Cummins stars in Australia’s thrilling MCG Test triumph
Pat Cummins has powered Australia to a memorable 79-run win at the MCG after Pakistan lost 5-18 in a dramatic conclusion to the Boxing Day Test.
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Pakistan fume over umpiring and technology in defeat
Pakistan have claimed they were the better team in the Boxing Day Test, but believe technology decided the result in Australia's 79-run victory.
Edwards shines but rain wrecks Sixers’ BBL hopes
Sydney's rain has denied the Sixers a chance to beat cross-town rivals the Thunder, with umpires taking players off an over before the match could be declared.
Sixers’ Edwards claims three to keep Thunder to 7-151
Sydney Sixers seamer Jack Edwards has claimed career-best BBL figures of 3-24 to help contain the Sydney Thunder to 7-151 in their cross-town derby.
Australia cruise to five-wicket ODI win over India
Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry and Tahlia McGrath made a difficult run chase look easy as Australia sailed home against India.
Cummins masterclass inspires Australia to MCG Test win
Pat Cummins has powered Australia to a memorable 79-run win at the MCG after Pakistan lost 5-18 in a dramatic conclusion to the Boxing Day Test.
Cummins takes crucial wicket of Pakistan captain at MCG
Australia captain Pat Cummins has taken the vital wicket of Pakistan skipper Shan Masood to keep the hosts in the box seat to win the second Test.
Starc strikes early in Pakistan’s chase of 317 at MCG
Pakistan have stumbled to 1-25 in their chase of Australia's 317 in the Boxing Day Test following an early breakthrough from star quick Mitchell Starc.
Carey helps Australia set Pakistan 317 to win at MCG
Wicketkeeper Alex Carey's first fifty since the start of the Ashes has helped Australia set Pakistan a target of 317 to win the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.
Marsh backs Australia to defend any total at MCG
Mitch Marsh has backed in Australia's bowlers to defend any total after the allrounder steered his team out of major trouble against Pakistan.
Marsh’s 96 swings momentum back to Australia at MCG
Mitch Marsh has made Pakistan pay for dropping an easy catch, steering Australia out of trouble and into a commanding position in the Boxing Day Test.
Canberra, Gold Coast could host BBL finals matches
BBL finals could be played in Canberra and the Gold Coast due to venue clashes, while the players' union are open to regular-season matches on Christmas Day.
Heat defy Sams’ historic spell to quell Thunder
Brisbane have overcome a collapse of 7-16 to defend 172 at the Gabba and beat Sydney Thunder by 15 runs to remain undefeated in the Big Bash League.
Cummins inspires Australia’s MCG wicket frenzy
Pat Cummins has ripped through Pakistan with three wickets late on day two to put Australia in a commanding position in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.
Warner urges Australia to increase run rate on day two
A three-hour rain delay on day one of the second Test against Pakistan has left Australia chasing quick runs when play resumes at the MCG.
Warner, Hussey proud of Khawaja’s humanitarian stance
Australian cricket great Mike Hussey has expressed his pride for Usman Khawaja with how the opener is speaking about his personal beliefs.
Aussies finish rain-interrupted Boxing Day on 3-187
Australia have gone to stumps at 3-187 following a stop-start Boxing Day Test at the MCG against Pakistan.
Cummins forecasts Boland Test recall in near future
Scott Boland has failed to force his way into the Australian bowling line-up for the second Test against Pakistan but might not have to wait long for a recall.
Cummins offers support for Khawaja’s banned dove symbol
Usman Khawaja won't be allowed to display a dove symbol during the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan as Australia look to take an unbeatable series lead.
Healy rejects talk of Australia’s dynasty ending
Australia captain Alyssa Healy has moved to quickly shut down any suggestion that her side's era of dominance is ending after a Test loss in India.
Curran’s BBL ban stands after failed appeal
Sydney Sixers' star import Tom Curran has failed in his appeal against a four-game Big Bash League suspension for umpire intimidation.
Australia slump to first Test loss to India
India have beaten Australia in a women's Test for the first time, romping to an eight-wicket victory in their one-off match in Mumbai.
Turning down IPL riches has helped Starc’s Test career
Mitchell Starc has given up potentially more than $10 million by skipping the Indian Premier League for years but the star Australian quick has no regrets.
36ers end rut by unwrapping an NBL win over the Bullets
Brisbane star Nathan Sobey was in an unstoppable mood but Adelaide had more contributors as they returned to winning ways in the NBL.
Australia lead by 46 runs but India well placed in Test
Tahlia McGrath has starred again, scoring 73 to raise Australia's hopes in the Mumbai Test, but India remain in the box seat with a day to play.
Wade, Meredith back for ‘Canes against Renegades in BBL
The Hurricanes will welcome back Matthew Wade and Riley Meredith for their Big Bash clash against the Melbourne Renegades in Hobart.
Perry falls as Australia trail India by 31 runs at tea
Approaching a half-century, Ellyse Perry has fallen to a sharp catch shortly before tea to stall Australia's fightback in the Mumbai Test against India.
Carey keeps hoping to win back spot in Aussie ODI side
Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey has his sights set on winning back his ODI spot after being dropped during the successful World Cup campaign in India.
Khawaja insists armband was for ‘personal bereavement’
Usman Khawaja will keep fighting the ICC after being charged for wearing a black armband he insists was for a personal bereavement.
Heat matchwinner ‘Tall Paul’ Walter loving BBL life
Paul Walter has quickly become a fan-favourite in Australia after playing an important role for the unbeaten Brisbane Heat in his first three BBL appearances.
Khawaja reprimanded by ICC for wearing black armband
Usman Khawaja has been given a reprimand by international cricket chiefs over his decision to wear a black armband in the first Test against Pakistan in Perth.