Pakistan star blasts Sixers to crucial BBL result
Pakistan star Babar Azam has smashed his second fifty in three matches to spearhead the Sydney Sixers to a six-wicket BBL win over the Melbourne Renegades.
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‘Don’t gaslight me’: Khawaja slams double standards
Usman Khawaja has announced the Sydney Test will be his 88th and final one, before turning the torch on the racial stereotyping that has surrounded his career.
Pace aces to spearhead Australia’s Boxing Day Test
Australia's bid for an Ashes whitewash will resume at the MCG on Boxing Day without a spinner after they elected not to pick a replacement for Nathan Lyon.
Records left in the Ashes as bowlers blitz Boxing Day
The MCG pitch has turned into a minefield as a record 20 wickets tumbled on Boxing Day as Australia's pacemen inflicted new pain on beleaguered England.
Tim David pings a hammy as Hurricanes beat Scorchers
Hobart's title defence has suffered a huge blow after star batter Tim David injured his hamstring in his team's four-wicket win over the Scorchers.
Stokes slams MCG pitch after England end Ashes drought
Even after securing a drought-breaking Ashes win in Australia, England captain Ben Stokes saved some brutal feedback for the state of the MCG pitch.
NZ star blown away by BBL sensation ‘Super Cooper’
Cooper Connolly is a rising star in world cricket, and it looks like his bowling is set to go to another level this BBL season.
Gardner says Aussies still No.1 despite World Cup exits
Australia are without a women's World Cup trophy in either the ODI or T20 format, but Ashleigh Gardner insists major changes to their cricket are not required.
Australia’s shaky batters face SCG selection scrutiny
Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne and Cameron Green all face selection pressure following double failures in Australia's jarring loss at the MCG.
Heat call on lightning-fast debutant in rollicking win
Injury to Shaheen Afridi left debutant Tom Balkin to bowl the final over, and the 21-year-old delivered to help Brisbane to a seven-run BBL win over Adelaide.
‘State of shock’: MCC backs curator after two-day Test
MCC boss Stuart Fox has staunchly defended chief curator Matt Page after a wild Boxing Day Test finished within two days.
Australia allrounder released from squad to play BBL
Australia allrounder Beau Webster and reserve batter Josh Inglis have been released from the Ashes squad to play in the BBL ahead of the SCG Test.
Head a fair Weatherald friend
Jake Weatherald is one of several Australian batters under scrutiny following the Boxing Day Test defeat, but has support from opening partner Travis Head.
‘Clinical’ Stars in 12-year first as Thunder falls flat
The Melbourne Stars have equalled their best BBL start since 2013, dominating the Sydney Thunder in Canberra to post a fourth straight victory.
Khawaja guaranteed for SCG, future unclear after that
Usman Khawaja will play in the Ashes finale at the SCG, but Australian coach Andrew McDonald remains in the dark about the 39-year-old's future beyond that.
Atkinson out: England lose third Ashes quick
England arrived in Australia with a four-strong pace cartel ready to rock the hosts. They will end the series with just one of them still standing.
What a difference a Wade makes as Canes beat Renegades
Matthew Wade's fuss-free cameo has helped Hobart chase down the Melbourne Renegades' 163 on a night when all other batters failed to kick on.
Aussie spinner likely to earn recall for SCG Test
After being left out for the pace barrage of the two-day MCG Test, Todd Murphy is likely to be recalled for Australia's Ashes finale at the SCG.
Bradman’s baggy green goes under the hammer
A famous baggy green cap worn by the world's greatest cricket player, Sir Donald Bradman, is expected to sell for an eye-watering sum.
Heat’s No.1 draft pick bows out of Big Bash
Brisbane Heat have lost a second left-arm quick from their Big Bash squad, with a star overseas import sent home with a knee injury.
Unlucky Ashton helps turn around Perth’s season
Ashton Turner has narrowly missed out on a maiden BBL century as he helped launch Perth to a crucial 71-run win over the Sydney Thunder.
Brutal game: why Aussie VC needs confidence recharge
Tahlia McGrath has put the bat down for a few weeks, with Australia's vice-captain admitting her confidence has taken a hit off a tough World Cup.
How MCG will look to recreate Boxing Day Test ‘epic’
Replicating one of the best Tests in Australia this century will be tough to do, but Melbourne Cricket Club curator Matt Page is up for the challenge.
Cummins no certainty for World Cup after Ashes success
Australia are "hopeful" Pat Cummins will be available for February's T20 World Cup after the Test captain was ruled out for the rest of the Ashes.
Australia considering pace onslaught for MCG Test
Cameron Green's spot for Boxing Day could be in jeopardy, with Australia considering using four pacemen at the MCG to further rattle demoralised England.
Stokes backs team, Archer out of last two Ashes Tests
A video said to feature a slurring Ben Duckett is under ECB investigation, while England's main quick has been ruled out of the remaining Ashes Tests.
Australia’s bold call to leave spinner out for MCG Test
Australia will go in with a pace-heavy XI for the Boxing Day Test after opting to leave out Nathan Lyon's replacement, Todd Murphy, to face England at the MCG.
Head hundred helps Aussies home in on Ashes retention
Australia have a 3-0 Ashes series lead in sight after Travis Head's century helped them to stumps on day three in Adelaide at 4-271 and with a lead of 356 runs.
Melbourne BBL derby gets its own giant mace
For the first time, the Stars and Renegades will have a genuine trophy to play for during their Melbourne BBL derbies in January.
Home hero Head enters rare air with another Ashes ton
Travis Head has become the fourth Australian to score four Test centuries in a row at the same ground by hitting a superb Ashes ton in his home city, Adelaide.
Heat down Scorchers in record-breaking 515-run thriller
Matt Renshaw and Jack Wildermuth have hit centuries to lift the Brisbane Heat to a famous eight-wicket BBL win over the Perth Scorchers with one ball to spare.