Injury-hit Australia call up Henriques for India Test
SYDNEY: All-rounder Moises Henriques was on Monday called up to Australia's injury-hit Test squad to face India after paceman Sean Abbott was ruled out with a calf strain. With the…
Warner stand-ins fail with bat against India in warm-up
SYDNEY: The pair tipped to open for Australia in the first Test against India both failed with the bat in a warm-up against the tourists Monday, underlining the hosts' vulnerability…
Injured Warner a doubt for India Tests, Short called up for T20s
SYDNEY: Star opening batsman David Warner faces a battle to be fit for the India Test series after Cricket Australia said Monday he will miss the last one-day international and…
‘Humble’ Warner says he won’t respond to India taunts
SYDNEY: Australian opener David Warner vowed Monday to keep his temper in check during the upcoming series against India, predicting Virat Kohli's men will try to wind him up with…
Spin hero Khan pays tribute to late mother, his ‘biggest fan’
DUBAI: An emotional Rashid Khan dedicated his man-of-the-match performance to his other, who died earlier this year, after he bowled Sunrisers Hyderabad to their first win of the Indian Premier…
From King Kohli to Afghan spin wizard: five to watch in IPL
NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League starts on Saturday, five months late and shifted to the United Arab Emirates because of the coronavirus pandemic. AFP Sport highlights five players to…
England renew Australia rivalry in Covid-hit season finale
LONDON: One of England's most extraordinary seasons will end with them facing arch-rivals Australia as both sides try to strike a balance between playing their strongest limited-overs teams and keeping…
Former cricket chief Sutherland lands top Australia golf job
SYDNEY: James Sutherland was Monday appointed head of Golf Australia, two years after stepping down as the country's cricket chief in the wake of a damaging ball-tampering scandal. The 55-year-old…
Pakistan can beat India in India: Brad Hogg
ISLAMABAD: Former Australia spinner Brad Hogg believes Pakistan can beat Men in Blue (India) on the Indian soil saying the green-shirts have got strong bowling side. Hogg, who featured in…
Sarfaraz Ahmed
Sarfaraz warns Pakistan must improve ahead of India clash
TAUNTON: Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed said his side has to raise their fielding standards ahead of a crucial World Cup match against arch-rivals India at Old Trafford on Sunday. Pakistan…
Smith, Warner hungry as Australia launch World Cup campaign against Afghanistan
LONDON: Steve Smith and David Warner will seek redemption on the biggest stage as they re-launch their one-day international careers for Australia against Afghanistan at the World Cup on Saturday.…
Smith ready to pick up where he left off at World Cup
Smith ready to pick up where he left off at World Cup
SYDNEY: Before his dramatic fall from grace, Steve Smith was drawing comparisons with Australian batting icon Donald Bradman, and there are signs he is ready to pick up where he…
Australia pumped as Smith and Warner seek redemption
Australia ‘pumped’ as Smith and Warner seek redemption
SYDNEY: Skipper Aaron Finch says a rejuvenated Australia are "pumped" ahead of their defence of the World Cup, with Steve Smith and David Warner returning from bans for ball-tampering and…
England century maker Bairstow credits IPL for raising his game
England century-maker Bairstow credits IPL for raising his game
BRISTOL: Jonny Bairstow said playing alongside the likes of Australia's David Warner in the Indian Premier League had helped take his game to new heights after his match-winning hundred against…
Humble Aussies head to Gallipoli for World Cup inspiration
‘Humble’ Aussies head to Gallipoli for World Cup inspiration
SYDNEY: Australia's cricketers were headed Saturday to the battlefields of Gallipoli for inspiration to kick off a gruelling four-month tour taking in the defence of their World Cup crown and…
Smith hits 91 not out as Australia beat New Zealand
Smith hits 91 not out as Australia beat New Zealand
BRISBANE: Steve Smith plundered an unbeaten 91 and Glenn Maxwell hit 70 Friday before bad light stopped play, with Australia winning their final warm-up game before leaving for England to…
Langer
‘No tension’ as Smith and Warner back in Aussie colours: Langer
BRISBANE: Steve Smith and David Warner have been welcomed back to the Australian team with "no tension", coach Justin Langer said Friday, with the World Cup offering another opportunity for…
Smith says elbow all good ahead of Australia return
Smith says elbow ‘all good’ ahead of Australia return
SYDNEY: Australia's Steve Smith has brushed aside concerns for his surgically repaired elbow after landing awkwardly from a stunning diving catch in the Indian Premier League. Smith, who is due…
Foreign stars begin IPL exodus as World Cup duty calls
Foreign stars begin IPL exodus as World Cup duty calls
NEW DELHI: England's Jonny Bairstow is leading an exodus of foreign stars from the Indian Premier League as the looming World Cup draws top names away for international duty. Bairstow…
Smith Warner recalled for Australias World Cup defence
Smith, Warner recalled for Australia’s World Cup defence
SYDNEY: Steve Smith and David Warner completed their remarkable comeback from the ball-tampering scandal that rocked cricket when they were on Monday selected in defending champion Australia's World Cup squad.…
Warners ego must be managed South Africas Smith
Warner’s ego must be managed – South Africa’s Smith
SYDNEY: Former South African captain Graeme Smith has some advice for Australia coach Justin Langer -- make sure David Warner's ego is managed if he starts to "get bigger than…
Smith Warner paid price says cricket chief as boycott threat revealed
Smith, Warner ‘paid price’, says cricket chief as boycott threat revealed
SYDNEY: Australian cricket chief Kevin Roberts insisted the return of Steve Smith and David Warner will not disrupt the resurgent team as a report on Friday revealed senior players threatened…
2019 Cricket World Cup
2019 Cricket World Cup: Who will be hot or not
LONDON: With Tuesday marking 100 days to go before the start of the 2019 Cricket World Cup in England and Wales on May 30, AFP Sport looks at who will…
Sport Integrity Australia
New Australia sports super-watchdog to target cheats
SYDNEY: Australia on Tuesday unveiled a new national integrity body to tackle cheating and corruption in sport in the wake of a ball-tampering "sandpapergate" scandal that rocked cricket. The new…