http://www.cricket.com.au/rss-feeds/cricket-australia-newsCricket Australia Newsen{473F5099-C89A-4745-AADA-3F3CC0B4585A}http://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/25/opening-day-washed-out-at-headingleyThe first day of the second Test between England and New Zealand at Headingley has been abandoned due to rain.http://www.cricket.com.au/~/media/cricketaustralia/News/2013/5/Headingley-CA.ashxhttp://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/25/opening-day-washed-out-at-headingley{5179A30C-9B91-4F65-9158-033D088CCB58}http://www.cricket.com.au/Global%20Items/news/2013/5/25/a-county-practice-255Sat, 25 May 2013 09:56:00 +1000{E57A92F5-81FB-4F51-805B-FE3F42E2C475}http://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/24/andrew-jones-named-as-cnsw-chief-executiveCricket New South Wales today announced former Cricket Australia Head of Strategy, Mr Andrew Jones, as its new Chief Executive.http://www.cricket.com.au/~/media/cricketaustralia/News/2013/5/Andrew_Jones.ashxhttp://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/24/andrew-jones-named-as-cnsw-chief-executive{C3CF2BDA-BAE7-4B02-B42B-4373DF64F078}http://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/24/pakistan-and-ireland-tie-in-dublinPakistan and Ireland played out a thrilling tie in the first one-day international at the Clontarf Cricket Club Ground, Dublin on Thursday.http://www.cricket.com.au/~/media/cricketaustralia/News/2013/5/Junaid-Khan-950x500.ashxhttp://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/24/pakistan-and-ireland-tie-in-dublin{B3F5B6A0-CD66-47ED-9EBB-187C89D051FF}http://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/24/rauf-withdrawn-from-champions-trophyICC elite panel umpire Asad Rauf has been stood down from the upcoming Champions Trophy pending an investigation into his activities.http://www.cricket.com.au/~/media/cricketaustralia/News/2013/5/Asad-Rauf02-950x500.ashxhttp://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/24/rauf-withdrawn-from-champions-trophy{2A3C6D35-39E9-4095-A9EB-8ECB1ECFCB18}http://www.cricket.com.au/Global%20Items/news/2013/5/24/a-county-practice-245Fri, 24 May 2013 09:37:00 +1000{745595A6-E5B7-4AA7-A8A5-D3C344F2C92E}http://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/22/importance-of-legacyI always thought I'd play cricket for Australia, I just never thought it would be in the women’s team. http://www.cricket.com.au/~/media/cricketaustralia/News/2013/5/cathrynfitzpatrick.ashxhttp://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/22/importance-of-legacy{60F50E5A-89FA-41BD-87D8-A277704ACA8E}http://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/23/clarke-bullish-ahead-of-ashes-seriesAustralia captain Michael Clarke knows his team will need to dig deep for Ashes victory in England.http://www.cricket.com.au/~/media/cricketaustralia/News/2013/5/Michael-Clarke17-950x500.ashxhttp://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/23/clarke-bullish-ahead-of-ashes-series{17557748-BDDA-4EB7-8D5E-7C8FFF9929D7}http://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/22/warner-found-guiltyCricket Australia (CA) tonight advises that Australian batsman David Warner has been found guilty of breaching the CA Code of Behaviour .http://www.cricket.com.au/~/media/cricketaustralia/News/2013/5/Warner hearing web.ashxhttp://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/22/warner-found-guilty{C32F125C-675A-47E6-9F13-65FB1831DCE6}http://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/21/social-media-policy-on-cas-radarCA will continue to encourage players to converse with fans on social media because it was an effective way to promote the game, Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland said on Tuesday.http://www.cricket.com.au/~/media/cricketaustralia/News/2013/1/davidwarner04-01.ashxhttp://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/21/social-media-policy-on-cas-radar{6F864E6B-F713-4974-AE6F-61C9D68C1A8B}http://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/21/pietersen-may-not-be-fit-for-ashes-seriesBowling coach David Saker says Kevin Pietersen is facing a race against time to be fit for the Ashes series.http://www.cricket.com.au/~/media/cricketaustralia/News/2013/4/Kevin-Pietersen05-950x500.ashxhttp://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/21/pietersen-may-not-be-fit-for-ashes-series{09FD67B6-A656-49F9-91B2-55C46031ECC2}http://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/21/contract-restructure-for-women-cricketersCricket