WBBL faces big questions to stay No.1 beyond the summer
Big Bash officials must decide whether to shrink the WBBL schedule and how to work towards more use of bigger stadiums in future years as the new season begins.
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Aussie cricketers dip into pocket to support netballers
Australia's netballers have been promised financial support from the nation's cricketers, amid an ugly pay dispute with Netball Australia.
Redmayne targets Australian cap on Heat injury return
Brisbane Heat opener and wicketkeeper Georgia Redmayne has recovered from an Achilles rupture and wants another big WBBL season to push for national honours.
Tasmania hold on for draw against Western Australia
Tasmania have held on for a draw in a tense final day of their Sheffield Shield clash with Western Australia, after the match sprung to life in the afternoon.
Veteran du Preez set to turn up the Heat on WBBL rivals
Brisbane Heat staged a coup by signing former South Africa captain Mignon du Preez, who can't wait to add her own flair to an aggressive batting order.
Short century leads Vics to Marsh Cup win over Bulls
Matt Short blasted 134 and spinner Todd Murphy took three key wickets in Victoria's 19-run Marsh Cup win over Queensland.
Cummins hopes Aussie runs will flow with corner turned
Captain Pat Cummins is confident that his side have turned a corner at the World Cup as they face a crucial date with Pakistan in Bengaluru's batting paradise.
McAndrew adds to NSW blues as Shield pain continues
NSW are on the verge of a 14th straight Sheffield Shield match without a win after Nathan McAndrew put South Australia in a dominant position in Adelaide.
Swepson snares 5-39 as Queensland crush Vics in Shield
Victoria have lost 3-0 in the space of seven balls as Queensland wrapped up a Sheffield Shield win by an innings and 104 runs in South Mackay.
Olympics can help save international cricket: CA boss
Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley says the sport's addition to the Olympics will encourage players to choose their national team over big-money franchises.
Lanning fires up at England star’s scorching WBBL move
Australian star Meg Lanning has slammed the WBBL's decision to allow England hero Nat Sciver-Brunt to play for Perth despite avoiding the competition's draft.
Test opener Khawaja rested for Bulls’ Shield clash
Queensland captain Usman Khawaja has been rotated out of his side's Sheffield Shield clash as part of Cricket Australia's workload management plans.
Australia ‘hurting’ after World Cup belting by Proteas
Australia's World Cup hopes are hanging by a thread after just two games following a dismal 134-run defeat by South Africa in Lucknow.
Inspired allrounder Edwards credits Watson for success
NSW's new coaching adviser Shane Watson has made an impression on allrounder Jack Edwards, who has begun the domestic summer in sparkling form.
Pucovski rested from Shield under ‘managed’ return
Will Pucovski has been slated to miss Victoria's second-round Sheffield Shield match against Queensland with officials insistent it's part of a managed return.
Short ton salvages Victoria in Shield clash with Qld
Victoria were shaky to begin their Sheffield Shield match with Queensland before Matt Short helped them save face with a fourth first-class century.
Australia thrash West Indies to claim ODI series win
Australia have capped off a dominant white-ball series against West Indies by thrashing the tourists in the decisive match of the one-day international series.
No need for wholesale changes against Sri Lanka: Marsh
Out-of-sorts Australia have struggled in their opening two matches at the Cricket World Cup but Mitch Marsh does not believe the time is right to wield the axe.
Renshaw ton puts Queensland in box seat against Vics
Queensland have moved to 4-297 in reply to Victoria's 253 at stumps on day two of the Sheffield Shield clash in South Mackay.
Australia lose toss, bowl first against Sri Lanka at WC
Australia have lost the toss and will bowl first in their crucial World Cup clash against Sri Lanka in Lucknow.
Australia need 210 after fightback against Sri Lanka
Australia's World Cup dream appeared on a knife's edge early in the clash with Sri Lanka before Adam Zampa, Pat Cummins and David Warner inspired a fightback.
Perry holds no grudges over opening-game WBBL ban
Sydney Sixers captain Ellyse Perry has been sidelined from the WBBL season-opener against Melbourne Stars for over-rates penalties from the last campaign.
Zampa, Inglis resurrect Australia with Sri Lanka WC win
Australia have revived their World Cup campaign with a five-wicket defeat of Sri Lanka in which Adam Zampa shone with the ball and Josh Inglis with the bat.
Renegades ready to make use of super-human Matthews
Hayley Matthews' blistering form for West Indies has the Melbourne Renegades believing their top order can provide the perfect support for her in the WBBL.
McAndrew pulls Blues apart to put Redbacks on top
Nathan McAndrew has claimed figures of 5-42 to put South Australia on top of their Sheffield Shield clash against NSW after day two.
Cricket’s return to Olympics ratified among five sports
Cricket is back in the Olympics with the sport's return for the 2028 Games ratified at a meeting in Mumbai.
Bulls on verge of Shield win after Vics crumble again
Victoria are set to plunge to a 0-2 start to the Sheffield Shield season after enduring yet another batting collapse against Queensland.
Zampa pushes through back spasms for vital Cup win
Australia have revived their World Cup campaign with a five-wicket defeat of Sri Lanka in which Adam Zampa shone with the ball and Josh Inglis with the bat.
Aussies ‘fair way off’ in World Cup opener: Ponting
Dual World Cup-winning captain Ricky Ponting believes Australia can hit back in the tournament despite starting a "fair way off" against India.
Kidnap trial postponed as MacGill faces drug charge
The charging of former Test bowler Stuart MacGill over an alleged cocaine deal has led to a trial for the men of accused of kidnapping him being postponed.
Aussie women start preparing for Mumbai day-night Test
Australia's women cricketers have whipped out the pink balls at training to prepare for a likely day-night Test against India in Mumbai this December.