Tasmania have upper hand against NSW in Shield clash
Tasmania have a lead of 226 and are only one wicket down in the second innings of their Sheffield Shield match against NSW, who must win to reach the final.
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Peirson, Wildermuth tons give Queensland a Shield pulse
Tons to Jimmy Peirson and Jack Wildermuth against top side SA have revived Queensland's hopes of making the Sheffield Shield final.
Sheffield Shield final permutations explained
Queensland have clawed back into contention to reach the Sheffield Shield final against top side South Australia, with Western Australia their main threats.
Kellaway’a 151no frustrates WA’s Shield final bid
While Victoria are effectively out of Sheffield Shield final contention, Campbell Kellaway's ton has led the way as they try to thwart WA at the WACA.
NSW face massive run chase to reach Shield final
NSW must make 529 - the second-highest Sheffield Shield score this season - if they are to beat Tasmania and reach the final against SA.
Pretty in pink at MCG for 150th anniversary Ashes Test
Two years out from the 150th anniversary Ashes Test at the MCG, Cricket Australia has confirmed it will be a pink-ball match.
Darwin closing in on international cricket return
Two Australian Twenty20s have been pencilled in for Darwin in August, in what will be Northern Territory's first international cricket in 17 years if confirmed.
Warner to star at Lord’s two years after MCC bust-up
David Warner is to join the Lord's-based London Spirit in The Hundred - two years after his bust-up with MCC members in the Long Room.
NSW coach sees Konstas reining in his audacious style
Sam Konstas's state coach believes the headline-grabbing teenager is starting to show signs of heeding lessons around match situations in his batting.
Ex-Test spinner MacGill faces jail stint for coke deal
The man whose Test career was throttled by being legspinning great Shane Warne's understudy has walked from a court after mixed verdicts in a drug trial.
SA working to host Shield final at Adelaide Oval
South Australia are pushing to host their Sheffield Shield final at the Adelaide Oval, sandwiched between AFL games.
Konstas helps NSW grind out Shield draw at the WACA
Sam Konstas has scored a half-century as NSW held firm to fight out a draw with Western Australia in the Sheffield Shield clash in Perth.
India edge NZ in Champions Trophy after Dubai thriller
KL Rahul has dragged India across the line for a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in a nail-biter of a Champions Trophy final in Dubai.
Queensland close in on Shield win despite Tas fightback
Queensland should beat Tasmania before lunch on Sunday after restricting the home side at Bellerive on day three of their must-win Sheffield Shield match.
Voll’s brilliance brings an end to Perry’s WPL dream
Georgia Voll is the latest Aussie to just miss out on the WPL century landmark, but her 99 not out has ended the title hopes of her compatriot Ellyse Perry.
Bulls thump Tasmania to keep Shield title hopes alive
Queensland have beaten Tasmania by nine wickets thanks to Usman Khawaja's heroics with the bat and Michael Neser's star display with the ball.
Lehmann stars as SA secure home Sheffield Shield final
Jake Lehmann has struck an unbeaten ton and Liam Scott chipped in with 83 as South Australia secured hosting rights for the Shield final by beating Victoria.
Khawaja continues late-season surge with Shield ton
Opener Usman Khawaja has anchored Queensland first innings with a century after they lost the toss on day one of the Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania.
Bird on song but Warriors keep four-peat hopes alive
Three-time defending Sheffield Shield champions Western Australia are fighting hard to remain in the finals hunt after day one in Perth against NSW.
Aussie Voll makes a splash in WPL – but all in vain
Georgia Voll has shown again why she could be Australia's next women's batting ace as she belted a classy half-century in just her second WPL game.
Queensland’s Neser tears through Tas Shield top order
Queensland paceman Michael Neser has ripped through Tasmania with a six-wicket spell to put his team in the box seat for a crucial Sheffield Shield win.
Smith calls it stumps on one-day international cricket
Australian batting great Steve Smith is retiring from one-day internationals and will make Test cricket his priority.
Kohli stars as Australia crash out of Champions Trophy
Virat Kohli has scored 84 off 98 balls to lead India to a four-wicket win over Australia in their blockbuster Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai.
Smith hoping Australia turn it on against Indian spin
Australian captain Steve Smith thinks the World Cup semi-final in Dubai will be won and lost by spin bowing - but hopes it won't come down to his own twirlers.
SA break 13-year drought to claim one-day trophy
South Australia have beaten Victoria by 64 runs to win the state's first domestic one-day cricket title in 13 years at Adelaide Oval.
Losers no longer, South Australia target rare double
South Australia's cricketers are basking in ending their one-day trophy drought but now want to collect a long-awaited Sheffield Shield.
Australia relaxed despite Champions Trophy travel mess
Australia are keeping cool as they face an uncertain wait to know if they'll be playing their Champions Trophy semi-final in Pakistan or Dubai.
Freak run-out helps NSW put out Fire and win WNCL title
The NSW Breakers have won their first WNCL title since 2018-19 after producing a late fightback to defeat Queensland by 21 runs.
Short ruled out for semis as India exam awaits Aussies
Australia were right to travel to Dubai early as they'll face India there in the semi-finals - but injured Matt Short is out with Cooper Connolly called up.
Washout steers Australia into Champions Trophy semis
Travis Head has blitzed a half-century in Lahore before rain washed out the Champions Trophy clash with Afghanistan to ensure Australia reached the semi-finals.
Injured Short set to miss Aussies’ Champs Trophy semi
Australia's delight at having made the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy has been tempered by the injury blow that looks set to rule out Matt Short.