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Australia coach Darren Lehmann to quit after 4th Test vs South Africa

The Australians have been successful under him, with a Test record of 30 wins, 19 losses and eight draws.

29 Mar 2018 7:39 PM

"I've been so privileged and honoured to represent my country and the Australian cricket team. I'm sorry and I'm absolutely devastated," said Steve Smith. (Photo: AP)

Ball tampering: Steve Smith says sorry in an emotional press conference

I've made a big mistake by allowing this to happen. It was a huge error of judgement, said Smith.

29 Mar 2018 3:05 PM

Darren Lehmann, coach of the Australian cricket team, on Wednesday issued an apology to the cricket fans and admitted that the trio has made a "grave mistake but they are not bad people". (Photo: AFP)

Video: Steve Smith booed, called 'cheat' during South Africa departure

The Australian skipper was severely booed as the security escorted him at the Johannesburg airport.

29 Mar 2018 11:12 AM

Steve Smith leaves for Australia on Wednesday. — AP

Australia coach pleads with fans to give trio second chance

“There is a human side to this. I hope people will give them a second chance. I worry about the three guys mentally.

29 Mar 2018 2:16 AM

Cricket cheats should face tougher penalties

Cricket Australia is expected to take far sterner action as the nation was outraged over the tactics of their cheating cricketers.

27 Mar 2018 12:21 AM

Smith said the team's "leadership group" had a plan, carried out by Cameron Bancroft, to tamper with the ball to "get an advantage". (Photo: PTI)

Indian cricket fans tweet their disgust over ball tampering row

Steve Smith has been banned for one match and fined his entire match fee.

26 Mar 2018 10:40 AM

The International Cricket Council on Sunday banned Australia captain Steve Smith (right) for one match and fines 100 percent of his match fees. (Phot: AFP)

Cricket Australia could ban Smith, Warner for life after ball-tampering row

Steve Smith sensationally admitted to ball-tampering during the third Test against South Africa.

26 Mar 2018 10:09 AM

Steve Smith will remain as captain of the Australian cricket team despite his involvement in the ball-tampering controversy, Cricket Australia (CA) said. (Photo: AFP)

Steve Smith to remain as Australia captain despite ball-tampering controversy

Smith, 28, has said he would not quit, adding: "I still think I'm the right person for the job."

25 Mar 2018 1:30 PM

According to highly-placed sources in the BCCI, one of the two, whose first name is the same as a famous former West Indies all-rounder, is known as a “person of interest” in the circle. (Photo: PTI)

A person of interest emerges in fixing story

“He is a notorious character and very much on the radar of the anti-corruption Unit,” a BCCI official said.

15 Dec 2017 5:57 AM

Faulkner has so far played 67 ODIs for Australia in which he has grabbed 95 wickets. (Photo: AFP)

James Faulkner comes back in Australian squad for India series; Mitchell Starc ruled out

Faulkner makes comeback after being omitted from Australia's Champions Trophy squad.

18 Aug 2017 2:47 PM

Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland, left, along with Australian Cricketers' Association CEO Alistair Nicholson, announce they have reached an in-principle agreement to end a long-running pay dispute. (Photo: AP)

Cricket Australia and Players Union agree deal to end cricket pay dispute

After 10 months of negotiations between the sport's national administration and the union, the players are set to get a pay raise.

03 Aug 2017 1:23 PM

"As a (former) player, I'm saying if a deal's not done by Monday afternoon allow it go to arbitration because we need this finalised," said Michael Clarke while discussing the ongoing pay row between Australian cricketers and Cricket Australia. (Photo: AFP)

Engage in arbitration process with Cricket Australia: Michael Clarke to Aussie players

The players can't say no, the players have got to say yes because they've got to play, said Clarke

30 Jul 2017 2:49 PM

Ian Chappell criticised Cricket Australia in handling the pay dispute, and compared the ongoing dispute to that of United States President Donald Trump.(Photo: PTI)

Cricket Australia pay dispute: Ian Chappell compares crisis to Donald Trump’s leadership

The Australian cricket players had earlier refused to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) of a newly proposed revenue model.

10 Jul 2017 2:20 PM

The next major development could occur on Sunday, when the ACA board and executive were set to hold a Sydney meeting and players planned to discuss their next steps in the stalemate. (Photo: AFP)

Contract set to expire between Australian Cricketers' Association and Cricket Australia

The two parties remained deadlocked over the issue of revenue sharing and negotiations have stalled for months.

30 Jun 2017 1:18 PM

Prominent players, including captain Steve Smith, have been vocal in backing the ACA's hardline stance, but their resolve will not truly be tested until they wake up on Saturday morning with no deal on the table. (Photo: AP)

Australia braces for turmoil as pay dispute rages on

The sticking point remains the argument over a revenue share scheme which has underpinned contracts for 20 years.

29 Jun 2017 2:38 PM

"I think Cricket Australia are offering a very, very fair deal for players. No one is going to go without and everyone is growing and increasing, " said Adam Gilchrist. (Photo: AP)

Cricket Australia has offered a fair deal to players: Former Australia cricketer Adam Gilchrist

Vice captain David Warner has revealed the threat of Australian cricketers skipping the Ashes series at home in November this year.

07 Jun 2017 4:58 PM

David Warner ruled out signing three-year contracts that would keep him and other elite Australian players out of the lucrative IPL. (Photo: AP)

Australia risk missing top players in Ashes over pay dispute: David Warner

Mitchell Starc had earlier predicted "an interesting men's and women's ashes", triggering speculations of a possible players' strike.

15 May 2017 9:07 PM

The ACA has asked CA to go into mediation talks to try to end a dispute that has rumbled for over six months. (Photo: AFP)

Australia board threatens players with unemployment

CA released a proposal in March, offering large salary increases, but breaking with the 20-year model of a fixed percentage.

15 May 2017 5:16 PM

He was reported to have quit alcohol for six months in a bid to return to the Test side, won back his place and took 19 wickets during Australia's recent test series in India, including hauls of 6-35 in both innings of the first Test at Pune. (Photo: AP)

Steve O'Keefe fined USD 15,100 for drunken comments

In a statement Friday, Cricket Australia said O'Keefe will also be required to undergo counselling.

07 Apr 2017 10:42 AM

Shaun Tait insisted that that there is no point in continuing if he is not able to contribute well on the field. (Photo: AFP)

Australian cricketer Shaun Tait retires from all cricket

Shaun Tait has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, thus ending his illustrious 15-year career at the competitive level.

27 Mar 2017 1:07 PM

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