Khawaja insists armband was not political
Australia’s Usman Khawaja says the black armband he wore in the first Test against Pakistan was for a “personal bereavement” and not politically motivated.
Australia crush Pakistan
Nathan Lyon took his 500th Test wicket as Australia dismissed a rattled Pakistan for just 89 to post a thumping 360-run win in the opening Test in Perth.
Watch: Lyon’s 500th Test wicket
Australia spinner Nathan Lyon becomes the eighth man to take 500 Test wickets.
Australia build big lead over Pakistan
Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith dug in to stretch Australia’s lead and take the first Test away from Pakistan on Saturday.
Lyon closes in on 500 as Pakistan dig in
Australian spin king Nathan Lyon moved to within three wickets of joining the elite 500 club as Pakistan stayed in touch on day two of the opening Test in Perth.
Warner slams century to silence critics
Veteran opener David Warner hammered a gritty 164 to steer Australia to 346-5 against an inconsistent Pakistan attack in the first Test in Perth on Thursday.
Green reveals chronic kidney disease
Australia all-rounder Cameron Green has revealed he was not expected to live past the age of 12.
Head named Australia vice-captain
Travis Head was reappointed as a vice-captain of the Australian Test side on Wednesday as selectors look to the future, while Pakistan named two debutants for the opening clash in Perth.
Khawaja won’t wear political shoes in Test
Australia batsman Usman Khawaja will not wear shoes with messages highlighting the plight of people in Gaza when the first Test against Pakistan begins on Thursday.
Smith turns to golf after below-par form
Australia’s Steve Smith concedes he has not played to his usual high standards this year but believes he has found part of the solution – taking up golf.
Warner under pressure ahead of Test farewell
David Warner will take centre stage when the three-match Test series against Pakistan begins on Thursday.
Khawaja defends ‘hero’ Warner
Usman Khawaja has jumped to the defence of his opening partner David Warner after stinging criticism of the veteran batsman from former Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson.
Arshdeep sees India edge Australia
Shreyas Iyer smashed 53 and fast bowler Arshdeep Singh kept calm in a tense final over as India edged Australia by six runs to seal the T20I series 4-1 on Sunday.
‘Arrogance and disrespect’ – Johnson slams Warner
Former Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson says David Warner should not have been allowed to pick his own Test cricket retirement date.
Warner selected for ‘farewell’ Test series
Veteran opener David Warner kept his spot in Australia’s squad announced on Sunday to face Pakistan in the first Test this month.