Australia (CA) today announced a restructuring of the contracting system for women’s international and state cricket which will result in the Commonwealth Bank Southern Stars becoming some of the best paid female athletes in the country.http://www.cricket.com.au/~/media/cricketaustralia/News/2013/5/Womens funding.ashxhttp://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/21/contract-restructure-for-women-cricketers{336C6D7A-32A7-468B-B8EF-BBED5A038064}http://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/21/southern-stars-contract-list-announcedCricket Australia (CA) has today announced a 14-player AIS-Commonwealth Bank Southern Stars squad who will be the first group to benefit from today’s new contracting restructure, as announced in Sydney by CA Chief Executive Officer James Sutherland.http://www.cricket.com.au/~/media/cricketaustralia/News/2013/5/Womens contract.ashxhttp://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/21/southern-stars-contract-list-announced{33382454-2AFF-4F8E-BA03-2BE00C92C913}http://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/21/womens-ashes-squadCricket Australia (CA) today announced a 15-player squad for the Women’s Ashes Series in England, which is scheduled for August.http://www.cricket.com.au/~/media/cricketaustralia/News/2013/5/Womens Ashes squad.ashxhttp://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/21/womens-ashes-squad{188223A6-A453-4274-AE2D-59A42A114A06}http://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/22/ashes-squad-farewelledMembers of the Australian Cricket Team officially said goodbye to their home country today before they embark for the United Kingdom this weekend in their quest to reclaim The Ashes.http://www.cricket.com.au/~/media/cricketaustralia/News/2013/5/Farewell.ashxhttp://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/22/ashes-squad-farewelled{5224A887-D907-40CB-97C6-A0615EB96140}http://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/23/competition-winners-farewell-aussiesThree young cricket fans had their dreams come true when they spent the day farewelling the Australian Cricket Team before they departed for the VB Tour of England.http://www.cricket.com.au/~/media/cricketaustralia/News/2013/5/MyRivalry.ashxhttp://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/23/competition-winners-farewell-aussies{6FDFF7A2-1F84-4113-A244-68B52AD9D2E3}http://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/23/female-talent-squad-identifiedCricket Australia (CA) today announced the 2013-14 Under-18 Female Talent Camp Squad.http://www.cricket.com.au/~/media/cricketaustralia/News/2013/5/Female talent squad.ashxhttp://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/23/female-talent-squad-identified{F80C6D05-84A8-43DD-A245-4EF8C4597506}http://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/24/darwin-to-host-u19-international-seriesCricket Australia (CA) today announced more international cricket will be heading to the Top End, with the Northern Territory set to host an Under-19 International Series between Australia, India and New Zealand, beginning June 30.http://www.cricket.com.au/~/media/cricketaustralia/News/2013/5/Darwin.ashxhttp://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/24/darwin-to-host-u19-international-series{C38A7B5F-0E38-4D57-8F7E-FD9AF0134EFD}http://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/20/broad-best-as-england-thrash-nzEngland wrapped up victory in the first Test at Lord's as they bowled New Zealand out for a meagre 68.http://www.cricket.com.au/~/media/cricketaustralia/News/2013/5/England-CA.ashxhttp://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/20/broad-best-as-england-thrash-nz{62E195F5-7C15-43F9-85AE-2A5B91FFBCB5}http://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/18/ca-on-david-warnerCricket Australia is aware of comments made on David Warner's twitter account overnight.http://www.cricket.com.au/~/media/cricketaustralia/News/2013/1/David-Warner_CA_jan27.ashxhttp://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/18/ca-on-david-warner{E2C8592B-3D7A-4991-90EC-B3228F0F61AD}http://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/19/david-warner-reported-for-breaching-cas-code-of-behaviourCricket Australia (CA) has today advised that David Warner has been reported for breaching CA's Code of Behaviour.http://www.cricket.com.au/~/media/cricketaustralia/News/2013/1/David-Warner05-950x500.ashxhttp://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/19/david-warner-reported-for-breaching-cas-code-of-behaviour{B4E9BDDE-7CAE-4C8C-8455-54C93F606F7D}http://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/20/warner-hearing-scheduledCricket