McSweeney urges batters to give selectors headaches
Australia A captain Nathan McSweeney believes his teammates can give selectors headaches in the highly anticipated Test opener bat-off in Mackay.
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Cummins eyes elusive win against ‘under pressure’ India
Australia will draw confidence from New Zealand's shock series win in India as captain Pat Cummins seeks to tick off the 'one big thing' he has yet to achieve.
Wicketkeeper Wade to coach after Australian retirement
Matthew Wade has confirmed his international retirement, with the versatile wicketkeeper moving straight into a coaching role with Australia.
Lehmann, Labuschagne back McSweeney for Test selection
Australia A captain Nathan McSweeney is in form and in the mix for Test selection and says he would be prepared to open against India if asked by the selectors.
Australia rules Inglis out of becoming new Test opener
Australia have prioritised preparing for the blockbuster Test battle against India when choosing their T20 squad to face Pakistan next month.
Sixers win as 15yo Bray hits winning runs
Fifteen-year-old debutant Caoimhe Bray has hit the winning runs for the Sydney Sixers in their big WBBL run chase against the Melbourne Renegades.
Australia coach admits teen Konstas has made ‘noise’
Teen NSW batting prodigy Sam Konstas will make his Test debut against India if Australia feel he is in their best XI.
‘Perfect storm’ for Konstas to make Test debut: Watson
Australian cricketer Shane Watson believes the time is right for his 19-year-old protege Sam Konstas to make his Test debut.
Queensland blitz South Australia in one-day carnage
Queensland thrashed South Australia by nine wickets on the back of Liam Guthrie and Jimmy Peirson class despite a century by visiting skipper Nathan McSweeney.
WA lose 8-1 at home in horror loss to Tasmania
Tasmania allrounder Beau Webster has claimed 6-17 to bowl Western Australia out for the second lowest score in One-Day Cup history.
Sixers teen Bray welcomes Ellyse Perry comparisons
Sydney Sixers recruit Caoimhe Bray is in line for a WBBL debut at just 15 years of age, and has already garnered comparisons to cricket superstar Ellyse Perry.
Jonassen targets Australia return after World Cup axing
Brisbane Heat captain Jess Jonassen was dropped from the Australia T20 side for the recent World Cup but insists she has more to give on the biggest stage.
Warner’s chance for new legacy as leadership ban ended
Cricket Australia has overturned the lifetime leadership ban it controversially imposed on David Warner in the wake of the "Sandpapergate" saga.
Test rests a chance for Aussie pace trio this summer
Josh Hazlewood doesn't expect a repeat of Australia's strike trio, including Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc, playing every Test of the summer.
World Cup pain drives De Klerk on Brisbane Heat return
South Africa allrounder Nadine de Klerk has returned to the Brisbane Heat on a WBBL mission with a World Cup final loss still burning her to the core.
Smith is our Fab Four: Labuschagne opens up on switch
Marnus Labuschagne says Steve Smith's move back to No.4 makes perfect sense, but who will open in the Test team for the India series is "anyone's guess".
Renshaw fails again, Carey stars in South Australia win
Matthew Renshaw has been unable to press his Test opening claims as South Australia beat Queensland by 129 runs thanks to a masterclass from Alex Carey.
Josh Inglis backed for promotion to Test opener
NSW coach Greg Shipperd believes his young star Sam Konstas and WA wicketkeeper Josh Inglis should be front-of-mind for Australia's Test selectors.
Bancroft’s Test push teeters despite WA Shield win
Test hopeful Cameron Bancroft has again been dismissed cheaply in Western Australia's Sheffield Shield clash with Tasmania.
Carey fires another warning shot ahead of India series
Alex Carey has continued his superb start to the summer with an unbeaten century in South Australia's Sheffield Shield clash against Queensland.
Rush of blood costs Konstas as duck has Smith fuming
Sam Konstas looked set for another big Sheffield Shield score before the NSW young gun had a teenager's rush of blood against Victoria.
Five-wicket haul as young quick shines in Shield debut
Queenslander Tom Whitney has become the first Bull in 38 years to claim a five-wicket haul on debut, before impressing with the bat against South Australia.
Bancroft fails to push Test case with another low score
Cameron Bancroft's push for Australia's vacant opening spot has dipped again as Western Australia took charge of their Sheffield Shield clash with Tasmania.
Smith says he didn’t ask for return to Test No.4 spot
Australian Test star Steve Smith has denied asking to return to No.4, while admitting it's his favourite spot.
New Zealand women roar to glorious T20 World Cup win
Amelia Kerr-inspired New Zealand have won the Women's T20 World Cup, beating Australia's conquerors South Africa in the final in Dubai by 32 runs.
Doran defiant as rain halts Shield final rematch
Persistent showers and bad light curtailed day one of the Sheffield Shield clash as Tasmania battled Western Australia's bowlers and a very green WACA wicket.
Hunt defies late-striking Bulls
Queensland fought back late on day one but were unable to dislodge obdurate South Australian century-maker Henry Hunt in Brisbane.
Australia must repeat history after T20 World Cup shock
Australia used the shock of their 2017 women's World Cup exit to become the best team in the world. They must repeat that after their shock Twenty20 loss.
Green absence changes dynamic for quicks: Starc
Mitchell Starc has indicated Australia could need to draw on their reserves against India, with Cameron Green's injury changing the dynamic of the Test attack.
Bosch! Aussie women’s domination smashed by Proteas
Australia's reign as Women's T20 World Cup champions is over after they were hammered by Anneke Bosch-inspired South Africa in their semi-final in Dubai.
Harris, Konstas to face Test grilling in Shield clash
NSW and Victoria are set to field five Test bowlers between them in their Shield clash, providing the perfect showdown for Marcus Harris and Sam Konstas.