Third umpire: Cricket Australia makes big WBBL change
Cricket Australia will implement a third umpire for all WBBL matches in 2024, while DRS will also be available for 33 of the competition's 43 games.
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Green was open to top-of-the-order move before injury
Cameron Green was ready to agree to a move to the opening role if asked, before his latest back injury ruled him out of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Why big-game specialist Mooney can cover Healy void
Alyssa Healy remains no certainty to return from a foot injury for the Twenty20 World Cup semi-final and final, making Beth Mooney's role at the top crucial.
Lyon ready to bowl more overs as Green faces surgery
Cameron Green looks set to miss the Test summer through a back injury but Nathan Lyon is confident in the depth of Australia's bowling stocks.
Veteran Gannon gives WA edge in Shield clash
Western Australia will go into the final day of their Sheffield Shield home clash against Queensland with a lead of 204, and Mitchell Marsh unbeaten on 40.
Aussies out to speed away as T20 World Cup semis loom
In the tightest Women's T20 World Cup yet, Australia know how crucial it will be to effectively seal their semi-final spot early by beating Pakistan
Pink ball: Test venues to host day-night Shield games
The Sheffield Shield will feature three pink-ball matches this summer as Cricket Australia hopes to prepare its future Test players for day-night conditions.
Teen prodigy Konstas hits maiden Shield century for NSW
One of Australia's best young cricketers, Sam Konstas, has announced himself on the domestic stage, hitting his maiden Sheffield Shield century for NSW.
Harris makes statement with century to open Shield
Former Test opener Marcus Harris has started his Sheffield Shield summer with a century against Tasmania, pushing his case for a recall to the national side.
Inglis fireworks digs WA out of trouble against Bulls
Josh Inglis has struck 122 off 116 balls to lift Western Australia to 7-319 at stumps on day one of their Shield clash with Queensland.
Less is more for refreshed pace star Michael Neser
Queensland paceman Michael Neser says a shorter off-season stint in England has left him feeling refreshed physically and mentally ahead of a big summer.
Disciplined Australia crush Kiwis to close in on semis
Australia's bowlers have defended 8-148 with ease to beat New Zealand by 60 runs in the Women's T20 World Cup in Sharjah.
Why Marsh’s bowling complicates Test selection dilemma
Selectors could be forced to choose between an extra bowling option or specialist opener if Cameron Green's back injury forces him out of the Australian summer.
Lost balls: Carey on the attack ahead of Test summer
Alex Carey has carried his white-ball form into the Sheffield Shield, hitting 90 off 85 balls as South Australia battled to stay in their clash with NSW.
Runs, wickets for Labuschagne in WACA Shield clash
Marnus Labuschagne has fallen short of a century but he still had plenty to smile about in an intriguing Sheffield Shield battle with WA at the WACA Ground.
‘I’m the guy’: Shield openers queue for Test chance
Who opens the batting for Australia in the first Test alongside Usman Khawaja is the burning question ahead of the Sheffield Shield's opening round.
Mooney to the rescue as Australia win World T20 opener
Australia have made a strong start to their Women's T20 World Cup title defence, defeating Sri Lanka by six wickets with 34 balls to spare in Sharjah.
Australia insist no gap at top ahead of T20 World Cup
Australia have set their sights on a seventh women's Twenty20 World Cup title, but say winning the tournament remains as hard as it has ever been.
Lyon replacement Chris Green snapped up by Lancashire
Chris Green, the Aussie allrounder who filled in for Nathan Lyon at Lancashire, has impressed so much that he's been signed up by the English county.
Healy ready to fill Lanning’s ‘big shoes’ at World Cup
Alyssa Healy is excited about trying to emulate the ultra-successful Meg Lanning at a T20 World Cup - but the 2024 Aussie skipper will do the job her way.
Alex Carey ‘rapt’ and ready for red-hot Lord’s return
England and Australia are to clash at Lord's for the first time since last year's tumultuous 'cheating' row - with in-form Alex Carey back in the hot seat.
Murphy’s law spins Victoria to one-day win over Bulls
Former Test spinner Todd Murphy has picked up three wickets to help Victoria secure a thrilling six-run win over Queensland in their One-Day Cup clash.
English cheer and boo as Aussies slump on Lord’s return
England have made Australia's return to Lord's for the first time since the Ashes Test a miserable one as they levelled the ODI series with a 186-run thrashing.
Australia beat England – and rain – to win ODI series
Australia's cricket men, inspired by Travis Head, have won their rain-hit, one-day international decider to clinch the series 3-2 against England at Bristol.
Aussies confident Gardner will get up for second T20I
Star Australia allrounder Ashleigh Gardner has passed initial concussion tests after clashing heads with teammate Georgia Wareham in a pre-match warm-up.
Bowlers, Carey earn Australia comfortable ODI victory
Bolstered by a masterly rearguard innings by Alex Carey Australia have rolled over England for 202 in the second ODI at Leeds earning them a 68-run victory.
Aussies apply brakes, Kiwis sink to ninth-straight loss
Australia were bowled out for 142 but restricted New Zealand to 112 to win their T20 series in Mackay for the Kiwis' ninth-straight loss in the format.
Aussies’ ‘Vortex ban’ as Gardner demands more
Australia's women's T20 world champions want to pile on the runs in Brisbane before heading "into the unknown" to defend their title in Dubai.
Seventh heaven as Sam Elliott’s 7-12 rattles Tasmania
Victorian paceman Sam Elliott has narrowly missed out on breaking Shaun Tait's 20-year-old bowling record after snaring 7-12 against Tasmania.
Wareham’s all-round efforts help Aussies to clean sweep
Georgia Wareham took two key wickets, then enjoyed a bright batting cameo in Australia's chase as they secured a 3-0 Twenty20 series win over New Zealand.
England beat Aussies as Brook ton saves their ODI hopes
England have ended Australia's 14-match one-day international win streak with a Harry Brook ton earning the hosts a 46-run win on DLS in a rain-hit game.