Hazlewood’s Test series likely over with calf strain
Australia's hopes of regaining the Border-Gavaskar Trophy have suffered a big blow with Josh Hazlewood expected to miss the final two Tests because of injury.
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India lower-order runs a pivotal series turning point
India's tailenders have supported big efforts from KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja to avoid the follow-on in what could be a series-defining moment at the Gabba.
Australia back Starc, Cummins to get through unchanged
Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc's fitness for the final two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is now crucial after Josh Hazlewood's series-ending calf stain.
Gillespie says he was blindsided by Pakistan officials
Former Australian Test quick Jason Gillespie says he was left to feel like his coaching role was reduced to warm-up activities before quitting his Pakistan job.
India’s first innings woes deepen at Gabba
The failure of India's top line batsmen in the first innings of recent Tests continued at the Gabba and they are counting on bad weather to escape with a draw.
Starc rocks India top order, Marsh stars in field
Australia took control of the third Test against India after Mitchell Starc took key early wickets and Mitch Marsh took a screamer.
Sixers beat Renegades in BBL but suffer injury worries
Moises Henriques produced a captain's knock for the Sydney Sixers who overcame the loss of two players to injury in their BBL defeat of the Melbourne Renegades.
Follow on in play as Australia push for Gabba win
Australia will consider enforcing the follow on for just the second time in Pat Cummins' time as Test captain, with rain dampening their chances against India.
Inside the mind of India genius: Bumrah’s magic formula
The world's No.1 bowler Jasprit Bumrah is a problem solver with plenty of answers who has opened up about how he carries the dreams of India with pride.
Renshaw’s weird ways make for wonder white-ball rise
Brisbane Heat's Matt Renshaw embraced his 'weird' side to take a great leap forward in his quest for Australian honours in white-ball cricket as the BBL looms.
Australia run through India between rain delays
Australia have run through India's top order to leave them 4-51 at the end of a wet day three at the Gabba, after the hosts posted 445 batting first.
Guha apologises over Bumrah ‘primate’ reference
Fox Sports commentator and former England bowler Isa Guha has apologised after referring to Jasprit Bumrah as India's "move valuable primate".
Stars allrounder Cartwright cleared of bad neck damage
Melbourne Stars allrounder Hilton Cartwright has been released from hospital and cleared of a serious neck injury, after suffering whiplash in the BBL opener.
Bumrah bowls as skipper Rohit offers hint of opening
India's strike weapon Jasprit Bumrah got through 30 minutes of bowling unscathed in Brisbane, while Rohit Sharma showed signs he could open the batting.
Marsh to take on Bumrah rather than wait for inevitable
Australia allrounder Mitchell Marsh has thrived when adopting a counterpunching style and he intends to continue that approach against Jasprit Bumrah.
Hazlewood survives crucial off-site net session
Josh Hazlewood has enhanced his chances of playing in the third Test against India at the Gabba, while Mitch Marsh is confident he is back bowling uninhibited.
‘I had a mare’: Marsh opens up on Adelaide clanger
Mitch Marsh was honest when he spoke about a non-review in Adelaide that cost him his wicket against India, and has backed Steve Smith to find form in Brisbane.
Hazlewood returns, but Boland’s summer far from over
Josh Hazlewood has overcome a side strain to be fit for the third Test against India, leaving Scott Boland back out of Australia's side at the Gabba.
Khawaja, Smith in form slump, but Cummins tips revival
Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja have had poor calendar years for Australia in 2024, but their skipper is not concerned ahead of the third Test against India.
Johnson targets Test cricket after new Heat BBL deal
Left-arm Brisbane Heat quick Spencer Johnson has played ODI and T20 cricket for Australia, and wants to follow in Mitchell Starc's footsteps in Test cricket.
Inglis set to miss BBL opener but Finn ready to fly
The Perth Scorchers are sweating on the availability of a host of players heading into their season-opening clash with the Melbourne Stars on Sunday.
India told to address first-innings woes with the bat
India's batters have been told they must find a way to post a big total against Australia in Brisbane, after a run of poor scores in their first innings.
The 140-year first clouding this Border-Gavaskar battle
Tests are finishing quicker than at any point since the 1880s, with the series between Australia and India reigniting the debate over four-day matches.
Molineux ruled out of NZ tour in Ashes concern
Offspinning-allrounder Sophie Molineux has been withdrawn from Australia's one-day tour of New Zealand, just four weeks out from the start of the Ashes.
Australia survive before rain turns Gabba into a lake
Australia survived the first 13 overs at the Gabba after being sent in by India, getting to 0-28 before heavy rain washed out the rest of play.
Huni to defend boxing title against ‘God’s Warrior’
Australia's Justis Huni will aim to keep his undefeated record intact when he defends his WBO Global heavyweight title against South Africa's Shaun Potgieter
Test hopefuls left to make Sri Lanka case in BBL
Brisbane Heat pair Mitchell Swepson and Matt Kuhnemann will be left to push their case for Australia's Test tour of Sri Lanka in the BBL.
Brisbane rain could hurt Australia’s series hopes
Australia's hopes of reclaiming the Border-Gavaskar Trophy risk being hurt by Brisbane rain, given a draw would leave India one win away from keeping the prize.
‘Passion still there’: Neser keeps his Test dream alive
Allrounder Michael Neser retains faith his Australian career is not over as he opens up on the agony of being injured on the cusp of the current Test series.
CA boss Nick Hockley warns against four-day Test shift
Nick Hockley believes a move to four-day Tests would not be worth the risk, with the Cricket Australia boss fearing draws could easily become too predictable.
Smith and Head pile pain on Indian bowlers at the Gabba
Steve Smith and Travis Head hit centuries to take Australia to 7-405 after day two of the third Test against India at the Gabba.