Australia paceman Mitchell Starc announces retirement from T20Is
Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc has announced his retirement from T20 Internationals to focus at prolonging his Test and ODI career.
Australia skipper Pat Cummins set to miss New Zealand tour
The seamer has not participated in recent white-ball fixtures against the West Indies and South Africa following reports of 'some tightness' in his back since returning from the Carribean in July.
According to News Corp, the 32-year-old is expected to return to action during the ODI series against India in August ahead of the first Ashes Test in Perth.
Cummins previously missed the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy after having trouble with his ankle and will be desperate to be fit in time to defend their Ashes title.
Australia's fringe fast bowlers Lance Morris, Spencer Johnson and Ben Dwarshuis are all also treating various injuries ahead of the 2025/26 summer, heaping pressure on the fitness of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland.
He is set to undergo a routine scan next week but will not be rushed back into action by Cricket Australia, with the main priority being his readiness for the Ashes in November.
The Aussies three-match T20 tour of New Zealand starts on 1 October.
The Ashes: Josh Hazelwood under no illusions as to the power of England's Test batting lineup
Australia seamer Josh Hazelwood admits his bowling attack will have their work cut out for them when England arrive on their shores for the Ashes in November.
India's Cheteshwar Pujara announces retirement from international cricket
India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has announced that he is no longer available for selection by India for any format of cricket.
Proteas fall to heaviest ever ODI defeat as Australian batters dominate
South Africa lost the final ODI of their tour to Australia by 276 runs after big innings from Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh and Cameron Green.