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In March, Anaya Bangar, underwent gender affirming surgery. The former Mumbai Under-19 cricketer, who played with the likes of Sarfaraz Khan, will now head to Australia to play Community Cricket. (Credit: Ananya Bangar/Instagram)

'Great day' says trans athlete Anaya Bangar after Cricket Australia okays participation

August 26, 2026 2:53 am

Anaya Bangar can play Community Cricket, but will have to fulfil testosterone-related eligibility criteria to play 'Elite cricket' like the Women's Big Bash League. ICC has banned transgender players in elite competition, BCCI says they have no policy in place.

Australia vice-captain Gardner addresses marriage breakdown amid affair allegations

August 13, 2026 2:13 pm

Accused of an affair with teammate Georgia Voll by her ex-wife Monica Wright, Ashleigh Gardner took to social media to address her marriage breakdown and position as vice-captain of Australia.

Ash Gardner's ex-wife Monica Wright has slammed CA over inaction in the cheating scandal involving her teammate Georgia Voll. (AP Photo/Instagram)

Ash Gardner's ex-wife slams Cricket Australia over cheating scandal, demands sack

August 08, 2026 12:52 pm

Wright, who first made the allegations public in June, has also demanded that the 29-year-old Gardner be stripped of the leadership role in the national team.

Chennai will host the BBL 2026 opener featuring Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Renegades on December 12, 2026. (BCCI)

Chennai confirmed hosts of BBL 2026 opener: Renegades face Scorchers on Dec 12

July 10, 2026 8:47 am

The match involving Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Renegades will be the opener of the 16th edition of the BBL, set to be played on the home turf of IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings on December 12.

Cricket Australia claims that KKR was completely aware of Cameron Green's bowling situation

March 30, 2026 5:50 pm

Green has been off the bowling duties for nearly an year after undergoing surgery for a stress fracture in his back. Green's last competitive outing with the ball came in the T20 World Cup against Oman on February 20 earlier this year at Pallekele, where he bowled just two overs.

The two-day finishes in two Tests in the previous Ashes, cost Cricket Australia about AUD 15 million in revenue. (AP Photo)

Despite 'bad for business' pitches, Cricket Australia to continue allowing local curators to prepare home Test surfaces

March 23, 2026 4:22 pm

While freedom for local curators could also occasioally lead to polarised pitches that can cause two-day finishes, Cricket Australia maintained that the unpredictable nature would protect the interest factor.

Australia star pace trio of Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood will miss the start of IPL 2026 due to workload management. (PHOTO: AP)

'What is Cricket Australia even doing?': Ex-India cricketer slams CA's workload management plan as Starc, Cummins & Hazlewood set to miss IPL 2026 start

March 21, 2026 11:44 am

Cricket Australia is reported to be taking a cautious approach to managing its pacers ahead of a gruelling international schedule

Two-day Ashes victory hits Cricket Australia pockets as sizable ticket revenue lost

November 23, 2025 4:43 pm

The board had reckoned on a much-hyped blockbuster five-Test series against the Old Enemy, but they may not have anticipated the first Ashes match in more than a century to have finished inside two days.

Australian all-rounder Grace Harris in action. (Photo: Cricket Australia)

Calf strain sidelines Grace Harris from ICC Women's World Cup 2025; Heather Graham named replacement in Australia's title defence

September 23, 2025 2:48 pm

Heather Graham will replace Harris in the squad, as the Queensland all-rounder is set to return home to rehabilitate ahead of the Women's Big Bash League 2025 (WBBL), which starts in November.

Alyssa Healy will lead the 15-player Australian team for the ICC Women's World Cup 2025. (Photo: Reuters)

Alyssa Healy to lead Australia in their bid for eighth World Cup title; Molineux set to return, Tahlia McGrath named deputy

September 05, 2025 2:06 pm

Australia's bid for an unprecedented eighth World Cup title will begin against New Zealand in Indore on October 1. The team will first play an ODI series against India, which runs from September 14-20.