Connolly fractures hand as Pakistan claim ODI series
Australia have lost their ODI series to Pakistan 2-1 following yet another horror display with the bat and an injury to Cooper Connolly.
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McSweeney, Bancroft out cheaply after Neser injured
Test aspirant Nathan McSweeney fell for 14 while opening for Australia A, keeping the door open for Marcus Harris to be recalled instead.
Aggressive Fraser-McGurk plans to keep doing it his way
Australian dynamo Jake Fraser-McGurk has no plans to rein in his ultra-aggressive style at the top of the order to keep critics happy.
Scorchers pull off minor miracle, Thunder defeat Heat
Perth Scorchers speedster Ebony Hoskin has bowled a superb final over to lift her side to a thrilling two-run victory over the Melbourne Renegades.
McSweeney could make 47-year first if picked for Tests
Nathan McSweeney could become the first Australian in 47 years to be picked to open on Test debut without Sheffield Shield experience in the role.
Mooney and King lift Perth to WBBL win
A fine half century from Beth Mooney and five wickets to spinner Alana King have helped Perth Scorchers to a 28-run WBBL win over Brisbane Heat at the WACA.
Warner gets closure on Cape Town as Thunder BBL captain
David Warner has admitted he feared his lifetime leadership ban would never be lifted, before finally earning a reprieve and getting closure on sandpaper-gate.
McSweeney to open for Australia A, firms for Test debut
In-form South Australia captain Nathan McSweeney has become the red-hot favourite to make his Test debut after being promoted to open for Australia A.
Josh Inglis to captain when Test players miss third ODI
Australia's Test players will miss the third one-day international against Pakistan, prompting selectors to promote Josh Inglis to the captaincy.
David Warner says CA ‘squashed’ India A tampering claim
David Warner claims Cricket Australia has questions to answer on the India A ball-tampering saga, accusing authorities of acting fast to "squash" the issue.
Harvey, Drew tons fire Redbacks to Cup win over Vics
South Australia claimed a One-Day Cup bonus point in a nine-wicket pummelling of Victoria with Mackenzie Harvey, Daniel Drew and Spencer Johnson all starring.
McSweeney urges batters to give selectors headaches
Australia A captain Nathan McSweeney believes his teammates can give selectors headaches in the highly anticipated Test opener bat-off in Mackay.
Heat spinner Parsons leads historic win over Renegades
Brisbane legspinner Grace Parsons captured 3-22 in just her second WBBL match to inspire a 28-run win over Melbourne Renegades.
Konstas, Bancroft, Harris fail in Australia A bat-off
The Australia A bat-off has yielded three failures after Sam Konstas and Cameron Bancroft were out for ducks, and Marcus Harris also falling cheaply.
Nathan McSweeney the latest Test candidate to falter
Nathan McSweeney has joined Marcus Harris, Sam Konstas and Cameron Bancroft in being dismissed cheaply during Australia A's match with India A.
Patterson feared he’d played last first-class game
Former Test batter Kurtis Patterson ran out for only his second first-class match in a year when NSW hosted Queensland in the Sheffield Shield.
Slow and steady the way to go for Jhye Richardson
WA paceman Jhye Richardson has endured a frustrating start to the domestic summer, but he's hoping the slow build-up will pay big dividends down the track.
Voll takes Thunder to record-breaking WBBL win
The Sydney Thunder have claimed the biggest win in their WBBL history, as new recruit Georgia Voll led them to a 64-run thrashing of Adelaide.
Hobart complete record-breaking chase, Gades stun Perth
Hobart Hurricanes have produced their highest successful chase in WBBL history to beat Brisbane, while the Melbourne Renegades have stunned Perth.
Test tune-up: Khawaja scores 58 after Hazlewood duel
Test opener Usman Khawaja has fallen for 58 on a sodden second day of the Sheffield Shield clash between NSW and Queensland in Sydney.
McSweeney best Test option in first Australia A game
Australia A's Nathan McSweeney has had the best match of the four leading contenders to partner Usman Khawaja at the top of the Test order this summer.
India A cleared of ball-tampering, no further action
India A have been cleared of ball-tampering in their loss to Australia A, after it initially appeared as if umpires had accused them of causing scratches on it.
Cummins backs management of Australia’s quicks
Pat Cummins believes Australia's hierarchy have nailed the preparation for their pace attack ahead of a gruelling five-Test summer against India.
McSweeney bangs door down with Aussies open to shake up
Nathan McSweeney has top-scored in both innings for Australia A to push his Test case, with the possibility he could open or bat No.3 in the national side.
Lovell’s maiden ton puts Qld in box seat against NSW
No.3 Angus Lovell's maiden Sheffield Shield century has powered Queensland to a 167-run lead against NSW in their Sheffield Shield match.
International summer begins at MCG with low-key ODI
Australia will play three ODIs and three T20s against Pakistan before the main course of the international summer - a five-Test battle with India.
Reeling India face Rohit Sharma doubt for first Test
India have changed their preparation plans ahead of the Test series in Australia after their batsmen failed in the 3-0 home series loss to New Zealand.
Starc fires as Australia restrict Pakistan to 203
Star quick Mitchell Starc has claimed 3-33 to help Australia restrict struggling Pakistan to 203 in the first ODI at the MCG.
Patterson’s big Shield return continues in NSW-QLD draw
Kurtis Patterson made it back-to-back half-centuries on his return to the Sheffield Shield as NSW held on to force a draw against Queensland.
Agar sends timely reminder as WA thrash Tasmania
Ashton Agar pushed his Test hopes and Brody Couch took a hat-trick as Sheffield Shield leaders Western Australia thrashed Tasmania by an innings.
Australia see off Rauf super spell to win first ODI
In his first ODI for almost a year, Pat Cummins saved Australia from an embarrassing defeat by guiding the hosts to a two-wicket ODI win against Pakistan.