Defiant centurion Warner declares: ‘I ain’t leaving’
Veteran opener David Warner is on track to see out his Test career in Sydney after posting an impressive century against Pakistan in Perth.
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Marsh misses hometown ton in Perth as Pakistan dig in
Pakistan's Aamir Jamal finished with 6-111 on debut, while hometown hero Mitch Marsh fell agonisingly short of a ton on an intriguing day two of the first Test.
Mitch Marsh says ‘thanks but no thanks’ to opener role
Allrounder Mitch Marsh says he's loving life batting at No.6 in the Test team, and he doesn't want to make the shift to opener when David Warner retires.
Labuschagne, Smith hurt as Pakistan show some fight
Australia hold an overall lead of 300 with eight wickets still in hand against Pakistan in the first Test at Optus Stadium.
Bruised Smith to front up for more Pakistan bouncers
Steve Smith will put his body on the line again on a testing pitch as Australia aim to build on a lead of 300 on day four of the first Test against Pakistan.
Lyon snares Test scalp 500 as Australia crush Pakistan
Australia have taken a 1-0 lead in their three-match series against Pakistan after cruising to a 360-run win in the first Test.
Australian spinner Lyon takes 500th Test wicket
Star spinner Nathan Lyon has written his name into the history books, becoming only the third Australian to take 500 Test wickets.
Australian spinner Nathan Lyon takes 500th Test wicket
Star spinner Nathan Lyon has written his name into the history books, becoming only the third Australian to take 500 Test wickets.
Lyon can join Warne past 700 Test wickets: Pat Cummins
In a ringing endorsement of his long-time teammate, Pat Cummins believes Nathan Lyon could join Shane Warne in reaching 700 Test wickets.
Cramping Nathan Lyon charges past 500 Test scalps
Nathan Lyon says he was feeling plenty of anxiety during his Test return, and he's proud to have joined Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath in taking 500 wickets.
Perth wicket wasn’t a danger, says battered Labuschagne
Marnus Labuschagne says his finger is feeling considerably better and he's in no doubt to face Pakistan in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.
Khawaja vows to fight for those without a voice
Australia opener Usman Khawaja won't be wearing shoes bearing the words 'all lives are equal' when the first Test against Pakistan begins on Thursday.
Stars Scorched as Perth claim easy BBL win at MCG
The Perth Scorchers have easily beaten the Melbourne Stars by seven wickets in their BBL match at the MCG.
Smith has no plans to follow Warner into retirement
Veteran batsman Steve Smith says he's feeling refreshed and ready to fire ahead of the three-Test series against Pakistan, starting in Perth on Thursday.
Brisbane turn on the Heat against Thunder in Canberra
Classy bowling and fine fielding from the Brisbane Heat has earned them a 20-run win over the Sydney Thunder in a low-scoring BBL match at Manuka Oval.
Cummins vows to support Green as exile set to continue
Pat Cummins says he'll put an arm around Cameron Green the way senior players did during his own exile from the Test team as a young player.
Lyon eyes Australian return not 500th Test wicket
Nathan Lyon's focus is on making his Test comeback but he can't deny it would be special to join Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath in the history books this week.
Sangha unfazed by pitch talk ahead of Canberra BBL game
Canberra's Manuka Oval is preparing to host the BBL clash between the Sydney Thunder and Brisbane Heat only days after wild weather saturated the venue.
Gades-Scorchers BBL game abandoned due to pitch
The Melbourne Renegades-Perth Scorchers BBL clash in Geelong was abandoned with fewer than seven overs bowled because of safety concerns over the pitch.
McDonald forecasts predictable Test side for Perth
Australia coach Andrew McDonald says their side for the first Test against Pakistan will most likely look the same as it has before.
Strikers’ clash against Heat in BBL washed out
The BBL fixture between the Adelaide Strikers and Brisbane Heat has been washed out without a ball being bowled at Adelaide Oval.
Gades-Scorchers BBL game abandoned due to unsafe pitch
The Melbourne Renegades-Perth Scorchers BBL clash in Geelong was abandoned with fewer than seven overs bowled because of safety concerns over the pitch.
Lyon, Starc to keep Morris waiting for Test debut
With Nathan Lyon back and Mitch Starc proving his fitness, Lance Morris is unlikely to come into the side for the first Test against Pakistan.
Harris backs record after poor dismissal for PM’s XI
Things are evenly poised after two days of cricket at Manuka Oval, with the Prime Minister's XI 2-149 in reply to Pakistan's first innings of 9-391 declared.
Munro knock shoots Heat past Stars in BBL opener
Colin Munro's 61-ball 99no has helped the Brisbane Heat to their biggest BBL win by 103 runs in the season opener against Melbourne Stars at the Gabba.
Stars skipper Maxwell sidelined, Coulter-Nile in doubt
The Melbourne Stars are counting the cost of their heavy BBL season-opening loss to Brisbane, losing skipper Glenn Maxwell and Nathan Coulter-Nile to injury.
Visions of Anwar inspire Khawaja before Pakistan Tests
Australia opener Usman Khawaja reveals why former Pakistan opener Saeed Anwar is one of his heroes and the reason why he keeps playing Test cricket at age 36.
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.
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.