Darwin closing in on international cricket return
Two Australian Twenty20s have been pencilled in for Darwin in August, in what will be Northern Territory's first international cricket in 17 years if confirmed.
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Pretty in pink at MCG for 150th anniversary Ashes Test
Two years out from the 150th anniversary Ashes Test at the MCG, Cricket Australia has confirmed it will be a pink-ball match.
SA working to host Shield final at Adelaide Oval
South Australia are pushing to host their Sheffield Shield final at the Adelaide Oval, sandwiched between AFL games.
India edge NZ in Champions Trophy after Dubai thriller
KL Rahul has dragged India across the line for a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in a nail-biter of a Champions Trophy final in Dubai.
Konstas helps NSW grind out Shield draw at the WACA
Sam Konstas has scored a half-century as NSW held firm to fight out a draw with Western Australia in the Sheffield Shield clash in Perth.
Lehmann stars as SA secure home Sheffield Shield final
Jake Lehmann has struck an unbeaten ton and Liam Scott chipped in with 83 as South Australia secured hosting rights for the Shield final by beating Victoria.
Bulls thump Tasmania to keep Shield title hopes alive
Queensland have beaten Tasmania by nine wickets thanks to Usman Khawaja's heroics with the bat and Michael Neser's star display with the ball.
Voll’s brilliance brings an end to Perry’s WPL dream
Georgia Voll is the latest Aussie to just miss out on the WPL century landmark, but her 99 not out has ended the title hopes of her compatriot Ellyse Perry.
Queensland close in on Shield win despite Tas fightback
Queensland should beat Tasmania before lunch on Sunday after restricting the home side at Bellerive on day three of their must-win Sheffield Shield match.
Queensland’s Neser tears through Tas Shield top order
Queensland paceman Michael Neser has ripped through Tasmania with a six-wicket spell to put his team in the box seat for a crucial Sheffield Shield win.
Aussie Voll makes a splash in WPL – but all in vain
Georgia Voll has shown again why she could be Australia's next women's batting ace as she belted a classy half-century in just her second WPL game.
Bird on song but Warriors keep four-peat hopes alive
Three-time defending Sheffield Shield champions Western Australia are fighting hard to remain in the finals hunt after day one in Perth against NSW.
Khawaja continues late-season surge with Shield ton
Opener Usman Khawaja has anchored Queensland first innings with a century after they lost the toss on day one of the Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania.
Smith calls it stumps on one-day international cricket
Australian batting great Steve Smith is retiring from one-day internationals and will make Test cricket his priority.
Kohli stars as Australia crash out of Champions Trophy
Virat Kohli has scored 84 off 98 balls to lead India to a four-wicket win over Australia in their blockbuster Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai.
Smith hoping Australia turn it on against Indian spin
Australian captain Steve Smith thinks the World Cup semi-final in Dubai will be won and lost by spin bowing - but hopes it won't come down to his own twirlers.
Short ruled out for semis as India exam awaits Aussies
Australia were right to travel to Dubai early as they'll face India there in the semi-finals - but injured Matt Short is out with Cooper Connolly called up.
Freak run-out helps NSW put out Fire and win WNCL title
The NSW Breakers have won their first WNCL title since 2018-19 after producing a late fightback to defeat Queensland by 21 runs.
Australia relaxed despite Champions Trophy travel mess
Australia are keeping cool as they face an uncertain wait to know if they'll be playing their Champions Trophy semi-final in Pakistan or Dubai.
Losers no longer, South Australia target rare double
South Australia's cricketers are basking in ending their one-day trophy drought but now want to collect a long-awaited Sheffield Shield.
SA break 13-year drought to claim one-day trophy
South Australia have beaten Victoria by 64 runs to win the state's first domestic one-day cricket title in 13 years at Adelaide Oval.
Breakers out to regain pride, begin new WNCL legacy
A returning veteran and a group of young stars are trying to restore NSW's pride when they take on Queensland in the WNCL final against Queensland on Sunday.
Injured Short set to miss Aussies’ Champs Trophy semi
Australia's delight at having made the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy has been tempered by the injury blow that looks set to rule out Matt Short.
Washout steers Australia into Champions Trophy semis
Travis Head has blitzed a half-century in Lahore before rain washed out the Champions Trophy clash with Afghanistan to ensure Australia reached the semi-finals.
Marnus: Aussies want to silence crowd, not rely on rain
Marnus Labuschagne knows rain in Lahore could ease Australia into the Champions Trophy semi-finals - but he'd rather they go out and beat Afghanistan.
Wilson’s plot to win Aussie keeping selection debate
NSW wicketkeeper Tahlia Wilson has been named the best player of the WNCL this summer, but knows she will have to wait longer for Australian selection.
Disappointment turns to triumph for cleared Kuhnemann
Matt Kuhnemann says he was disappointed to be reported for having a suspect action, before being cleared by the ICC and allowed to return to bowling.
Afghans KO England in Champs Trophy, now aim at Aussies
Afghanistan have knocked England out of the tournament in a Champions Trophy sensation -- and will now seek to do the same to Australia.
Ankle pain, personal views behind Starc’s withdrawal
Mitchell Starc's decision to skip the Champions Trophy was about prioritising the World Test Championship final, while "personal views" also played a part.
Spinner Kuhnemann’s bowling action cleared by ICC
Test spinner Matt Kuhnemann has been cleared after his bowling action was deemed legal by global cricket authorities following biomechanical testing.
Healy out of NZ tour, but backed to play in World Cup
Alyssa Healy has been told to rest her injured foot for the ODI World Cup later this year, with the captain left out of Australia's T20 squad for New Zealand.