Australia's Twenty20 World Cup campaign ended in a group stage exit, prompting calls for a rebuild ahead of the 2028 tournament. Coach Andrew McDonald defended his squad selection despite criticism from former players like Glenn McGrath and Mark Waugh,

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Steve Smith has been added to Australia's squad at the Twenty20 World Cup officially as an injury replacement for fast bowler Josh Hazlewood. The 36-year-old Smith was rushed to Colombo at the start of the tournament when skipper Mitch Marsh was ruled out of Australia's opening win over Ireland.

Adam Zampa dismissed suggestions that Australia undervalue T20 cricket after their early World Cup exit, which came following back-to-back losses to Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe despite a nine-wicket win ov

Australia vs Oman T20 World Cup Live Score: Immediate joy for Australia! Off to a quick start in Pallekele as Xavier Bartlett swings one through the gate of Aamir Kaleem, to bring an early wicket for Australia.

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald put the blame for the team's humiliating T20 World Cup exit squarely on the players, rejecting criticism of their preparations and a "false narrative" that the nation is not taking the format seriously.

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Mitch Marsh's Australia squad has had a chaotic buildup to the Twenty20 World Cup, he'll fully agree. Pat Cummins was ...

PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka (AP) — Mitch Marsh's injury-depleted Australia squad crashed out of cricket's Twenty20 World Cup on Tuesday after Zimbabwe's Group B game against Ireland was abandoned because of rain without a ball being bowled.

Australia's ICC T20 World Cup 2026 exit has drawn criticism from Glenn McGrath, who questioned selecting Cameron Green over Steve Smith. Green's poor batting and minimal bowling raised doubts about his place.