Capacity crowd allowed for Ashes Boxing Day Test

The Boxing Day Test between Australia and England will be played before a full house, Melbourne authorities said on Thursday as they removed more pandemic restrictions.

Khawaja, Head back for Australia’s Ashes campaign

Usman Khawaja and Travis Head have been included in Australia’s squad for the opening two Ashes Tests against England, while Matthew Wade was axed.

CSA confirms Proteas’ Test series in New Zealand

The Proteas will take on Test world champions New Zealand in a two-match series in February 2022.

Markram’s marvellous rise earmarks him for Proteas captaincy

Aiden Markram began the year on the outside of the T20 side. He finishes it as arguably the Proteas’ most valuable batsman in the format, writes @Ryan_Vrede.

Australia to tour Pakistan for first time in 24 years

Australia will tour Pakistan in March and April, despite England and New Zealand recently pulling out of matches there.

Newlands to host New Year’s Test against India

Cape Town and Paarl will host the majority of the matches during India’s tour to South Africa over December and January.

Cricket Australia postpones Afghanistan Test

Cricket Australia has postponed a first-ever Test against Afghanistan, amid fears the country’s ruling Taliban regime has banned women from playing the sport.

Stokes raring to go ahead of Ashes series

Ben Stokes says he is excited at the prospect of facing Australia as he prepares to return following a long break to focus on his mental health and recover from a finger injury.

Stokes added to England’s Ashes squad

Talismanic all-rounder Ben Stokes has been added to the England squad for the tour of Australia later this year.

Langer wants to extend contract as Australia coach

Embattled Australia coach Justin Langer insists he has the full support of his players.

Boxing Day Ashes Test could have 80,000-plus crowd

The MCG could be jam-packed for Australia’s Boxing Day Test against England as Melbourne emerges from one of the world’s most prolonged series of Covid lockdowns.

England players not hiding over Ashes quarantine fears – Woakes

Chris Woakes has hit back at suggestions England’s cricketers were ducking the challenge of an Ashes tour to Australia.

England name strongest available squad for Ashes tour

England’s stars have committed to the Ashes tour to Australia after coronavirus quarantine fears.

ECB gives ‘conditional approval’ for Ashes tour

England’s Ashes tour of Australia is set to go ahead after the ECB gave “conditional approval” to the trip.

Paine: A lot of England’s players will commit to Ashes series

Australia Test captain Tim Paine says he expects a “really strong” England side to travel Down Under.