Patterson sends Test reminder as NSW cruise against WA
Kurtis Patterson's unbeaten century against WA is sure to catch the attention of Australia's selectors as they ponder how to strengthen the nation's batting.
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Bulls veteran claims five-wicket Shield haul against SA
A veteran Queensland paceman has taken the spoils with a five-wicket haul against South Australia on day one of their Sheffield Shield game.
Boland believes his late charge can stand Test of time
Scott Boland took four wickets to leave South Africa 5-97 after a wet opening two days of the second Test, with the ageless quick again taking his chances.
All-in on pace: Lyon’s omission a sign of the times
Australia have proved they're more willing than ever to overlook spin, with Nathan Lyon's omission showing a clear difference between now and recent history.
Australia survive scare to beat NZ in first women’s T20
Despite a batting collapse, Australia have scored a two-wicket win over New Zealand in the first women's T20 match at North Sydney Oval.
New Zealand’s Plimmer shines against Australia
A century partnership between Georgia Plimmer and Maddy Green has helped New Zealand to a competitive total in the first T20 match against Australia.
Boland double blow shows why he’s the man for Gqeberha
Scott Boland has taken two wickets to leave South Africa 2-20 following a wet opening day to the second Test, after Australia picked him ahead of Nathan Lyon.
South Australian star batters Bulls in record fashion
Jake Fraser-McGurk now owns two of the three quickest one-day tons scored by an Australian, while guiding South Australia to a landslide win over Queensland.
Australia eye landmark success in trilogy of Test tours
Australia will become the first team to win a Test series in South Africa in seven years with victory in Gqeberha, setting up a big 10 months for the team.
Teen’s tragic cricket death won’t lead to rule changes
The parents of a 17-year-old boy fatally struck in the neck during cricket training have responded after a coroner determined the death was a tragic accident.
Green back batting, but second Test is too soon
Cameron Green has been all but ruled out of Australia's second Test against South Africa, with the allrounder only returning to light duties at training.
AFL stadium builder named, final cost could blow out
The preferred builder, which has built venues in New Zealand and Queensland, has been announced for Tasmania's new 23,000-seat stadium.
Testing quick turnaround puts an orange light on Green
Australian allrounder Cameron Green is unlikely to play in the second Test against South Africa as he continues his recovery from an abdominal strain.
Australia sweep Bangladesh 3-0 after Schutt stars
A four-wicket haul by Megan Schutt and unbeaten half-centuries to Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland secured Australia a 3-0 ODI series win over Bangladesh.
“Compelling” case needed for Renshaw to return to open
Pat Cummins has suggested it would take a "compelling" case for Matt Renshaw to go back to open against South Africa, after his scores of 190 and 82 at No.5.
Tyro’s second cup century on the bounce earns Bulls win
Queensland are off the mark in the One-Day Cup, but Western Australia remain pointless, after Hugh Weibgen's 103 led the visitors to victory in Perth.
Ruthless Australia start road run with a big win
Josh Hazlewood's six-wicket haul has carried Australia to a resounding 214-run win in the first Test against South Africa in Durban.
World Cup revenge, Olympics fire Mooney beyond 100
Australia star Beth Mooney is still pained by the failure of the side to win last year's World Cup and she wants to be part of a successful 2029 campaign.
Matt the Bat becomes Matt the Ball with win in sight
Australia are six wickets away from a series-opening victory in Durban, after South Africa slumped to 4-102 in pursuit of an unlikely target of 421.
Lightning strikes twice for Smith but darkness an issue
Australia have a clear advantage in the first Test against South Africa in Durban, but early sunsets could leave them in a hurry to set up a victory in time.
Fanning ditches crutches to guide WA to Shield win
Just a day after being forced to use crutches, Sam Fanning has hit an unbeaten 14 off 82 balls batting at No.10 to lift WA to a memorable Shield victory.
High voltage Georgia lifts Aussies to ODI series win
Sobhana Mostary struck a scintillating and record-breaking ton for Bangladesh before Australia's Georgia Voll responded in kind to secure a crushing ODI win.
Renshaw’s 10-year wait worth it for Australia in Durban
Matt Renshaw has spent close to a decade wanting to add to a century he scored as a 20-year-old in 2017. In Durban he has done that and put Australia on top.
Inglis return to add to Australia’s selection quandary
Josh Inglis will rejoin Australia ahead of the second Test against South Africa, with he and Cameron Green fighting to be fit and get back into the side.
Forgotten Test quick sparks superb Shield fightback
A five-wicket haul from Jhye Richardson has created chaos and left Western Australia just 67 runs away from a comeback Sheffield Shield victory over Queensland.
Back, up and down again: Renshaw’s wild ride to No.5
Matt Renshaw has gone from being recalled as an opener to moving to No.5 in the space of two Tests. But the Queenslander insists that is not an issue.
Bartlett skittles WA to puts Queensland in control
Jimmy Peirson posted a hundred in his 100th game before Xavier Bartlett pressed his Test claims to put Queensland on top of WA in the Sheffield Shield.
SA on the brink as Victoria crumbles in Shield opener
Victoria are staring down the barrel of a Sheffield Shield rout after being put to the sword by two-time defending champions South Australia.
Maddinson return falls flat before Australia fightback
Australia have fought to 6-187 on the opening day of the first Test against South Africa, with Matt Renshaw and Pat Cummins saving the tourists' blushes.
Fab Phoebe leads Aussie win as Megan shoots for stars
Australia opener Phoebe Litchfield's whirlwind half-century and an all-round display by Annabel Sutherland led a seven-wicket ODI win over Bangladesh..
Behind the scenes of Aussie cricket’s sandpaper scandal
AAP's sports editor was in South Africa for Australia's tampering-marred 2018 tour, charting how the perfect storm erupted and what stood out in the aftermath.