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.
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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.
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.
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.
‘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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘Learn more from failure’: Khawaja’s advice for Konstas
Usman Khawaja says Sam Konstas must blaze his own trail to the top of Test cricket but insists the power of the mind and learning from failure is paramount.
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.
Hardie joins list of injured Aussie quicks
Aaron Hardie has become the latest fast bowler to be ruled out of the Australia A tour of India, after suffering a shoulder injury in state training.
Cummins feel stress on his back, but not bowling depth
Pat Cummins is adamant there are no depth issues around Australia's bowling ahead of the Ashes, at a time when England are building back towards full strength.
Critics be damned: Konstas makes key tweak before Ashes
Sam Konstas heads to India oblivious to outside noise and criticism as he ditches social media and confirms his determination to play his way with no regrets.
Proteas spinner discovers fate over bowling action
South African off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen has been cleared of an illegal bowling action after undergoing extensive testing in Brisbane.
Room for two: allrounders target Ashes double trouble
Cameron Green and Beau Webster are Test incumbents, but both insist they can stay in the top six when Green returns to the bowling crease for the Ashes.
Australia back Molineux as key return for ODI World Cup
Injury-hit Sophie Molineux has been named in Australia's ODI World Cup squad, and will be given every chance to play her first match in nine months.
‘Take risks’: Cummins determined to be right for Ashes
Admitting he would be "devastated" to miss the Ashes, Australia captain Pat Cummins is hopeful he will be right to play in the series opener in Perth.
Selectors expect injured Cummins to be fit for Ashes
Pat Cummins is racing the clock to be fit for the first Ashes Test in November, with the Australia captain dealing with back stress.
Darwin Test return looms in CA’s ‘ideal’ scenario
Cricket Australia has revealed its plans for Tests against Bangladesh in 2026, including ending a 22-year wait for Darwin.
Show us your ‘cojones’: cricket star tests PM on Israel
The prime minister has been urged to sanction Israel during a meeting with cricketer Usman Khawaja who says Anthony Albanese has the "cojones" to take action.
Redmayne sets Spirit on course for Hundred knockouts
Australia's Georgia Redmayne and fellow opener Kira Chathli put on a stand of 106 to ensure the Spirit crushed London rivals Invincibles.
Clark, Gaze elevated as Sport Australia legends
Sport Australia has marked the 40th anniversary of its Hall of Fame by elevating members Belinda Clark and Andrew Gaze to legend status.