Ground announcer denies making racial slur against Panesar

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 10:30

A ground announcer stood down for allegedly pronouncing England bowler Monty Panesar`s name with an Indian accent has denied doing so, and said he would be seeking clarification from Cricket Australia, according to reports.

Fawad Ahmed conquers Australian Muslim Sportsperson of the Year

Last Updated: Monday, December 2, 2013, 17:18

Australian cricketer Fawad Ahmed won the prestigious Australian Muslim Sportsperson of the Year award at the 8th annual Australian Muslim Achievement Awards.

Chairman`s XI draws match with England XI

Last Updated: Saturday, November 30, 2013, 18:59

The two-day Cricket Australia Chairman’s XI-England XI tour match ended in a draw here with the latter’s Gary Ballance named Player of the Match at Traeger Park here Saturday.

The Ashes: Ian Bell `willing` to fill in for Jonathan Trott at number three

Last Updated: Saturday, November 30, 2013, 17:11

Ian Bell is "absolutely willing" to replace Jonathan Trott at the number three spot in England`s batting order when the second Ashes test against Australia starts on Thursday.

Announcer stood down for using Indian accent to introduce Panesar

Last Updated: Saturday, November 30, 2013, 16:15

Cricket Australia has stood down a ground announcer for mocking England players during their two-day tour match against a Chairman`s XI in Alice Springs, local media reported on Saturday.

Chairman`s XI trail England XI by 196 runs

Last Updated: Friday, November 29, 2013, 16:58

Cricket Australia Chairman’s XI were 16 for no loss after England XI declared at 212/7 on the first of the two-day tour match at Traeger Park here Friday.

Ashton Agar fined

Last Updated: Monday, November 25, 2013, 15:35

Cricket Australia fined Ashton Agar 25 percent of his match fee for breaching the Code of Behaviour during Western Australia’s Bupa Sheffield Shield match against the Victorian Bushrangers.

Ashes 2013: Michael Clarke sees no animosity after arm break sledge

Last Updated: Monday, November 25, 2013, 10:00

Australian skipper Michael Clarke insists there is no animosity with England despite the final day of the first Test turning nasty with tailender James Anderson warned to expect a broken arm.

Australia to retain winning squad for 2nd Ashes Test

Last Updated: Sunday, November 24, 2013, 17:25

Cricket Australia (CA) Sunday retained the same squad, which won the first Ashes Test by 381 runs against England in Brisbane.

Oz fan arrested for smuggling pig `disguised` as baby into Gabba

Last Updated: Friday, November 22, 2013, 14:30

A 33-year-old Australian has been charged with animal cruelty, after he smuggled a live pig into the Gabba, the venue of the first Ashes cricket Test.

ICC planning to have third umpires explain decisions directly to match crowds

Last Updated: Thursday, November 21, 2013, 11:04

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is reportedly planning to have its third umpires publicly explain their decisions to crowds and television viewers, similar to Australia`s rugby league.