Strikers have BBL spin depth to cover Rashid: Gillespie
Adelaide Strikers coach Jason Gillespie says his squad has plenty of spin options to cover the injury-enforced absence of BBL drawcard Rashid Khan.
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Mitchell Johnson entitled to his opinions: David Warner
David Warner has played Mitchell Johnson's recent media comments with a straight bat, saying the retired paceman is entitled to have critical opinions.
Renshaw pushes Test case with ton against Pakistan
Matt Renshaw has put himself firmly into the conversation to replace retiring opener David Warner with a patient century against Pakistan.
Tall Paul’s low profile adds depth to Heat’s BBL push
Taken in the third round of the BBL draft, towering English allrounder Paul Walter looms as an underrated addition to the Brisbane Heat.
New captain Healy ready to lead Australia into new era
Star wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy is looking forward to continued success after being named Australia captain following the shock retirement of Meg Lanning.
Freak Canberra storm ends Pakistan Test build-up early
Pakistan's tour match against the Prime Minister's XI is over after overnight rain pounded the Manuka Oval pitch ahead of the fourth and final day.
Johnson ‘un-Australian’ for questioning Warner: Mundine
Former boxing world champion and NRL star Anthony Mundine has had his say on the biggest feud in Australian cricket, while Glenn Maxwell's kept a straight bat.
Maxwell committed to IPL long-term, eyes T20 World Cup
Star allrounder Glenn Maxwell insists Australia were focusing on next year's T20 World Cup as soon as they stunned India to claim the 50-over crown.
Heat BBL deal music to ears of singing allrounder Wood
Professional singer and guitar player Jack Wood is ready to make the most of his return to the BBL with the Brisbane Heat after a three-year exile.
Cummins, Smith sound Test alarm over franchise clashes
Australian players have admitted concern over the future of Test cricket, with South Africa prioritising franchise cricket over a looming national team tour.
Renshaw hones mind craft in Test recall bid
Matt Renshaw has opened up on the key changes in his mental approach to cricket ahead of playing for the Prime Minister's XI as he targets a Test recall.
Johnson details reasons for explosive Warner takedown
Mitchell Johnson admits he has fallen out with his former Australia teammates David Warner and George Bailey over his explosive cricket columns.
Pakistan quick Rauf cleared to play for Stars in BBL
Pakistan tearaway Haris Rauf has been belatedly cleared to play for the Melbourne Stars, just two days out from the start of the Big Bash League.
Michael Neser pulls out of PM’s XI with soreness
Two-time Test paceman Michael Neser has withdrawn from the Prime Minister's XI match with soreness.
Khawaja lauds Test opening partner Warner as a ‘hero’
Usman Khawaja has fired back at criticism of David Warner, saying his teammate is a hero of Australian cricket who has paid a price for Sandpaper-gate
Don’t send Qld Cricket broke: Khawaja’s plea to state
Brisbane Heat captain Usman Khawaja says the Queensland government must recompense Queensland Cricket for the relocation losses incurred by Gabba rebuild.
Starc’s 1am text gives Johnson drive for T20 World Cup
Brisbane Heat and Australian bowler Spencer Johnson received an inspiring text from Mitchell Starc in a dark hour that has him primed for a huge season.
‘Itchy feet’: Morris ready for Test debut
Lance Morris is back in Test calculations after recovering from his back injury and feels better equipped than ever for a debut.
Wade fumes as India edge Australia in the final T20
India have won their T20 series against Australia 4-1 after posting a thrilling six-run win in the final match in Bengaluru.
Green makes Test recall case with classy 96 for WA
Allrounder Cameron Green has done his Test recall chances no harm with a superb 96, while Hilton Cartwright made 132 for WA against Queensland in the Shield.
Heat barbs add fuel to Strikers’ fire for WBBL final
Adelaide Strikers captain Tahlia McGrath says comments from Brisbane Heat rival Grace Harris have given her side extra motivation to win the WBBL final.
Batting practice cut short as Bulls-WA agree on draw
Marnus Labuschagne has been dismissed for 24 as Queensland's rain-affected Sheffield Shield clash with Western Australia ended in a draw.
Australia lose T20 series after 20-run defeat by India
India have won the T20 international series after putting Australia in a spin to win the fourth match fairly comfortably by 20 runs in Raipur.
Adelaide down Brisbane to win consecutive WBBL titles
The Adelaide Strikers have won consecutive WBBL titles, downing Brisbane Heat by three runs in a nerve-jangling final at Adelaide Oval.
Adelaide revel in heart-stopping WBBL title triumph
The Adelaide Strikers are celebrating a heart-stopping three run win over the Brisbane Heat in the WBBL final.
Australia to bowl first in final T20 clash with India
Australia will be aiming to finish their five-match T20 series against India with a win, and they've brought in Nathan Ellis for the final game in Hyderabad.
Australia restrict hosts to 8-160 in final T20 in India
Australia have the chance to end their five-match T20 tour of India with a win after restricting the home side to 8-160 in the final clash.
Lyon to return from injury for Tests against Pakistan
Veteran spinner Nathan Lyon is back from the calf injury that derailed Australia's Ashes campaign for the start of the home Test summer against Pakistan.
Ponting picks Bancroft as Warner’s Test successor
Cricket legend Ricky Ponting believes Cameron Bancroft deserves another shot as an opener when veteran David Warner bows out of Tests in January.
Aussie bowlers will take Ashes red-ball lesson to India
The recent women's Ashes series taught Australia not to place undue emphasis on preparations for the one-off Test in India, allrounder Ellyse Perry says.
Neil-Smith takes seven against NSW, Davies hurts finger
Lawrence Neil-Smith has had the sixth-best bowling innings of any Tasmanian this century as NSW lost Ollie Davies to a finger injury in the Sheffield Shield.