Test opener Matt Renshaw bats way into Australia’s ODI squad

October 7, 2025 9:28 AM

Test opener Matt Renshaw bats way into Australia’s ODI squad

Former test opener Matt Renshaw is in the frame for a long-awaited one-day international debut after being named in Australia’s squad for this month’s home series against India. Renshaw played the last of his 14 tests against India in New Delhi nearly three years ago but has earned a surprise place in the Mitchell Marsh-captained squad released on Tuesday after piling on the runs for Australia ‘A’ against Sri Lanka ‘A’ in July. The 29-year-old lefthander was one of four additions t...

Australia’s Owen out of rest of white-ball series after Rabada blow

August 14, 2025 12:49 PM

Australia’s Owen out of rest of white-ball series after Rabada blow

Australia all-rounder Mitchell Owen has been ruled out for the remainder of the white-ball series against South Africa due to a concussion after being struck on the helmet by Kagiso Rabada. Cricket Australia (CA) said on Thursday the Tasmanian passed a sideline assessment during the 53-run defeat in the second T20I in Darwin on Tuesday but later reported concussion symptoms. His mandatory, 12-day stand-down period will see him miss the series-decider in Cairns on Saturday and also a potential ...

Owen shines on debut as Australia beat Windies in first T20

July 21, 2025 10:54 AM

Owen shines on debut as Australia beat Windies in first T20

Mitchell Owen made an impressive debut as Australia beat West Indies by three wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match Twenty20 International series in Jamaica on Sunday. Owen took a wicket with his medium pace bowling before returning to smash 50 off 27 balls as Australia chased down a 190-run target with seven balls to spare. West Indies, who lost the preceding test series 3-0, got off to a strong start after being put into bat at Sabina Park. Captain Shai Hope (55), Roston Chase (60) a...