Hazlewood, Marsh dominate India in T20 at heaving MCG
Josh Hazlewood and Mitch Marsh have starred in Australia's four-wicket win over India at the MCG to go 1-0 up with three games left in the series.
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Local cricketers down bats in memory of killed teen
Tributes have continued to flow for a young cricketer killed in a freak training accident, as his local association postpones scheduled matches in his memory.
India’s relief as star quick exits T20s for Ashes prep
After destroying India with the white ball, star Australia quick Josh Hazlewood will play for NSW in an ideal preparation for the Ashes.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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..
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘Really optimistic’: Cummins to target 2nd Test return
Pat Cummins' return from injury for Australia's upcoming Ashes series remains unclear, with Steve Smith to captain the Test side in his absence.
Khawaja wants Renshaw recall, Marnus at No.3 for Ashes
Usman Khawaja insists Matthew Renshaw is ready to fire as an opener in the Ashes and says Australia is best served when Marnus Labuschagne bats No.3.
Webster’s clear mindset key to securing Ashes Test spot
Allrounder Beau Webster returns from injury for Tasmania in a battle to retain his Test spot but with a methodology that ensures the pressure won't faze him.
Kohli, Rohit claim perfect send-off with huge SCG win
India's thumping nine-wicket win over Australia at the SCG felt like a Virat Kohli testimonial match, as he and Rohit Sharma starred for the tourists.
Man charged with molesting Australian women cricketers
A man has been arrested and charged after allegedly stalking and touching inappropriately two Australia women cricketers while they walked to a cafe in India.
King breaks World Cup record to keep Australia unbeaten
Alana King's superb World Cup has continued, with the legspinner claiming 7-18 to bowl Australia to a seven-wicket win over South Africa.
White-ball stint worth it for Renshaw in Ashes race
Matt Renshaw's maiden ODI series came at the expense of pushing his case for Ashes selection in the Sheffield Shield. He believes it was worth it.
Smith feeling fresh and back to his best after two hits
Steve Smith believes pre-seasons spent in New York are providing the perfect tonic for his batting, setting him up to score runs deeper into the Ashes series.
Smith says move to opening will be no issue for Marnus
Steve Smith famously moved to open for Australia for four Tests in 2024 before moving back to No.4, but he says Marnus Labuschagne can make the switch.
‘I hide’: how Ashes hopeful blocks out speculation
Matt Renshaw says he'd love to open the batting for Australia in the Ashes series, but it's not the be-all, end-all in his life.
Aussie World Cup allrounders put England to the sword
Annabel Sutherland and centurion Ash Gardner have steered Australia to yet another win over their perennial victims England in a six-wicket World Cup rout.
Novices star as Aussies claim ODI series win over India
Australia have secured an ODI series win against India with a two-wicket victory in game two in Adelaide, with a trio of unheralded batsmen starring.
Queensland coach called out for ‘no play, no pay’ views
Queensland coach Johan Botha believes players aren't doing enough to get back from injuries, leading to a rebuke from the Australian Cricketers' Association.
Callow quartet on song in Aussie ODI win over India
An inexperienced quartet of Australian cricketers have offered an exciting glimpse of the future while securing an ODI series win over India.