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".
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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.
McSweeney fast becoming a Bumrah bunny
Australia opener Nathan McSweeney was dismissed by Jasprit Bumrah for the fourth consecutive time in the third Test at the Gabba.
Cricket Australia open to Asia-based BBL expansion
The Big Bash League could expand to a team from southeast Asia, with Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley revealing overseas growth could go beyond New Zealand.
Travis gets in Siraj’s head again in classic Test duel
Travis Head lashed Mohammed Siraj again on his way to a century at the Gabba to continue his recent dominance over his Indian rival.
Smith snaps century drought with crucial Gabba ton
Steve Smith has scored his first century in 25 Test innings, ending the longest drought of his career against India at the Gabba.
Bumrah or bust for India as legend carries team on back
Jasprit Bumrah claimed the 12th five-wicket haul of his illustrious career as he single-handedly kept India in the the third Test at the Gabba.
Cartwright sent to hospital as Perth beat Stars in BBL
Hilton Cartwright has suffered a painful neck injury while diving in the field during the Melbourne Stars' six-wicket loss to the Perth Scorchers in the BBL.
Sixties are the new hundreds with new balls and pitches
Steve Smith says batting in Australia is as hard now as any point in his career, with changes to balls and pitches in recent years reshaping the value of scores
Pre-Christmas Test gives Gabba life and spice of old
Australia and India are set to be greeted with a traditional Gabba wicket for the third Test, crucial given the hosts are a different side there pre-Christmas.
Sutherland ton lifts Australia to ODI win over India
Annabel Sutherland has smacked 110 off 95 balls and Ashleigh Gardner snared a five-wicket haul as Australia crushed India at the WACA Ground.
McSweeney relishes another battle with Bumrah at Gabba
Australia opener Nathan McSweeney has relished his tough initiation to Test cricket against Jasprit Bumrah and hopes the India star plays at the Gabba.
Stats show top order crucial for third Test in Brisbane
Data shows surviving the new ball is crucial in determining the eventual winner in Tests at the Gabba, putting the onus on Australia's top order in Brisbane.