Australia (CA) has today advised that David Warner’s CA Code of Behaviour hearing will be held via teleconference at 5.45pm on Wednesday 22 May.http://www.cricket.com.au/~/media/cricketaustralia/News/2013/1/davidwarner04-01.ashxhttp://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/20/warner-hearing-scheduled{CA4D79E4-BB56-492E-AA26-5930EE8AF5DB}http://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/17/england-struggle-at-rain-hit-lordsEngland struggled to score runs as rain stopped play on day one of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's, with the hosts on 4-160.http://www.cricket.com.au/~/media/cricketaustralia/News/2013/5/Joe-Root-950x500.ashxhttp://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/17/england-struggle-at-rain-hit-lords{E9545DB7-12D9-448D-95CE-90CD36AB5036}http://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/16/volunteer-weekMay 13-19 is National Volunteer Week 2013. National Volunteer Week (NVW2013) is Australia’s largest celebration of volunteers and volunteerism.http://www.cricket.com.au/~/media/cricketaustralia/News/2013/5/in2Cricket.ashxhttp://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/16/volunteer-week{472FF20B-E162-4366-B7B3-045E69E10F82}http://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/15/clarke-backs-watson-for-ashes-bowlAustralian skipper Michael Clarke is confident his former vice-captain Shane Watson will be fit and ready to provide bowling options during the Ashes.http://www.cricket.com.au/~/media/cricketaustralia/News/2013/5/Shane-Watson-CA.ashxhttp://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/15/clarke-backs-watson-for-ashes-bowl{B59742EE-CCDD-49EE-A8FE-7ECFFB3317A6}http://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/15/prior-the-ashes-are-not-on-our-mindEngland wicket-keeper Matt Prior insists his side's two-Test series against New Zealand is not just a warm up for the Ashes.http://www.cricket.com.au/~/media/cricketaustralia/News/2013/5/Matt-Prior-CA.ashxhttp://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/15/prior-the-ashes-are-not-on-our-mind{AF1F29DD-990C-4A92-8B9E-5E64DF305465}http://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/13/mckay-champs-trophy-defence-on-trackAustralian ODI player of the year Clint McKay says he is anticipating a strong showing from his side in the ICC Champions Trophy in England this June.http://www.cricket.com.au/~/media/cricketaustralia/News/2013/5/Clint-McKay-CA.ashxhttp://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/13/mckay-champs-trophy-defence-on-track{A8B34D55-FFDE-480F-8441-55675FEFF615}http://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/13/aussies-face-england-bowlers-in-brisbaneTest vice-captain Brad Haddin says gathering at the Centre of Excellence (COE) in Brisbane gives the Australian squad a chance to build team spirit as well as work on technical aspects of their game ahead of the Ashes.http://www.cricket.com.au/~/media/cricketaustralia/News/2013/5/Brad-Haddin-CA.ashxhttp://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/13/aussies-face-england-bowlers-in-brisbane{E9239ABB-2527-4FA0-9286-F0F38DF391A4}http://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/14/new-format-for-womens-ashesCricket Australia (CA) and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) today announced that, starting in England in August 2013, the Women’s Ashes will be contested through a new multi-format series.http://www.cricket.com.au/~/media/cricketaustralia/News/2013/5/Womens Ashes.ashxhttp://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/14/new-format-for-womens-ashes{B032A5DA-A14B-4E4A-BE9C-87C043F330CB}http://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/15/new-test-sponsor-ahead-of-the-ashesCricket Australia and the Commonwealth Bank have today announced a renewal of their long-standing partnership, with Commonwealth Bank set to become the Test team and Test Series partner for the next four Australian seasons, beginning with this summer’s Commonwealth Bank Ashes Series in Australia. http://www.cricket.com.au/~/media/cricketaustralia/News/2013/5/CBA.ashxhttp://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/15/new-test-sponsor-ahead-of-the-ashes{B8E53E5D-8913-4745-8E48-7D48468D22BE}http://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/16/cub-partners-with-odi-cricketCricket Australia