‘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.
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‘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.
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.
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.