Team NewsTaskin Ahmed defends Bangladesh’s pitches after 2-0 ODI series win over Australia
Taskin Ahmed says Bangladesh won the ODI series against Australia on a good surface, answering critics who say home wins rely on slow or turning pitches.
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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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NewsAlex Carey Salutes Nahid Rana After Four-Wicket Spell Against Australia
Alex Carey admitted Australia could not keep Nahid Rana out of the game after the Bangladesh quick took 4 for 41 in a chase of 284 in the first ODI.
AnalysisMcGrath Backs Australia’s Ageing Pace Trio but Expects a Handover Soon
Glenn McGrath says Starc, Hazlewood and Cummins may stay motivated by the Ashes in England, but warns Australia must prepare for the next generation.
NewsShaheen Afridi Defends Pakistan’s Use of Flat Home Pitches
After Pakistan’s 2-1 series win over Australia, Shaheen Afridi says every team prepares helpful home pitches and Pakistan must do the same to win.
NewsPat Cummins Hints IPL 2027 May Have to Give Way to Australia’s Heavy Schedule
Pat Cummins says something must give in 2027 as Australia’s Test and World Cup workload grows, leaving his IPL availability open to a later decision.
Team NewsPakistan Announce 16-Man ODI Squad for Australia as Babar and Rauf Return
Pakistan have named a 16-player squad for the ODI series against Australia, with Shaheen Afridi captaining, three uncapped players and Babar Azam recalled.
NewsPat Cummins Insists Australian Cricket and Tests Remain His Top Priority
Australia Test captain Pat Cummins says nothing has changed in his priorities amid contract talk, and reports his back is fully healed.
Team NewsFakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub Miss Pakistan’s ODI Series Against Australia
The PCB has ruled Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub out of the three-match ODI series against Australia as both continue injury rehabilitation.
Team NewsAustralia Name New-Look White-Ball Squads for Pakistan and Bangladesh Tours
Australia’s selectors hand maiden call-ups to Liam Scott and Ollie Peake as squads are named for ODIs in Pakistan and ODIs and T20Is in Bangladesh.
NewsAustralia’s Busy June: Three ODIs in Pakistan, Then Six Games in Bangladesh
Australia will play three ODIs in Pakistan from May 30, then three ODIs and three T20Is in Bangladesh in June. Dates, venues and broadcast details here.
NewsAustralia to Tour Bangladesh in June for First ODIs There Since 2011
Australia will play three ODIs in Dhaka and three T20Is in Chattogram from June 9, their first 50-over series in Bangladesh in 15 years.