Australia have agreed to play a one-day international against Ireland in June 2010 as part of their commitment to complete a full tour of Britain and Ireland over the next two years, the independent.ie reported.

Australian skipper Ricky Ponting believes that tarnished India off-spinner, who is serving an IPL ban, has been "unmasked" in the aftermath of the slapping row with fellow Indian teammate S Sreesanth.

Michael Clarke, Australia's appointed vice-captain for the forthcoming tour of the West Indies, has pulled out from the tour due to the serious condition of his fiancé's dad.

The England and Wales Cricket Board has announced next summer's (2009-10) Ashes series schedule.

Australian skipper Ricky Ponting might have had a paltry series with the bat during his 4-match IPL stint for Kolkata Knight Riders, but the Punter, who aggregated just 39 at 9.75, is back with the national team preparing for an important tour of the West Indies later this month.

Despite a shocking announcement in January that he had taken an indefinite break from cricket, Australian express bowler Shaun Tait is back training for his country in Brisbane to prepare for their tour of the West Indies later this month.

The Australian media has reacted merrily after their nemesis Harbhajan Singh was suspended for ‘slapping’ S Sreesanth in an Indian Premier League match last week.

Speedster Brett Lee has gone back home, for national duty, after his IPL engagements with Kings XI Punjab as the richest Australian cricketer.

Australian batsman Brad Hodge will join Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League for the next five weeks.

Former Australian coach John Buchanan believes that master batsman Sachin Tendulkar, who turned 35 yesterday, has a lot more to offer to the world of international cricket.