Australia's chair of selectors, George Bailey, denied the concerns over a group of senior players rejecting Cricket Australia's initial contract offers.

The duo was omitted as selectors opted to assess other options following Australia's disappointing Men's T20 World Cup campaign earlier this year.

India now have 118 rating points after slipping by one point, while New Zealand are placed second with 113 points.

Several Australian players, who are busy with their respective IPL franchises in the 2026 season, are set to miss the Pakistan series.

Cricket Australia is reportedly facing yet another crisis after its attempt to privatise the Big Bash League-its premier domestic T20 competition-hit a roadblock.

Pakistan will host Australia for a three-match ODI series later this month, with matches scheduled in Rawalpindi and Lahore.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) expected to formalise the appointment in the coming days, the report added.

MS Dhoni, who is 44 years old, is yet to play a single match for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2026.

Cricket Australia (CA) will reportedly allow Australian players to complete their commitments in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, despite the IPL playoffs week clashing with a three-match ODI series between Australia and Pakistan.

Australian cricket team Test and ODI captain Pat Cummins has reportedly been offered a long-term contract worth around USD 12 million in order to ensure his availability for national duty with Test cricket being the main priority.

Sanju Samson guided Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to victory over Delhi Capitals (DC) with a terrific 87* off 52, prompting high praise from many.

Veteran Australia batter Steve Smith was left visibly frustrated after Multan Sultans crashed out of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 following a defeat against Hyderabad Kingsmen in the Eliminator.

Former Australia opener David Warner delivered a sharp one-line response to a fan who suggested that he should quit the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and return to the Indian Premier League (IPL)

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the new cricketing sensation in India. The player is only 15 years old, but his unbelievable batting has impressed one and all.

Rashid Khan has shared that he turned down offers of citizenship from both India and Australia. He chose to stay committed to representing Afghanistan.

The Australian cricket team is set to tour Pakistan in late May to play a three-match ODI series in Lahore and Rawalpindi.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has made a bold suggestion to save Test cricket amid growing interest in T20 leagues around the world.

Music lovers across the world were left shocked on Sunday after news broke of veteran Indian singer Asha Bhosle's demise.