Series-ending setback: Gardner returns home from NZ
Charli Knott has been parachuted into Australia's squad after star allrounder Ashleigh Gardner suffered a broken finger.
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Mooney, Sutherland star as Australia thump NZ again
Annabel Sutherland has produced a career-best 4-8 to combine with fellow star Beth Mooney to help Australia crush New Zealand by 92 runs in the second Twenty20.
Khawaja backed for big Shield final after public spat
Queensland captain Marnus Labuschagne says Usman Khawaja will have extra motivation in the Sheffield Shield final against SA after his spat with officials.
Sheffield Shield skippers put mateship on hold
Marnus Labuschagne and Nathan McSweeney will put their mateship on hold when they lead Queensland and South Australia in the Sheffield Shield final.
Bulls crash before teen revives shield hopes against SA
Queensland crashed to 95 all out before their 19-year-old quick Callum Vidler led a revival against SA on the opening day of the Sheffield Shield final.
Shadow of doubt: cricket appeal for stadium roof review
Cricket's national body is unsure whether the sport can be played at a planned new stadium because of shadows caused by the design of its roof.
Australia survive Kerr heroics to complete NZ whitewash
Young stars Georgia Voll and Annabel Sutherland proved to be the difference in Australia's eight-run victory over New Zealand in the third and final Twenty20.
Brisbane to regain first Test of summer after Olympics
The Queensland government is trumpeting a deal that will ensure the first Test at the new Brisbane Stadium will open the 2032-33 Ashes.
Doggett’s delight as SA keep control of Bulls in Shield
Paceman Brendan Doggett has claimed two more key Queensland wickets to give South Australia a stranglehold on the Sheffield Shield final.
Cool Kuhnemann moves on from bowling action saga
Test spinner Matthew Kuhnemann, whose bowling action has been cleared after an investigation, says he was always confident in his technique.
McInerney tons up in SA’s tune-up before Shield final
South Australia appear in control of their final game before the Sheffield Shield final thanks to a century from Conor McInerney.
Rocchiccioli stars as WA roll Victoria in Shield clash
Western Australia are 1-10 in reply to Victoria's 197 at the end of an intriguing opening day of the Sheffield Shield clash at the WACA Ground.
NSW’s Shield finals hopes take a hit as Silk digs in
NSW's hopes of reaching the Sheffield Shield final have taken a hit after Jordan Silk helped guide Tasmania to 7-309 at stumps on day one.
SA shatter Queensland’s Shield final hopes on day two
Tons to SA's Alex Carey and Jake Lehmann before a devastating spell from Nathan McAndrew have shattered Queensland's Sheffield Shield final hopes.
Victoria takes first innings lead in key Shield clash
Superb bowling from Victoria has given them a first-innings lead against WA in what looms as a battle for the second Sheffield Shield final berth.
Tasmania have upper hand against NSW in Shield clash
Tasmania have a lead of 226 and are only one wicket down in the second innings of their Sheffield Shield match against NSW, who must win to reach the final.
Peirson, Wildermuth tons give Queensland a Shield pulse
Tons to Jimmy Peirson and Jack Wildermuth against top side SA have revived Queensland's hopes of making the Sheffield Shield final.
Sheffield Shield final permutations explained
Queensland have clawed back into contention to reach the Sheffield Shield final against top side South Australia, with Western Australia their main threats.
Kellaway’a 151no frustrates WA’s Shield final bid
While Victoria are effectively out of Sheffield Shield final contention, Campbell Kellaway's ton has led the way as they try to thwart WA at the WACA.
NSW face massive run chase to reach Shield final
NSW must make 529 - the second-highest Sheffield Shield score this season - if they are to beat Tasmania and reach the final against SA.
Pretty in pink at MCG for 150th anniversary Ashes Test
Two years out from the 150th anniversary Ashes Test at the MCG, Cricket Australia has confirmed it will be a pink-ball match.
Darwin closing in on international cricket return
Two Australian Twenty20s have been pencilled in for Darwin in August, in what will be Northern Territory's first international cricket in 17 years if confirmed.
Warner to star at Lord’s two years after MCC bust-up
David Warner is to join the Lord's-based London Spirit in The Hundred - two years after his bust-up with MCC members in the Long Room.
NSW coach sees Konstas reining in his audacious style
Sam Konstas's state coach believes the headline-grabbing teenager is starting to show signs of heeding lessons around match situations in his batting.
Ex-Test spinner MacGill faces jail stint for coke deal
The man whose Test career was throttled by being legspinning great Shane Warne's understudy has walked from a court after mixed verdicts in a drug trial.
SA working to host Shield final at Adelaide Oval
South Australia are pushing to host their Sheffield Shield final at the Adelaide Oval, sandwiched between AFL games.
Konstas helps NSW grind out Shield draw at the WACA
Sam Konstas has scored a half-century as NSW held firm to fight out a draw with Western Australia in the Sheffield Shield clash in Perth.
India edge NZ in Champions Trophy after Dubai thriller
KL Rahul has dragged India across the line for a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in a nail-biter of a Champions Trophy final in Dubai.
Queensland close in on Shield win despite Tas fightback
Queensland should beat Tasmania before lunch on Sunday after restricting the home side at Bellerive on day three of their must-win Sheffield Shield match.
Voll’s brilliance brings an end to Perry’s WPL dream
Georgia Voll is the latest Aussie to just miss out on the WPL century landmark, but her 99 not out has ended the title hopes of her compatriot Ellyse Perry.
Bulls thump Tasmania to keep Shield title hopes alive
Queensland have beaten Tasmania by nine wickets thanks to Usman Khawaja's heroics with the bat and Michael Neser's star display with the ball.