Bancroft pushes WA to handy lead in crucial Shield game
Western Australia have a lead of 219 in their second innings against Victoria as they attempt to book their spot in a third successive Sheffield Shield final.
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Tremain, Davies star for NSW in Shield clash with Qld
NSW's Chris Tremain and Oliver Davies have starred on day two of the Blues' Sheffield Shield clash with Queensland in Brisbane.
Australia take 94-run lead, with Labuschagne supreme
Marnus Labuschagne has shaken off indifferent form by making 90 at Hagley Oval, where Australia claimed a first-innings lead in the second Test against NZ.
NZ stand up in second Test, lead Australia by 40
Tom Latham has led a New Zealand fightback in the second Test at Hagley Oval, after Marnus Labuschagne's 90 gave Australia a 94-run first-innings lead.
Sangha still wants to be all-format Australian spinner
Tanveer Sangha is about to play his first Sheffield Shield game in two years, but insists he does not want to be another player lost to red-ball cricket.
Marnus makes most of his chance to end run of poor form
Marnus Labuschagne ended his dire run of form with a superb 90 at Christchurch's Hagley Oval on Saturday, giving Australia the whip hand in the second Test.
Shellshocked Australia on the brink in second Test
Australia are 4-77 chasing 279 for victory in the second Test after New Zealand's day of dominance at Hagley Oval.
BBL draft shake up looms, WBBL expected to go shorter
The Big Bash League will change its rules to retain overseas talent for the entire tournament, while the women's competition is set to drop from 56 games to 40.
Victoria, WA to battle in Sheffield Shield eliminator
Victoria can book a spot in a third successive Sheffield Shield final if they beat defending champions Western Australia in a blockbuster end to the season.
Hazlewood, Starc give Australia control in NZ Test
At 4-124, Australia will head into day two of the second Test 38 runs in arrears after Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc routed New Zealand for 162.
How ‘Harden Up’ jab turned Starc into the man of steel
Mitchell Starc says he learned early in his career the difference between good and bad pain, and it's put him on the cusp of surpassing an Aussie legend.
Cummins reveals special goal ahead of second Kiwi Test
Australia skipper Pat Cummins says his Australian team has just one ambition ahead of the second Test against New Zealand at Hagley Oval, beginning on Friday.
Australia out to clean sweep tour of New Zealand
The prospect of world championship points will keep Australia's foot on the gas as the tour-ending second Test against New Zealand gets under way.
‘Live your lives’: Cummins’ leadership inspired by mum
Pat Cummins says Australia's Test team have been encouraged to live broader lives while on tour, in part inspired by the death of his mother and COVID-19.
No stress over underperforming Australian Test batters
Marnus Labuschagne is enduring one on his worst run of outs in his Test batting career but there's no doubt among Australia's team leaders he will come good.
McSweeney helps SA hang on for dramatic Shield draw
NSW's hopes of making the Sheffield Shield final have been dealt a blow after falling agonisingly short of defeating South Australia on a dramatic final day.
WA boost prospects of making another Shield final
Dual defending champions Western Australia are within reach of making a third straight Sheffield Shield final after defeating Queensland by 146 runs.
Pucovski’s future in doubt after another head knock
Star Victorian batter Will Pucovski's future is in doubt again after being felled by a bouncer in the Sheffield Shield clash in Tasmania.
Inglis stars as WA squeeze Queensland at the WACA
WA have the chance to shoot up to second on the Sheffield Shield table after edging closer to victory in their match against Queensland in Perth.
Manenti half-century settles Redback wobble against NSW
Ben Manenti has struck an unbeaten half-century to guide South Australia to 8-257 at stumps on day one of the Sheffield Shield clash against NSW in Sydney.
Jayden Goodwin century lifts WA to 9-287 against Bulls
Cameron Bancroft fell for a six-ball duck but 22-year-old rising star Jayden Goodwin came to WA's rescue on the opening day of their match against Queensland.
Black Caps 3-111 at stumps chasing 369 against Aussies
Chasing 369 to win, New Zealand reached 3-111 at stumps on day three of the first Test against Australia at Wellington's Basin Reserve on Saturday.
Rain, bad light halt NSW momentum against Redbacks
NSW veteran Daniel Hughes has the chance to post his ninth first-class century when the Sheffield Shield match against South Australia resumes on day three.
Lightning strikes as WA skittle Queensland in Perth
Rain and lightning have affected day two of the Sheffield Shield clash at the WACA, but it didn't stop WA ripping through Queensland's line-up.
Lyon demolishes Black Caps as Australia retain trophy
New Zealand never seriously threatened a would-be record run chase of 363, all out for 196 as Australia won the first Test at Wellington's Basin Reserve.
Green’s 174 helps Australia sink NZ into the mire
Australia will take a 217-run lead into the third day of the First Test against New Zealand, powered by Cam Green's superb 174 at the Basin Reserve.
Australia look to rebound in rare trans-Tasman Test
Steve Smith will continue as Australia opener in the first Test in Wellington, with Pat Cummins also confirming the same XI from the West Indies series.
Australian cricket loses two of its star umpires
Veteran umpires Bruce Oxenford and Paul Wilson say the time is right to step down from their roles at Cricket Australia following their lengthy careers.
Green ton rallies Australia in cagey first Test with NZ
Cameron Green and Australia's middle order have come to the rescue against New Zealand in the first Test at Wellington's Basin Reserve, ending day one at 9-279.
WA lock in golden coach Adam Voges for two more years
Western Australia and Perth Scorchers coach Adam Voges says he remains hungry for more success after re-signing to lead the teams for an additional two years.
Smith up for Wagner battle, at ease with World Cup fate
Steve Smith's future as a T20 opener for Australia seems over, but he is embracing his role as a Test opener ahead of the first five-day game with New Zealand.