Australia

Usman Khawaja

Steven Smith

Marnus Labuschagne

Cameron Green

Travis Head

Mitchell Marsh

Alex Carey (W)

Mitchell Starc

Pat Cummins (C)

Nathan Lyon

Josh Hazlewood

West Indies

Kraigg Brathwaite (C)

Tagenarine Chanderpaul

Kirk Mckenzie

Alick Athanaze

Kavem Hodge

Justin Greaves

Joshua Da Silva (W)

Gudakesh Motie

Alzarri Joseph

Shamar Joseph

Kemar Roach

Adam Palmer Zampa

Alex Tyson Carey

Beau Jacob Webster

Benjamin James Dwarshuis

Brendan James Doggett

Cameron Donald Green

Cooper Patrick Leonard Connolly

Glenn James Maxwell

Jack Edwards

Jake Beath Weatherald

Jhye Avon Richardson

Josh Reginald Hazlewood

Joshua Patrick Inglis

Joshua Ryan Philippe

Mahli Beardman

Marcus Peter Stoinis

Matthew Paul Kuhnemann

Matthew William Short

Matthew Thomas Renshaw

Michael Gertges Neser

Mitchell Ross Marsh

Mitchell J Owen

Mitchell Aaron Starc

Nathan Trevor Ellis

Nathan Michael Lyon

Patrick James Cummins

Scott Michael Boland

Sean Anthony Abbott

Steven Peter Devereux Smith

Timothy Hays David

Travis Michael Head

Usman Tariq Khawaja

Xavier Colin Bartlett

Ackeem Wayne Jarrell Auguste

Akeal Jerome Hosein

Amir Anthony Jangoo

Anderson Phillip

Brandon Alexander King

Evin Lewis

Gudakesh Moti-Kanhai

Jason Omar Holder

Jayden Nigel Tristen Seales

Johann Layne

John Dillon Campbell

Johnson Charles

Justin Pierre Greaves

Kavem Ajoel Rakem Hodge

Keacy Uydess Carty

Kemar Andre Jamal Roach

Khary Allan Pierre

Matthew Walter Forde

Ojay Shields

Quentin Sampson

Ramon Romario Simmonds

Romario Shepherd

Roston Lamar Chase

Rovman Powell

Shai Diego Hope

Shamar Kamal Springer

Sherfane Eviston Rutherford

Shimron Odilon Hetmyer

Tevin Adrian Imlach

Cricket

West Indies tour of Australia 2024

Usman Khawaja experienced a frightening moment when Shamar Joseph's bouncer hit his helmet, causing him to spit blood and prompting immediate medical attention.

Usman Khawaja was struck by a deadly bouncer on Day 3 of the Adelaide Test between Australia and West Indies.

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Cricket Australia provides major update on Usman Khawaja's health after Shamar Joseph's brutal bouncer 'bloodies' Australian batter

On Day 3, while Australia was nearing their win, Usman Khawaja was struck by a bouncer from West Indies bowler Shamarh Joseph in the seventh over of their second innings.

Usman Khawaja was hit by a nasty bouncer. 

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WATCH: Players rush to Usman Khawaja's aid after Shamar Joseph's deadly bouncer rocks Australian batter; video viral

Australia reached the modest target of 26 runs in just 6.4 overs, with Steve Smith remaining unbeaten at 11 runs, which included two boundaries.

Australia's Steve Smith (R) shakes hands with Tagenarine Chanderpaul of West Indies.

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AUS vs WI: Australia demolish West Indies by 10 wickets in Adelaide Test after Travis Head's ton and Josh Hazlewood's 9 wickets

Travis Head's remarkable innings of 119 runs off just 134 balls, including 3 sixes and 12 boundaries, saw him secure his seventh Test century during Day 2 of Adelaide Test against West Indies.

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AUS vs PAK: Hometown hero Travis Head lights up Adelaide with 7th Test ton, Josh Hazlewood stifles West Indies batter to put Australia on cusp of victory

Steve Smith didn't make a notable impact in his debut as a Test opener. He was dismissed by debutant Shamar Joseph on his first ball during the Test match between Australia and the West Indies.

