Gardner takes 5-12 in Australia’s T20 World Cup win
Australia have opened their women's T20 World Cup defence in style with a 97-run win over New Zealand in Paarl, South Africa.
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Spinner Kuhnemann ‘live chance’ to play in second Test
Queensland spinner Matthew Kuhnemann is flying to join Australia's Test squad in India with Mitchell Swepson returning home for the birth of his first child.
Spinner Murphy takes key wicket on Test debut
Young spinner Todd Murphy has become Australia's 465th Test cricketer after being handed a debut in the opening match of the Border-Gavaskar series in Nagpur.
Australia endure disastrous start to India Test series
Australia have endured a nightmare start to their tour of India, crashing to be all-out for 177 before the hosts raced to 1-77 at stumps in Nagpur.
Paine, Vaughan fuel debate around Jadeja interaction
Former Australia captain Tim Paine has fuelled a debate around what star India spinner Ravi Jadeja was doing with an unidentified substance near the ball.
Australia begin bid for Test supremacy in India
Australia have a genuine opportunity to win in India for the first time in 19 years, which would solidify their status as Test cricket's No.1 team.
Spinner Murphy in line for Test debut in India
After playing just seven first-class matches, Victorian offspinner Todd Murphy is in line to be handed a dream debut in Australia's first Test against India.
Marcus Harris sends message as Vics find Shield form
The Sheffield Shield resumption has afforded opening bat Marcus Harris an opportunity to let his bat do the talking after his Test squad omission.
Aussie allrounder Green pushing for first Test spot
Australia will give allrounder Cameron Green every opportunity to play in the first Test against India, most likely as a batter only.
Head, Turner loom as next Aussie T20 captain: Finch
Aaron Finch has retired from T20 international cricket and reckons Travis Head, Ashton Turner or Steve Smith could be his captaincy successor.
Australia can end drought in India: Adam Gilchrist
Pat Cummins' Australia team can emulate the 'golden generation' of 2004 and secure a breakthrough Border-Gavaskar series win in India, Adam Gilchrist says.
Vision-impaired cricketer Oscar Stubbs smashes records
Oscar Stubbs is the vice-captain of the NSW blind or vision impaired team and has unleashed a whirlwind record innings at the national titles in Brisbane.
Australia begins bid for Test supremacy in India
Australia have a genuine opportunity to win in India for the first time in 19 years, which would solidify their status as Test cricket's No.1 team.
Scorchers accountant Hobson won’t quit his day job yet
Accountant Nick Hobson has shot to fame through his heroics in the BBL grand final but is unsure whether it will lead to a full-time cricket contract.
Carey content with Australia’s India tour preparation
Australia's decision not to play a tour match before the highly anticipated Test series against India is not an issue, wicketkeeper Alex Carey says.
Heat embrace underdog status for BBL grand final
The Perth Scorchers will start as hot favourites in the BBL grand final at a sold-out Optus Stadium, but the Brisbane Heat are warming as the feel-good story.
Heat to unleash ‘Italian Stallion’ against Scorchers
The Brisbane Heat will be aiming to win their second BBL crown when they come up against four-time title winners Perth Scorchers in the final on Saturday.
Aussie coach says Warner ‘refreshed’, ready for India
David Warner is coming off a busy summer and has a poor record in India, but Australia coach Andrew McDonald expects the veteran opener to be back at his best.
Scorchers win fifth BBL crown in final over thriller
Teenager Cooper Connolly and Nick Hobson were the heroes at the death as the Perth Scorchers scored a dramatic five-wicket win in the BBL final.
Teen Connolly becomes instant Perth Scorchers cult hero
Cooper Connolly's match-winning knock in the BBL final has made him an instant cult hero, but the 19-year-old is taking his new-found fame in his stride.
Heat to bounce back from BBL final heartbreak
The Brisbane Heat came close to winning this season's BBL title, and captain Jimmy Peirson feels like the team has the right ingredients for future success.
BBL title hat-trick the next challenge for Scorchers
The Perth Scorchers are already the most successful team in BBL history, and they can create history next season by winning a hat-trick of titles.
Australia’s pace problems deepen after Hazlewood injury
Josh Hazlewood will miss Australia's first Test in India with an Achilles issue, joining fellow star quick Mitchell Starc on the sidelines.
Smith named in team of tournament after BBL cameo
Australia internationals Steve Smith, Aaron Finch and Michael Neser are among the cricketers named in the Big Bash League's team of the tournament.
Australia can match 2004 India Test success: Brad Hodge
Brad Hodge was part of the squad when Australia last won a Test series in India and says the current crop has what it takes to repeat the feat.
Khawaja stranded in Australia with visa issues
Pakistan-born Usman Khawaja is facing visa issues that have the potential to keep him in Australia as his teammates arrive in India for this month's Test tour.
Neser ready to step up after Heat lose Test stars
The Brisbane Heat may have lost their four Test stars but Michael Neser is ready to step up in Thursday's BBL grand final qualifier against the Sydney Sixers.
Khawaja on his way to India after visa granted
Star Australia opener Usman Khawaja will jet out to join teammates in India after his visa was belatedly approved by immigration officials.
Australia to embrace unknown at WT20 World Cup
The Australian women's team is embracing the unknown as most prepare to play in South Africa for the first time.
Scorcher Kelly opens up on ‘scary’ fielding mishap
Matt Kelly is symptom-free and available for the BBL final but the Perth Scorchers paceman does not want to watch any more replays of his freak fielding mishap.
Neser stars as Heat upset Sixers, storm into BBL final
Michael Neser's batting under pressure has sealed an upset four-wicket win for the Brisbane Heat, who defeated the Sydney Sixers to qualify for the BBL final.