Aussies have proven they bounce back quickly: Head
Travis Head has cautioned against confusing a bad week with a bad team, insisting Australia will perform under pressure after their concerning loss to India.
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Matthews stars in Melbourne Renegades’ first WBBL title
West Indies star Hayley Matthews has fired with bat and ball against Brisbane Heat at the MCG, powering the Melbourne Renegades to their maiden WBBL title.
Webster’s journey from Shield struggles to Test squad
Beau Webster is closing in on a remarkable Test debut at age 31. The allrounder and his state coach explain what has changed on a 10-year journey full of toil.
Renegades back from brink to eye WBBL history at MCG
Melbourne Renegades are aiming for their first WBBL title, while Brisbane will become the first franchise to win three finals if they prevail at the MCG.
Heat and Renegades spin queens hold key to WBBL final
Brisbane Heat and Melbourne Renegades captains Jess Jonassen and Sophie Molineux are in terrific form ahead of the WBBL decider at the MCG.
Boland unsure of call-up after Hazlewood ruled out
Scott Boland is waiting for the selectors' call as the likely replacement for injured paceman Josh Hazlewood.
Heat thrash Thunder to reach fourth WBBL final
Brisbane Heat will play Melbourne Renegades in the WBBL final after a nine- wicket win over Sydney Thunder as Grace Parsons and Georgia Redmayne starred.
Cricket bosses defend Australia’s prep for Perth Test
Cricket Australia's high-performance boss Ben Oliver has defended the Test team's light preparations for the Border-Gavaskar series opener.
Webster comfortable batting anywhere in Test team
Tasmania allrounder Beau Webster has been added to the Test squad for the first time, with selectors worried about the fitness of a sore Mitch Marsh.
CA delighted with results of shortened WBBL
The shortened WBBL has pulled in bigger crowds and television ratings, with Cricket Australia believing it vindicates the decision to tighten the schedule.
Vindicated Voll ready for WBBL showdown with Brisbane
Georgia Voll's decision to leave Brisbane for the Sydney Thunder is set to net her an Australian cap, and now she is ready to take down the Heat in WBBL finals.
England women crush South Africa to win T20 series
WBBL batter Danni Wyatt-Hodge has cracked 78 in 45 balls and Sarah Glenn taken 4-20 as England eased to a 36-run victory in the second T20 against South Africa.
Litchfield takes Thunder to one win from WBBL final
Phoebe Litchfield has stood up when it mattered most, lifting the Sydney Thunder to a six-wicket win over Hobart in their knockout WBBL final.
Victoria top of the Shield after skittling Queensland
Queensland have slumped to a 90-run defeat to Victoria in the Sheffield Shield, after a number of inexplicable final-day dismissals.
Australia weigh up adding Webster to Adelaide squad
Australia are considering bringing Beau Webster into their squad for the Adelaide Test, as cover for allrounder Mitch Marsh.
More tears and tributes for Hughes on sad anniversary
The family of Phillip Hughes issued a touching tribute to the popular cricketer before an emotional ceremony at the SCG on the 10th anniversary of his death.
Kellaway ton puts Vics in the box seat against Bulls
Queensland have slumped to 3-58 chasing 329 for victory in their day-night Sheffield Shield clash with Victoria.
Aussies stick with same squad after Perth Test smashing
Australia are standing firm in the wake of a series-opening smashing by India in Perth, sticking with the same squad for the pink-ball Test in Adelaide.
Bates accepted career may be over before her best WBBL
Sydney Thunder spinner Sam Bates started the WBBL believing it would likely be her last, before a career-best season earned her a new two-year contract.
Harris makes runs as Victoria fight back against Bulls
Victoria opener Marcus Harris wants his Test spot back, and his unbeaten 50 in the second innings against Queensland is another step in the right direction.
Cummins ‘hurting’ after Australia’s crushing Test loss
Australia have slumped to a record 295-run smashing to India in Perth, going 1-0 down in the best-of-five battle for the Border-Gavaskar trophy.
India crush dismal Australia in Perth Test statement
Australia have slumped to a record 295-run smashing to India in Perth, going 1-0 down in the best-of-five battle for the Border-Gavaskar trophy.
Hughes the friendly farmer who shot to cricket fame
Phillip Hughes will long be remembered for his record-breaking cricket talent but those close to him also remember the best of friends, an avid cattle farmer.
Humbled Australia need to defy history to win series
Down and almost out after a nightmare two-and-a-half days, Australia will need to quickly regroup if they want to regain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Renegades to host WBBL final despite another Heat win
The Melbourne Renegades will host the WBBL final as the Brisbane Heat downed the Sydney Sixers but fell short of pinching top spot.
Harris fails but Vics fight against Bulls in Shield
Queensland legspinner Mitch Swepson took four wickets before a Victorian fightback on the opening day of the Sheffield Shield match at The Gabba.
Ward leads NSW talent in piling on runs against Blues
NSW juniors Tim Ward, Nivethan Radhakrishnan and Jordan Silk have all scored runs for Tasmania against the Blues, helping them to 4-251 in the Sheffield Shield.
Aussies staring at embarrassing loss after Kohli ton
Australia are facing one of their heaviest home defeats after India declared with a 533-run lead and reduced the home side to 3-12 in the first Test in Perth.
Stars consigned to WBBL wooden spoon after wash out
The Melbourne Stars have slipped to their first WBBL wooden spoon in five years after their last-round match against fellow strugglers Adelaide was washed out.
Australia’s body language unacceptable: Blewett
India are 0-172 in their second innings and in complete control of the Border-Gavaskar series opener in Perth, but Australia aren't giving up hope of winning.
Voll replaces captain Healy in Aussie women’s squad
Georgia Voll's hot form with the bat has earned her a maiden call-up to the Australia squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against India.