Big stadiums beckon for shorter WBBL in November
More Women's Big Bash League games will be played in stadiums and third-umpire technology will be greatly increased as part of the 2024 schedule.
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Australia out of T20 World Cup after ‘dream’ Afghan win
Afghanistan have secured a historic Twenty20 World Cup semi-final berth, knocking Australia out of the tournament after an epic win over Bangladesh.
Shock loss to Afghanistan rocks Aussie T20 WC hopes
Australia's Twenty20 World Cup hopes have been hit by an upset Super Eight loss to Afghanistan in St Vincent.
Cummins hat-trick takes Aussies to brink of Cup semis
Adam Zampa, Pat Cummins and David Warner were Australia's key men in a rain-affected win over Bangladesh at the Twenty20 World Cup.
Joe Burns achieves rare feat with century for Italy
Former Australian Test batter Joe Burns has become only the sixth player in history to hit centuries for two different nations, after making 108 for Italy.
Mitch Marsh available to bowl in World Cup’s next stage
Mitch Marsh will be available to bowl against Bangladesh at the Twenty20 World Cup, though the Australian captain won't rush to inject himself into the attack.
Scotland set Australia 5-180 in T20 World Cup
Scotland have hit 5-180 batting first against Australia in the Twenty20 World Cup, as they attempt to qualify ahead of England for the Super Eight stage.
Knocking out England not on mind as Aussies beat Scots
Australia have pulled off a last-over win against Scotland, keeping England's Twenty20 World Cup alive and avoiding another spirit-of-cricket debate.
Billings in it for the BBL long haul at Sydney Thunder
The Sydney Thunder have added important experience and class to their Big Bash League roster by signing English star Sam Billings for the next three seasons.
Sixers land seismic WBBL blow on Heat with key signing
The Sydney Sixers have secured a WBBL recruitment coup in the first big pre-draft play under the league's new rules.
Australia reach final eight at T20 WC in record style
Australia have booked their place in the final eight at the T20 World Cup after a record-setting thrashing of Namibia in Antigua.
Zampa stars as Australia beat England in T20 World Cup
Adam Zampa has starred as Australia beat champions England by 36 runs in their T20 World Cup group stage match.
Stoinis fires in Australia’s T20 World Cup win v Oman
Allrounder Marcus Stoinis has starred with bat and ball to help deliver Australia a 39-run win in their Twenty20 World Cup opener against Oman.
Travis Head reveals ‘lurking’ prep for World Cup opener
Australia will start as overwhelming favourites in their Twenty20 World Cup opener against Oman, before a far sterner test against England in game two.
Short-handed Aussies call on support in T20 warm-up win
Australia, at one stage fielding four members of their support staff, have comfortably beaten Namibia in a Twenty20 World Cup warm-up game.
Aussie batter Burns to play for Italy in T20 Cup push
Heartbroken former Australia batter Joe Burns is switching to play for Italy ahead of a T20 World Cup qualifying push as a tribute to his late brother Dominic.
Starc delivers Cup warning with IPL final wonder-ball
Mitchell Starc has starred as Kolkata Knight Riders won a third IPL title, routing Pat Cummins' Sunrisers Hyderabad in a one-sided Chennai decider.
Cummins confesses: I orchestrated Bairstow stumping
Australia's Test captain Pat Cummins has revealed for the first time he orchestrated the controversial stumping of Jonny Bairstow that enraged England.
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.
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.