Steve Smith has recalled the emotional impact of the 2018 ball-tampering scandal ahead of Australia’s Test tour of South Africa. Smith said he still experiences occasional flashbacks but is not concerned about facing a hostile reception on his return
New Zealand women and Bangladesh will play warm-up fixtures in Australia ahead of their respective white-ball series against the hosts. New Zealand will face a Governor-General’s XI, while Bangladesh will meet a Queensland XI before their October international assignments
Australia pacer Mitchell Starc has become the No. 1 Test bowler in the ICC rankings for the first time after his 10-wicket haul against Bangladesh. Jasprit Bumrah slipped from the top spot, while several Indian and international players made significant gains
Rising Australian all-rounder Liam Scott is targeting a return to the national squad across all formats after making his ODI debut during the Bangladesh tour. The 2025-26 Sheffield Shield Player of the Year is focused on improving his game and helping South Australia
Bangladesh scripted history by defeating Australia by nine wickets in the first Test at Darwin. Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Hasan Mahmud starred with the ball as the visitors secured their first Test win on Australian soil and only their second victory over Australia
Bangladesh fast bowler Taskin Ahmed said the team is honoured to play a Test series in Australia after 23 years. He called the opportunity a proud moment while admitting the visitors face a tough challenge against the hosts
Australia batter Travis Head has backed himself to continue opening in Tests despite admitting the role does not come naturally to him. After a successful Ashes campaign, Head has become a key part of Australia's Test plans ahead of a packed schedule
India legend Sachin Tendulkar praised the Australian women’s cricket team's remarkable stability and undefeated run after they captured their seventh ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title, defeating arch-rivals England by seven wickets in a historic chase at Lord's
Australia retained top positions in the ICC Men’s Test and Women’s ODI team rankings after the annual update. India moved ahead of England to third in the Test standings, while Pakistan climbed above Sri Lanka and Bangladesh overtook Pakistan in women’s ODIs
Brief Scores: India 185 and 157 in 39.5 overs (Rishabh Pant 61; Scott Boland 6-45) lead Australia 181 in 50 overs (Beau Webster 57; Prasidh Krishna 3-42) by 162 runs
