Johnson bags five as Australia beat Pakistan
Speedster Spencer Johnson took 5-26 to propel Australia to a tense 13-run victory over Pakistan in Sydney on Saturday and seal their three-match T20I series with a game to go.
Speedster Spencer Johnson took 5-26 to propel Australia to a tense 13-run victory over Pakistan in Sydney on Saturday and seal their three-match T20I series with a game to go.
Australia downed Pakistan by 29 runs in a truncated T20I series opener in Brisbane on Thursday.
Saim Ayub hit 42 and Abdullah Shafique 37 as Pakistan raced to a commanding eight-wicket victory and their first ODI series win in Australia for 22 years on Sunday.
Nathan McSweeney has won the race to open for Australia in the first of five Tests against India this month, while Josh Inglis was a surprise inclusion in their 13-man squad.
Saim Ayub slammed a swashbuckling 82 and Abdullah Shafique an unbeaten 64 as Pakistan demolished Australia by nine wickets on Friday to level their ODI series.
Marcus Harris hit a patient and timely 74 against India A on Friday to thrust himself into prime contention to open for Australia in the first of five Tests against the tourists this month.
Josh Inglis will captain Australia for the first time in the third ODI against Pakistan and in the following T20I series, with a number of stars absent.
Captain Pat Cummins kept his cool under pressure with a gritty unbeaten 32 to steer Australia to a nervy two-wicket defeat of Pakistan in the first of three ODIs on Monday.
Andrew McDonald will remain Australia’s head coach until at least the end of 2027 after having his contract extended.
Australian World Cup winner Matthew Wade has retired from international cricket and will become an assistant coach with the national team.
Australia have left out their Test stars for the home T20I series against Pakistan, with a new captain set to be named.
Injured pace bowler Mohammed Shami will miss India’s tour of Australia next month with three uncapped players named in the squad on Friday.
David Warner has told Australian selectors he is available to come out of retirement and play in the home series against India.
Steve Smith’s short-lived stint as a Test opener has come to an end with confirmation he will drop down the Australia batting order against India next month
Travis Head starred with both bat and ball as world champions Australia beat England by 49 runs in a rain-marred fifth ODI on Sunday to complete a 3-2 series win.