Green, Carey keys to Aussies passing Bangladesh Test
Australian allrounder Cameron Green prospered from a slice of luck to remain key to a rearguard fightback as Bangladesh stayed in charge of the first Test.
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Marsh’s dazzling Hundred summer ends in anti-climax
Australia T20 captain Mitch Marsh failed to deliver another of his striking masterclasses as Sunrisers Leeds fell in the eliminator in the men's Hundred.
Australia stunned as Bangladesh batters take charge
Bangladesh are in prime position to push for a shock win over Australia after Tanzid Hasan's maiden Test century put the visitors in control of the first Test.
‘No excuses’: Groundhog Day for Australia’s top order
Steve Smith insists there are ways to thwart good bowling in tough conditions and has encouraged the underperforming Australian top order to work it out.
‘Sorry for the pain’: Gardner opens up on affair
Australia vice-captain Ash Gardner has broken her silence on her affair with teammate Georgia Voll and thanked Cricket Australia's support of her leadership.
Bangladesh on top as Australia’s batters fail again
Bangladesh have dominated with ball and bat as six-wicket hero Hasan Mahmud helped roll Australia for 198 before the visitors reached 1-96 at stumps on day one.
Batting ‘marvel’ set to add final Test piece to puzzle
Steve Smith has been backed to score his 38th Test century and his first against Bangladesh in the upcoming series to complete a rare feat.
Heat on Green as Australia name first Test side
Australia want Cameron Green to back himself at No.5 as Scott Boland and Josh Inglis deal with missing selection for the first Test against Bangladesh.
Ex-BBL cricketer jailed for abusing teenage fan
A former professional cricketer who has been jailed twice for child sexual offences used his prominence as a sportsperson to gain access to young people.
Australia embrace ‘unknowns’ on Darwin’s split-pitch
Darwin will host its first Test in 22 years and Australia allrounder Beau Webster says the players will soon work out how to adapt to the rare split-pitch.
Test runs the key: why Webster is not Green with envy
Beau Webster is not trying to compete with fellow allrounder Cameron Green for a regular Test spot because he regards himself as a top batter in his own right.
‘Lots of options’: Carey coy on changed batting order
Wicketkeeper Alex Carey has been Australia's saviour with the bat and while he's not certain were in the order he will come in, he does know why he's firing.
‘Put on a show’: Darwin-born Weatherald faces big Test
Jake Weatherald has made the most of a county cricket stint to find form and belief in his methods as he readies to play Test cricket in the city of his birth.
Bring it on: opening front of mind for adaptable Head
Travis Head will play in Australia, South Africa, India and England in the next 12 months and has revealed why he can succeed as an opener everywhere.
Unheralded quick takes eight-for to rout Bangladesh
Bangladesh have collapsed to be all out for 54 as Cricket Australia XI paceman Campbell Thompson took 8-25 to secure a huge win for the hosts in Darwin.
Star Head backs teammate to thrive in Top End Tests
Star Australia batter Travis Head has given an insight into how opening partner Jake Weatherald is shaping up ahead of the Tests against Bangladesh.
Aussie star creates history with Allan Border Medal
Three-format star Travis Head has become the sixth multiple winner of the Allan Border Medal, pipping great mate Alex Carey for Australian cricket's top award.
Rocchiccioli’s six-wicket haul keeps heat on Lyon
Corey Rocchiccioli has put his hand up to lead Australia's next crop of spinners, but Sam Konstas has struggled for the Cricket Australia XI against Bangladesh.
‘Longest break’: Marnus recharged to find Test runs
Marnus Labuschagne hasn't scored a Test century for Australia in more than three years, but says a lengthy break has given him the clarity to regain top form.
Neser injures calf as Australia reveal India plans
Australia fast bowler Michael Neser's calf injury has the veteran targeting a return for the South Africa tour.
Clear head puts Starc on precipice of greatness
More history awaits Mitchell Starc this summer, with the 36-year-old believing he is bowling as well as ever thanks to a clear mindset shift.
Final frontiers drive Hazlewood in twilight years
Test quick Josh Hazlewood wants to play alongside Scott Boland more often as he prepares to play home Tests for the first time since 2024.
Australia coach unconvinced Stokes exit is permanent
Australia coach Andrew McDonald is unconvinced he has seen the last of Ben Stokes, predicting the incoming England coach will "twist his arm" out of retirement.
Test cricket star pleads guilty to Easter drink-drive
One of Australia's greatest cricketers has formally admitted to mid-range drink-driving after finishing his third wine and jumping behind the wheel.
Sixers lock in new BBL head coach after false start
After their previous coach quit only weeks after his appointment, the Sydney Sixers have finally landed on a new mentor for the upcoming summer.
Australia keep faith in opening bat, recall big guns
Australia's selectors have kept the faith in opener Jake Weatherald and recalled a trio of big guns for the looming two-Test series against Bangladesh.
Big Bash League privatisation push not a ‘cash grab’
The head of a Big Bash League franchise believes the privatisation of clubs could help grow men and women's cricket at all levels.
‘Really optimistic’: BBL to hold historic game in India
BBL boss Alistair Dobson is optimistic about the historic match in Chennai going close to selling out the famous MA Chidambaram Stadium in December.
Aussie blasts ton, Northants into T20 knockouts
Chris Lynn, the Aussie T20 gun for hire, has smashed his second Vitality Blast century in a Northamptonshire win which sealed their place in the quarter-finals.
Ex-Test spinner’s appeal turned down over drug supply
Former spin bowler Stuart MacGill has suffered a major courtroom blow after his appeal against a drug supply conviction was unanimously tossed out.
Dominant Australia crush England in T20 World Cup final
Australia have won the Women's T20 World Cup for the seventh time, regaining the global crown with a seven-wicket win over hosts England at Lord's.