Strikers make Short work of Scorchers in upset BBL win
Strikers captain Matt Short has starred with bat and ball in his side's nine-wicket BBL win over the previously unbeaten Perth Scorchers at Adelaide Oval.
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Cummins, Head, Mooney, Gardner up for top ICC awards
Pat Cummins and Travis Head are on the shortlist for ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year with Beth Mooney and Ash Gardner in line for the women's honour.
Litchfield keeps Aussies afloat as Indian teen shines
Phoebe Litchfield has continued her rich run of form but two Australian batting collapses have put India on top in the first T20 in Navi Mumbai.
India hail new women’s star Sadhu in win over Australia
Fresh from sweeping India in the ODIs, Australia's women have been blown away in the first T20 by an Indian side inspired by teenage newcomer Titas Sadhu.
Warner shows off tricks in SCG farewell innings
David Warner has raced to 52 not out in his farewell innings in Test cricket, with Australia closing in on a target of 130 to beat Pakistan in the third Test.
Warner’s 57 reminds Australia what they’ll be missing
David Warner has signed off with the kind of batting that made him one of Australia's greatest Test openers, hitting 57 in an eight-wicket win over Pakistan.
Reluctance to move Smith boosts Green’s chances to open
Steve Smith's desire to replace David Warner as a Test opener is unlikely to be fulfilled, with coach Andrew McDonald concerned about moving him from No.4.
Bancroft insists scars of ball-tampering have healed
Cameron Bancroft is confident Australian players would have no issue playing with him again after the ball-tampering scandal, as he pushes for a Test recall.
Heat hold off Hurricanes by one run in BBL thriller
Brisbane Heat bowlers Xavier Bartlett and Spencer Johnson delivered match-winning spells in a one-run BBL win over Hobart Hurricanes at the Gabba.
Perry marks 300 by leading Australia to win in India
Elysse Perry has marked her 300th match in Australian colours by scoring the winning runs as the tourists level the T20 series in India with a six-wicket win.
Hazlewood triple-wicket maiden puts Australia on a roll
Josh Hazlewood has claimed three wickets in an over to leave Pakistan 7-68 in their second innings, a lead of 82 over Australia after day three at the SCG.
Pink ball no solution in Khawaja’s eyes for bad light
Usman Khawaja has urged caution against modernising Test cricket in a bid to avoid time being lost to bad light, after a frustrating day two at the SCG.
Walters leads Heat to victory over Sixers in BBL
Unbeaten ladder-leaders Brisbane Heat have scored a three-run win over the Sydney Sixers in a rain-affected top-of-the-table BBL clash in Coffs Harbour.
Skipper Cummins claims five, Pakistan fight back late
Pat Cummins has enjoyed another red-letter day as Australia's premier quick with his third straight five-wicket haul helping dismiss Pakistan for 313 in Sydney.
Carey keeps hoping to win back spot in Aussie ODI side
Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey has his sights set on winning back his ODI spot after being dropped during the successful World Cup campaign in India.
Perry falls as Australia trail India by 31 runs at tea
Approaching a half-century, Ellyse Perry has fallen to a sharp catch shortly before tea to stall Australia's fightback in the Mumbai Test against India.
Wade, Meredith back for ‘Canes against Renegades in BBL
The Hurricanes will welcome back Matthew Wade and Riley Meredith for their Big Bash clash against the Melbourne Renegades in Hobart.
Australia lead by 46 runs but India well placed in Test
Tahlia McGrath has starred again, scoring 73 to raise Australia's hopes in the Mumbai Test, but India remain in the box seat with a day to play.
36ers end rut by unwrapping an NBL win over the Bullets
Brisbane star Nathan Sobey was in an unstoppable mood but Adelaide had more contributors as they returned to winning ways in the NBL.
Turning down IPL riches has helped Starc’s Test career
Mitchell Starc has given up potentially more than $10 million by skipping the Indian Premier League for years but the star Australian quick has no regrets.
Australia slump to first Test loss to India
India have beaten Australia in a women's Test for the first time, romping to an eight-wicket victory in their one-off match in Mumbai.
Curran’s BBL ban stands after failed appeal
Sydney Sixers' star import Tom Curran has failed in his appeal against a four-game Big Bash League suspension for umpire intimidation.
Healy rejects talk of Australia’s dynasty ending
Australia captain Alyssa Healy has moved to quickly shut down any suggestion that her side's era of dominance is ending after a Test loss in India.
Cummins offers support for Khawaja’s banned dove symbol
Usman Khawaja won't be allowed to display a dove symbol during the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan as Australia look to take an unbeatable series lead.
Cummins forecasts Boland Test recall in near future
Scott Boland has failed to force his way into the Australian bowling line-up for the second Test against Pakistan but might not have to wait long for a recall.
Aussies finish rain-interrupted Boxing Day on 3-187
Australia have gone to stumps at 3-187 following a stop-start Boxing Day Test at the MCG against Pakistan.
Warner, Hussey proud of Khawaja’s humanitarian stance
Australian cricket great Mike Hussey has expressed his pride for Usman Khawaja with how the opener is speaking about his personal beliefs.
Warner urges Australia to increase run rate on day two
A three-hour rain delay on day one of the second Test against Pakistan has left Australia chasing quick runs when play resumes at the MCG.
Cummins inspires Australia’s MCG wicket frenzy
Pat Cummins has ripped through Pakistan with three wickets late on day two to put Australia in a commanding position in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.
Heat defy Sams’ historic spell to quell Thunder
Brisbane have overcome a collapse of 7-16 to defend 172 at the Gabba and beat Sydney Thunder by 15 runs to remain undefeated in the Big Bash League.
Canberra, Gold Coast could host BBL finals matches
BBL finals could be played in Canberra and the Gold Coast due to venue clashes, while the players' union are open to regular-season matches on Christmas Day.