Team NewsNic Maddinson and Sam Harper Added to Australia’s Test Squad for South Africa Tour
Nic Maddinson returns after almost ten years and Sam Harper provides keeping cover as Josh Inglis recovers, ahead of the Durban Test on October 9.
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59 SportCricket stories and 23 match previews tagged Australia, published between 17 Apr 2026 and 2 Oct 2026.
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All previewsAustralia tour of South Africa 2026
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2nd ODI · 27 Sep 2026
The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Our pick: South Africa
Australia tour of Zimbabwe 2026
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2nd ODI · 18 Sep 2026
Harare Sports Club, Harare
Harare Sports Club, Harare
Our pick: Australia
Australia tour of Zimbabwe 2026
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1st ODI · 15 Sep 2026
Harare Sports Club, Harare
Harare Sports Club, Harare
Our pick: Australia
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
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Final · 5 Jul 2026
Lord’s, London
Lord’s, London
Our pick: Australia Women
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
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VSWIWWest Indies Women
1st Semi-Final · 30 Jun 2026
Our pick: Australia Women
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
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VSINDWIndia Women
30th Match · 28 Jun 2026
Lord’s, London
Lord’s, London
Our pick: Australia Women
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Women's CricketBCB Confirms Nigar Sultana Will Captain Bangladesh Women in Australia ODIs
The BCB says Nigar Sultana remains Bangladesh Women’s ODI captain for the Australia series, and criticises recent remarks made by the team’s coach.
Team NewsConrad Expects Edge in South Africa-Australia Tests After Lord’s Final Win
South Africa coach Shukri Conrad expects a spicy three-Test series against Australia, with WTC points close and the Lord’s final fresh in the memory.
Team NewsCummins Likely to Sit Out First South Africa ODI as Australia Rotate Test Quicks
Australia may stagger Cummins, Starc and Hazlewood across the three ODIs in South Africa to protect their Test bowlers, opening a door for Nathan Ellis.
NewsRaza Stands by Madhevere After Zimbabwe Lose Last-Ball Thriller to Australia
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza says he will keep trusting Wessly Madhevere after Australia chased 271 for 8 with a ball to spare and one wicket in hand.
Team NewsAll-Rounder Jack Edwards Added to Australia’s ODI Squad for South Africa
Jack Edwards has been called into Australia’s ODI squad for South Africa while Spencer Johnson is released for workload reasons after the Zimbabwe sweep.
Team NewsLungi Ngidi Out of Australia ODIs as South Africa’s Injury List Grows
A hamstring injury rules Lungi Ngidi out of the three ODIs against Australia, and 20-year-old Nqobani Mokoena has been called up as cover.
Player SpotlightLabuschagne Looks to One-Day Cup Against Victoria as Test Place Comes Under Scrutiny
Marnus Labuschagne, 32, is working with Queensland coach James Hopes and sees the One-Day Cup as preparation for Australia’s Test tour of South Africa.
Player SpotlightSteve Smith Admits Sandpapergate Memories Still Linger
Ahead of Australia’s Test series in South Africa, Steve Smith opened up about the lasting effect of the 2018 Cape Town ball-tampering scandal.
NewsRenshaw’s Maiden ODI Hundred Against Zimbabwe Fuels World Cup Hopes
Matt Renshaw hit a record-setting 109 as Australia beat Zimbabwe, and Nathan Ellis took a career-best 5 for 31 in the opening ODI.
Team NewsLabuschagne Kept in Australia’s Test Squad for South Africa Series
Marnus Labuschagne keeps his place for the three-Test tour of South Africa under Pat Cummins, with Connolly, Neser and Kuhnemann also included.
Team NewsCoetzee Recalled as South Africa Pick 16 for Australia ODI Series
South Africa have named a 16-player squad for three ODIs against Australia from September 24 to 30, with Gerald Coetzee back in the 50-over side.
Team NewsHazlewood Plans to Play Two of Three ODIs Before South Africa Tests
Josh Hazlewood intends to manage his workload through the Zimbabwe and South Africa ODI series as Australia build towards a Test tour starting in Durban.
Team NewsBCCI Rule Keeps Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Out of India U-19 Squad
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is missing from India’s U-19 side for the Australia series because of a BCCI rule limiting players to one U-19 World Cup.
Team NewsBangladesh Selector Bashar Upbeat on WTC Final Hopes After Australia Draw
Bangladesh’s chief selector is positive about the WTC race after a 1-1 series in Australia, but says the side still has a long way to go.
RankingsWTC 2025–27 Standings Update After Australia Level Series With Bangladesh
Australia stay top of the World Test Championship table at 80.00% after an innings win in Mackay, while Bangladesh slip to 55.56% in fourth place.
AnalysisLanger Labels Two-Day Tests ‘Unacceptable’ After Australia’s Win in Mackay
Justin Langer says Tests ending inside two days harm the game and blames batting technique, as Australia beat Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs.
Team NewsShanto Calls for Regular Australian Tours to Grow Bangladesh’s Test Experience
After a 1–1 draw in Australia, Najmul Hossain Shanto says Bangladesh need regular Tests there, as most of the squad had never played in the country.
Team NewsBangladesh Await Fitness Verdicts on Tanzid and Mushfiqur Before Mackay
Tanzid and Mushfiqur picked up training knocks before the Mackay Test, and Bangladesh will decide on their availability on match morning.
AnalysisLara Urges Australia to Stagger Retirements After Darwin Loss to Bangladesh
Brian Lara says Australia should avoid losing several senior players at once, with four bowlers past 300 Test wickets, as they prepare for Mackay.
Player SpotlightShoriful Islam Declares Himself Ready for Mackay After Injury Layoff
Fit again, Shoriful Islam says he is always ready to play as Bangladesh need only a draw in Mackay to win a Test series in Australia for the first time.
Team NewsAustralia Drop Weatherald and Recall Renshaw for Second Bangladesh Test
Matt Renshaw replaces Jake Weatherald in Australia’s 13-man squad for the Mackay Test, while Marnus Labuschagne keeps his place after the Darwin defeat.
AnalysisLabuschagne’s Test Place in Doubt as Australia Weigh Options for Mackay
After scores of 1 and 31 in Darwin, Marnus Labuschagne faces selection pressure before the second Bangladesh Test, with Matt Renshaw an option.
NewsBangladesh Beat Australia by Nine Wickets in Darwin to Take Series Lead
Hasan Mahmud, Tanzid Hasan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz star as Bangladesh win a Test against Australia for the first time and lead the series 1-0.