Alex Carey to replace Tim Paine as Australia wicket-keeper for Ashes
Australia confirm that Alex Carey has been selected as Tim Paine's replacement for the opening two Ashes Tests against England.
Dec 2, 13:45
Pat Cummins confirmed as new Australia captain, Steve Smith named as deputy
Pat Cummins will replace Tim Paine as Australia captain for the upcoming Ashes series, with former skipper Steve Smith taking the role as deputy.
Nov 26, 10:19
Australia wicket-keeper Tim Paine to miss Ashes after taking break from cricket
Australia wicket-keeper Tim Paine decides to take an indefinite break from cricket, ruling himself out of the upcoming Ashes series with England.
Nov 25, 23:56
Tim Paine steps down as Australia captain
Tim Paine announces that he is stepping down as Australia captain amid an investigation into text messages sent to a female colleague four years ago.
Nov 19, 10:11
Australia captain Tim Paine: 'The Ashes will go ahead'
Australia captain Tim Paine insists that the Ashes series will go ahead, despite the concerns of the England camp.
Oct 1, 16:54
Australia's tour of South Africa postponed over coronavirus fears
The Baggy Greens were scheduled to fly out for a three-Test series later this month.
Feb 2, 11:07
Tuesday's sporting social: Ravi Ashwin laughs last and Mesut Ozil moves on
Tennis players continued to prepare for the Australian Open from their hotel rooms.
Jan 19, 19:03
Chris Silverwood takes pleasure in Australia's defeat to India
India's famous win over Australia grabbed the England squad's attention in Galle.
Jan 19, 17:08
Rishabh Pant leads India to stunning series win over Australia
India pulled off a record run chase at the Gabba to inflict Australia's first defeat there since 1988.
Jan 19, 08:51
Justin Langer defends Tim Paine, Steve Smith
Australia's head coach discussed controversial events during the third Test against India in Sydney.
Jan 13, 08:09
Chris Woakes feels Steve Smith debate has been "blown up"
The former Australia captain was filmed scratching at the batting crease while fielding against India.
Jan 12, 15:35
Australia captain Tim Paine defends Steve Smith over scuffing incident
Steve Smith was accused of deliberately scuffing away the guard of India batsman Rishabh Pant during the third Test in Sydney.
Jan 12, 12:54
Cricket Australia names preliminary 26-man squad for proposed tour of England
The tour was originally scheduled this month with the fixtures later postponed due to the pandemic.
Jul 16, 09:12
Australia's Tim Paine "fascinated" by upcoming England-West Indies series
The first West Indies and England Test commences on July 8.
Jun 23, 07:02
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, 08:47
Australia bowler Pat Cummins still hopeful T20 World Cup will go ahead
Former England captain Michael Vaughan says the IPL should be played across five weeks in September and October as a warm-up to the T20 World Cup.
Apr 3, 09:16
Tim Paine would "fully support" Steve Smith being reinstated as Australia captain
But the Tasmanian did clarify his offer.
Mar 31, 08:51
Tim Paine not focusing on Ashes yet ahead of Test Championship final
Last July the Tasmanian became the first Australian Test captain since Steve Waugh in 2001 to retain the urn in England.
Mar 31, 08:50
England set Australia target of 399 to win the Ashes series
It would be the fifth highest chase in Test history.
Sep 15, 11:57
Australia captain Tim Paine plays down attempts to wind up Ben Stokes
The tourists attempted to unsettle the hosts with a stream of chatter in a tense morning session.
Sep 14, 20:11
Day three of the fifth Ashes Test: Denly puts England in charge
The hosts take a 382-run lead into day four of the final Test.
Sep 14, 19:52
Joe Denly and Ben Stokes put England in strong position at The Oval
The hosts lead by 262 at tea.
Sep 14, 16:18
Tim Paine: 'Mitchell Marsh recall to help keep bowlers fresh'
Marsh has been brought in for the final Test to look after the fast bowlers.
Sep 11, 16:18
Steve Smith: "I'm not sure I have ever played better"
Smith scored 211 and 82 in the fourth Test at Old Trafford as Australia retained the Ashes.
Sep 8, 21:08
England hopes fade fast as Australia close in on the Ashes
Trevor Bayliss' side ended the morning session four wickets down.
Sep 8, 13:16
England have mountain to climb after Aussies declare
England must score 383 or bat out the rest of the game to keep their Ashes hopes alive.
Sep 7, 18:51
Supreme Steve Smith piles pressure on England with double century
Australia declared on 497 for eight.
Sep 5, 19:52
Australia win toss and choose to bat as Mitchell Starc returns to side
Starc has not featured so far in the series.
Sep 4, 10:52
Tim Paine admits Australia worried about Ben Stokes form
Stokes' unbeaten 135 at Headingley denied Australia an Ashes-retaining win.
Sep 3, 18:59
Tim Paine dimisses Jofra Archer claim that Australia "panicked" in third Test
Usman Khawaja has been dropped from the squad with Steve Smith returning from concussion.
Sep 3, 15:03
Tim Paine insists Nathan Lyon is still "a huge weapon" against Ben Stokes
The England all-rounder has given England the momentum in the Ashes.
Aug 29, 20:46
Australia ready to suck up the Paine and move on from shock England defeat
The tourists fell to a dramatic one-wicket loss at Headlingley.
Aug 26, 09:23
Australia captain takes positives from Paine and hails 'unbelievable' Stokes
England beat Australia by one wicket in a dramatic finale at Headingley.
Aug 25, 19:44
Tim Paine: 'Huge shoes to fill without Steve Smith'
The Australia captain says the team's senior players have to step up in the third Test, not just Smith's replacement Marnus Labuschagne.
Aug 21, 16:16
Australian PM criticises England fans for booing hurt Steve Smith
Smith suffered delayed onset concussion after a blow to the neck on day four of the Test.
Aug 19, 08:48
Australia captain Paine hails pace duo's professionalism
Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood both missed out at Edgbaston.
Aug 13, 17:05
Paine's Australia poised for Archer onslaught but hope to ride the storm
Pace bowler set for his Test debut.
Aug 13, 14:18
Australia captain Tim Paine "not satisfied" with winning first Ashes Test
England had won their last 11 matches in all formats at the Birmingham venue.
Aug 5, 18:45
Day two of the Ashes - Burns hundred puts England in control
The Surrey opener reached 125 not out at Edgbaston.
Aug 2, 19:04
Steve Smith ton salvages hope for Australia on opening day
Smith made 144 out of Australia's 284 all out at Edgbaston.
Aug 1, 19:27
