Ex-cricket star Michael Slater remains behind bars
Former cricket star and TV commentator Michael Slater who is accused of more than a dozen offences including choking has had a second bail application refused.
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Darwin wants South Africa T20s for international return
Northern Territory Cricket is targeting hosting Australia's white-ball matches against South Africa in 2025, in a bid to bring internationals back to Darwin.
Hazlewood out of T20s in Scotland, Riley Meredith in
Josh Hazlewood will miss Australia's Twenty20 matches against Scotland with a calf injury, before joining the squad for white-ball games against England.
Jonassen misses out on T20 World Cup, Litchfield picked
Five-time Twenty20 World Cup winner Jess Jonassen has been left out of Australia's squad for October's T20 World Cup in the UAE.
Steve Smith, David Warner lead BBL’s all-star cast
Steve Smith has re-signed with the Sydney Sixers as David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne and Alex Carey also pledge allegiance to BBL franchises.
Gabba uncertainty clouds Brisbane’s cricket Test future
The Gabba is set to go without a Test match in 2026-27 for the first time in 50 years, as part of a Cricket Australia long-term plan for fixtures.
Rashid Khan to skip BBL in blow to CA and Strikers
Highly-marketable and successful Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan will skip the Big Bash League for a second straight summer after not nominating for the draft.
Richardson back to old ways after beating hamstring woe
Fit-again Australian quick Jhye Richardson will return to his old tried-and-tested bowling formula, hopeful he has put two years of hamstring woes behind him.
Jonassen lights up Welsh Fire’s path to Hundred final
Australian bowler Jess Jonassen backed up a brilliant all-round performance from Hayley Matthews as Welsh Fire won through to a place in Sunday's Hundred final.
Former Test quick Harris new South Australia coach
Ryan Harris has been appointed as the next coach of South Australia, taking over from fellow former Test quick Jason Gillespie.
Hockley to resign as CA boss, race now on for top job
Nick Hockley has announced he will resign as Cricket Australia's CEO, potentially opening the door for ex-NRL boss Todd Greenberg to take charge.
Top talent to get Shield warm-up before India Tests
Australia's multi-format stars will be given the luxury of their best preparation for a Test summer in five years ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Knight leads way as England complete NZ whitewash
England captain Heather Knight led from the front with a well-timed 46 not out to help her side complete a T20 series clean sweep over New Zealand at Lord's.
Cummins to rest for Australia’s white-ball tour of UK
Star quick Pat Cummins will sit out Australia's entire white-ball tour of the United Kingdom in a bid to protect the Test captain from burnout.
Smith shines as woeful Windies head for Lord’s defeat
England's rebuild ahead of the 2025/26 Ashes has begun well with Jamie Smith following Gus Atkinson's lead at Lord's, albeit against a poor West Indies team.
India cane England, set up World T20 final with Proteas
India have hammered champions England in their T20 World Cup semi-final to set up a final showdown with South Africa in Barbados.
India elect to bat in World Cup final against S Africa
India captain Rohit Sharma has won the toss and elected to bat in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa in Barbados.
Kohli-powered India lift T20 World Cup against S Africa
Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from T20 internationals after inspiring India to a narrow World Cup triumph over South Africa in Barbados.
Kiwi Colin Munro re-signs with Brisbane Heat until 2026
Defending BBL champions Brisbane Heat have re-signed New Zealand T20 legend Colin Munro to a new two-year deal.
Ashes run out: Root’s verdict bound to upset Bairstow
Twelve months on, England players have reflected quite differently to the infamous Ashes run out of Jonny Bairstow at Lord's than they did at the time.
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.
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.