An iconic Australian company has distanced itself from cricketer Michael Clarke in the wake of his video scandal. Footwear and clothing brand R.M. Williams confirmed it has “no plans” to work with Clarke after explosive video showed him accused of cheating before being slapped across the face by girlfriend Jade Yarbrough. The couple had been...
The Australian pursuit of a massive victory over Afghanistan to get the run rate boost needed to qualify for the semi-finals could be the catalyst for star quick Pat Cummins to miss Friday’s must-win game in Adelaide. World Cup winning Australian captain Ricky Ponting conceded the selection panel might need to ponder the idea whether...
The woman at the centre of the texting scandal that forced former Australian Test cricket captain Tim Paine to step down from the role has suffered a major blow in her legal battle with Cricket Tasmania. Renee Ferguson alleges she was sexually harassed by four other employees while employed as a receptionist for the Cricket...
Mark Waugh has called for Pat Cummins to be dropped from the Australian team for the crucial T20 World Cup showdown with England as deep-seated issues continue to emerge within the Australian team. The Aussies kept their campaign alive with a seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka at Perth Stadium on Tuesday night. A record-breaking knock...
Australia was sent into bat at the Gabba after bringing Steve Smith back into the line-up to face the West Indies. Aaron Finch was listed to open but instead Dave Warner was partnered with Cameron Green at the top of the order. In the original listed order Finch was second followed by Smith and Glenn...
Michael Clarke has blasted Australia’s selectors and team officials, saying they are “burning” Steve Smith and “shooting themselves in the foot” by playing Cameron Green ahead of the T20 World Cup. Clarke, who won the ODI World Cup in 2007 and later led Australia’s victorious campaign at the 2015 tournament on home soil, did not...
Former Australian cricket captain Tim Paine failed upon his return to first-class cricket, with the wicket-keeper batter falling for six. Paine, 37, was playing his first professional match since standing down as Australian Test captain almost 12 months ago. But the right-hander trudged off the Allan Border Field in Brisbane with his head down after...
Former Australian cricket captain Ian Chappell has called an end to his 45-year commentary career, retiring from a glittering career behind the microphone. The 78-year-old Chappell, who came to prominence as a commentator alongside the likes of Richie Benaud, Bill Lawry and Tony Greig on the legendary Channel 9 team, finally made the decision to...