Australia’s head coach Andrew McDonald added that the Pat Cummins-led side will remain committed to its ultra-aggressive brand of batting despite their nine-wicket loss to Pakistan in the 2nd ODI. With the series now set for a decider in Perth, McDonald said that Australia’s strategy will remain focused on high-intensity play, despite recent struggles and […]

Australia’s head coach Andrew McDonald has shared that it was a joint decision by him and Pat Cummins to move Steven Smith back to his ideal No. 4 position in the Test batting line-up. However, he also suggested that Cameron Green’s injury changed the requirements of the team and they were forced to change Smith’s […]

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald said that internal discussions are going on regarding the batting position of Steve Smith. The veteran batter was promoted to the top of the order after David Warner’s retirement earlier this year. The move has given Australia a chance to allocate Cameron Green and Mitchell Marsh in the playing XI […]

Australian Test captain, Pat Cummins, who last month completed his Major League Cricket (MLC) stint in the United States, will be given a well-deserved break from its upcoming white-ball tours of Scotland and England in early June. With an eye on workload management, Cummins is set to briefly return to domestic cricket in the Sheffield […]

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has said that Steve Smith is firmly in their plans for the upcoming T20 World Cup in June as well. However, Steve Smith hasn’t been at his best in T20I cricket for quite some time now. The veteran did not find a place in the playing XI for the opening […]

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is happy to have broken the curse of Adelaide with a record fifth T20I hundred against the West Indies at the venue on Sunday (February 11). However, Maxwell was in great touch as he made a great comeback from the recent drinking incident in Adelaide, prompting head coach Andrew McDonald to […]

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald said that all-rounder Glenn Maxwell must be careful of his choices going ahead, for the sake of his career. The veteran player was left embarrassed after passing out in Adelaide during a night out, which also led to a brief hospitalization as well. However, according to reports, Maxwell has already […]

The indomitable spirit of Australian opener David Warner has once again taken center stage, challenging the notion that age dictates performance. Amidst questions about his age, Warner has silenced critics with a stellar batting display in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, etching his name in history as the first Australian to amass 500+ runs […]

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald shared how they managed to bounce back from two losses to win the 2023 World Cup. He revealed that it was about what they were doing and sticking to their strengths as well. However, Australia found themselves under pressure after heavy defeats to India and South Africa in the first […]

Australia’s all-rounder, Marcus Stoinis, faces uncertainty over his participation in the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup 2023 opener against India due to a hamstring injury he sustained during a one-day international against the hosts last month. Coach Andrew McDonald provided insights into Stoinis’ condition and the team’s approach to managing the injury. The 34-year-old Stoinis […]