Australia suffer first-ever WODI loss to South Africa
South Africa have pulled off a major ODI upset, stunning Australia at North Sydney Oval to send their three-match series to a decider.
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Johnson replaces injured Ellis for Windies T20 series
Spencer Johnson has been called up to Australia's squad for the Twenty20 series against West Indies as a replacement for injured paceman Nathan Ellis.
Bartlett stocks sky-rocket after ripping apart Windies
Australia might have found their next pace bowling weapon after Xavier Bartlett tore apart the West Indies in the just completed ODI series.
Injured Morris sent for scans after ODI series sweep
Australia have torn apart an abysmal West Indies batting line-up to wrap up a 3-0 ODI series sweep, but lost second-gamer Lance Morris to injury in the process.
Short out, McDermott in for final Windies one-day clash
Australia have continued to shuffle their ODI line up ahead of their final clash with the West Indies, with Matt Short out due to a minor hamstring tweak.
Top Tigers smooth as Silk in beating Bulls at the Gabba
Tasmania have maintained top spot on the Sheffield Shield ladder with a four-wicket win over Queensland at the Gabba.
Debutant Bartlett dominates in Australia’s big ODI win
World Cup champions Australia have made light work of the West Indies, cantering to an eight-wicket win at the MCG in the first of three ODIs.
Quick Bartlett to be rested after ODI debut to remember
Not even in Xavier Bartlett's wildest dreams did he think he would be playing for Australia this summer, let alone be creating ODI history.
Travis Head released from Australia’s white-ball squads
World Cup hero Travis Head will not play again until the tour of New Zealand after being released from Australia's white-ball squads.
McDermott’s brilliant ton steers Qld out of trouble
Queensland's Ben McDermott has smashed an unbeaten 146 against Tasmania at the Gabba, steering the Bulls out of trouble at 3-24 in the Sheffield Shield.
Abbott stars as Australia claim series win over Windies
Australian bowling allrounder Sean Abbott was at his best as the hosts claimed an 83-run win and series victory in their ODI against West Indies in Sydney.
Renshaw falls cheaply, Bell stars for Tigers in Shield
Test contender Matt Renshaw has been dismissed for a pair of twos in the Sheffield Shield as Queensland attempt to build a match-winning lead against Tasmania.
Neser signed by Hampshire who hope he’ll be like Ellis
Allrounder Michael Neser has been signed by Hampshire, who hope he'll work the same magic for them as another Australian international Nathan Ellis did.
Test cricket on trial as NZ face under-strength Proteas
South Africa will kick off their Test series in New Zealand amid claims the under-strength tourists risk damaging the status of the long-format game.
Either play more women’s Tests or none at all: Lanning
Former Aussie captain Meg Lanning believes cricket powerbrokers must choose to either schedule more women's Test matches or focus entirely on white-ball games.
Smith now ‘comfortable’ opening for Australia in Tests
A vindicated Steve Smith was puzzled by critics who were quick to jump on the decision to promote him to Australia's Test opener.
Mitch Marsh, Gardner named Australia’s top cricketers
Mitch Marsh and Ash Gardner have been crowned Australia's best cricketers of 2023, winning the Allan Border Medal and Belinda Clark Awards.
Brisbane boys lead Aussie U19 World Cup rout of England
A superb ton from Hugh Weibgen and a blistering spell by his old schoolmate Callum Vidler have inspired Australia to an Under-19 World Cup thrashing of England.
Mooney leads Australia to T20 win over South Africa
Australia secured a T20 series win against South Africa with a five-wicket victory founded on Beth Mooney overcoming sickness to hit a classy 82.
Labuschagne safe for NZ tour despite lean run: McDonald
Australia coach Andrew McDonald says the top six batters will be given an extended run in Test cricket, including the out-of-form Marnus Labuschagne.
Smith repeats Warner’s Hobart feat to make mark at top
A gutted Steve Smith was unable to steer Australia out of a hole to victory but his unbeaten 91 was the ultimate way to show he can fill the David Warner void.
Shamar Joseph’s Windies Test vow after Gabba heroics
Shamar Joseph had West Indies legends crying tears of joy after bowling his side to victory in the Gabba Test and then committing to the longest format.
Hogg sledge lit fuse for Windies Test win: Brathwaite
West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite said former Australian fast bowler Rodney Hogg tagging his side "pathetic and hopeless" drove them to win the Gabba Test.
Aussies crumble at hands of new ‘superstar’ Joseph
Shamar Joseph has taken seven wickets to lead West Indies to an eight-run victory against Australia and snap a 27-year Test cricket losing streak in Australia.
South Africa stun Australia for maiden women’s win
South Africa have beaten Australia in women's cricket for the first time, comfortably winning their T20 clash at Manuka Oval by six wickets.
Windies battle back from brink in Gabba Test contest
A wicketless middle session and record West Indies partnership has kept Australian at bay, the visitors 8-266 at stumps after day one of the Gabba Test.
Starc reaches 350 Test wickets with quadruple blow
Mitchell Starc has become just the fifth Australian bowler to reach 350 Test wickets after snaring four West Indies wickets on day one of the Gabba Test.
Pat Cummins honoured with world cricket’s top award
Australian captain Pat Cummins has won the ICC's men's player of the year award while teammate Usman Khawaja is the men's Test cricketer of 2023.
Windies back in contest as Starc relives Pakistan scare
West Indies wicketkeeper Josh Da Silva reckons the pressure is back on Australia after a fighting day-one partnership gave the tourists a total to defend.
Protest forces Gabba lockdown ahead of play
Protesters entered the Gabba stands ahead of play on day two of the Australia-West Indies Test in Brisbane, forcing the venue into a brief lockdown.
Masses flock in Brisbane as cricket hit by protests
Rallies for Invasion Day across Brisbane remained civil until incidents at the second day's play between Australia and the West Indies.