Andrew McDonald

Cricket Australia has publicly backed its veteran pace trio for the 2027 ODI World Cup, prioritising experience despite fitness concerns. In stark contrast, Team India faces uncertainty regarding Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja's futures, hinting at a significant transition phase for the national team as the next World Cup looms.

Cameron Green's all-round potential is under scrutiny as Australia's coach Andrew McDonald emphasizes balancing IPL and national team expectations. Despite a back niggle, Green's fitness won't hinder his consideration for all formats, with selectors eyeing him for the vacant No. 5 Test position.

Australia's first tour of Sri Lanka in six years, which features eight limited-overs matches and two Tests, marks the beginning of McDonald's tenure since succeeding Justin Langer in the job last month.

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald is confident that their "no tour game" policy on overseas tours will serve them well in the four match Test series in India in February-March.

Australia coach Andrew McDonald has suggested that Steve Smith will continue as opener until the home series against India later this year, despite criticism over his recent performances. The upcoming challenges against India could serve as an internal motivator for Smith, who has expressed his desire to open and believe he can make it work in the position.

Australia's senior assistant coach Andrew McDonald will miss next month's tour of England owing to a pre-existing commitment with his Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rajasthan Royals (RR), the country's cricket board said on Friday.

Australia's cricket team has been hit by Covid with all-rounder Cameron Green and coach Andrew McDonald testing positive. Travis Head contracted the virus during first Test, but then recovered and will be available for the second Test. Green and McDonald are expected to be involved in the match unless too unwell. Cricket Australia said they will be separated from the group.

Cricket Australia extends Andrew McDonald's contract as the Head Coach of the Australian men's team until the end of 2027 due to his significant achievements, including winning the World Test Championship and the Men's Cricket World Cup. McDonald will lead the team through upcoming major tournaments.

Australia coach Andrew McDonald is focused on future-proofing as the team heads toward a transition phase, planning gradual generational change with senior players ageing. McDonald emphasizes the importance of balanced selection to ensure a smooth transition, leveraging 50-over cricket to groom future Test players.

In a hilarious turn of events, Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood shooed away teammate Cameron Green while celebrating fall of a wicket in the ongoing second Test against West Indies at The Gabba on Thursday. Green, who was found Covid positive ahead of the Test was asked to maintain distance by Hazlewood after the fall of Kraigg Brathwaite.

Australia retained off-colour Hayden and replaced the injured trio of Lee, Symonds and Watson with three uncapped players for the final Test against South Africa.

Australia's interim coach Andrew McDonald on Wednesday advocated the importance of the IPL, saying the upcoming edition of the lucrative league will be a nice build up for his team as it defends its T20 World Cup title on home soil later this year.

Rajasthan Royals on Monday appointed former Australian cricketer Andrew McDonald as their new head coach for a three-year term.

Australia's interim coach, Andrew McDonald, has held discussions with Cricket Australia (CA) about a full-time role but has little clarity about what the job entails, the 40-year-old said on Monday.

Spin legend Shane Warne has again taken over the role of the Rajasthan Royals' brand ambassador for the second time in a row. This year, he will wear one more hat of the team mentor and will work alongside Royals head coach Andrew McDonald.

New Zealand great Daniel Vettori will be promoted from his assistant coach role to take charge of the Birmingham Phoenix in the inaugural edition of English cricket's the Hundred, it was announced Tuesday. Vettori has been promoted after head coach Andrew McDonald, himself a former Australia international, was unable to travel due to what a statement said were "scheduling issues caused by the pandemic".

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald said he has enough quality at his disposal to deal with any injury issues ahead of their Twenty20 World Cup title defence on home soil next month. Australia, who won the title last year in the United Arab Emirates, will host the next edition of the tournament from Oct. 16 to Nov. 13.

Australia fought back strongly to claim the third match on an Indore pitch that offered vicious turn and variable bounce after being hammered by India inside three days in the first two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar trophy.