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.
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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.
No Bangladesh for Jonassen but selectors keep door open
Jess Jonassen has been omitted from Australia's 15-player squad to tour Bangladesh, where Tayla Vlaeminck could play her first international match since 2022.
Smith at ease with T20 World Cup fate as Tests loom
Steve Smith's future as a T20 batter for Australia seems over, but he is embracing his role as a Test opener ahead of the first five-day game with New Zealand.
Dilemmas for T20 selectors as newbies stake their claim
Matt Short could be the big winner from Australia's Twenty20 rout of New Zealand, impressing with his versatility as the race hots up for a World Cup place.
Black Caps eye rare home Test chance against Australia
New Zealand hope their 31-year wait for a home Test cricket victory against Australia could end over the next fortnight.
Hazlewood, Zampa pin NZ as Aussies claim T20 series
Australia have won their three-match T20 series in New Zealand, holding the Black Caps to 102 at Eden Park for a 72-run victory in game two.
Warner’s return home presents Smith with another chance
Australia will be without David Warner on Sunday for the final T20 of their series in New Zealand, with the opening batter heading home with groin soreness.
Carey ton takes Tasmania to hat-trick of WNCL titles
Nicola Carey has hit a century to lead Tasmania to victory in the WNCL final against Queensland, 10 months after knocking back a national contract.
Australia sweep NZ in T20s but Smith fails again
Australia have claimed a 27-run victory in the third T20I against New Zealand at Eden Park, giving them a clean sweep of the Chappell-Hadlee series.