today announced that Carlton & United Breweries have renewed their relationship with cricket by becoming the naming rights sponsor of One-Day International cricket in Australia through their Carlton Mid brand.http://www.cricket.com.au/~/media/cricketaustralia/News/2013/5/CUB.ashxhttp://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/16/cub-partners-with-odi-cricket{258CE579-57B2-4F2C-B4ED-86467278974C}http://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/16/sound-of-summer-about-to-get-noisierCricket Australia (CA) is expecting record attendances at the cricket this summer to a new-look season of 33 scheduled international playing days announced today.http://www.cricket.com.au/~/media/cricketaustralia/News/2013/5/ODI Fixture.ashxhttp://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/16/sound-of-summer-about-to-get-noisier{6B271061-5DC9-427B-85E5-32658B2E2FE5}http://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/17/ca-statement-on-shaun-taitSean Carroll, the Head of CA’s Anti-corruption Unit, has spoken to Shaun Tait following Delhi Police’s statement last night that Tait is not part of their ongoing IPL investigations.http://www.cricket.com.au/~/media/cricketaustralia/News/2013/5/Shaun Tait.ashxhttp://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/17/ca-statement-on-shaun-tait{759C1179-4356-4809-9F71-777B76C31274}http://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/11/tim-bresnan-1105Bowlers Graeme Swann and Tim Bresnan have been named in England's squad for the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's on Thursday.http://www.cricket.com.au/~/media/cricketaustralia/News/2013/5/bresnanca.ashxhttp://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/11/tim-bresnan-1105{6D82FD00-A4BF-45AF-8977-A1783643919A}http://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/9/who-will-sam-robson-represent-australia-or-englandIt has been announced this week that Traeger Park, Alice Springs, set against the backdrop of the iconic MacDonnell Ranges, is to host an Ashes tour match in November this year.http://www.cricket.com.au/~/media/cricketaustralia/News/2013/5/Sam Robson.ashxhttp://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/9/who-will-sam-robson-represent-australia-or-england{09864190-988E-4731-AA3F-708680F1C5FB}http://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/9/clarke-must-produce-border-like-heroics-for-any-chance-of-victoryIn 1989, Allan Border’s Australian side were labelled the worst team ever to tour England yet later came away with a 4-0 series win, leaving the English media red-faced.http://www.cricket.com.au/~/media/cricketaustralia/News/2012/12/clarketon27-10.ashxhttp://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/9/clarke-must-produce-border-like-heroics-for-any-chance-of-victory{75218825-A028-4F34-B8FB-038B6EA85AAB}http://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/9/was-brian-lara-crickets-greatest-underachieverIt seems bizarre to label Brian Lara’s remarkable career, that included the highest score in both Test cricket and First Class cricket, as an under achievement.http://www.cricket.com.au/~/media/cricketaustralia/News/2013/5/Brian Lara.ashxhttp://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/9/was-brian-lara-crickets-greatest-underachiever{0C3903A6-62D6-49F9-97BE-324CE804B216}http://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/9/was-brian-lara-crickets-greatest-underachiever-everIt seems bizarre to label Brian Lara’s remarkable career, that included the highest score in both Test cricket and First Class cricket, as an under achievement.http://www.cricket.com.au/~/media/cricketaustralia/News/2013/5/Brian Lara.ashxhttp://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/9/was-brian-lara-crickets-greatest-underachiever-ever{EA56A397-7DD8-4021-ACAA-DB9693D05C3F}http://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/9/zimbabwe-clinch-series-winVusi Sibanda's 103 not out guided Zimbabwe to a seven-wicket one-day international victory on Wednesday, sealing a 2-1 series win.http://www.cricket.com.au/~/media/cricketaustralia/News/2013/5/VusiSibanda09-05.ashxhttp://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/9/zimbabwe-clinch-series-win{2A2647E8-9E6C-43BF-A343-C0C756F25EF8}http://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/5/a-county-practice-55Michael Klinger, Trent Copeland and Chris Rogers lead the way in the County