Shamar Joseph of the West Indies bowls (Left) and Steve Smith of Australia walks off the field. (Getty Images)

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AUS vs WI: Steve Smith stutters in 1st outing as opener in Tests as debutant Shamar Joseph strikes in first ball of his career

Australia captain Pat Cummins, who had been in exceptional form with 19 wickets in the recent series against Pakistan, continued his impressive run

West Indies Shamar Joseph (L) celebrates after taking the wicket of Australian Steve Smith (R).

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AUS vs WI: Debutant Shamar Joseph lights up Adelaide on debut as action-filled Day 1 ends with Australia at 59/2, trail West Indies by 129 runs

AUS vs WI 1st Test: Australia Test skipper Pat Cummins revealed that he has never seen Steve Smith as happy and energetic in the nets as he has in the last couple of days.

Pat Cummins talking to reporters on the eve of Adelaide Test against West Indies (Getty Images)

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'These guys aren't going to be around forever': Cummins' unchanged message to Test openers ahead of Steve Smith's opening debut

Australia and West Indies have confirmed their starting XIs for the first Test of their two-match series, scheduled to commence on January 17 at Adelaide Oval.

Pat Cummins of Australia (Left) and Kraigg Brathwaite of West Indies. (File Photo: Getty Images)

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Australia, West Indies reveal playing XIs for first Test, Kraigg Brathwaite to field three new faces for the opener

In Pat Cummins absence Steve Smith will lead Australia in the ODI series against West Indies as Mitchell Starc has been given rest for the home outing.

Australia's Pat Cummins (left), Mitchell Starc (centre) and Steve Smith in this frame. (Getty)

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Steve Smith appointed captain, Cummins-Starc rested as Australia announce Test, ODI squads for series vs West Indies with major revamp

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke believes that Steve Smith can become the no.1 opener within 12 months if he gets the nod from team management.

Michael Clarke has backed Steve Smith to open in Tests (Getty Images)

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'Don't be surprised if he breaks Brian Lara's 400 record': Michael Clarke believes Steve Smith can become no.1 Test opener within 12 months

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IPL 2026

IPL 2026: The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is scheduled to start from March 28. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will play the tournament opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

IPL 2026 is scheduled to start from March 28. 

RCB will face SRH in IPL 2026 opener clash.

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T20 World Cup 2026: India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah picked up four wickets in the T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Jasprit Bumrah picked up 14 wickets in T20 World Cup 2026.

Jasprit Bumrah picked up four wickets in T20 World Cup 2026 final.

 Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah of India celebrate victory after the ICC Men's T20 World Cup India & Sri Lanka 2026 Final between India and New Zealand at Narendra Modi Stadium (Getty)

Bumrah's blunt take on thriving under pressure after India’s T20 WC triumph

The IPL 2026 opener between RCB and CSK is scheduled to take place at Chinnaswamy Stadium on March 28 but the venue is yet to get the nod from Karnataka government.

M Chinnaswamy Stadium was suspended from hosting matches after stampede during RCB victory celebrations.

M Chinnaswamy Stadium is scheduled to host IPL 2026 opener. 

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Will Chinnaswamy host RCB's IPL 2026 opener vs SRH? Final call on this date

Suryakumar Yadav admitted his mistake and understood why vice-captain Axar Patel was angry after he was dropped from South Africa match.

Axar Patel was replaced by Washington Sundar for South Africa Super 8 clash.

Axar played a crucial role in the closely-contested semifinal against England. 

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Javon Searless, who played for KKR eight IPL seasons ago, has been charged with four anti-corruption offences. 

