Ex-Test star’s domestic violence jail term suspended
Former Australian cricket star Michael Slater will be released after more than 12 months in custody following his sentencing for assaulting and choking a woman.
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Pucovski retires due to ‘frightening’ concussion issues
One-Test opener Will Pucovski has officially ended his cricket career because of repeated concussions that resulted in "horrendous" symptoms.
Aussie seamer O’Neill makes fine English county debut
Three Australian newcomers to the County Championship, headed by Fergus O'Neill, have made a big impression on the opening day of the season in England.
Whiz kid Konstas earns first Cricket Australia contract
After bursting onto the scene during the Boxing Day Test, teenager Sam Konstas has been promoted to Cricket Australia's contracted players list.
Brathwaite steps down as West Indies Test captain
Kraigg Brathwaite, who steered West Indies to their first Test victory in Australia for 27 years, is stepping down as Test captain ahead of the return series.
Cameron Green plots springboard back into Test team
Cameron Green hopes to use a stint in English country cricket as a springboard for a return to Australia's Test team.
Darwin set to get chance to push for Bangladesh Test
A four-day Australia A game likely to be played in Darwin in June is set to open the door for the Northern Territory to push for Test cricket again in 2026.
CA give Test stars clear gap before Ashes in schedule
Australia's Test stars are more likely to be able to play white-ball matches this summer, with a clear two-week gap before the Ashes begin in Perth.
Labuschagne to reset after leanest run-scoring summer
After his leanest run-scoring summer, Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne will take a month off before heading to English country cricket to find peak form.
SA win Sheffield Shield for first time in 29 years
South Australia want more after claiming the Sheffield Shield for the first time in 29 years with a four-wicket win against Queensland in the final.
Moises Henriques retires from first-class cricket
Moises Henriques has played his last first-class game of cricket but will continue to turn out for the Big Bash League's Sydney Sixers.
Twin tons as Bulls roar back in Shield final against SA
South Australia have to rewrite history in a chase for 270 runs to win the Sheffield Shield after a remarkable Queensland revival on day three of the final.
Doggett’s delight as SA keep control of Bulls in Shield
Paceman Brendan Doggett has claimed two more key Queensland wickets to give South Australia a stranglehold on the Sheffield Shield final.
Brisbane to regain first Test of summer after Olympics
The Queensland government is trumpeting a deal that will ensure the first Test at the new Brisbane Stadium will open the 2032-33 Ashes.
Australia survive Kerr heroics to complete NZ whitewash
Young stars Georgia Voll and Annabel Sutherland proved to be the difference in Australia's eight-run victory over New Zealand in the third and final Twenty20.
Shadow of doubt: cricket appeal for stadium roof review
Cricket's national body is unsure whether the sport can be played at a planned new stadium because of shadows caused by the design of its roof.
Bulls crash before teen revives shield hopes against SA
Queensland crashed to 95 all out before their 19-year-old quick Callum Vidler led a revival against SA on the opening day of the Sheffield Shield final.
Sheffield Shield skippers put mateship on hold
Marnus Labuschagne and Nathan McSweeney will put their mateship on hold when they lead Queensland and South Australia in the Sheffield Shield final.
Khawaja backed for big Shield final after public spat
Queensland captain Marnus Labuschagne says Usman Khawaja will have extra motivation in the Sheffield Shield final against SA after his spat with officials.
Mooney, Sutherland star as Australia thump NZ again
Annabel Sutherland has produced a career-best 4-8 to combine with fellow star Beth Mooney to help Australia crush New Zealand by 92 runs in the second Twenty20.
Series-ending setback: Gardner returns home from NZ
Charli Knott has been parachuted into Australia's squad after star allrounder Ashleigh Gardner suffered a broken finger.
‘Fuming’ Khawaja bites at ‘100 per cent wrong’ critics
Usman Khawaja has delivered a passionate explanation for his controversial Shield absence and slammed Queensland Cricket's Joe Dawes for fuelling the fire.
Bulls boss calls star’s Shield decision ‘disappointing’
Australia Test star Usman Khawaja has come under-fire from Queensland Cricket boss Joe Dawes for missing the Bulls' Sheffield Shield match.
WA come up just short of fourth-straight Shield final
Defending champions Western Australia toiled valiantly but came up just short of booking their place in a fourth consecutive Sheffield Shield final.
Tigers tweaker dashes NSW’s Shield final dream
Test spinner Matt Kuhnemann has starred as Tasmania ended NSW's hopes of appearing in the Sheffield Shield final.
Queensland into Shield final after draw with SA
Queensland's draw with South Australia will be enough to secure the Bulls a spot in the Sheffield Shield final if other results fall their way.
NSW face massive run chase to reach Shield final
NSW must make 529 - the second-highest Sheffield Shield score this season - if they are to beat Tasmania and reach the final against SA.
Kellaway’a 151no frustrates WA’s Shield final bid
While Victoria are effectively out of Sheffield Shield final contention, Campbell Kellaway's ton has led the way as they try to thwart WA at the WACA.
Sheffield Shield final permutations explained
Queensland have clawed back into contention to reach the Sheffield Shield final against top side South Australia, with Western Australia their main threats.
Peirson, Wildermuth tons give Queensland a Shield pulse
Tons to Jimmy Peirson and Jack Wildermuth against top side SA have revived Queensland's hopes of making the Sheffield Shield final.
Tasmania have upper hand against NSW in Shield clash
Tasmania have a lead of 226 and are only one wicket down in the second innings of their Sheffield Shield match against NSW, who must win to reach the final.