Cummins ‘a lot more optimistic’ for first Test
Pat Cummins could soon learn if he will be fit for the first Ashes Test, with coach Andrew McDonald insistent his captain is still a chance to play.
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Labuschagne ‘close to his best’: Andrew McDonald
Australia coach Andrew McDonald has confirmed Marnus Labuschagne is an option to open again in Test cricket, praising his return to form ahead of the Ashes.
House-full sign could go up for entire India series
Cricket Australia is set to trumpet its biggest white-ball success since moving games to early season, with several sell-out crowds expected against India.
England star wary of Australia despite Cummins concern
Star England batter Harry Brook says Australia will be extremely dangerous, even if captain Pat Cummins misses the upcoming Ashes series through injury.
Boland’s MCG heroics more relevant than 2023 Ashes blip
England went after Scott Boland in the 2023 Ashes and became the only team to conquer the Victorian, but Australia's coach believes that is now irrelevant.
Glorious Healy ton powers Australia to world-record win
Skipper Alyssa Healy has scored a super ton as Australia pulled off a world-record women's ODI chase to beat India by three wickets in a World Cup thriller.
Cummins plots bowling return with Ashes opener unlikely
Pat Cummins has conceded he is unlikely to play in the first Ashes Test in Perth, but the Test captain is aiming to soon take a huge leap towards bowling again.
Warner says Konstas still the man for his old spot
David Warner believes Sam Konstas should be the man to open for Australia in the Ashes, believing Marnus Labuschagne is best suited returning at No.3.
Labuschagne hits Shield ton as Konstas fails again
Queensland No.3 Marnus Labuschagne has top-scored with 160, making a major statement in his bid for a Test recall, while NSW's Sam Konstas fell cheaply again.
Who is this clown? How Konstas won Langer over
Sam Konstas is being urged to embrace his attacking identity as the rising star attempts to win a spot at the top of the order for this summer's Ashes series.
Khawaja at peace with ‘the end’ as Ashes race begins
Usman Khawaja has scored more Test runs beyond the age of 35 than any Australian, and credits his mindset for his success as the Sheffield Shield season begins.
Australia retain trophy as second NZ T20I washed out
Australia's second Twenty20 International against New Zealand has been washed out with less than three overs bowled in Tauranga.
Konstas among Ashes hopes to fail on day one of Shield
Sam Konstas only made four and Kurtis Patterson was dismissed for eight as NSW made a bad start to their Sheffield Shield match against WA.
Smooth as: Silk and Weatherald shine as Tigers rally
Jake Weatherald and Jordan Silk have rescued Tasmania after three early wickets on day one of their Sheffield Shield match against Queensland.
Renshaw wins round one of Ashes bat-off with Shield ton
Opener Matt Renshaw was the big winner as Queensland's top order made a solid start to their first innings in the Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania.
‘It didn’t sound good’: injured Maxwell out of T20s
A brutal run of injuries has continued for one of Australia's top white-ball cricketers, who is out of the T20 series against New Zealand.
‘Don’t be stupid in Ashes’, England boss warns players
England's managing director has warned the players picked to be Ashes tourists to be "smart" and "not get caught doing stupid things" in Australia.
Australia easily beat NZ in T20 despite Robinson ton
Captain Mitch Marsh top-scored with 85 as Australia cruised to victory in their opening T20 against New Zealand, despite Tim Robinson's century.
Gardner mows down NZ to give Aussies World Cup lift off
Ash Gardner has hit a landmark ton to set Australia on their way to an 89-run victory over New Zealand, a striking lift-off to their World Cup title defence.
England make shock Ashes squad pick as Brook promoted
Occasional spinner Will Jacks has been included in England's Ashes squad with Harry Brook made vice-captain and several players needing to prove their fitness.
Sehwag ethos Labuschagne aims to adopt ahead of Ashes
Marnus Labuschagne insists he can become the best batter in the world again and regain his Test spot on the back of a "smarter'' approach to his preparation.
Report blow for AFL stadium but premier vows to kick on
A stadium attached to one state's dream for an AFL side has failed to score in a highly critical planning assessment, plunging the project into further doubt.
Konstas conquers mental demons to post Test statement
Sam Konstas' early-season statement to Test selectors came with a balance of patience and aggression while playing for Australia A in India.
Bullish Labuschagne makes Ashes statement with century
Marnus Labuschagne has started the summer with a classy ton in a 55-run win by Queensland over Victoria, as Glenn Maxwell blitzed a century of his own.
Developer’s stark warning after critical stadium report
A day after a report recommended a divisive AFL stadium not go ahead, the project's developer has fired back with a warning over already rising costs.
Cummins still aiming to play all five Ashes Tests
Pat Cummins has pointed to long gaps between Tests as a reason why he could still feature in all five Ashes matches, despite nursing a back issue.
Cummins offers Penrith plenty in fly-on-the-wall visit
Test captain Pat Cummins has joined forces with four-time NRL premiers Penrith, meeting with coaches ahead of their do-or-die semi-final against Canterbury.
Konstas red ink at Lucknow run-fest ends in draw
Ashes aspirant Sam Konstas was unbeaten in Australia A's brief second innings before rain arrived and their four-day clash with India A ended in a draw.
Wade whirlwind powers Tigers past Vics
Matthew Wade scored a 65-ball hundred and Mitch Owen had 50 inside five overs as Tasmania thumped Victoria in the One-Day Cup.
Young gun stars as Bulls win one-day clash for the ages
A little-known 20-year-old has resurrected Queensland from the dead with a stunning century in an epic One-Day Cup victory over Western Australia.
Enough is enough: why Khawaja speaks up for Gaza’s kids
Usman Khawaja has become a voice for the voiceless. and after meeting the prime minister he will continue to speak up on issues, with a moral compass his guide.