Championship.http://www.cricket.com.au/~/media/cricketaustralia/News/2013/5/klinger.ashxhttp://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/5/a-county-practice-55{D3A9496B-3D76-4BC8-B7D8-E27AE52BF1B1}http://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/10/a-county-practice-105Sam Robson reminded everyone of his talent on his way to an unbeaten double-hundred for Middlesex in the County Championship overnight.http://www.cricket.com.au/~/media/cricketaustralia/News/2013/5/Sam Robson May 10.ashxhttp://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/10/a-county-practice-105{7446CA09-18EA-405F-A94E-E6DA9EDFFE19}http://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/11/a-county-practice-115Michael Klinger continued his excellent season for Gloucestershire with an unbeaten hundred overnight.http://www.cricket.com.au/~/media/cricketaustralia/News/2013/5/klinger.ashxhttp://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/11/a-county-practice-115{49A66D34-B501-464B-BF57-AACCB8DADFE5}http://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/12/a-county-practice-125Chris Rogers and Michael Klinger both had to settle for a draw in the County Championship overnight. http://www.cricket.com.au/~/media/cricketaustralia/News/2013/4/Rogers.ashxhttp://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/12/a-county-practice-125{4253C8E6-DA0F-4C17-A51E-061173008697}http://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/13/a-county-practice-135Rain decimated Sunday's fixture list in the UK with four games washed out in the 40-over competition.http://www.cricket.com.au/~/media/cricketaustralia/News/2013/3/Rain.ashxhttp://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/13/a-county-practice-135{16ED7794-90A2-43FC-9744-F29968B4362C}http://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/13/baseball-scout-endorses-ca-bowler-managementIf cricket and baseball were related they’d be twins separated at birth.http://www.cricket.com.au/~/media/cricketaustralia/News/2013/5/Rottaion.ashxhttp://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/13/baseball-scout-endorses-ca-bowler-management{EE9A80DD-7432-4810-BFB9-64279CF42FC8}http://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/13/number-five-symonds-brutal-displayIn the lead up to the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy we take a look at the top five Australian batting performances in the history of the tournament. At number 5 is Andrew Symonds’ brutal knock against New Zealand in 2004.http://www.cricket.com.au/~/media/cricketaustralia/News/2013/5/Andrew Symonds.ashxhttp://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/13/number-five-symonds-brutal-display{0690E4FF-63D0-4F54-9465-4A34FE71E44A}http://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/14/a-county-practice-145Durham moved to the top of the County Championship in the sole fixture overnight.http://www.cricket.com.au/~/media/cricketaustralia/News/2013/5/County.ashxhttp://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/14/a-county-practice-145{C0264667-0403-4758-B20A-5CCB7FAE9844}http://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/14/number-four-hussey-saves-the-dayIn the lead up to the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy we take a look at the top five Australian batting performances in the history of the tournament. At number four is Mike Hussey's crucial match-winning knock against Pakistan to guide Australia to a thrilling final-ball victory.http://www.cricket.com.au/~/media/cricketaustralia/News/2013/5/Mike Hussey.ashxhttp://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/14/number-four-hussey-saves-the-day{E904AF6B-5C23-4989-9802-FD377FA0929A}http://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/15/number-three-ponting-rises-to-the-occasionIn the lead up to the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy we take a look at the top five Australian batting performances in the history of the tournament. At number three is Ricky Ponting's brilliant century against the Old Enemy in the 2009 semi final.http://www.cricket.com.au/~/media/cricketaustralia/News/2013/5/Ricky Ponting 3.ashxhttp://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/15/number-three-ponting-rises-to-the-occasion{5AF6DBD4-188A-46C3-A0E3-770981C00F0A}http://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/16/a-county-practice-165Chris Rogers scored another half-century for Middlesex on a rain-affected day of County cricket.http://www.cricket.com.au/~/media/cricketaustralia/News/2013/4/Rogers.ashxhttp://www.cricket.com.au/news/2013/5/16/a-county-practice-165