Maxwell embarrassed, but set to avoid sanction
Glenn Maxwell will avoid any formal sanction over his night out in Adelaide, with Cricket Australia's integrity unit not investigating the matter.
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Joseph can leave Test legacy for West Indies: Roach
Veteran West Indies paceman Kemar Roach wanted to follow in the footsteps of his nation's great fast bowlers and says tyro Shamar Joseph can do the same.
Travis Head fit, top order due big scores: Cummins
Pat Cummins says COVID-stricken Travis Head will play in the second Test against West Indies, in which he expects Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne to fire.
Pat Cummins backs calls for Australia Day rethink
National cricket captain Pat Cummins has become the highest-profile sporting star to call for a move away from marking Australia Day on January 26.
Khawaja passes last concussion test, Head has COVID
Usman Khawaja has passed his last concussion check and will play at the Gabba, while Travis Head has battled a bout of COVID-19 since the Test win in Adelaide.
Cricket star Maxwell investigated by CA after incident
Australian star Glenn Maxwell is being investigated by Cricket Australia after he ended up in hospital following a night out in Adelaide.
Brown’s ‘freak’ innings sends Heat into BBL decider
Josh Brown's record-setting BBL century has steamrolled the Brisbane Heat past the Adelaide Strikers and into the tournament decider against the Sydney Sixers.
Australia U19s race to quick win over Namibia
Chasing a sub-100 target Australia's U19s have beaten Namibia by four wickets with more than 30 overs to spare in the U19 World Cup in South Africa.
Sixers set sights on O’Keefe shutting down Brown in BBL
Steve O'Keefe is the spinner to stop Brisbane Heat blaster Josh Brown from stealing the show at the Big Bash League final, the Sydney Sixers believe.
Sixers go from glamours to grifters in hunt of BBL win
The Sydney Sixers are ready to use their status as the best defenders of middling totals in the BBL final at the SCG.
Brown’s monster innings sends Heat into BBL decider
Josh Brown's record-setting BBL century has steamrolled the Brisbane Heat past the Adelaide Strikers and into the tournament decider against the Sydney Sixers.
Brown breaks BBL record as Heat set Strikers 215
Josh Brown has hit the equal second-fastest BBL century as the Brisbane Heat posted 7-214 against Adelaide, the winners to play Sydney in the final.
Heat make big change, bat first against Strikers
Leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson has been replaced by Charlie Wakim for the Brisbane Heat, who will bat first against Adelaide for a spot in the BBL final.
Fraser-McGurk, Bartlett in for ODIs as Maxwell rested
Glenn Maxwell has been rested for Australia's ODIs against West Indies, prompting a player many see as his prodigy to be called up in Jake Fraser-McGurk.
Khawaja passes last concussion test, fine for Gabba
Usman Khawaja has passed his last concussion check, with officials now confident he has no delayed symptoms and can play the West Indies at the Gabba.
Renshaw in as Heat prepare for BBL finals second-chance
Test hopeful Matt Renshaw has been cleared to play in the Brisbane Heat's BBL challenger final against Adelaide on the Gold Coast.
Strikers spin a web to upset Perth in BBL knockout
Lloyd Pope has taken four wickets and fellow leg-spinner Cameron Boyce three to help Adelaide upset Perth in their BBL knockout clash at Optus Stadium.
The Pope call that salvaged the Strikers’ BBL season
The "brave" Big Bash League recall of spinner Lloyd Pope has sparked the Strikers, who are now two wins away from a second title.
Windies newcomers won’t get it easy again: Australia
After facing the West Indies' debutant bowlers for the first time, Australia coach Andrew McDonald expects improved output from his batters in the second Test.
Aussie stint set Dwarshuis on BBL final path for Sixers
Sydney Sixers paceman Ben Dwarshuis has fed off his T20 cameo with Australia, culminating in his match-winning bowling display to secure a home BBL final.
Tye swings BBL clash Perth’s way before Strikers rally
The Perth Scorchers have been set 156 to beat Adelaide in their BBL knockout clash, the prize a date with Brisbane to fight for a spot in the final.
Australia’s Test bowlers on cusp of rare streak
After trouncing the West Indies, captain Pat Cummins expects Australia's bowlers to achieve the rare feat of playing five consecutive Test matches this summer.
Scorchers win toss, Strikers bat in knockout BBL final
The Perth Scorchers have won the toss and chosen to bowl first at Optus Stadium in their Big Bash League knockout final against Adelaide.
Sixers thump Heat to book BBL final at SCG
Ben Dwarshuis has taken 5-21 to wrap up a 39-run BBL qualifying final win for the Sydney Sixers over Brisbane, set-up by captain Moses Henriques' 59.
Khawaja hurt as Australia thump Windies by 10 wickets
Scans have cleared Usman Khawaja of a facial injury after he was struck on the head during Australia's 10-wicket win over West Indies in the first Test.
Henriques lifts Sixers to 152 in BBL qualifying final
Sydney Sixers captain Moises Henriques has made the most of dropped catches from Brisbane Heat to reach 59 in his side's 8-152 in the BBL qualifying final.
Sixers bat first in BBL qualifying final with Heat
Brisbane Heat captain Nathan McSweeney has sent the Sydney Sixers in to bat in the BBL qualifying final on a drop-in Gold Coast pitch.
Hazlewood stars, Australia thump Windies by 10 wickets
Australia have thumped the West Indies by 10 wickets in the first Test at Adelaide Oval, winning before lunch on day three.
BBL eye off how to keep imports for future finals
The Big Bash League has experienced a resurgence back to its old self, but bosses know the next challenge is how to keep overseas talent for the finals.
McSweeney backs Heat allrounders in BBL qualifier
The Brisbane Heat have a new-look batting order for the BBL qualifier against the Sydney Sixers, but new captain Nathan McSweeney has faith in the side's depth.
Flanagan has Volkman regrets, but says he arrived hurt
St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan says he has no doubt Ronald Volkman was injured at the Warriors, after the half failed a medical at the Dragons.