Joseph can leave Test legacy for West Indies: Roach
Veteran West Indies paceman Kemar Roach wanted to follow in the footsteps of his nation's great fast bowlers and says tyro Shamar Joseph can do the same.
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Maxwell embarrassed, but set to avoid sanction
Glenn Maxwell will avoid any formal sanction over his night out in Adelaide, with Cricket Australia's integrity unit not investigating the matter.
Smith fails but Aussies hold winning hand over Windies
After bowling the West Indies out for 188, Australia are 2-59 at stumps on day one of the first Test in Adelaide.
Cummins to captain “on the fly” against unknown Windies
Australia's captain Pat Cummins admits he knows little of many West Indian opponents entering the first Test in Adelaide.
Henriques hits Sixers to last-ball win over Scorchers
The Sixers suffered a 4-5 collapse before skipper Moises Henriques saved the day, lifting them to a rare win over the Scorchers in Perth with a 20-ball 47.
Brisbane Heat get Renshaw back for BBL finals match
Brisbane have been handed a boost for their BBL finals match against the Sydney Sixers, with Matt Renshaw to briefly exit Australia's Test squad to play.
Strikers’ Short named captain of BBL team of tournament
In a nod to his record-breaking season, Adelaide Strikers batsman Matt Short has been named captain of the Big Bash League's team of the tournament.
Windies warn of more pain as Aussies eye first Test win
Travis Head and Josh Hazlewood have starred to put Australia on the verge of victory against the West Indies after day two of the first Test in Adelaide.
Flanagan has Volkman regrets, but says he arrived hurt
St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan says he has no doubt Ronald Volkman was injured at the Warriors, after the half failed a medical at the Dragons.
McSweeney backs Heat allrounders in BBL qualifier
The Brisbane Heat have a new-look batting order for the BBL qualifier against the Sydney Sixers, but new captain Nathan McSweeney has faith in the side's depth.
BBL eye off how to keep imports for future finals
The Big Bash League has experienced a resurgence back to its old self, but bosses know the next challenge is how to keep overseas talent for the finals.
Hazlewood stars, Australia thump Windies by 10 wickets
Australia have thumped the West Indies by 10 wickets in the first Test at Adelaide Oval, winning before lunch on day three.
Sixers bat first in BBL qualifying final with Heat
Brisbane Heat captain Nathan McSweeney has sent the Sydney Sixers in to bat in the BBL qualifying final on a drop-in Gold Coast pitch.
Henriques lifts Sixers to 152 in BBL qualifying final
Sydney Sixers captain Moises Henriques has made the most of dropped catches from Brisbane Heat to reach 59 in his side's 8-152 in the BBL qualifying final.
Khawaja hurt as Australia thump Windies by 10 wickets
Scans have cleared Usman Khawaja of a facial injury after he was struck on the head during Australia's 10-wicket win over West Indies in the first Test.
Sixers thump Heat to book BBL final at SCG
Ben Dwarshuis has taken 5-21 to wrap up a 39-run BBL qualifying final win for the Sydney Sixers over Brisbane, set-up by captain Moses Henriques' 59.
Scorchers win toss, Strikers bat in knockout BBL final
The Perth Scorchers have won the toss and chosen to bowl first at Optus Stadium in their Big Bash League knockout final against Adelaide.
Australia’s Test bowlers on cusp of rare streak
After trouncing the West Indies, captain Pat Cummins expects Australia's bowlers to achieve the rare feat of playing five consecutive Test matches this summer.
Tye swings BBL clash Perth’s way before Strikers rally
The Perth Scorchers have been set 156 to beat Adelaide in their BBL knockout clash, the prize a date with Brisbane to fight for a spot in the final.
Aussie stint set Dwarshuis on BBL final path for Sixers
Sydney Sixers paceman Ben Dwarshuis has fed off his T20 cameo with Australia, culminating in his match-winning bowling display to secure a home BBL final.
Windies newcomers won’t get it easy again: Australia
After facing the West Indies' debutant bowlers for the first time, Australia coach Andrew McDonald expects improved output from his batters in the second Test.
The Pope call that salvaged the Strikers’ BBL season
The "brave" Big Bash League recall of spinner Lloyd Pope has sparked the Strikers, who are now two wins away from a second title.
Strikers spin a web to upset Perth in BBL knockout
Lloyd Pope has taken four wickets and fellow leg-spinner Cameron Boyce three to help Adelaide upset Perth in their BBL knockout clash at Optus Stadium.
Renshaw in as Heat prepare for BBL finals second-chance
Test hopeful Matt Renshaw has been cleared to play in the Brisbane Heat's BBL challenger final against Adelaide on the Gold Coast.
Khawaja passes last concussion test, fine for Gabba
Usman Khawaja has passed his last concussion check, with officials now confident he has no delayed symptoms and can play the West Indies at the Gabba.
Fraser-McGurk, Bartlett in for ODIs as Maxwell rested
Glenn Maxwell has been rested for Australia's ODIs against West Indies, prompting a player many see as his prodigy to be called up in Jake Fraser-McGurk.
Heat make big change, bat first against Strikers
Leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson has been replaced by Charlie Wakim for the Brisbane Heat, who will bat first against Adelaide for a spot in the BBL final.
Brown breaks BBL record as Heat set Strikers 215
Josh Brown has hit the equal second-fastest BBL century as the Brisbane Heat posted 7-214 against Adelaide, the winners to play Sydney in the final.
Brown’s monster innings sends Heat into BBL decider
Josh Brown's record-setting BBL century has steamrolled the Brisbane Heat past the Adelaide Strikers and into the tournament decider against the Sydney Sixers.
Sixers go from glamours to grifters in hunt of BBL win
The Sydney Sixers are ready to use their status as the best defenders of middling totals in the BBL final at the SCG.
Promoted allrounder Green to feel ‘less rushed’ at No.4
Recalled Australian allrounder Cameron Green is feeling grateful and excited at returning to the Test team to bat in his preferred spot of No.4.