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.
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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.
Why Maguire wants Cobbo at Broncos beyond 2025
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire wants to keep Selwyn Cobbo and Kotoni Staggs at the club long-term and has special plans for Cobbo's growth.
WBBL window safe, but women lose holiday-period Tests
International women's matches will be moved out of the school-holiday window and closer to the Aussie football seasons after India shifted their WPL to January.
Australia rules Inglis out of becoming new Test opener
Australia have prioritised preparing for the blockbuster Test battle against India when choosing their T20 squad to face Pakistan next month.
Lehmann, Labuschagne back McSweeney for Test selection
Australia A captain Nathan McSweeney is in form and in the mix for Test selection and says he would be prepared to open against India if asked by the selectors.
Wicketkeeper Wade to coach after Australian retirement
Matthew Wade has confirmed his international retirement, with the versatile wicketkeeper moving straight into a coaching role with Australia.
Cummins eyes elusive win against ‘under pressure’ India
Australia will draw confidence from New Zealand's shock series win in India as captain Pat Cummins seeks to tick off the 'one big thing' he has yet to achieve.
Jonassen targets Australia return after World Cup axing
Brisbane Heat captain Jess Jonassen was dropped from the Australia T20 side for the recent World Cup but insists she has more to give on the biggest stage.
Sixers teen Bray welcomes Ellyse Perry comparisons
Sydney Sixers recruit Caoimhe Bray is in line for a WBBL debut at just 15 years of age, and has already garnered comparisons to cricket superstar Ellyse Perry.
WA lose 8-1 at home in horror loss to Tasmania
Tasmania allrounder Beau Webster has claimed 6-17 to bowl Western Australia out for the second lowest score in One-Day Cup history.
Queensland blitz South Australia in one-day carnage
Queensland thrashed South Australia by nine wickets on the back of Liam Guthrie and Jimmy Peirson class despite a century by visiting skipper Nathan McSweeney.
‘Perfect storm’ for Konstas to make Test debut: Watson
Australian cricketer Shane Watson believes the time is right for his 19-year-old protege Sam Konstas to make his Test debut.
Australia coach admits teen Konstas has made ‘noise’
Teen NSW batting prodigy Sam Konstas will make his Test debut against India if Australia feel he is in their best XI.
Sixers win as 15yo Bray hits winning runs
Fifteen-year-old debutant Caoimhe Bray has hit the winning runs for the Sydney Sixers in their big WBBL run chase against the Melbourne Renegades.
World Cup pain drives De Klerk on Brisbane Heat return
South Africa allrounder Nadine de Klerk has returned to the Brisbane Heat on a WBBL mission with a World Cup final loss still burning her to the core.
Test rests a chance for Aussie pace trio this summer
Josh Hazlewood doesn't expect a repeat of Australia's strike trio, including Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc, playing every Test of the summer.
Warner’s chance for new legacy as leadership ban ended
Cricket Australia has overturned the lifetime leadership ban it controversially imposed on David Warner in the wake of the "Sandpapergate" saga.
Rush of blood costs Konstas as duck has Smith fuming
Sam Konstas looked set for another big Sheffield Shield score before the NSW young gun had a teenager's rush of blood against Victoria.
Carey fires another warning shot ahead of India series
Alex Carey has continued his superb start to the summer with an unbeaten century in South Australia's Sheffield Shield clash against Queensland.
Bancroft’s Test push teeters despite WA Shield win
Test hopeful Cameron Bancroft has again been dismissed cheaply in Western Australia's Sheffield Shield clash with Tasmania.
Josh Inglis backed for promotion to Test opener
NSW coach Greg Shipperd believes his young star Sam Konstas and WA wicketkeeper Josh Inglis should be front-of-mind for Australia's Test selectors.
Renshaw fails again, Carey stars in South Australia win
Matthew Renshaw has been unable to press his Test opening claims as South Australia beat Queensland by 129 runs thanks to a masterclass from Alex Carey.
Smith is our Fab Four: Labuschagne opens up on switch
Marnus Labuschagne says Steve Smith's move back to No.4 makes perfect sense, but who will open in the Test team for the India series is "anyone's guess".
Bancroft fails to push Test case with another low score
Cameron Bancroft's push for Australia's vacant opening spot has dipped again as Western Australia took charge of their Sheffield Shield clash with Tasmania.
Five-wicket haul as young quick shines in Shield debut
Queenslander Tom Whitney has become the first Bull in 38 years to claim a five-wicket haul on debut, before impressing with the bat against South Australia.
Smith says he didn’t ask for return to Test No.4 spot
Australian Test star Steve Smith has denied asking to return to No.4, while admitting it's his favourite spot.