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Australia Thursday added Queenslands Mitchell Swepson to their squad for the third and final Test against New Zealand in Sydney, raising the prospect of playing two specialist spinners. (Photo:Twitter)

Australia add leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson to Sydney Test squad

The leg-spinner joined the side for preparation during the ongoing 2nd Test and will remain with them leading till the...

26 Dec 2019 10:51 AM IST

Marnus Labuschagne plundered a fifth consecutive half-century as Australia weathered some fine New Zealand bowling to reach 155 for three at tea on the opening day of the second Test on Thursday. (Photo:TWitter)

Marnus Labuschagne hits fifth straight 50 as Australia dig in

In the Black Caps' first Boxing Test, skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and opted to bowl on a cloudy morning.

26 Dec 2019 10:42 AM IST

New Zealand took the crucial wicket of David Warner just before lunch as Australia reached 67 for two at the break on the opening day of the second Test on Thursday. (Photo:Twitter)

New Zealand pacers strike twice to leave Australia reeling at 67-2

In the Black Caps' first Boxing Test, skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and opted to bowl on a cloudy morning.

26 Dec 2019 10:27 AM IST

Australia coach Justin Langer has said that the Indian Premier League (IPL) experience will help his Australian players to come up with better performances at the upcoming T20 World Cup next year. (Photo:AFP)

Justin Langer hopes for IPL 2020 stint to bear fruit for Australia at...

Last week, Australian players got the biggest attention from 8 IPL franchises. Pat Cummins had become the most expensive...

25 Dec 2019 7:08 PM IST

Ahead of the upcoming second Test against New Zealand, Australia skipper Tim Paine on Wednesday praised team-mate Pat Cummins and called him the best bowler in the world right now. (Photo:AFP)

Pat Cummins clearly the 'best bowler' in world: Australia skipper Tim...

Paine also said that Cummins has the statistics to back it up. The Australian pacer is currently the number one ranked...

25 Dec 2019 5:22 PM IST

Richard Hadlee says New Zealand did something special in 1985 by winning their first test series in Australia. (Photo:AFP)

Long time between Boxing Day tests for New Zealand vs Australia

New Zealand's last appearance on Dec. 26 in Melbourne was in 1987.

25 Dec 2019 11:02 AM IST

New Zealand made two changes Wednesday for the Boxing Day Test against Australia with fast bowler Trent Boult back from injury and Tom Blundell replacing Jeet Ravel at the top of the order. (Photo:AFP)

New Zealand make two changes for Boxing Day Test

The dangerous Boult missed the first Test in Perth with a rib injury that also kept him out of their final clash against...

25 Dec 2019 10:54 AM IST

Queensland quick Michael Neser looks set to make his test debut against New Zealand on Thursday with Australia considering an unconventional five-man attack for the Boxing Day test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). (Photo:Twitter)

Australia to include Michael Neser in five pacer line-up

The hosts are wary of the surface at MCG where bowlers had to really toil for any success in recent times.

25 Dec 2019 10:32 AM IST

It seems like Pakistan spinner Yasir Shahs celebration style has not gone down well with Australia batsman Steve Smith as he on Tuesday said that it has only given him more motivation to not get out to the bowler. (Photo:AP)

Steve Smith preparing for short balls ahead of second Test against New...

Smith failed to shine in the first Test as Neil Wagner got hold of him in both innings with short balls.

24 Dec 2019 8:30 PM IST

Australias coach Justin Langer on Tuesday brushed off opener David Warners injury concerns and said that the batsman is raring to go for the upcoming Boxing Day Test against New Zealand. (Photo:AFP)

David Warner ready for Boxing Day Test: Justin Langer

Warner had to suffer a blow on his left hand during a net session at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Monday.

24 Dec 2019 10:27 AM IST

Keeping the T20I World Cup in mind, Australias Glenn Maxwell said he will do everything he can to secure his spot in the team. (Photo:AFP)

Glenn Maxwell eyes 2020 T20I World Cup, says he will do everything to...

Maxwell recently took a short break from the game to cope with mental health issues.

22 Dec 2019 1:37 PM IST

Australias Aaron Finch feels that Shaun Marsh is the most underrated T20 player in the world. (Photo:AFP)

Aaron Finch terms Shaun Marsh as most underrated T20I player

Marsh will be playing alongside Finch in the Big Bash League (BBL) for Melbourne Renegades.

19 Dec 2019 8:22 AM IST