Australian Cricket team head coach Andrew McDonald has bagged a four-year extension on his current deal as confirmed by Cricket Australia (CA) on Wednesday (Oct 30).

Cricket Australia extends head coach Andrew McDonald's contract, to be at helm until 2027 ODI World Cup

David Warner, on Wednesday (December 07), withdrew his application for his captaincy ban review via a five-page explosive statement which he posted on his Instagram page.

'Not prepared for my family to...': David Warner withdraws application to review lifetime leadership ban

Cricket Australia (CA)'s board requested an amendment to their integrity code be drawn up on Friday in another step towards David Warner's lifetime ban from leadership positions being lifted.

Cricket Australia paves way for opener David Warner's lifetime ban to be lifted

Jhye Richardson's two-wicket haul was backed up by Josh Inglis' 40-run knock as Australia outclassed Sri Lanka by six wickets in the fourth T20I of the five-match series here at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.

Jhye Richardson, Josh Inglis star as Australia beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in 4th T20I, take 4-0 lead

Justin Langer, on February 5, stepped down as the Australian team's head coach. Langer succeeded his former teammate Darren Lehmann at the top post in early 2018, following the spot-fixing scandal which rocked the Australian cricket.

Intensity wasn't the issue: Pat Cummins opens up on Justin Langer's resignation as Aussie head coach

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting feels that the Tim Paine saga will be talked about wherever the Australian team will go during The Ashes. He added that it might end up distracting Paine and the Australian team in their quest to retain the Ashes at home.

Inevitable that it's going to be there: Ricky Ponting feels Tim Paine saga will be discussed in Ashes 2021

It isn't an unknown fact that Afghanistan is going through a lot ever since the Taliban outfit took over from the government. While the whole country is facing a huge unrest, there is some good news for the Afghanistan national men's cricket team as they've got the approval from Taliban group to play a one-off Test versus Australia, in Hobart, later this year.

Big boost to Afghanistan as national side receives green signal from Taliban to play one-off Test versus Australia

Justin Langer's role as the head coach of the Australian cricket team has come under scanner after his side suffered consecutive defeats in the T20 series. The Aussies were thrashed 4-1 by the West Indies and 4-1 in Bangladesh, raising concerns ahead of ICC T20 World Cup that will kick off later this year.

'It’s been a bit of a shame': Tim Paine backs Justin Langer as coach of Australian cricket team

Ahead of the crucial one-day international(ODI) clash against Australia at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday, Indian skipper Virat Kohli said he does not "support people" comparing players within the team.

India-Australia ODI clash: I do not support people comparing players, says Kohli

Sydney Thunder beat Hobart Hurricanes with two balls to spare, this came after Alex Hales quick-fired 55 runs in just 36 balls. Alex Hales was judged as the man of the match.

Big Bash League: Sydney Thunder beat Hobart Hurricanes by four wickets

Ahead of the three-match ODI series against India, Australia's opening batsman David Warner on Thursday said that the entire side is looking forward to meeting their Indian fans.

Looking forward to seeing our Indian fans: David Warner ahead of ODI series

Cricket Australia unveiled new guidelines on Thursday to ensure transgender players can take part in the game at the highest levels. The policy sets out a testosterone limit for transgender and gender-diverse players who want to play for state and national women's teams.

Cricket Australia sets testosterone limit for transgender players

Former India women cricketer GS Lakshmi on Tuesday became the first female to be appointed to the ICC International Panel of Match Referees. The 51-year-old, who first officiated as a match referee in domestic women's cricket in 2008-09, has overseen three women's ODI matches and as many women's T20I games.

Ex-Indian cricketer GS Lakshmi becomes first female ICC match referee

Australia's cricketers were headed to the battlefields of Gallipoli for inspiration to kick off a gruelling four-month tour taking in the defence of their World Cup crown and an Ashes series.

'Humble' Aussies head to Gallipoli for World Cup inspiration

Steve Smith and David Warner could be in line for an immediate return to the Australian team when their bans expire midway through the upcoming one-day international (ODI) series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.

Steve Smith, David Warner bans to end during Pakistan ODI series

Allegations of spot-fixing by English cricketers have been dismissed by the England and Wales Cricket Board's Integrity Team and Cricket Australia. The Al Jazeera television network said it had uncovered evidence of corruption in international cricket, including "a small group" of England players in seven matches between 2010 and 2012.

England, Australia boards dismiss spot-fixing allegations

The pair will act as coaching consultants during the three-match one-day international series against New Zealand in January and February

Brad Haddin and Ryan Harris to join Australia coaching staff in New Zealand