The Australian National Cricket Team has been a full member of the ICC since 15 June, 1909. They are the equal oldest team in Test Cricket (along with England) and played in the first ever Test Match in 1877, beating England by 45 runs.
Phil Hughes replaces the retired Ricky Ponting in Australia's squad for the start of the three-Test series against Sri Lanka.
Ricky Ponting says his decision to retire from playing for Australia was easy after his final game ends in defeat.
Ricky Ponting's final game for Australia ends in defeat as South Africa secure a series-clinching 309-run victory.
Australia need 592 runs to win the decisive third Test against South Africa after Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers score tons for the tourists.
Australia's highest Test run-scorer and former captain Ricky Ponting has announced he will retire from international cricket.
"The best batsman I had the privilege to play against was Ricky Ponting. He played better against me than Sachin did."
Former captain Ricky Ponting will be given chance to improve his form before the Ashes, says Australia coach Mickey Arthur.
Faf Du Plessis defies Australia with a marathon century to earn South Africa a remarkable draw in the second Test.
Australia need six South Africa wickets on the final day to win the second Test in Adelaide and take a 1-0 series lead.
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