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.
The Perth Scorchers have won the toss and chosen to bowl first at Optus Stadium in their Big Bash League knockout final against Adelaide.
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.
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.
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.
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 "brave" Big Bash League recall of spinner Lloyd Pope has sparked the Strikers, who are now two wins away from a second title.
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.
Test hopeful Matt Renshaw has been cleared to play in the Brisbane Heat's BBL challenger final against Adelaide on the Gold Coast.
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.
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.
Leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson has been replaced by Charlie Wakim for the Brisbane Heat, who will bat first against Adelaide for a spot in the BBL final.
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.
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.
The Sydney Sixers are ready to use their status as the best defenders of middling totals in the BBL final at the SCG.
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.
Australia captain Pat Cummins says Steve Smith has been instantly re-energised by his shift to open the batting against the West Indies in the first Test.
Steve Smith expects the freedom of more attacking cricket at the top of the Test order, but hasn't considered what it means for his spot if the move fails.
David Warner has declared Steve Smith's move to the top of the Test order will play into Australia's hands by forcing bowlers to change tactics against him.
Stunning bowling from AJ Tye and Lance Morris has helped the Perth Scorchers overcome the Brisbane Heat by 35 runs at Optus Stadium.
Melbourne Renegades have given Aaron Finch.a winning send-off though he was dismissed for a duck in their six-wicket BBL win over local rivals Melbourne Stars.
The Sydney Sixers have booked a spot in the BBL finals, with David Warner's lone-hand 37 unable to help the Thunder avoid a 19-run loss at the SCG.
Steve Smith considered previous successes against the new ball, including in his Bradman-esque 2019 Ashes, before moving to the top of Australia's Test order.
A side strain has ruled Jhye Richardson out of the remainder of the Big Bash League, leaving him in doubt for Australia's one-day series against West Indies.
An analysis of players who moved from the middle-order to open for Australia shows most perform better at the top, aiding Cameron Green's Test recall chances.
Marnus Labuschagne has outlined why Australia will be well served if Steven Smith opens and Cameron Green bats No.4 in the first Test against the West Indies.
With Usman Khawaja expected to unveil the dove symbol banned by the ICC in the BBL, teammate Marnus Labuschagne explains why he showcases the eagle on his bat.
Australian Test keeper Alex Carey is a handy inclusion for the Adelaide Strikers as they try to keep their BBL season alive against the Hobart Hurricanes.
Australia, led with skill and luck by Alyssa Healy, have chased down a target of 148 to defeat India in the third T20 international, clinching a series win.
Selectors hope Steve Smith's shift to opening the batting could help extend his career, while also allowing Cameron Green back into the Test team at No.4.
Allrounder Michael Neser shone with the bat, ball and in the field as Brisbane Heat beat Perth Scorchers by 23 runs to secure first position in the BBL.
Usman Khawaja's campaign to draw attention to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza stepped up a notch when he got to display the peace dove in his BBL knock.