Melbourne, April 1 (IANS) Cricket Australia has unveiled a streamlined 21-player central contract list for the 2026–27 season, reflecting a clear emphasis on red-ball cricket ahead of an unusually demanding Test schedule. With 15 Tests lined up over the next year, selectors have prioritised players suited to the longer format, resulting in several high-profile exclusions.Jake Weatherald and Brendan Doggett are among the notable inclusions, both securing their first full national contracts afte…
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Gold Coast, March 23 (IANS) Having impressed in Australia’s T20 World Cup run, batter Matthew Renshaw said that returning to the Test team remains his top priority despite having a career-best year in the limited-overs formats. Renshaw, who made his Test debut in 2016, became the 63rd man to represent Australia in all three formats after making his ODI debut against India in last October and his T20I debut against Pakistan in January. His last outing in Baggy Green came during Australia’s tour t…
Colombo, Feb 11 (IANS) Australia’s top leg-spinner Adam Zampa became the joint second-highest wicket-taker in T20 World Cup history after his four-wicket haul, which helped the team register a 67-run victory over Ireland at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Wednesday.Zampa returned figures of 4-23 in a dominant bowling performance that saw Ireland bundled out for 115 in 16.5 overs while chasing 182. With this effort, he took his overall tally to 40 wickets in T20 World Cup history, drawing level with …
Colombo, Feb 11 (IANS) Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa delivered a clinical bowling masterclass, taking four wickets each, as Australia registered a dominating 67-run win against Ireland in their T20 World Cup 2026 opener at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Wednesday.Chasing 182, Ireland were bowled out for 115 in 16.5 overs. Captain Paul Stirling retired hurt after facing just one ball, dealing an early blow to the chase. Ellis struck in the third over and went on to take three wickets in seven balls, w…
Colombo, Feb 11 (IANS) Australia stand-in captain Travis Head said that the team is ready to adapt themselves to different situations and challenges after they registered a commanding 67-run victory over Ireland in their opening T20 World Cup 2026 match at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Wednesday.Australia posted 182/6 and then bowled Ireland out for 115 in 16.5 overs, with Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa taking four wickets each.”Yeah, I feel well. Yeah, nice start. Obviously, after the first tourname…
Colombo, Feb 11 (IANS) Ireland wicketkeeper-batter Lorcan Tucker admitted that Australia controlled the game really nicely after his side suffered a 67-run defeat in their second match of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Wednesday.Chasing 182, Ireland were bowled out for 115 in 16.5 overs as Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa claimed four wickets each to seal a comprehensive win for Australia.”Yeah, I think we absolutely saw the other day, we felt like we talked about th…
Colombo, Feb 11 (IANS) Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa delivered a clinical bowling masterclass, taking four wickets each, as Australia registered a dominating 67-run win against Ireland after bowling them out for just 115 runs in 16.5 overs in their first match of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the iconic R. Premadasa Stadium on Wednesday.Chasing a big total of 182 runs, Ireland were off to a shaky start as their captain, Paul Stirling, who missed the field during the first innings, retired hurt after p…
Colombo, Feb 11 (IANS) A 61-run partnership between Matthew Renshaw and Marcus Stoinis helped Australia reach 182/6 in 20 overs against Ireland in their first match of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Wednesday. Coming to bat after winning the toss, Australia were off to a bad start as their stand-in captain, Travis Head, was run out on the seventh ball of the innings after a mix-up with his opening partner, Josh Inglis. Head scored just six runs off seven balls he played an…
Lahore, Jan 29 (IANS) Mahli Beardman, Jack Edwards and Matthew Renshaw will make their T20I debut for Australia when they take on Pakistan in the series opener at the Gaddafi Stadium. The series is regarded as key preparation for Australia ahead of the Men’s T20 World Cup to be staged in India and Sri Lanka from February 7. Australia will be led by Travis Head, as regular skipper Mitchell Marsh has been rested following Perth Scorchers’ victory in the Big Bash League (BBL) final on Sunday.No…