BBL fallout: former NSW premier quits as CA chair
Former NSW premier Mike Baird has resigned as Cricket Australia chairman as the Big Bash League privatisation saga continues.
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Snug fit: Aussie hailed in Warwickshire county triumph
Beau Webster's contribution hasn't been forgotten by Warwickshire as they celebrated their county championship triumph in Birmingham.
Australia limp to ODI series loss as Protea bats bloom
Despite more big hitting from captain Mitch Marsh and Travis Head, Australia have again crumbled to lose their second ODI and the series against South Africa.
‘Outplayed’: Marsh unhappy at Aussie ODI capitulation
Captain Mitch Marsh blasted a quickfire 60 but said his Australian side were "outplayed", losing wickets tamely as South Africa comfortably won the first ODI.
Marsh set for first captaincy crack in ODI ‘job share’
Fresh from leading Australia to an ODI sweep in Zimbabwe, Mitch Marsh will also lead the side in the first match of the series against South Africa in Durban.
NSW stun Bulls in chase to give Haddin perfect start
An unbeaten seventh wicket stand of 108 by allrounder William Salzmann and Jake Scott took NSW to an extraordinary four-wicket One-Day Cup win over Queensland.
Gabbatoir to live on with famous deck to be relocated
The famous Gabba wicket is set to be relocated to the 2032 main stadium after the Games in a bold plan to continue the juicy deck's dominance over rivals.
Australia eye South Africa after Zimbabwe clean sweep
Australia have edged Zimbabwe to claim a 3-0 series clean sweep, with century-maker Josh Inglis keen to use the tour of South Africa as a World Cup trial run.
Inglis, Ellis steer Aussies to tense win over Zimbabwe
Australia have beaten Zimbabwe by one wicket in the third ODI to wrap up a 3-0 series clean sweep in Harare, with Josh Inglis smacking a fine century.
Back from brink: Victoria keeper hits incredible ton
Victoria wicketkeeper Liam Blackford had a blood clot that threatened his career but his unbeaten 149 on debut inspired an amazing comeback win over Queensland.
Head back in the game as Aussies cane Zimbabwe
A return to form from centurion Travis Head has led the way as Australia overpowered Zimbabwe by 84 runs in Harare to clinch the ODI series victory.
‘A reason I’m still there’: Labuschagne on Test spot
Marnus Labuschagne says there's a reason he's still in Australia's Test squad, but concedes lean returns have opened him up for criticism.
‘If not Marnus, who?’: Aussie Test great on No.3 debate
Former Australia cricket selector Merv Hughes has given insight into the battle facing under-pressure Test No.3 Marnus Labuschagne.
‘No better time’: Khawaja backs Renshaw for Test runs
Usman Khawaja, who re-signed with the Brisbane Heat, says Australian batter Matt Renshaw is in perfect position to make a success of his Test cricket return.
Relaxed Renshaw enjoying unexpected revival in fortune
Ten years after scoring his first international century in a Test match, Matt Renshaw has a second, in an ODI, and says he now feels at home with his game.
Renshaw ton sets up Australia victory in Zimbabwe ODI
A sparkling 109 from Matt Renshaw has laid the platform for Australia to defeat Zimbabwe by 59 runs in the in the first ODI of their African tour.
Marsh reaches 100 as focus turns to World Cup defence
Australia's build-up to their ODI World Cup defence starts in Zimbabwe with stand-in skipper Mitch Marsh hoping the young guns emulate his breakthrough there.
‘Worse off’: BBL sales slammed by Cricket NSW
Cricket Australia's decision to open up the Big Bash League to privatisation could lead to the sport being "worse off", according to Cricket NSW.
Why Australia believe Smith can thrive in South Africa
Australia's players are adamant crowd abuse won't faze them in South Africa as they return for the first Test series there since "sandpaper-gate" in 2018.
‘Pretty easy’: inside CA’s plan to defend Test summer
With private money set to roll into the Big Bash League, Cricket Australia plans to safeguard the Test schedule against new owners.
‘Confident’ selectors back Labuschagne for South Africa
Marnus Labuschagne has been retained in Australia's Test squad for the three-Test series in South Africa despite a string of middling returns with the bat.
Melbourne Stars snap up Test spinner for BBL campaign
The Melbourne Stars have secured a Test spin bowler for the upcoming BBL summer, while Cricket NSW have bolstered their coaching ranks.
‘Wasn’t space’ for out-of-sorts batter in ODI squad
Marnus Labuschagne's hopes of featuring in Australia's one-day World Cup defence in 2027 have dipped after he was dropped for this month's tour of South Africa.
Aussies ready to handle hostile crowds in South Africa
Hostile crowds likely await Australia on their first Test tour of South Africa since 2018, but Josh Hazlewood says there is a reason why it won't worry players.
Aussie stars sign for Women’s Caribbean Premier League
The Women's Caribbean Premier League will feature four Australians, among a host of international stars, in this year's edition.
Overseas players no longer mandatory in new BBL rosters
Big Bash League clubs will soon be able to start signing players for the 2026-27 season, but there will no longer be a requirement to pick up overseas talent.
Australia keep South Africa options open on Lyon king
Spinner Nathan Lyon is a man for all seasons, but whether he plays every red-ball Test in the future will be a match-by-match evaluation of conditions.
‘Sitting ducks’: Cummins admits batters were sub-par
Marnus Labuschagne's struggles with the bat have been well documented, but Australia's inability to score big runs against Bangladesh hint at a wider issue.
Cummins reveals ODI plan ahead of Tests in South Africa
Australia captain Pat Cummins has stressed the importance of the upcoming three-Test tour of South Africa and will use white-ball cricket to get ready to fire.
Starc leads Australia to crushing Test victory
Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins have ripped the heart out of the Bangladesh batting order as Australia hit back to draw the series with a big Test win in Mackay.
Labuschagne form poses Test questions as Green shines
Marnus Labuschagne's form has left his spot for the Test tour of South Africa in doubt as allrounder Cameron Green takes big strides forward.