MCG to host its first women’s Test in 76 years in Ashes
Cricket Australia has made the move to big stadiums for women's fixtures, with the MCG to host a Test and the SCG a Twenty20 international during the Ashes.
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Fringe paceman Gannon savours WA’s Shield three-peat
Reliable paceman Cameron Gannon was 12th man for the first two of Western Australia's recent Sheffield Shield crowns, but he played a key role in the third one.
Bancroft ruled out of Shield final after bike accident
WA's hopes of sealing a hat-trick of Sheffield Shield titles have suffered a huge blow after opener Cameron Bancroft was concussed in a bike accident.
Aussies Perry, Molineux inspire Bangalore to WPL crown
One dream over from Sophie Molineux and more superb batting by fellow Aussie star Ellyse Perry have guided Royal Challengers Bangalore to the WPL crown.
NSW discover the ‘next Smith, Warner’ in win over Bulls
NSW have ended their Sheffield Shield season on a high, Ollie Davies a standout as they defeated Queensland by five wickets to snare third spot on the table.
Davies heroics puts NSW on track for win against Bulls
NSW are still well and truly in the box seat of their Sheffield Shield clash in Brisbane despite a late fightback from the Bulls on day three.
WA into third straight Shield final, Vics shattered
Western Australia will host the Sheffield Shield final for a third straight season after defeating Victoria by 138 runs, jumping above Tasmania on the ladder.
Tremain, Davies star for NSW in Shield clash with Qld
NSW's Chris Tremain and Oliver Davies have starred on day two of the Blues' Sheffield Shield clash with Queensland in Brisbane.
Bancroft pushes WA to handy lead in crucial Shield game
Western Australia have a lead of 219 in their second innings against Victoria as they attempt to book their spot in a third successive Sheffield Shield final.
Smith will get time as Australia Test opener: McDonald
Coach Andrew McDonald has hailed Australia's ability to find a way after the narrow second Test win over NZ and backed Steve Smith to overcome his batting yips.
Australia win NZ series after mighty Christchurch chase
Alex Carey and Mitch Marsh propelled Australia to a mighty three-wicket win in the second Test against New Zealand, chasing down 279 for a 2-0 series win.
Rain threatens NSW’s unlikely Sheffield Shield dream
NSW came into their Sheffield Shield clash with Queensland as a mathematical chance to make the season final but rain is threatening to wash away their dream.
Victoria, WA to battle in Sheffield Shield eliminator
Victoria can book a spot in a third successive Sheffield Shield final if they beat defending champions Western Australia in a blockbuster end to the season.
BBL draft shake up looms, WBBL expected to go shorter
The Big Bash League will change its rules to retain overseas talent for the entire tournament, while the women's competition is set to drop from 56 games to 40.
Shellshocked Australia on the brink in second Test
Australia are 4-77 chasing 279 for victory in the second Test after New Zealand's day of dominance at Hagley Oval.
Marnus makes most of his chance to end run of poor form
Marnus Labuschagne ended his dire run of form with a superb 90 at Christchurch's Hagley Oval on Saturday, giving Australia the whip hand in the second Test.
Sangha still wants to be all-format Australian spinner
Tanveer Sangha is about to play his first Sheffield Shield game in two years, but insists he does not want to be another player lost to red-ball cricket.
NZ stand up in second Test, lead Australia by 40
Tom Latham has led a New Zealand fightback in the second Test at Hagley Oval, after Marnus Labuschagne's 90 gave Australia a 94-run first-innings lead.
Australia take 94-run lead, with Labuschagne supreme
Marnus Labuschagne has shaken off indifferent form by making 90 at Hagley Oval, where Australia claimed a first-innings lead in the second Test against NZ.
Hazlewood, Starc give Australia control in NZ Test
At 4-124, Australia will head into day two of the second Test 38 runs in arrears after Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc routed New Zealand for 162.
Australia out to clean sweep tour of New Zealand
The prospect of world championship points will keep Australia's foot on the gas as the tour-ending second Test against New Zealand gets under way.
Cummins reveals special goal ahead of second Kiwi Test
Australia skipper Pat Cummins says his Australian team has just one ambition ahead of the second Test against New Zealand at Hagley Oval, beginning on Friday.
How ‘Harden Up’ jab turned Starc into the man of steel
Mitchell Starc says he learned early in his career the difference between good and bad pain, and it's put him on the cusp of surpassing an Aussie legend.
‘Live your lives’: Cummins’ leadership inspired by mum
Pat Cummins says Australia's Test team have been encouraged to live broader lives while on tour, in part inspired by the death of his mother and COVID-19.
WA boost prospects of making another Shield final
Dual defending champions Western Australia are within reach of making a third straight Sheffield Shield final after defeating Queensland by 146 runs.
McSweeney helps SA hang on for dramatic Shield draw
NSW's hopes of making the Sheffield Shield final have been dealt a blow after falling agonisingly short of defeating South Australia on a dramatic final day.
No stress over underperforming Australian Test batters
Marnus Labuschagne is enduring one on his worst run of outs in his Test batting career but there's no doubt among Australia's team leaders he will come good.
Inglis stars as WA squeeze Queensland at the WACA
WA have the chance to shoot up to second on the Sheffield Shield table after edging closer to victory in their match against Queensland in Perth.
Pucovski’s future in doubt after another head knock
Star Victorian batter Will Pucovski's future is in doubt again after being felled by a bouncer in the Sheffield Shield clash in Tasmania.
Lyon demolishes Black Caps as Australia retain trophy
New Zealand never seriously threatened a would-be record run chase of 363, all out for 196 as Australia won the first Test at Wellington's Basin Reserve.
Lightning strikes as WA skittle Queensland in Perth
Rain and lightning have affected day two of the Sheffield Shield clash at the WACA, but it didn't stop WA ripping through Queensland's line-up.