Australia back Molineux as key return for ODI World Cup
Injury-hit Sophie Molineux has been named in Australia's ODI World Cup squad, and will be given every chance to play her first match in nine months.
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Room for two: allrounders target Ashes double trouble
Cameron Green and Beau Webster are Test incumbents, but both insist they can stay in the top six when Green returns to the bowling crease for the Ashes.
Selectors expect injured Cummins to be fit for Ashes
Pat Cummins is racing the clock to be fit for the first Ashes Test in November, with the Australia captain dealing with back stress.
‘Take risks’: Cummins determined to be right for Ashes
Admitting he would be "devastated" to miss the Ashes, Australia captain Pat Cummins is hopeful he will be right to play in the series opener in Perth.
Show us your ‘cojones’: cricket star tests PM on Israel
The prime minister has been urged to sanction Israel during a meeting with cricketer Usman Khawaja who says Anthony Albanese has the "cojones" to take action.
Darwin Test return looms in CA’s ‘ideal’ scenario
Cricket Australia has revealed its plans for Tests against Bangladesh in 2026, including ending a 22-year wait for Darwin.
‘Outplayed’ Aussies slump to Proteas ODI series loss
Australia's one-day decline has continued, with the world champions slumping to another heavy defeat to South Africa in Mackay.
Four sixes in a row: Aussie ‘JJ’ lights Welsh Fire
In a battle of the Hundred's Australian allrounders, Jess Jonassen's record-breaking six-hitting display eclipsed even her illustrious compatriot Ellyse Perry.
Massive total sets up thumping Aussie ODI win
Australia's 2-431, their second-highest total in ODI history, has set-up a 276-run demolition of South Africa in the third and final match in Mackay.
Aussie quick’s career at crossroads after latest injury
Australia quick Lance Morris will head to New Zealand for a spinal operation that will sideline him for 12 months in a major blow to his career.
Clark, Gaze elevated as Sport Australia legends
Sport Australia has marked the 40th anniversary of its Hall of Fame by elevating members Belinda Clark and Andrew Gaze to legend status.
Redmayne sets Spirit on course for Hundred knockouts
Australia's Georgia Redmayne and fellow opener Kira Chathli put on a stand of 106 to ensure the Spirit crushed London rivals Invincibles.
Zampa reprimanded in crushing ODI defeat to Proteas
Legspinner Adam Zampa has been sanctioned for breaching the ICC's code of conduct during Australia's heavy opening ODI loss to South Africa in Cairns.
South Africa ODI bowler reported over suspect action
Prenelan Subrayen, the South African spinning allrounder who enjoyed a winning ODI debut against Australia, has been reported over a suspect bowling action.
Proteas spinner’s brilliance triggers Aussie collapse
Spin was king in Cairns as veteran South Africa tweaker Keshav Maharaj decimated Australia with a career-best haul in the first ODI.
Three Aussies ruled out of northern white-ball games
Australia have had to make multiple changes for their white-ball games against South Africa, ruling out two allrounders and a speedster due to injury.
Bob ‘Simmo’ Simpson a man for all cricket seasons
Australian cricket is mourning the death of former captain and coach Bob Simpson, who has died at the age of 89.
Cricket Australia pays tribute to Bob Simpson
Australian cricket has lost an icon in former captain and coach Bob Simpson, who died aged 89.
Maxwell the hero as Aussies win with one ball to spare
A chaotic beamer from Kagiso Rabada proved costly for South Africa as Australia posted a thrilling two-wicket T20 win over South Africa with one ball to spare.
Aussies in awe of ‘Baby AB’ as focus turns to ODIs
Glenn Maxwell was the hero as Australia secured a 2-1 T20 series victory over South Africa, but Dewald Brevis looms as a nightmare opponent for years to come.
Dewald and dew a potential Aussie headache in ODIs
Fresh from winning the T20 series 2-1, Australia are aiming to make a fast start against South Africa in their ODI opener in Cairns on Tuesday.
Australia’s win streak ended by S Africa’s rising star
Emerging star Dewald Brevis has smashed a record 125 not out in 56 balls to set up a 53-run victory for South Africa and level the T20 series with Australia.
CA boss Greenberg’s warning for future of Test cricket
Admitting he has been "unpopular" since becoming Cricket Australia boss, Todd Greenberg believes some nations will go "bankrupt" if they continue to play Tests.
Healy in form for low-key return on Cup runway
Australia captain Alyssa Healy has been finding the middle of her bat ahead of a low-key return that should prime her for this year's World Cup.
Aussie skipper makes bright return after six months out
National captain Alyssa Healy has made an impressive return to international cricket, scoring a breezy 27 to kick off Australia A's win over India A in Mackay.
Australia lock in opening pair for ‘foreseeable future’
Australia captain Mitch Marsh has revealed he will open for the T20 team in the T20s against South Africa and leading into next year's World Cup.
David and Hazlewood shine as Australia sink Proteas
Tim David starred with the bat and Josh Hazlewood with the ball as Australia won the first Twenty20 international against South Africa in Darwin.
Big-hitting Owen receives another Aussie call-up
Hobart Hurricanes hero Mitch Owen has been rewarded for a superb T20 debut by being called into Australia's ODI squad to face South Africa.
A great straight eight as Aussies sweep up T20 record
Australia have written themselves into the T20I record books after completing an eight-match sweep of their dual-format tour of the West Indies.
Weatherald boosts Ashes stocks with big Aust A ton
Jake Weatherald has issued national selectors a timely reminder with a big hundred in Australia A's four-day game against Sri Lanka A in Darwin.
Inglis hits his T20 sweet spot as Aussies blast Windies
Josh Inglis hopes he has nailed down his spot in the Australian team after helping beat West Indies by eight wickets in the second T20 in Jamaica.