Cummins backs management of Australia’s quicks
Pat Cummins believes Australia's hierarchy have nailed the preparation for their pace attack ahead of a gruelling five-Test summer against India.
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India A cleared of ball-tampering, no further action
India A have been cleared of ball-tampering in their loss to Australia A, after it initially appeared as if umpires had accused them of causing scratches on it.
McSweeney best Test option in first Australia A game
Australia A's Nathan McSweeney has had the best match of the four leading contenders to partner Usman Khawaja at the top of the Test order this summer.
Test tune-up: Khawaja scores 58 after Hazlewood duel
Test opener Usman Khawaja has fallen for 58 on a sodden second day of the Sheffield Shield clash between NSW and Queensland in Sydney.
Hobart complete record-breaking chase, Gades stun Perth
Hobart Hurricanes have produced their highest successful chase in WBBL history to beat Brisbane, while the Melbourne Renegades have stunned Perth.
Voll takes Thunder to record-breaking WBBL win
The Sydney Thunder have claimed the biggest win in their WBBL history, as new recruit Georgia Voll led them to a 64-run thrashing of Adelaide.
Slow and steady the way to go for Jhye Richardson
WA paceman Jhye Richardson has endured a frustrating start to the domestic summer, but he's hoping the slow build-up will pay big dividends down the track.
Patterson feared he’d played last first-class game
Former Test batter Kurtis Patterson ran out for only his second first-class match in a year when NSW hosted Queensland in the Sheffield Shield.
Nathan McSweeney the latest Test candidate to falter
Nathan McSweeney has joined Marcus Harris, Sam Konstas and Cameron Bancroft in being dismissed cheaply during Australia A's match with India A.
Konstas, Bancroft, Harris fail in Australia A bat-off
The Australia A bat-off has yielded three failures after Sam Konstas and Cameron Bancroft were out for ducks, and Marcus Harris also falling cheaply.
Heat spinner Parsons leads historic win over Renegades
Brisbane legspinner Grace Parsons captured 3-22 in just her second WBBL match to inspire a 28-run win over Melbourne Renegades.
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.
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.