Steve Smith cleared to rejoin Test squad for Sri Lanka
Stand-in Test captain Steve Smith is expected to play in the Sri Lanka Test series as planned despite an elbow injury suffered in the Big Bash League.
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Thundering Christian keen to prolong cricket comeback
Dan Christian came out of retirement for the injury-hit Sydney Thunder this summer, but the allrounder is hoping to extend his cricket comeback.
Stars’ Siddle puts heat on Thunder for BBL finals
Veteran Melbourne Stars quick Peter Siddle has declared their BBL finals opponents, Sydney Thunder, will be more nervous than they are.
Melbourne Stars go from 0-5 to booking BBL finals spot
The Melbourne Stars have booked their first BBL finals appearance since 2019-20 after recovering from a 0-5 start to win their last five games.
Steve Smith injures elbow ahead of Sri Lanka Tests
Australia might need to find another stand-in captain for the two Tests in Sri Lanka after star batter Steve Smith injured his elbow in the BBL.
World Cup-winning youngsters make mark on BBL
The tail-end of the Big Bash League has provided a platform for some of the heroes of Australia's under-19 World Cup win to thrive.
Scorchers surge to fourth but need favour from Hobart
Cooper Connolly has scored 39 off 21 balls to lead the Perth Scorchers to a five-wicket win over Adelaide in the BBL with 22 balls to spare.
‘Spewing’ Fraser-McGurk finds form in huge BBL knock
Jake Fraser-McGurk has ended his summer-long form slump, smashing a brilliant 95 in the Melbourne Renegades' three-wicket BBL win over the Brisbane Heat.
Murphy ready to step up if Kuhnemann misses Sri Lanka
Australia officials are still assessing if Matthew Kuhnemann will be available for the Test tour of Sri Lanka after he injured his thumb playing in the BBL.
Wild Sydney winds blow section of SCG roof down at BBL
Wild winds have blown a section of the SCG roof into the stands ahead of the Sydney Sixers' clash with the Sydney Thunder.
Scorchers dream big as unlikely finals bid gathers pace
Three results have fallen the Perth Scorchers' way over recent days, meaning they are still in the finals hunt despite nursing a 3-6 record.
Ashes close to retained as Gardner makes history
A maiden international century by Ashleigh Gardner and five wickets to spinner Alana King has put Australia on the cusp of retaining the women's Ashes.
Warner leans towards Head not Konstas to open in SL
Legendary Test opener David Warner has thrown his support behind Travis Head starting at the top of the order instead of Sam Konstas on the tour of Sri Lanka.
Thumb injury leaves Kuhnemann’s Test return in tatters
Recalled Australian spinner Matthew Kuhnemann's availability for the tour of Sri Lanka is in serious doubt due to a thumb injury.
Gabba fire, Marnus hit-and-run can’t stop Hurricanes
Matthew Wade hit a final-ball six as Hobart notched a crucial Big Bash win in Brisbane that was delayed by a fire in the grandstand.
Ashes hopefuls humbled in England Lions’ heavy defeat
Unheralded opener Tim Ward and former Test batter Peter Handscomb have lifted a Cricket Australia XI to a seven-wicket win over the England Lions.
Australia mull dual leg-spin attack in third Ashes tie
An unexpectedly spin-friendly women's Ashes series has Australia considering tweaking their bowling line-up for the third ODI.
Konstas promises signed merch for fan who crashed car
Sam Konstas says he'll sign merchandise for the punter who accidentally crashed his four-wheel drive in an ill-fated attempt to meet the teen cricket star.
Aussies put positive spin on Dubai camp in Test lead-up
Australia will spend five days in the United Arab Emirates ahead of their two-Test series against Sri Lanka.
King does Warne proud as Wareham prepares for T20s
Australia's Alana King has been the player of the women's Ashes so far, but the star spinner is still unlikely to keep her spot for the T20 part of the series.
Rocky Flintoff out for 19 in first knock on Lions tour
Rocky Flintoff stroked three boundaries, but it was swing specialist Sam Cook who impressed most on day one of England Lions' tour of Australia.
Sam Konstas will keep sticking to his guns in Sri Lanka
Sam Konstas has not yet heard from selectors about their top-order plans for the tour of Sri Lanka but will remain his confident self if given another chance.
King ‘bloody stoked’ with Australia’s unlikely ODI win
Australia have grabbed a crucial early lead in the women's Ashes after defending a paltry 180 in the second ODI against England at the Junction Oval.
BBL’s Scorchers left to rue what might have been
The Perth Scorchers have been left to rue a four-game losing streak that will likely preclude them from the finals for only the third time in 14 years.
Australia ‘confident’ on Cummins for Champions Trophy
Australia have named injured captain Pat Cummins in their squad for the Champions Trophy, while Jake Fraser-McGurk headlines the list of notable omissions.
Sizzling Smith sets Olympics as his T20 target
Seven months after being left out of Australia's squad for the T20 World Cup, in-form Steve Smith says he wants to play in the 2028 Olympics in the format.
Healy back in runs as Australia win Ashes opener
Australia have claimed a four-wicket win to open the multi-format Ashes, with Alyssa Healy and Ashleigh Gardner starring in the victory over England.
Hamstring might hobble Strikers’ in-form opener Lynn
In-form Adelaide Strikers opener Chris Lynn might be out for the rest of the BBL with a hamstring injury, in what would be a major blow to their finals hopes.
Matt Short goes big as Strikers break BBL team record
Matt Short has belted the Adelaide Strikers' fastest century and they posted their highest BBL score in the crucial 56-run win over Brisbane.
Smith proves his T20 worth with stunning BBL century
Steve Smith has smashed 121 runs from 64 balls to lead the Sydney Sixers to a 14-run BBL win over Perth, in a masterful display of targeted hitting at the SCG.
Skipper Healy cleared to keep wicket in Ashes opener
Alyssa Healy will be able to play as a wicketkeeper for Australia in the Ashes series opener, after getting through a solid work out on her sore knee.