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.
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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.
Heat deny Renegades, Fraser-McGurk first BBL win
English allrounder Paul Walter starred with bat and ball as the Brisbane Heat overcame Jake Fraser-McGurk's stunning knock to beat the Melbourne Renegades.
India dominate Australia on day one of Mumbai Test
India motored along with the bat after their bowlers put the clamps on Australia to take first-day honours, despite Aussie Tahlia McGrath making a half-century.
West Indies name undermanned squad for Australia Tests
Key allrounders Jason Holder and Kyle Mayers have opted out of West Indies' Test tour of Australia in preference for lucrative Twenty20 tournaments.
Unpredictable Perth pitch won’t influence MCG’s plans
MCG head curator Matt Page insists he will not change his preparation for the Boxing Day Test despite the Optus Stadium pitch rapidly deteriorating last week.
Spencer Johnson amazed to become IPL $1.78m rocket man
Aussie quick Spencer Johnson has become an overnight millionaire with his IPL deal - but still feels he may prove more of a red-ball than white-ball master.
Healy sees multi-format series as key to women’s Tests
Back from injury to face India in a one-off Test match, Australia captain Alyssa Healy is eager to see red-ball cricket gain more relevance in the women's game.
Bancroft boosts hopes for Test call-up
Cameron Bancroft has been using the 20-over format during the Shield season hiatus to mount his case to be named David Warner's Test opening successor.
Starc smashes Cummins’ IPL record in chaotic auction
Mitchell Starc has become the highest-paid player in the history of the IPL by earning $4,42 million, smashing the record Pat Cummins owned for barely an hour.
Thunder lose early BBL wickets against Strikers
The Sydney Thunder are looking to go big with the bat against the Adelaide Strikers with both teams chasing their opening win of the new BBL season.
Australia in another era of Test dominance at home
Since being embarrassed in Hobart in 2016, Australia have not lost a Test at home against any opponent other than India.
Perth wicket wasn’t a danger, says battered Labuschagne
Marnus Labuschagne says his finger is feeling considerably better and he's in no doubt to face Pakistan in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.
Cramping Nathan Lyon charges past 500 Test scalps
Nathan Lyon says he was feeling plenty of anxiety during his Test return, and he's proud to have joined Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath in taking 500 wickets.
Lyon can join Warne past 700 Test wickets: Pat Cummins
In a ringing endorsement of his long-time teammate, Pat Cummins believes Nathan Lyon could join Shane Warne in reaching 700 Test wickets.
Australian spinner Nathan Lyon takes 500th Test wicket
Star spinner Nathan Lyon has written his name into the history books, becoming only the third Australian to take 500 Test wickets.
Australian spinner Lyon takes 500th Test wicket
Star spinner Nathan Lyon has written his name into the history books, becoming only the third Australian to take 500 Test wickets.
Lyon snares Test scalp 500 as Australia crush Pakistan
Australia have taken a 1-0 lead in their three-match series against Pakistan after cruising to a 360-run win in the first Test.
Bruised Smith to front up for more Pakistan bouncers
Steve Smith will put his body on the line again on a testing pitch as Australia aim to build on a lead of 300 on day four of the first Test against Pakistan.
Labuschagne, Smith hurt as Pakistan show some fight
Australia hold an overall lead of 300 with eight wickets still in hand against Pakistan in the first Test at Optus Stadium.
Mitch Marsh says ‘thanks but no thanks’ to opener role
Allrounder Mitch Marsh says he's loving life batting at No.6 in the Test team, and he doesn't want to make the shift to opener when David Warner retires.
Marsh misses hometown ton in Perth as Pakistan dig in
Pakistan's Aamir Jamal finished with 6-111 on debut, while hometown hero Mitch Marsh fell agonisingly short of a ton on an intriguing day two of the first Test.
Defiant centurion Warner declares: ‘I ain’t leaving’
Veteran opener David Warner is on track to see out his Test career in Sydney after posting an impressive century against Pakistan in Perth.
Green won’t let chronic kidney disease cramp his style
Emerging star Cameron Green says he's thankful that his chronic kidney condition hasn't stopped him from living a normal life and representing Australia.