Scans deliver mixed news for Aussie hamstrung quicks
Josh Hazlewood is upbeat about his injury scare ahead of the Ashes but Australia's pace stocks have taken a hit, with a fellow Test squad member sidelined.
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Smith in form but NSW struggling against Victoria
Steve Smith has again shown he's in fine touch ahead of the Ashes, but his half century couldn't stop NSW conceding a 254-run first-innings deficit to Victoria.
Wareham stars again for undefeated Renegades in WBBL
Melbourne Renegades allrounder Georgia Wareham has begun the season on fire with her two wickets and 58 runs inspiring a WBBL win over Sydney Thunder.
Renshaw plunders century, Green returns to bowling
Queensland's Matt Renshaw enhanced his Test recall claims with a century as Cameron Green had a successful return to the bowling crease for Western Australia.
Australia great calls for specialist opener in Ashes
Cricket legend Greg Chappell has urged Australian selectors to pick Jake Weatherald as a specialist opener, instead using Marnus Labuschagne at No.3.
WBBL clash washed out after Lanning sizzles for Stars
Melbourne Stars were favourites for a WBBL victory against Adelaide after Meg Lanning and Annabel Sutherland scored fifties but rain had the final say.
Tasmania’s Test contenders fail to fire in Hobart
Test hopefuls Jake Weatherald and Beau Webster have failed in the Sheffield Shield for Tasmania as Australia squad member Brendan Doggett starred for SA.
Green to bowl with changed action ahead of Perth Test
Cameron Green is ready for his toughest bowling workload in more than 12 months, revealing the subtle changes he has made to his action after back surgery.
Gardner snares 5-15 as Scorchers cop embarrassing loss
Melbourne Renegades have repeated last season's WBBL final win over Brisbane Heat while the Sixers crushed Perth by 10 wickets at the WACA.
Australia to feel home advantage in Ashes build-up
While Australia have almost all their players in the Sheffield Shield before the Ashes, England will be left to play a squad game at a suburban ground in Perth.
India win T20 series against Australia after washout
Lightning and rain at the Gabba has ensured India won the Twenty20 series against Australia after just 4.5 overs of India's innings in game five was possible.
Cummins ramps up bowling for NSW in encouraging sign
Australia captain Pat Cummins has bowled at full pace in the NSW nets as he aims to return for the second Test of the Ashes.
Renegades captain to miss start of WBBL title defence
After adding significant international firepower, reigning champions Melbourne Renegades will be without captain Sophie Molineux for the start of the WBBL.
Tassie Test aspirant’s ‘pinch yourself’ moment
Jake Weatherald feared playing for Australia was out of reach when dropped by South Australia, but a move to Tasmania has him on the verge of a Test debut.
Heat allrounder nears Australia debut at rate of knotts
Brisbane Heat allrounder Charli Knott has been earmarked as among the next generation ready to take the next step and play for Australia.
Doggett ready to shine in Test cricket: Kasprowicz
Former Australia quick Michael Kasprowicz has outlined his high hopes that Brendan Doggett is ready to make an impact as a Test fast bowler.
India put Australia in a spin to take 2-1 series lead
Australia lost 9-52 as India's spinners took control in a 48-run win in the fourth T20 international on the Gold Coast.
Jonassen won’t give up on dream of an Australia recall
Jess Jonassen is not holding her breath for an Australian recall, but the Brisbane Heat captain believes she can still contribute at the international level.
Short outlines clear pathway to next T20 World Cup
Matt Short wants to make the T20 World Cup side for Australia next year and has his sights set on key improvement to make sure he achieves that goal.
Cummins feeling good for Gabba, but rest may be needed
Pat Cummins says his return to bowling has gone better than expected, with Australia's captain still eying off a return for the second Ashes Test.
Ashes bolter unlikely to play as Labuschagne returns
Jake Weatherald has beaten out Matt Renshaw for a spot in Australia's 15-man squad for the first Ashes Test in Perth, with selectors keeping their options open.
Waugh takes shot at selectors over Test team transition
George Bailey has insisted the transition of Australia's Test team remains on track, despite Steve Waugh taking a swipe at him over the handling of the issue..
Ashwin out of BBL after knee surgery
Cricket Australia and the Sydney Thunder have suffered a massive blow with the BBL's biggest ever signing Ravichandran Ashwin to miss the tournament.
Life won’t be easy for English bodies on harder wickets
England must weigh up how to manage their pace cartel through the Ashes, with Mitchell Starc warning the harder Australian surfaces take a toll on the body.
‘I’ll be ready’: SA quick hoping for Ashes squad call
South Australian paceman Brendan Doggett has recovered from a hamstring injury and says he's ready and hoping for a call-up to Australia's Test squad.
Labuschagne in best form in six years ahead of Ashes
Marnus Labuschagne is set to return to Australia's team playing the best he has since just before his rise to the world's top-ranked Test batter began in 2019.
Bullish Labuschagne shows ton of form in Ashes build-up
Marnus Labuschagne has proven his status as the form batter in the country ahead of the Ashes, hitting a fifth century of the summer for Queensland.
‘That’s why I’m here’: Windies gun to bring the Heat
Big-hitting West Indies recruit Chinelle Henry wants to leave her WBBL mark after being drafted by the Brisbane Heat.
Green wickets or longer Tests make for Ashes dilemma
Bowler-friendly wickets loom as a key ingredient to Australia's bid to unsettle England and retain the Ashes, but they won't help cricket's bottom line.
Golden girl Verma inspires India to World Cup triumph
Shafali Verma has proved the hero of India's first Women's World Cup triumph, scoring 87 and taking two wickets to help them beat South Africa in Navi Mumbai.
India chase on point, level series against Australia
Despite some Tim David white-ball fireworks, India have held their nerve to chase down Australia's 6-186 and square the series with two games to play.