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Australia's limited-overs skipper Aaron Finch has backed all-rounder Glenn Maxwell to make a comeback to the national team soon, saying that a 'three-dimensional' cricketer like him can't be kept out for long. (Photo:AP)

Glenn Maxwell is three-dimensional player, will return to squad soon: Aaron Finch

Facing mental health issues, Maxwell took a short break in October this year but recently made himself available for the tour of India.

18 Dec 2019 11:35 AM

Australia pacer Peter Siddle, who replaced injured Josh Hazlewood, wants to grab chance and make the most of it in the second Test against New Zealand. (Photo:AFP)

Peter Siddle wants to crack opportunity against New Zealand

Siddle has featured in 67 Tests in which he picked 221 wickets with an average of 30.66.

18 Dec 2019 11:18 AM

After a delightful performance against New Zealand in the first Test, Australia's off-spinner Nathon Lyon said that he loves bowling and the workload does not worry him. (Photo: AFP)

Workload doesn't worry me: Aussie off-spinner Nathon Lyon

Lyon also applauded the Australian attack which includes Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins.

17 Dec 2019 5:07 PM

Australia's Peter Siddle has been named as the replacement of Josh Hazlewood for the Boxing Day Test against New Zealand in Melbourne. (Photo:Twitter/AP)

Peter Siddle replaces Josh Hazlewood for Boxing Day Test against New Zealand

Hazlewood was on Sunday ruled out of the second Test against New Zealand due to a hamstring tear.

17 Dec 2019 3:30 PM

Marnus Labuschagne got his maiden ODI call as Cricket Australia (CA) on Tuesday announced their 14-man squad for the next month's ODI series against India. (Photo: AFP)

Australia announce squad for India tour: Marnus Labuschagne gets maiden ODI call

Australia are scheduled to tour India for a three-match ODI series, starting from January 14, 2020.

17 Dec 2019 9:07 AM

Despite facing a massive defeat at the hands of Australia, New Zealand coach Gary Stead said that getting Steve Smith out early in both the innings was a good thing. (Photo:AFP)

Getting Steve Smith out early is a good thing: Gary Stead

Although Smith scored 43 and 16 in the first and second innings respectively, Neil Wagner had dismissed Smith in both the innings.

16 Dec 2019 2:24 PM

Australian spinner Nathan Lyon said there was nothing untoward in the bumper barrage New Zealand served up in the first Test in Perth, and he expects more of the same. Australia's Matthew Wade ducks under a short ball from New Zealand's Neil Wagner during play in their cricket test in Perth, Australia, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019. (Photo:AP/PTI)

'Embrace it': Nathan Lyon unfazed by Kiwi pacers' Bodyline-like bouncer barrage

After Australia's win, captain Tim Paine said the Black Caps' liberal use of short-pitched bowling had a Bodyline feel to it.

16 Dec 2019 2:13 PM

Peter Siddle could be in for a surprise recall for the Boxing Day test against New Zealand as Australia considers deploying a five-pronged attack on what is expected to be a benign Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) pitch. (Photo:AP)

Peter Siddle to get surprise call for second Test against New Zealand

Australia dominated the series-opener with a commanding 296-run victory inside four days, despite losing Josh Hazlewood.

16 Dec 2019 1:41 PM

After a massive victory over New Zealand, Australia skipper Tim Paine feels that his team is moving in the right direction. (Photo:AFP)

We are moving in the right direction: Tim Paine after victory over New Zealand

Australia thrashed New Zealand by 296 runs in the first Test on Sunday and took a 1-0 lead in the three-match Test series.

16 Dec 2019 1:31 PM

After a massive win over New Zealand in the first Test, former cricketer Ricky Ponting said Australia have set the tone for the series. (Photo:AFP)

Australia have set tone for the series: Ricky Ponting after hosts' massive win

Exhilarated with Hosts' dominant display in the 1st Test, Ponting said if they continued to perform like this then NZ will be white-washed.

16 Dec 2019 1:29 PM

Skipper Tim Paine believes Australia is climbing back towards the top of Test cricket after a third successive powerhouse victory at Perth Stadium on Sunday. (Photo:AP)

Skipper Tim Paine says Aussies on the rise again

The Australians thrashed New Zealand by 296 runs to continue a golden run in the local summer.

16 Dec 2019 11:55 AM

New Zealand were never in contention after losing their first wicket with just six runs on the board and were unable to push the match into a fifth day after Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins cleaned up the Kiwi tail under lights in Perth's first ever day-night Test. (Photo:AP)

Australia thrash New Zealand by 296 runs in first Test

Australia recorded one of their biggest wins over New Zealand on the fourth day of the first Test. The Kiwis were set a mammoth 468 to win.

16 Dec 2019 11:30 AM

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has batted for James Pattinson to replace injured Josh Hazlewood for the Boxing Day Test. (Photo:AFP)

Ricky Ponting backs James Pattinson to perform at his best in Boxing Day Test vs NZ

Hazlewood was on Sunday ruled out of the second Test against New Zealand due to a hamstring tear.

15 Dec 2019 4:13 PM

New Zealand talisman Kane Williamson fell to a fired-up Australia before the first break on the fourth day of the opening test on Sunday, as the tourists’ daunting run chase on a deteriorating Perth Stadium pitch got off to a disastrous start. (Photo:AP)

New Zealand tottering at 31/2 after Australia set record chase

Chasing a record 468 runs, New Zealand were teetering at 31 for two at the break with Tom Latham 10 not out and Ross Taylor at five.

15 Dec 2019 3:05 PM

Australian bowler Josh Hazlewood was on Sunday ruled out of the second Test against New Zealand due to a hamstring tear. (Photo:AFP)

Injured Josh Hazlewood ruled out for remainder of series vs New Zealand

Hazlewood picked an injury on the second day of the ongoing first Test match. He bowled only eight balls in the match before walking off.

15 Dec 2019 12:49 PM

Former Australia cricketer Ricky Ponting is hoping Josh Hazlewood's injury is 'not too serious'. (Photo:AP)

Ricky Ponting hopes Josh Hazlewood's injury is 'not too serious'

Hazlewood picked an injury on the second day of the first Test against New Zealand on Friday.

15 Dec 2019 12:41 PM

Australia's Josh Hazlewood was on Saturday ruled out of the first Test against New Zealand due to a hamstring strain. (Photo:AFP)

Josh Hazlewood sustains hamstring, gets ruled out of first Test vs New Zealand

Hazlewood picked an injury on the second day. He bowled only eight balls in the match before walking off the ground on Friday.

15 Dec 2019 12:33 PM

The home side were 75 for one in their second innings, with Joe Burns on 32 and Marnus Labuschagne on 18. (Photo: AFP)

Australia take huge lead against New Zealand in first Test

After the home side made 416 the Kiwis were dismissed for only 166 in their first innings.

14 Dec 2019 5:43 PM

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell said being constantly on the road for the past 'four to five years' had mentally and physically ruined him, forcing him to take a mental health break in October. (Photo: AFP)

'I was mentally and physically ruined': Glenn Maxwell

Maxwell had opted out of Australia's T20I series against Sri Lanka after playing the first two matches to address his mental health.

13 Dec 2019 5:05 PM

New Zealand's bowlers battled to stop Australia building an imposing first-innings total at lunch on the second day of the first Test at Perth Stadium on Friday. (Photo: AP)

Centurion Marnus Labuschagne out as Kiwi bowlers battle heat in Perth

The Kiwis removed Labuschagne in the day's first session for 143 and then claimed the valuable wicket of Travis Head for 56.

13 Dec 2019 3:22 PM

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