Renshaw project a priority for new Bulls coach Botha
Johan Botha will nut out a plan for Matt Renshaw in the Sheffield Shield pre-season to ensure the opener is ready for his Test chance if he gets one.
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New Bulls, Heat coach Botha off and running
Former South Africa spinner and captain Johan Botha has signed a three-year contract to coach the Queensland Bulls and Brisbane Heat.
Likely return for Hurricanes player acquitted of rape
Nikhil Chaudhary, who was found not guilty of rape, will likely return to play for Hobart in the Big Bash League despite not telling the club about the charges.
McDonald defends call to back experience over IPL form
Coach Andrew McDonald has made no apology for prioritising Australian experience over franchise T20 returns, insistent his squad will hit the World Cup in form.
Surrey sign Aussie paceman Spencer Johnson for Blast
Australia and Brisbane Heat paceman Spencer Johnson will play for Surrey in this year's Vitality Blast.
Renegades axe coach Saker after poor BBL campaign
The Melbourne Renegades have belatedly confirmed the sacking of coach David Saker, four days after a report was published about his future.
Australia hope to have Marsh bowling for World Cup
Mitch Marsh has confirmed he will not return to the IPL as he battles a hamstring injury, but he expects to be back bowling before the T20 World Cup.
Need for flexibility costs Fraser-McGurk World Cup spot
A desire for flexibility in Australia's T20 World Cup squad meant a place could not be found for IPL sensation Jake Fraser-McGurk, selector George Bailey says.
Perry hails former Australia captain Lanning’s bravery
Australian cricket superstar Ellyse Perry has described Meg Lanning's decision to detail the reasons behind her shock retirement as "incredibly brave".
Cricket Australia allow Bartlett to play English T20s
After initially blocking Xavier Bartlett's off-season spell with English county Kent, Cricket Australia has agreed to allow to pacer to play a stint of T20s.
Kuhnemann joins Tasmania in red-ball cricket push
Spinner Matthew Kuhnemann, who has played three Tests for Australia, has signed with Tasmania after being left off Queensland's contract list.
WA leaves Agar, Stoinis, Behrendorff off contract list
Experienced international players Marcus Stoinis, Ashton Agar, Jason Behrendorff and Andrew Tye have not been offered state contracts by Western Australia.
Ex-Test cricketer Michael Slater refused bail
Former cricket star and TV commentator Michael Slater has been refused bail after being charged with more than a dozen offences, including assault and stalking.
‘Easy decision’: Maxwell on indefinite leave from IPL
Travis Head has made his first T20 century, battering RCB for 102, but Glenn Maxwell's own IPL fortunes haven't been so rosy.
‘It just spiralled’: Lanning opens up on struggles
Australian cricket superstar Meg Lanning has opened up on the reasons she ended her international career aged just 31.
Ex-cricket star Slater charged with assault, stalking
Ex-cricket star and TV commentator Michael Slater has appeared in court accused of more than a dozen offences, including assault and stalking.
AB calls for more to be done about Parkinson’s disease
Cricket great Allan Border has joined with Parkinson's Australia to bring awareness to the disease that impacts over 150,000 Australians.
Unsung Northeast joins Bradman club with Lord’s record
Sam Northeast, who's never played cricket for England, has recorded the highest-ever triple ton at Lord's - and joined an elite club headed by Don Bradman.
Jason Gillespie quits as SA, Strikers coach
Jason Gillespie will step down as coach of South Australia and the Adelaide Strikers and has been linked to the vacant Pakistan national team job.
Other stadiums ‘well ahead’ of Gabba: Cricket Australia
Cricket Australia is pitching for a long-term solution to Brisbane's stadium limbo as the Gabba prepares for the end of its useful life by 2030.
MCG to host its first women’s Test in 76 years in Ashes
Cricket Australia has made the move to big stadiums for women's fixtures, with the MCG to host a Test and the SCG a Twenty20 international during the Ashes.
Cricket Australia wants Perth as the new Test fortress
Perth's Optus Stadium has been awarded the first Test against India, and Cricket Australia says it can be the same fortress for the men's team as the Gabba.
Fringe paceman Gannon savours WA’s Shield three-peat
Reliable paceman Cameron Gannon was 12th man for the first two of Western Australia's recent Sheffield Shield crowns, but he played a key role in the third one.
Bancroft ruled out of Shield final after bike accident
WA's hopes of sealing a hat-trick of Sheffield Shield titles have suffered a huge blow after opener Cameron Bancroft was concussed in a bike accident.
Aussies Perry, Molineux inspire Bangalore to WPL crown
One dream over from Sophie Molineux and more superb batting by fellow Aussie star Ellyse Perry have guided Royal Challengers Bangalore to the WPL crown.
NSW discover the ‘next Smith, Warner’ in win over Bulls
NSW have ended their Sheffield Shield season on a high, Ollie Davies a standout as they defeated Queensland by five wickets to snare third spot on the table.
WA into third straight Shield final, Vics shattered
Western Australia will host the Sheffield Shield final for a third straight season after defeating Victoria by 138 runs, jumping above Tasmania on the ladder.
Davies heroics puts NSW on track for win against Bulls
NSW are still well and truly in the box seat of their Sheffield Shield clash in Brisbane despite a late fightback from the Bulls on day three.
Rain threatens NSW’s unlikely Sheffield Shield dream
NSW came into their Sheffield Shield clash with Queensland as a mathematical chance to make the season final but rain is threatening to wash away their dream.
Australia win NZ series after mighty Christchurch chase
Alex Carey and Mitch Marsh propelled Australia to a mighty three-wicket win in the second Test against New Zealand, chasing down 279 for a 2-0 series win.
Smith will get time as Australia Test opener: McDonald
Coach Andrew McDonald has hailed Australia's ability to find a way after the narrow second Test win over NZ and backed Steve Smith to overcome his batting yips.