Jadeja wants India’s main batters to relieve pressure
India allrounder Ravindra Jadeja has admitted the team need more from their top order against Australia, if they are to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
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Owen’s ton powers Hurricanes to BBL win over Perth
Hobart opener Mitch Owen has blasted his maiden BBL century to power the Hurricanes to a confidence-boosting win over the Perth Scorchers.
McSweeney describes devastation of Test axing
Axed Test opener Nathan McSweeney says he's "devastated" after being dropped for Boxing Day after just three matches but he's back in action for Brisbane Heat.
High-flyer Head returns to scene of India series axing
Travis Head's Test career was almost killed off by India four years ago at the MCG. His axing in that series helped put him on the path to his glut of runs.
Sutherland ton powers Aussies to WODI win over Kiwis
Australia have scored a rain-affected One Day International win over New Zealand thanks largely to a century from Annabel Sutherland.
Strikers’ Lloyd Pope and D’Arcy Short sink Stars in BBL
Lloyd Pope has rebounded from a traumatic BBL death over to help the Adelaide Strikers defeat the winless Melbourne Stars at Adelaide Oval.
Konstas earns Test call-up as Australia ponders options
National selectors have added 19-year-old batter Sam Konstas to Australia's squad for the fourth Test against India.
Hurricanes collapse to record low as Wade hurts calf
The Hobart Hurricanes have been skittled for their lowest BBL total, crumbling in a six-wicket smashing by the Melbourne Renegades in Geelong.
Australia’s first WODI against NZ abandoned
Torrential rain in Wellington has washed out the first women's One Day International clash between Australia and New Zealand.
Rohit admits to poor form, sounds ominous warning
India captain Rohit Sharma concedes he has batted poorly in recent Tests but explained why a good score is just around the corner against Australia.
Konstas feels he’s on the up as selectors mull squad
Sam Konstas believes he has already improved as a batter through this summer, as calls grow for the 19-year-old to make a Test debut against India.
Cummins, Starc give thumbs up to play all five Tests
Pat Cummins expects he and Mitchell Starc will be fit to play through the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, while expecting more back-up overs from Mitch Marsh.
Heat begin BBL title defence with easy win over Stars
Missing a stack of their best players, BBL champions Brisbane Heat have still demolished the Melbourne Stars by eight wickets at the MCG.
Teen Rocky Flintoff included in Lions tour of Australia
Rocky Flintoff, the son of England Lions coach Andrew Flintoff, has been included in the squad for January's tour of Australia.
Cummins defends Australia top-order despite failures
Australia's top-three batters continued their lean run in the third Test against India, but Pat Cummins says stats don't tell the full story of their worth.
Travis heads to Melbourne all ‘fine’ after quad scare
Travis Head has played down any concerns over a tight quad after he appeared to be in some discomfort during Australia's second innings at the Gabba.
Ashwin announces retirement from international cricket
India star Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from international cricket following the drawn third Test against Australia at the Gabba.
Aussies face questions after chaotic third Test draw
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy will head to Melbourne with India and Australia level at 1-1, after the third Test at the Gabba ended as a rain-soaked draw.
Australia back Starc, Cummins to get through unchanged
Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc's fitness for the final two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is now crucial after Josh Hazlewood's series-ending calf stain.
India lower-order runs a pivotal series turning point
India's tailenders have supported big efforts from KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja to avoid the follow-on in what could be a series-defining moment at the Gabba.
Hazlewood’s Test series likely over with calf strain
Australia's hopes of regaining the Border-Gavaskar Trophy have suffered a big blow with Josh Hazlewood expected to miss the final two Tests because of injury.
Australia take a wait-and-see approach on Healy’s knee
Australia will wait to see how Alyssa Healy recovers from a training session before determining how much she plays in the ODI series against New Zealand.
India’s late heroics spoil Australia’s Gabba Test hopes
Australia have lost Josh Hazlewood for the rest of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and any real hope of winning in Brisbane on a frustrating fourth day at the Gabba.
Calf complaint latest Test drama for quick Hazlewood
Australia have another Josh Hazlewood injury concern, with the quick set for scans on a sore calf after bowling just one over on the fourth morning in Brisbane.
Renshaw’s weird ways make for wonder white-ball rise
Brisbane Heat's Matt Renshaw embraced his 'weird' side to take a great leap forward in his quest for Australian honours in white-ball cricket as the BBL looms.
Inside the mind of India genius: Bumrah’s magic formula
The world's No.1 bowler Jasprit Bumrah is a problem solver with plenty of answers who has opened up about how he carries the dreams of India with pride.
Follow on in play as Australia push for Gabba win
Australia will consider enforcing the follow on for just the second time in Pat Cummins' time as Test captain, with rain dampening their chances against India.
Sixers beat Renegades in BBL but suffer injury worries
Moises Henriques produced a captain's knock for the Sydney Sixers who overcame the loss of two players to injury in their BBL defeat of the Melbourne Renegades.
Starc rocks India top order, Marsh stars in field
Australia took control of the third Test against India after Mitchell Starc took key early wickets and Mitch Marsh took a screamer.
India’s first innings woes deepen at Gabba
The failure of India's top line batsmen in the first innings of recent Tests continued at the Gabba and they are counting on bad weather to escape with a draw.
Gillespie says he was blindsided by Pakistan officials
Former Australian Test quick Jason Gillespie says he was left to feel like his coaching role was reduced to warm-up activities before quitting his Pakistan job.