Australia vs West Indies Scorecard

AUS vs WI 1st Test Full Scorecard - Adelaide (17 January 2024)

WI • 1st Innings
188-10 (62.1 Ovs)

AUS • 1st Innings
283-10 (81.1 Ovs)

Batters

Steven Smith
Not Out

Usman Khawaja
retired hurt

Marnus Labuschagne
Not Out

Did Not Bat

Cameron Green

Travis Head

Mitchell Marsh

Alex Carey (W)

Mitchell Starc

Pat Cummins (C)

Nathan Lyon

Josh Hazlewood

Bowlers

Kemar Roach

Alzarri Joseph

Shamar Joseph

News Updates

Team $ - Top News

Cricket Australia provides major update on Usman Khawaja's health after Shamar Joseph's brutal bouncer 'bloodies' Australian batter

WATCH: Players rush to Usman Khawaja's aid after Shamar Joseph's deadly bouncer rocks Australian batter; video viral

AUS vs WI: Australia demolish West Indies by 10 wickets in Adelaide Test after Travis Head's ton and Josh Hazlewood's 9 wickets

AUS vs PAK: Hometown hero Travis Head lights up Adelaide with 7th Test ton, Josh Hazlewood stifles West Indies batter to put Australia on cusp of victory

AUS vs WI: Steve Smith stutters in 1st outing as opener in Tests as debutant Shamar Joseph strikes in first ball of his career

AUS vs WI: Debutant Shamar Joseph lights up Adelaide on debut as action-filled Day 1 ends with Australia at 59/2, trail West Indies by 129 runs

'These guys aren't going to be around forever': Cummins' unchanged message to Test openers ahead of Steve Smith's opening debut

Australia, West Indies reveal playing XIs for first Test, Kraigg Brathwaite to field three new faces for the opener

Steve Smith appointed captain, Cummins-Starc rested as Australia announce Test, ODI squads for series vs West Indies with major revamp

'Don't be surprised if he breaks Brian Lara's 400 record': Michael Clarke believes Steve Smith can become no.1 Test opener within 12 months

Australia vs West Indies Scorecard

AUS vs WI 1st Test Full Scorecard - Adelaide (17 January 2024)

WI • 1st Innings188-10 (62.1 Ovs)

AUS • 1st Innings283-10 (81.1 Ovs)

Batters

Steven SmithNot Out

Usman Khawajaretired hurt

Marnus LabuschagneNot Out

Did Not Bat

Cameron Green

Travis Head

Mitchell Marsh

Alex Carey (W)

Mitchell Starc

Pat Cummins (C)

Nathan Lyon

Josh Hazlewood

Bowlers

Kemar Roach

Alzarri Joseph

Shamar Joseph

News Updates

Team $ - Top News

Cricket Australia provides major update on Usman Khawaja's health after Shamar Joseph's brutal bouncer 'bloodies' Australian batter

WATCH: Players rush to Usman Khawaja's aid after Shamar Joseph's deadly bouncer rocks Australian batter; video viral

AUS vs WI: Australia demolish West Indies by 10 wickets in Adelaide Test after Travis Head's ton and Josh Hazlewood's 9 wickets

AUS vs PAK: Hometown hero Travis Head lights up Adelaide with 7th Test ton, Josh Hazlewood stifles West Indies batter to put Australia on cusp of victory

AUS vs WI: Steve Smith stutters in 1st outing as opener in Tests as debutant Shamar Joseph strikes in first ball of his career

AUS vs WI: Debutant Shamar Joseph lights up Adelaide on debut as action-filled Day 1 ends with Australia at 59/2, trail West Indies by 129 runs

'These guys aren't going to be around forever': Cummins' unchanged message to Test openers ahead of Steve Smith's opening debut

Australia, West Indies reveal playing XIs for first Test, Kraigg Brathwaite to field three new faces for the opener

Steve Smith appointed captain, Cummins-Starc rested as Australia announce Test, ODI squads for series vs West Indies with major revamp

'Don't be surprised if he breaks Brian Lara's 400 record': Michael Clarke believes Steve Smith can become no.1 Test opener within 12 months

WI • 1st Innings
188-10 (62.1 Ovs)

AUS • 1st Innings
283-10 (81.1 Ovs)

Steven Smith
Not Out

Usman Khawaja
retired hurt

Marnus Labuschagne
Not Out