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  Australia announce white-ball Bangladesh tour in June; match timings could be affected

  Cricket | April 17, 2026 19:59 IST

  Australia will tour Bangladesh in June for six white-ball matches across 13 days. Match timings may shift to mornings due to fuel shortages. The series marks key preparation for the upcoming ODI World Cup 2027 and a new T20I cycle.

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  Australia to tour Zimbabwe after eight years in preparation for ODI World Cup 2027

  Cricket | April 02, 2026 17:00 IST

  Australia return to Zimbabwe this September for a three-match ODI series at Harare Sports Club, ending an eight-year hiatus. The series serves as vital prep for both teams ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup. The series also holds key for Aussies, who seek revenge for their T20 World Cup defeat.

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  Japan beat Australia to lift title in record-breaking AFC women's Asian Cup final

  Football | March 21, 2026 18:07 IST

  Japan defeated Australia 1-0 to win the Women’s Asian Cup, with Maika Hamano scoring the decisive long-range goal. Played before a record 74,357 fans in Sydney, the final capped a strong campaign as Japan held firm under late pressure.

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  Ellyse Perry sets new Test record for Australia with 76-run knock against India in Perth

  Cricket | March 07, 2026 13:54 IST

  Ellyse Perry became Australia’s top run-scorer in women’s Test cricket, surpassing Karen Rolton, with 76 runs against India in Perth. She also reached 1000 Test runs and anchored a 128-run partnership with Annabel Sutherland as Australia recovered from early wickets.

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  First-ever Test in Mackay locked in as Australia to host Bangladesh in two-match series

  Cricket | February 25, 2026 13:02 IST

  Cricket Australia has confirmed that Mackay will stage its maiden Test when Australia host Bangladesh in a two-match series this August, marking a historic moment for the Queensland city.

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  Australian PM Anthony Albanese evacuated from his official residence after bomb threat scare

  World | February 24, 2026 23:54 IST

  Australian PM Anthony Albanese was urgently evacuated from 'The Lodge' after police responded to a bomb threat near his Canberra residence. Authorities searched the premises and confirmed no suspicious items were found, allowing him to return later at night.

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  Ellyse Perry gives update on her injury after getting ruled out of India ODI series

  Cricket | February 24, 2026 12:07 IST

  Australia star all-rounder Ellyse Perry has provided an update on her injury after being ruled out of the ongoing ODI series against India due to a quad strain, with fellow quick Kim Garth also sidelined for the three-match contest.

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  AUS vs OMN pitch report: How will surface at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium play in T20 WC?

  Cricket | February 20, 2026 14:35 IST

  Australia face Oman in their final T20 World Cup 2026 group game at Pallekele. The pitch is expected to favour batters with another 180-plus total likely. Meanwhile, Australia seek redemption after two losses, while Oman aim for a historic upset.

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  Andrew McDonald defends players after T20 World Cup exit, says Australia were 'fully locked in'

  Cricket | February 20, 2026 10:38 IST

  Australia crashed out of the T20 World Cup 2026 after losses to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka. Coach Andrew McDonald defended the team, saying they were “fully locked in” and had the skills, dismissing claims they prioritised other formats over the tournament.

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  Oman plan to 'crush' out-of-form Australia in final T20 World Cup 2026 group stage game

  Cricket | February 20, 2026 7:06 IST

  Jatinder Singh says Oman aim to 'crush' Australia in their final T20 World Cup 2026 group game at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. The Mitchell Marsh-led side is already out of the Super Eights stage. Jatinder also stressed the need for franchise cricket to bridge Oman’s experience gap.

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  SL vs AUS: Memes galore as Australia brink on group stage elimination in T20 World Cup

  Cricket | February 16, 2026 23:22 IST

  Sri Lanka handed a crushing eight-wicket defeat to Australia in the T20 World Cup 2026 clash in Kandy. Barring Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh's heroics, not much has worked in Australia's favour as the Lankan Lions chased 182 runs with absolute ease, courtesy of Pathum Nissanka's century.

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  How can Australia still qualify for T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight stage after loss to Sri Lanka?

  Cricket | February 17, 2026 6:47 IST

  Sri Lanka thrashed Australia at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, chasing a record 182 thanks to a stunning unbeaten century from Pathum Nissanka to seal a Super Eight berth. The defeat leaves the injury-hit Australian side on the brink of elimination after back-to-back defeats.

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  When was the last time Australia were knocked out of group stage of T20 and ODI World Cups?

  Cricket | February 17, 2026 6:44 IST

  Australia are on the brink of a T20 World Cup 2026 group-stage exit after an eight-wicket loss to Sri Lanka. Pathum Nissanka’s unbeaten 100 sealed a record chase, reviving memories of Australia’s 2009 early elimination. They play their final game against Oman.

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  Nissanka ton help Sri Lanka chase record total to qualify for Super 8, Aussies on brink of exit

  Cricket | February 16, 2026 23:18 IST

  Sri Lanka hunted down 182, with Pathum Nissanka slamming a stellar hundred as the Lankan Lions beat Australia in their T20 World Cup 2026 clash. The Aussies are now on the brink of an early exit from the tournament.

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  Matheesha Pathirana walks off with injury, Sri Lanka suffer major blow in third over vs Australia

  Cricket | February 16, 2026 19:53 IST

  Sri Lanka pacer Matheesha Pathirana pulled up his hamstring in his first over of the clash against Australia in the T20 World Cup 2026. He was immediately addressed by the physios before they carried the 23-year-old out of the ground.

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  AUS vs SL T20 World Cup 2026 Highlights: Sri Lanka chase down 182 to qualify for Super Eight

  Cricket | February 16, 2026 23:26 IST

  AUS vs SL T20 World Cup 2026 Highlights: Pathum Nissanka led Sri Lanka's huge run chase of 182 against Australia in their group stage clash at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele. Sri Lanka have now qualified for the Super Eight stage.

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  How can Australia get knocked out from T20 World Cup 2026 in group stage itself?

  Cricket | February 16, 2026 17:32 IST

  Australia were shocked by Zimbabwe in Colombo a few days earlier as the injury-hit team dealt a blow to their Super Eight qualification chances. They are up against Sri Lanka next. Here is how Australia can get knocked out from T20 World Cup 2026 in the group stage itself.

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  Steve Smith added to Australia's T20 World Cup squad; Mitchell Marsh, Marcus Stoinis declared fit

  Cricket | February 16, 2026 13:20 IST

  Steve Smith has replaced injured Josh Hazlewood in Australia's T20 World Cup squad ahead of their must-win game against Sri Lanka. Previously, he was part as a travelling reserve.

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  Australia plan to revisit 2023 ODI World Cup blueprint after shock loss to Zimbabwe in Colombo

  Cricket | February 13, 2026 16:08 IST

  Sikandar Raza guided Zimbabwe to a stunning 23-run victory over Australia, keeping their Super 8 hopes alive. Chasing 170, Australia were bowled out for 146 amid injury setbacks. Stand-in skipper Travis Head said the team will revisit lessons from the ODI World Cup to get back to winning ways.

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  Zimbabwe upset Australia in T20 World Cup, defend 169 runs to keep Super 8 hopes alive

  Cricket | February 13, 2026 14:57 IST

  Zimbabwe have defeated Australia by 23 runs at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Matt Renshaw scored a half-century to keep the hopes alive but it wasn't enough in the end as Zimbabwe adapted to the conditions better. They remain alive in the Super 8 race.