Canberra, January 9: Australia chair of selectors George Bailey weighed in on the exclusion of experienced stars Glenn Maxell and Peter Handscomb from the squad for the two-match Test tour of Sri Lanka.
Canberra, January 9: After impressing against a famed Indian bowling unit in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Sam Konstas was named in Australia's upcoming two-match Test tour of Sri Lanka. But there is still uncertainty whether he would walk out to open for Australia in the sub-continent.
Canberra, January 9: Right-hand batter Steve Smith has been appointed as the interim skipper of the national side as team Australia announced a 16-player squad for their two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, which will begin on January 29.
Melbourne, Jan 9: Western Australia’s young all-rounder Cooper Connolly has received his maiden Test call-up, while Nathan McSweeney has been recalled after missing the latter part of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as Australia announced a 16-player squad for the upcoming two-Test tour of Sri Lanka, scheduled to kick off from January 29 in Galle.
Hamilton, January 8: New Zealand secured the ODI series over Sri Lanka with a commanding 113-run win in Hamilton on Wednesday, with one game still to follow. The Black Caps dominated with both bat and ball, reducing Sri Lanka to 142 all out in 30.2 overs while defending a target of 256 in a rain-shortened 37-over match.
Hamilton, Jan 8: Maheesh Theekshana on Wednesday became the seventh bowler from his country to take a hat-trick in one-day international (ODI) cricket. Theekshana's feat came across two overs during the second ODI of the three-match series at Seddon Park.
Sydney, January 7: Australian selectors are likely to leave out pacer Josh Hazlewood from the squad touring Sri Lanka for the team's last ICC World Test Championship assignment next year.
New Delhi, Jan 7: Australia have faced a major setback ahead of their two-Test series against Sri Lanka, starting January 29, as senior pacer Josh Hazlewood is likely to miss the tour due to a recurring calf injury and side strain.
New Delhi, Jan 7: After clinching the five-Test series against India 3-1 and securing the World Test Championship (WTC) final spot, Australia's next focus will be on an away tour of Sri Lanka for two Tests later in the month.
Wellington, January 5: On a windy day in Wellington, with a biting Antarctic chill accompanying the southerly breeze, New Zealand's mastery of home conditions proved decisive in their dominant victory over Sri Lanka. Matt Henry, who spearheaded the bowling attack with an impressive 4 for 19, highlighted how the team effectively utilised the Basin Reserve's unique conditions to their advantage.
New Delhi, Jan 5: The National Selection Panel (NSP) of the Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI) has announced the Indian squad for the upcoming Physically Disabled Champions Trophy to be held in Sri Lanka from January 12 to 21.
Sydney, Jan 5: Australian captain Pat Cummins has admitted that it's unlikely he'll be part of his side’s tour of Sri Lanka later this month as he is expecting the birth of his second child.
Nelson, January 2: Skipper Charith Asalanka's all-round performance helped Sri Lanka clinch a 7-run consolation win against New Zealand in the third T20I match of the series at Saxton Oval in Nelson on Thursday.