Ellis relieved to be back after frustrating UK injuries
Nathan Ellis has revealed how he considered the winter tour of Scotland and England the perfect time for him to shine, before a hamstring injury struck him down
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Why King Kohli will silence his critics in Australia
Virat Kohli's old coach Ravi Shastri has backed the Indian star to silence his critics, declaring the "king" has returned to his realm.
Weatherald ton fires Tasmania run feast against Bulls
Tasmania batters Jake Weatherald and Jake Doran have plundered the Queensland bowlers to take control on day one of the Sheffield Shield clash in Brisbane.
Clarke claims Aussies ‘didn’t care’ about Pakistan ODIs
World Cup-winning captain Michael Clarke has claimed Australia "didn't care" about losing their ODI series against Pakistan.
Travel schedule could change after ODI series belting
The packed international cricket schedule is again under the spotlight after an under-strength Australia suffered a historic ODI series defeat to Pakistan.
Bartlett ready to rip in at the Gabba to upset Pakistan
Australian quick Xavier Bartlett wants to challenge Pakistan's top order with aggressive new-ball bowling in his first international appearance at the Gabba.
Khawaja debunks strike rate ‘myth’ in McSweeney nod
Usman Khawaja reckons new Test opening partner Nathan McSweeney has the temperament to succeed, even if he does it at a slower pace than David Warner.
Aussies bank on T20 switch to curb Pakistan dominance
Stand-in Australian white-ball captain Josh Inglis is banking on a change of format to wrestle back momentum from a confident Pakistan.
McCosker backs McSweeney to follow his path at the top
Some 50 years after becoming a Test opener on debut with little experience in the role, Rick McCosker believes Nathan McSweeney will have no issue adapting.
Heat boost WBBL finals hopes, burn Sixers’ chances
Brisbane have kept themselves in the race for the WBBL finals, holding on to beat arch-rivals Sydney Sixers by 12 runs in a low-scoring game.
Maxwell, bowlers fire in rain-shortened T20 Gabba slog
Glenn Maxwell has fired in a blazing batting cameo as Australia thumped Pakistan by 29 runs in their rain-shortened Twenty20 series opener at the Gabba.
Test hope Harris top-scores as Australia A close on win
Marcus Harris was the only Test selection hopeful to bolster his claims in Australia A's first innings against India A at the MCG.
Australia sent in to bat by Pakistan in second ODI
Australia openers Jake Fraser-McGurk and Matt Short will get an early chance to silence critics after Pakistan elected to bowl first in the second ODI.
Kerr makes immediate impact for Sixers in WBBL win
Amelia Kerr scored an unbeaten 46 and took two wickets in her Sydney Sixers debut as they won a rain-affected WBBL match against the Melbourne Stars.
Pakistan crush Australia to force deciding ODI
Australia have suffered their worst ODI loss at home by wickets in 32 years after being demolished by Haris Rauf-inspired Pakistan at the Adelaide Oval.
Lions, Queensland cricket plea for new Brisbane stadium
Queensland Cricket and AFL club Brisbane hope to speak with the premier after sending a letter asking to back a new stadium ahead of the 2032 Olympics.
Aussies win, but Test hopes fail to bring their A game
Test hopefuls Marcus Harris, Cameron Bancroft and Nathan McSweeney all fell cheaply in the Australia A second innings before the home side beat India A.
Aussies vow to maintain the rage despite rare ODI flop
Australia will be missing a host of their Test stars for Sunday's ODI series decider against Pakistan in Perth.
WBBL match-winner swaps pub for prized scalp of Lanning
Unlikely hero Charis Bekker has starred with a haul of 1-9 as she and Georgia Wareham helped the Melbourne Renegades post their third win of the WBBL season.
New Test opener McSweeney ready to take first ball
Nathan McSweeney will become the first Australian in 47 years to make his Test debut as an opener despite never having batted there at Sheffield Shield level.
Lee smashes WBBL records with 150, including 12 sixes
Big-hitting Lizelle Lee broke two WBBL batting records as her Hobart Hurricanes thumped the Perth Scorchers.
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.
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.