Billings backs contract shake-up for BBL success
Missing out on the Brisbane Heat's BBL title win, English star Sam Billings is confident the league's new long-term contract options will help the league grow.
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Australia on track for WTC final with South Africa
A clash with South Africa is Australia's most likely opponent for next year's World Test Championship final at Lord's.
‘Impressive’ Georgia Voll wins another Aussie call-up
Georgia Voll has impressed selectors and teammates with her first two matches for Australia and will join the squad to tour New Zealand later this month.
Skipper McGrath to put stamp on team in Healy’s absence
Tahlia McGrath will relish her first full series in charge of Australia's women's cricket team, keen to put her own stamp on the side with Alyssa Healy out.
Why Adelaide is Virat Kohli’s happiest hunting ground
Indian megastar Virat Kohli is more successful at Adelaide Oval than any other international arena he has graced.
Lyon expects sore Marsh to bowl in Adelaide Test
Star Australian spinner Nathan Lyon expects Mitch Marsh will bowl at the Adelaide Oval despite fears about the hulking allrounder's fitness.
India ban fans from training after Adelaide turnout
After a huge crowd turned out to watch India train in Adelaide, the cricket heavyweights have banned open training sessions for the rest of the tour.
Boland back in, Marsh fit to bowl in Adelaide Test
Allrounder Mitch Marsh has been cleared to bowl in the second Test against India, with Australia selecting Scott Boland for the Adelaide Oval pink-ball Test.
CA ‘proud’ of Afghanistan stance after ICC criticism
Outgoing ICC chairman Greg Barclay has sprayed Cricket Australia for refusing to play Afghanistan in bilateral series, but not in world cups.
Schutt, Voll shine as Aussies thrash India in ODI
Megan Schutt took 5-19 and first-gamer Georgia Voll starred with the bat as Australia raced to a five-wicket win over India to begin their Brisbane ODI series.
Boland’s long-awaited Test recall could be short-lived
Scott Boland's return to the Australian Test team could be short-lived, with fellow paceman Josh Hazlewood expected to be fit for the third Test against India.
Aussies expect ‘more grit’ in Indian ODI response
Australia expect India's top order to offer more resistance when they return to Brisbane's Allan Border Field following a series-opening thrashing.
Starc sets up Australia’s day and night of dominance
Australia trail by just 94 runs with nine wickets in hand after hitting back hard at India on the first day of the second Test at Adelaide Oval.
Josh Inglis sent back to play for WA against NSW
Josh Inglis has been released from Australia's Test camp to get some red-ball cricket under his belt, after being cleared to play in the Sheffield Shield.
Victorian pace duo share 10 wickets against Bulls
Fergus O'Neill and Mitchell Perry have snared five wickets apiece to skittle Queensland for 172 in the Sheffield Shield clash at the MCG.
Hunt, Sangha post tons as Redbacks heap pain on Tassie
South Australia opener Henry Hunt has posted his third century of the Shield season to ensure his name will stay in the reckoning for future Test selection.
Australia to play three Tests in tour of West Indies
Australia will play three Test matches when the nation tours the West Indies for the first time in a decade next year.
Aussies expect India to carry chip on shoulder for ODI
Australia's players expect India to come out with a point to prove in their second women's ODI in Brisbane, after the hosts won the series opener in a canter.
Resurgent Aussies charging towards squaring Test series
Australia are in the box seat to level the Border-Gavaskar series, with India teetering at 5-128 and still trailing by 29 runs at Adelaide Oval.
Peirson bats Queensland to a chance of first Shield win
A 119-run stand between Jimmy Peirson and Mark Steketee has given Queensland hope of a Shield win over Victoria, after a day where 15 wickets fell before tea.
Indian send-off went too far, says Australia star Head
Australia batsman Travis Head was disappointed with a heated send-off from India's Mohammed Siraj in the second Test.
Aussies return to best in thumping Adelaide Test win
Australia have squared the Border-Gavaskar series with an emphatic 10-wicket second Test win against India at the Adelaide Oval.
Perry, Voll tons help Aussie women crush India in ODI
Centuries to Ellyse Perry and Georgia Voll have lifted Australia to a 122-run women's ODI win over India in Brisbane.
India’s Siraj accuses Head of abuse and lying
India paceman Mohammed Siraj has accused Travis Head of lying but the Australian isn't going to let it ruin a second Test triumph.
Swepson stars as Bulls pip Victoria in Shield thriller
Queensland have notched their first win of the Sheffield Shield season following match-winning bowling displays from Mitch Swepson and Mark Steketee.
Boland could be unlucky again despite Adelaide spell
Paceman Scott Boland's return to the Australian Test team is set to be short lived, with Josh Hazlewood expected to be fit for the third Test against India.
No panic in India camp despite Test loss: Sharma
India's captain Rohit Sharma says he's not overly worried by a heavy loss to Australia in the second Test in Adelaide.
Aussies have proven they bounce back quickly: Head
Travis Head has cautioned against confusing a bad week with a bad team, insisting Australia will perform under pressure after their concerning loss to India.
Siddle re-signs with Stars to play BBL into his 40s
Veteran quick Peter Siddle has signed a one-year deal to join Melbourne Stars, who are still hunting for their first Big Bash title.
‘Big reaction to one loss’: Carey expecting bounce back
After their first Test drubbing by India, Pat Cummins' Australia squad are regrouping in Adelaide, determined to hit back.
Renshaw ton fires Bulls to one-day win over Tasmania
Queensland beat Tasmania by 56 runs in the One-Day Cup clash thanks to starring roles by Matthew Renshaw and Mitchell Swepson.