Masked man intrigue as Australia weigh up Test XI
Australia will wait until the toss to name their side to face South Africa, with the sight of Cooper Connolly leaving training in a mask adding more intrigue.
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Clayton, Peirson lead Bulls’ charge in Shield clash
Jack Clayton missed out on a ton as Queensland withstood a shaky start and three rain delays to post 6-258 on day one of their Shield clash with WA.
South Africa suffer huge blow ahead of Australia Test
South Africa's best bowler Kagiso Rabada has failed to overcome a hamstring injury in time for the first Test against Australia.
‘Back to basics’: McGrath buoyed for Bangladesh series
Australia's women's cricket team will take to the field for the first time since winning the T20 World Cup in a three-match ODI series against Bangladesh.
No.1 for a reason: Aussie coach defends batting group
Australia's batting has been under the spotlight in the lead up to the South Africa Test series, but coach Andrew McDonald insists it has performed well.
‘Stagnated’: Perry talks up WBBL privatisation
Ahead of Australia's women returning to competition with games against Bangladesh, Ellyse Perry is keen to see how the WBBL will benefit from privatisation.
Women’s cricket stars in talks over schedule concerns
Frustrated players have spoken with Cricket Australia over the lack of elite women's games at home in the peak of summer, with officials looking at solutions.
Fairytale Maddinson return close with Green injury blow
Nic Maddinson is a chance to play the first Test against South Africa, with coach Andrew McDonald insistent selectors have long viewed him as a genuine option.
Green to miss first Test, may not bowl in SA series
Cameron Green has failed to overcome an abdominal injury in time for the first Test against South Africa in Durban, leaving Nic Maddinson closer to a return.
‘A bad time of year’: star’s plea to Cricket Australia
Beth Mooney has called for Australia's schedule to change, fearing there will be knock-on effects as her team go four years without playing in school holidays.
Head first? South Africa real test says Aussie legend
Travis Head has been Australia's most dangerous batter since moving to the top of the order, but Allan Border believes it could be more tricky in South Africa.
Labuschagne set for Test after first ton in 11 months
Stalwart Marnus Labuschagne has showed his readiness for Australia's first Test in South Africa with a warm-up century in Potchefstroom.
‘Going to be tough’: tricky day in prospect for Oscar
As Max Verstappen sets off from pole in the Malaysian-based Bahrain Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri is bracing for another difficult outing at Sepang.
Champs set for India World Cup final rematch in 2027
Pat Cummins' Australian champions will face their 2023 final victims India and Pakistan in their group next year as they set out on their World Cup defence.
Australia call in two bolters for Tests with star hurt
Nic Maddinson and Sam Harper have been called into Australia's Test squad in South Africa, with the news not good for Josh Inglis and Cameron Green.
Injury concerns mar Australia’s consolation ODI win
Injury worries over Cameron Green and Matt Renshaw have marred Australia's win in a rain-interrupted third ODI that prevented a whitewash by South Africa.
Molineux out of ODI series as captaincy rotation looms
Australia vice-captain Tahlia McGrath will lead the side in ODIs against Bangladesh, while Ashleigh Gardner could make history in the T20s against New Zealand.
BBL fallout: former NSW premier quits as CA chair
Former NSW premier Mike Baird has resigned as Cricket Australia chairman as the Big Bash League privatisation saga continues.
Snug fit: Aussie hailed in Warwickshire county triumph
Beau Webster's contribution hasn't been forgotten by Warwickshire as they celebrated their county championship triumph in Birmingham.
Australia limp to ODI series loss as Protea bats bloom
Despite more big hitting from captain Mitch Marsh and Travis Head, Australia have again crumbled to lose their second ODI and the series against South Africa.
‘Outplayed’: Marsh unhappy at Aussie ODI capitulation
Captain Mitch Marsh blasted a quickfire 60 but said his Australian side were "outplayed", losing wickets tamely as South Africa comfortably won the first ODI.
Marsh set for first captaincy crack in ODI ‘job share’
Fresh from leading Australia to an ODI sweep in Zimbabwe, Mitch Marsh will also lead the side in the first match of the series against South Africa in Durban.
NSW stun Bulls in chase to give Haddin perfect start
An unbeaten seventh wicket stand of 108 by allrounder William Salzmann and Jake Scott took NSW to an extraordinary four-wicket One-Day Cup win over Queensland.
Gabbatoir to live on with famous deck to be relocated
The famous Gabba wicket is set to be relocated to the 2032 main stadium after the Games in a bold plan to continue the juicy deck's dominance over rivals.
Australia eye South Africa after Zimbabwe clean sweep
Australia have edged Zimbabwe to claim a 3-0 series clean sweep, with century-maker Josh Inglis keen to use the tour of South Africa as a World Cup trial run.
Inglis, Ellis steer Aussies to tense win over Zimbabwe
Australia have beaten Zimbabwe by one wicket in the third ODI to wrap up a 3-0 series clean sweep in Harare, with Josh Inglis smacking a fine century.
Back from brink: Victoria keeper hits incredible ton
Victoria wicketkeeper Liam Blackford had a blood clot that threatened his career but his unbeaten 149 on debut inspired an amazing comeback win over Queensland.
Head back in the game as Aussies cane Zimbabwe
A return to form from centurion Travis Head has led the way as Australia overpowered Zimbabwe by 84 runs in Harare to clinch the ODI series victory.
‘A reason I’m still there’: Labuschagne on Test spot
Marnus Labuschagne says there's a reason he's still in Australia's Test squad, but concedes lean returns have opened him up for criticism.
‘If not Marnus, who?’: Aussie Test great on No.3 debate
Former Australia cricket selector Merv Hughes has given insight into the battle facing under-pressure Test No.3 Marnus Labuschagne.
‘No better time’: Khawaja backs Renshaw for Test runs
Usman Khawaja, who re-signed with the Brisbane Heat, says Australian batter Matt Renshaw is in perfect position to make a success of his Test cricket return.