Daniel Brettig

The opener has not recovered from injury but also can't enter Australia's biosecure hub alongside Sean Abbott

The Cricket Australia chairman spoke to ESPNcricinfo about the dramas of 2020, the new ICC chair and the future of Test cricket, the BBL, succession issues and the rapidly changing media landscape

Tim Paine's form and Australia's success means a decision now appears some way off for the CA board

Earl Eddings admitted there are challenges dealing with CSA due to the state of the game in the country

The Covid-19 outbreak in Sydney has put the third Test in the city in doubt

'We thrive on those situations when we're a little bit behind and it's up to us to change the momentum of the game'

Under the gaze of St Peter's, India's batsmen were felled with frightening swiftness

The northern beaches cluster has grown to 38 cases, forcing a lockdown of the region by the NSW government

The home team had a chastening wake-up call to choose the best players available for the roles required

Border restrictions are being tightened to NSW but CA are not going to rush into making a decision on any changes to the series

It started with Kohli's disastrous run-out, followed by the incisive work of Starc and Hazlewood with the second new ball

Given the challenges 2020 has thrown at everyone, it is refreshing just to talk about cricket again

Tim Paine confident over Steven Smith and Cameron Green is on course to make his debut

A CA spokesman said Smith was having a rubdown on a sore back

The television network is claiming the summer schedule was flicked around at the behest of the BCCI

Still permitted to play, Lynn and Lawrence will need to prepare separately from the rest of the two teams

The Australian fast bowler tuned out the clamour to get clarity - and lots of wickets

Starc's bowling will provide ample rough stuff outside the right-handers' off stump, a key consideration given India lack the left-handers Lyon has feasted on of late

A sudden call-up, a chaotic tour, a broken thumb - Phil Emery relives his momentous first and last Test for Australia in 1994

The early end to the England tour could have a major ripple effect for other series