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.
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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.
India tame Australia, Perth pitch to eye Test win
Openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal have batted through two entire sessions in Perth to push India towards a match-winning Test lead against Australia.
Hurricanes dump Scorchers out of WBBL finals race
The Hobart Hurricanes have survived a mid-innings wobble to end the Perth Scorchers' season, winning with 14 balls to spare at the WACA.
More demons set to emerge on Optus Stadium deck
Australia are in all sorts of trouble at 7-67 in reply to India's 150 in the series-opening Test in Perth, leaving Alex Carey with a huge rescue mission.
Heat secure WBBL finals spot with win over Stars
Brisbane Heat have locked in a WBBL finals appearance and are eyeing top spot after a nine-wicket win over the Melbourne Stars.
Healy set to miss India ODIs through knee injury
Australia's captain Alyssa Healy is expected to miss the ODI series against India through injury, with an otherwise largely unchanged squad to be named.
Cricket ready to honour Hughes on 10-year anniversary
Australian cricket will stop to remember Phillip Hughes' 10-year anniversary, with several commemorations planned at both state and national level.
Bumrah stuns Australia in chaotic start to Perth Test
Australia are in danger of crashing to their lowest Test total at home since 1984 after India left them reeling at 7-67 in Perth.
Australia bank on ‘scary’ middle order to do the job
Makeshift opener Nathan McSweeney will make his Test debut in Perth as Australia attempt to win back the Border-Gavaskar trophy from India.
Mitch Marsh cleared to bowl against India: Cummins
Mitch Marsh has barely bowled this year due to a series of niggling injuries, but he's set to be unleashed in the series-opening Test against India in Perth.
Cummins wants Australia to become a generational team
Australia captain Pat Cummins is determined to tick off beating India in a Test series, creating a generational legacy for his group.
India’s mysterious preparation for Test continues
South Africa-born bowling coach Morne Morkel has become the first member of the Indian squad to address the media since they arrived in Australia nine days ago.
Labuschagne thrilled by arrival of old friend McSweeney
Marnus Labuschagne gets goosebumps thinking about Nathan McSweeney's journey to become Australia's 467th men's Test player.
Labuschagne keen to unleash bouncer barrage on India
Marnus Labuschagne has been working hard on his bowling in recent months in a bid to play a key role with the ball during the five-Test series against India.
MacGill allegedly had trusted link with cocaine dealer
Ex-cricketer Stuart MacGill allegedly complained about the quality of cocaine from a regular dealer before helping them to buy "good gear", a court has heard.
Summer of judgment looms for Australia against India
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy will bring together the world's two best teams and is the current Australian side's last chance to put themselves among the greats.
Labuschange queries India’s confidence after whitewash
India's confidence could be "damaged" ahead of the Border-Gavaskar battle after their historic home whitewash, Australia star Marnus Labuschagne says.
Inglis relishes captaincy after Pakistan T20 whitewash
Josh Inglis will link with the Test squad on a high after leading Australia to a Twenty20 series clean sweep over Pakistan.
Glenn Maxwell hurt, Australia sweep Pakistan T20 series
Australia has secured a clean sweep of the T20 series against Pakistan with a convincing seven-wicket win featuring a brutal 61 from Marcus Stoinis.
Bulls and Tigers draw after Peirson, McDermott dig in
Tasmania were unable to secure their first Sheffield Shield victory of the season after a defiant stand from Queensland's Ben McDermott and Jimmy Peirson.
Handscomb, Harris steer Victoria to Shield win over WA
Western Australia spinner Corey Rocchiccioli has taken a bizarre hat-trick as Victoria batters Peter Handscomb and Marcus Harris secured an eight-wicket win.
McSweeney won’t let the critics bring him down
Nathan Lyon and Travis Head are among Australia's Test stars backing Nathan McSweeney to thrive during the five-match series against India.
Healy unsure if she’ll face India, with Ashes key
Australia's captain Alyssa Healy says a knee injury has stopped her from squatting while keeping wicket, and she is unsure if she will be able to face India.