Recovering Cummins, Hazlewood, David in Australia squad for T20 World Cup

January 1, 2026 9:39 AM

Recovering Cummins, Hazlewood, David in Australia squad for T20 World Cup

Australia named injured fast bowlers Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood and big-hitter Tim David in their provisional squad for the Twenty20 World Cup in February-March, while expanding their spin options to suit conditions in Sri Lanka and India.  Cummins, who has not played an international game in the short format since June 2024, was rested from the final two Ashes games against England to manage his back issues, only playing in the third test in the series. The pacer will undergo final scan...

Australia’s Glenn Maxwell withdraws from IPL 2026 ahead of mini-auction

December 2, 2025 12:45 PM

Australia’s Glenn Maxwell withdraws from IPL 2026 ahead of mini-auction

Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has withdrawn from the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), weeks ahead of the December 16 mini-auction, the cricketer announced on Tuesday. Maxwell, who was released by Punjab Kings, said he made the decision “with a lot of gratitude” towards the league. “After many unforgettable seasons in the IPL, I’ve decided not to put my name into the auction this year,” he wrote on Instagram. He added that the IPL had shaped him both as a cricket...