Renshaw falls cheaply, Bell stars for Tigers in Shield
Test contender Matt Renshaw has been dismissed for a pair of twos in the Sheffield Shield as Queensland attempt to build a match-winning lead against Tasmania.
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Abbott stars as Australia claim series win over Windies
Australian bowling allrounder Sean Abbott was at his best as the hosts claimed an 83-run win and series victory in their ODI against West Indies in Sydney.
McDermott’s brilliant ton steers Qld out of trouble
Queensland's Ben McDermott has smashed an unbeaten 146 against Tasmania at the Gabba, steering the Bulls out of trouble at 3-24 in the Sheffield Shield.
Travis Head released from Australia’s white-ball squads
World Cup hero Travis Head will not play again until the tour of New Zealand after being released from Australia's white-ball squads.
Quick Bartlett to be rested after ODI debut to remember
Not even in Xavier Bartlett's wildest dreams did he think he would be playing for Australia this summer, let alone be creating ODI history.
Debutant Bartlett dominates in Australia’s big ODI win
World Cup champions Australia have made light work of the West Indies, cantering to an eight-wicket win at the MCG in the first of three ODIs.
Test cricket on trial as NZ face under-strength Proteas
South Africa will kick off their Test series in New Zealand amid claims the under-strength tourists risk damaging the status of the long-format game.
Neser signed by Hampshire who hope he’ll be like Ellis
Allrounder Michael Neser has been signed by Hampshire, who hope he'll work the same magic for them as another Australian international Nathan Ellis did.
Either play more women’s Tests or none at all: Lanning
Former Aussie captain Meg Lanning believes cricket powerbrokers must choose to either schedule more women's Test matches or focus entirely on white-ball games.
Brisbane boys lead Aussie U19 World Cup rout of England
A superb ton from Hugh Weibgen and a blistering spell by his old schoolmate Callum Vidler have inspired Australia to an Under-19 World Cup thrashing of England.
Mitch Marsh, Gardner named Australia’s top cricketers
Mitch Marsh and Ash Gardner have been crowned Australia's best cricketers of 2023, winning the Allan Border Medal and Belinda Clark Awards.
Smith now ‘comfortable’ opening for Australia in Tests
A vindicated Steve Smith was puzzled by critics who were quick to jump on the decision to promote him to Australia's Test opener.
Mooney leads Australia to T20 win over South Africa
Australia secured a T20 series win against South Africa with a five-wicket victory founded on Beth Mooney overcoming sickness to hit a classy 82.
Labuschagne safe for NZ tour despite lean run: McDonald
Australia coach Andrew McDonald says the top six batters will be given an extended run in Test cricket, including the out-of-form Marnus Labuschagne.
South Africa stun Australia for maiden women’s win
South Africa have beaten Australia in women's cricket for the first time, comfortably winning their T20 clash at Manuka Oval by six wickets.
Aussies crumble at hands of new ‘superstar’ Joseph
Shamar Joseph has taken seven wickets to lead West Indies to an eight-run victory against Australia and snap a 27-year Test cricket losing streak in Australia.
Hogg sledge lit fuse for Windies Test win: Brathwaite
West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite said former Australian fast bowler Rodney Hogg tagging his side "pathetic and hopeless" drove them to win the Gabba Test.
Shamar Joseph’s Windies Test vow after Gabba heroics
Shamar Joseph had West Indies legends crying tears of joy after bowling his side to victory in the Gabba Test and then committing to the longest format.
Smith repeats Warner’s Hobart feat to make mark at top
A gutted Steve Smith was unable to steer Australia out of a hole to victory but his unbeaten 91 was the ultimate way to show he can fill the David Warner void.
Cameron Green could be the next Kallis at No.4: Lyon
Steve Smith and Cameron Green can end any debate over their new positions in Australia's batting order by spearheading a home triumph at the Gabba.
Joseph cleared of toe fracture after Starc yorker
West Indies fast bowler Shamar Joseph retired hurt after a Mitchell Starc yorker speared into his right foot and prevented him from bowling on Saturday.
Australia within 156 of Windies win, Smith unbeaten
Australia are 2-60 and require a further 156 runs to win the Gabba pink-ball Test with Steve Smith still in and West Indies fast bowler Shamar Joseph injured.
Australia ease to first-up T20 win against South Africa
Australia have won the opening game of their multi-format series against South Africa in Canberra by eight wickets, with skipper Alyssa Healy in red-hot form.
Windies out to flip the script by ending win drought
Buoyant West Indies think they can set Australia a challenging victory target when they resume at the Gabba with a lead of 35 runs and nine wickets in hand.
Warner solution not an open-and-shut case for Australia
Steve Smith and Cameron Green fell cheaply for the second time in two Tests since the experiment to replace the retired long-time opener David Warner began.
Windies lead by 35 runs after bold Cummins declaration
Australia trail West Indies by 35 runs after day two of the second Test with Pat Cummins notching his highest Test score before declaring at the Gabba.
Masses flock in Brisbane as cricket hit by protests
Rallies for Invasion Day across Brisbane remained civil until incidents at the second day's play between Australia and the West Indies.
Protest forces Gabba lockdown ahead of play
Protesters entered the Gabba stands ahead of play on day two of the Australia-West Indies Test in Brisbane, forcing the venue into a brief lockdown.
Windies back in contest as Starc relives Pakistan scare
West Indies wicketkeeper Josh Da Silva reckons the pressure is back on Australia after a fighting day-one partnership gave the tourists a total to defend.
Pat Cummins honoured with world cricket’s top award
Australian captain Pat Cummins has won the ICC's men's player of the year award while teammate Usman Khawaja is the men's Test cricketer of 2023.
Starc reaches 350 Test wickets with quadruple blow
Mitchell Starc has become just the fifth Australian bowler to reach 350 Test wickets after snaring four West Indies wickets on day one of the Gabba Test.