Australia wait on skipper’s World Cup fitness call
Australia are leaving it late to make a call on the fitness of captain Alyssa Healy for the World Cup semi-final against hosts India in Navi Mumbai.
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Labuschagne in best form in six years ahead of Ashes
Marnus Labuschagne is set to return to Australia's team playing the best he has since just before his rise to the world's top-ranked Test batter began in 2019.
‘Cherish Ben forever’: dad’s tribute to teen cricketer
A "popular and much-loved" 17-year-old cricketer who died after being struck by a ball at training will forever be cherished, his grieving father says.
CA comes under criticism for financial performance
Cricket Australia has accepted criticism from a state chair for its financial performance, but the organisation believes record numbers are ahead.
Ex-cricketer’s assailants avoid jail after coke theft
Three men who beat up former spin bowler Stuart MacGill after two bricks of cocaine were stolen have been given community sentences for their violent acts.
Veteran Khawaja finds form for Queensland as Ashes loom
As the first Ashes Test looms, opener Usman Khawaja has hit 87 for Queensland against NSW in a Sheffield Shield match destined for draw.
Silence falls on stadium as thousands mourn teen’s life
Silence fell on tens of thousands of cricket fans in the MCG in a tribute to teenager Ben Austin after he was killed in a training accident.
‘Un-Australian’ night ends ODI World Cup defence
Australia will be without the ODI and T20 World Cup trophies for the first time since 2018, after a scrappy semi-final loss to India in the 50-over tournament.
Labuschagne welcomes opening challenge with clear head
Marnus Labuschagne has detailed how less time in the nets has given him more clarity with the bat, ready to take on the challenge of opening in the Ashes.
Hazlewood, Marsh dominate India in T20 at heaving MCG
Josh Hazlewood and Mitch Marsh have starred in Australia's four-wicket win over India at the MCG to go 1-0 up with three games left in the series.
Local cricketers down bats in memory of killed teen
Tributes have continued to flow for a young cricketer killed in a freak training accident, as his local association postpones scheduled matches in his memory.
India’s relief as star quick exits T20s for Ashes prep
After destroying India with the white ball, star Australia quick Josh Hazlewood will play for NSW in an ideal preparation for the Ashes.
‘There’s heroes and villains’: Carey finds Ashes peace
Australia's wicketkeeper Alex Carey concedes his controversial 2023 stumping of England's Jonny Bairstow will be spoken about forever.
India chase on point, level series against Australia
Despite some Tim David white-ball fireworks, India have held their nerve to chase down Australia's 6-186 and square the series with two games to play.
Green held back from bowling as WA take charge
Western Australia have gone to stumps at 0-87 in reply to South Australia's 215 on the opening day of their Shield match, where Cameron Green is not bowling.
Golden girl Verma inspires India to World Cup triumph
Shafali Verma has proved the hero of India's first Women's World Cup triumph, scoring 87 and taking two wickets to help them beat South Africa in Navi Mumbai.
Aussie delight as Cummins bowls, Smith tons up
Australia's Test captain Pat Cummins has completed a brief return to bowling, hours before replacement skipper Steve Smith plundered a century for NSW.
Green wickets or longer Tests make for Ashes dilemma
Bowler-friendly wickets loom as a key ingredient to Australia's bid to unsettle England and retain the Ashes, but they won't help cricket's bottom line.
Smith puts England on notice with sparkling Gabba knock
Steve Smith has hit 118 in his first innings of the summer, in a boundary-laden Sheffield Shield knock for NSW that will no doubt be noticed by England.
‘That’s why I’m here’: Windies gun to bring the Heat
Big-hitting West Indies recruit Chinelle Henry wants to leave her WBBL mark after being drafted by the Brisbane Heat.
Rain washes out first T20 with India on top of Aussies
The first match of Australia's five-game Twenty20 series with India has been abandoned after heavy rain settled in over Canberra's Manuka Oval.
Bullish Labuschagne shows ton of form in Ashes build-up
Marnus Labuschagne has proven his status as the form batter in the country ahead of the Ashes, hitting a fifth century of the summer for Queensland.
‘Really optimistic’: Cummins to target 2nd Test return
Pat Cummins' return from injury for Australia's upcoming Ashes series remains unclear, with Steve Smith to captain the Test side in his absence.
Khawaja wants Renshaw recall, Marnus at No.3 for Ashes
Usman Khawaja insists Matthew Renshaw is ready to fire as an opener in the Ashes and says Australia is best served when Marnus Labuschagne bats No.3.
Webster’s clear mindset key to securing Ashes Test spot
Allrounder Beau Webster returns from injury for Tasmania in a battle to retain his Test spot but with a methodology that ensures the pressure won't faze him.
Kohli, Rohit claim perfect send-off with huge SCG win
India's thumping nine-wicket win over Australia at the SCG felt like a Virat Kohli testimonial match, as he and Rohit Sharma starred for the tourists.
Man charged with molesting Australian women cricketers
A man has been arrested and charged after allegedly stalking and touching inappropriately two Australia women cricketers while they walked to a cafe in India.
King breaks World Cup record to keep Australia unbeaten
Alana King's superb World Cup has continued, with the legspinner claiming 7-18 to bowl Australia to a seven-wicket win over South Africa.
White-ball stint worth it for Renshaw in Ashes race
Matt Renshaw's maiden ODI series came at the expense of pushing his case for Ashes selection in the Sheffield Shield. He believes it was worth it.
Smith feeling fresh and back to his best after two hits
Steve Smith believes pre-seasons spent in New York are providing the perfect tonic for his batting, setting him up to score runs deeper into the Ashes series.
Smith says move to opening will be no issue for Marnus
Steve Smith famously moved to open for Australia for four Tests in 2024 before moving back to No.4, but he says Marnus Labuschagne can make the switch.