Cup win start for England against Australia in first ODI
Only Ben Stokes and Liam Plunkett are missing from their dramatic Lord's final in July 2019. The visitors were without talisman Steve Smith.
Sep 11, 12:39
Australia and England players shake hands after their match on September 8, 2020
England win series but lose world number one spot after Austria defeat
Jonny Bairstow top-scored with 55 but England's batting failed to fire.
Sep 8, 21:08
England's Jos Buttler celebrates his half-century against Australia on September 6, 2020
Jos Buttler stars as England claim T20 series victory over Australia
Jos Buttler displayed the full repertoire of his batting as he scored a ninth international half-century in the sprint format.
Sep 6, 17:35
England's Chris Jordan celebrates against Australia on September 6, 2020
England bowlers restrict Australia to 157 at Ageas Bowl
Australia were reduced to 89 for five before they recovered to set England 158 for victory.
Sep 6, 16:10
Joe Root in action for England on January 27, 2020
Steve Smith "surprised" to see Joe Root overlooked by England
England Test captain Joe Root missed out on selection for the forthcoming series despite the absence of Ben Stokes and Jason Roy.
Sep 1, 13:43
Glenn Maxwell pictured in July 2019
Glenn Maxwell hits century as Cummins XI see off Finch XI at Ageas Bowl
Nathan Lyon claimed three wickets while both teams took part in a Super Over after the match.
Aug 30, 19:30
Justin Langer pictured on August 14, 2019
Justin Langer: 'Australia a lot better for series whitewash in 2018'
It was the first time that an Australian side had lost all five matches in a ODI series against England.
Aug 20, 07:35
Australia's David Warner celebrates his half century on August 22, 2019
New faces and old hands - Australia gear up for England return
Australia are set to play England in three ODIs and the same amount of T20s.
Aug 14, 12:01
Pakistan's Azhar Ali pictured in May 2018
Azhar Ali: 'Babar Azam is already among world's best batsmen'
Babar is top of the Twenty20 rankings, third in the the one-day equivalent and sixth among Test players.
Aug 4, 13:35
Steve Smith is hit on the neck by a ball on August 17, 2019
Jofra Archer admits he feared for Steve Smith safety after Ashes bouncer
The England bowler has spoken about his duel with Steve Smith and artificial crowd noise in cricket.
May 12, 22:06
Marnus Labuschagne leaves the field on September 15, 2019
Australia's Labuschagne "very disappointed" to miss out on County Cricket
Marnus Labuschagne's form with Glamorgan saw him earn a call-up to Australia's Ashes side.
May 4, 06:44
Marnus Labuschagne leaves the field on September 15, 2019
Marnus Labuschagne heads new names on Australia's contracted players list
Australia is preparing to host a Test series with India as well as the T20 World Cup.
Apr 30, 07:47
Steve Smith in action for Australia on September 13, 2019
Sporting documentaries reviewed: The Test
The Test takes the viewer to the heart of the Australian cricket team.
Apr 13, 13:21
England's Sir Ben Stokes celebrates as they win the test on August 25, 2019
England all-rounder Ben Stokes named Wisden Cricketer of the Year
The all-rounder becomes the first Englishman to receive the prestigious honour since Andrew Flintoff in 2005.
Apr 8, 07:52
Australia's Steve Smith celebrates reaching 200 runs on September 5, 2019
Tim Paine would "fully support" Steve Smith being reinstated as Australia captain
But the Tasmanian did clarify his offer.
Mar 31, 07:51
Steve Smith in action for Australia on September 13, 2019
Steve Smith able to captain Australia again as ban expires
The suspension was connected to Steve Smith's sanction following the ball-tampering scandal.
Mar 29, 11:53
Steve Smith in action for Australia on September 13, 2019
On this day: Australia embroiled in ball-tampering scandal against South Africa
Australia were involved in a ball-tampering scandal on March 24, 2018 during a tour of South Africa.
Mar 24, 06:24
Steve Smith in action for Australia on September 13, 2019
Steve Smith to captain Welsh Fire in The Hundred
England World Cup winners Jonny Bairstow and Liam Plunkett are also in the Cardiff-based squad.
Feb 26, 08:40
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Ashton Agar stars as Australia thrash South Africa in first T20
Opener David Warner and former captain Steve Smith were back in South Africa for the first time since being banned for ball tampering.
Feb 21, 21:04
Ollie Pope in action for England on September 8, 2018
Ollie Pope looking to emulate Steve Smith, Virat Kohli
The 22-year-old boasts a towering first-class average of 58.06.
Jan 14, 20:49
Steve Smith in action for Australia on September 13, 2019
Aussie players could miss parts of the Hundred
Australia have a one-day series against Zimbabwe planned at the same time.
Jan 9, 11:40
Jofra Archer in action for England on September 15, 2019
Rajasthan Royals retain Stokes, Buttler, Archer in 2020 IPL
The trio will be captained by Australia's Steve Smith.
Nov 15, 14:59
Steve Smith in action for Australia on September 13, 2019
Steve Smith, David Warner costliest players in The Hundred draft
Only 24 of the 239 foreign stars who have thrown their names into the hat will land a contract.
Oct 16, 07:18
Ben Stokes pictured on September 4, 2019
England Test players to join Hundred sides today
The likes of Ben Stokes and Joe Root will learn where they will be playing next summer.
Oct 3, 09:02
Australia's Steve Smith celebrates his century on September 5, 2019
Steve Smith headlines overseas stars for The Hundred draft
Australian stars will be playing in England next summer.
Oct 1, 12:31
Ashley Giles pictured in March 2014
Ashley Giles suggests Dominic Sibley is in England picture
Ashley Giles has talked up the ability of the England hopeful.
Sep 21, 17:12
Stuart Broad celebrates the wicket of Australia's David Warner on September 4, 2019
Stuart Broad: 'I could not have dreamed of such success against David Warner'
Broad stepped up when James Anderson picked up an injury on the first morning of the first Test.
Sep 17, 17:16
Ben Stokes in action for England on September 14, 2019
Ben Stokes: "When things got tough, we didn't crumble"
England won the World Cup in July, then drew the Ashes series.
Sep 16, 17:20
Steve Smith in action for Australia on September 13, 2019
The Ashes: A look back at the series in stats
New highs reached as England and Australia produced a thrilling show.
Sep 16, 16:17
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