Carey the key as Queensland push for Shield win
Spinner Mitch Swepson has taken three wickets and Lachlan Hearne scored his first Sheffield Shield ton as Queensland closed on a win against SA.
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Tassie get Shield redemption with thrilling win over WA
One summer after suffering one of the tightest losses in Sheffield Shield history, Tasmania have pulled off a three-run win over Western Australia.
Australian players falsely accused of mocking India
Australian cricketers have been wrongly accused of mocking India over their Asia Cup handshake drama, but the controversial video was shot before the saga.
Selectors look on positive side for Green’s Ashes role
Chief selector George Bailey has had his say on Cameron Green's side soreness, Pat Cummins' Ashes availability, and if Marnus Labuschagne could open again.
Swepson’s career-best outing charges Bulls to big win
Mitchell Swepson has claimed 10 wickets for the match to lead Queensland to a comfortable fourth-day Sheffield Shield victory over South Australia.
Hoodoo ended as Marsh leads Aussies to win over India
India's eight-match winning streak in ODI cricket has come to a crushing end after being thumped by Australia in a rain-affected clash in Perth.
Doubts crept in: How Labuschagne ended his form funk
Almost certain to be picked for the Ashes following his recent hot streak, Marnus Labuschagne says a change in mindset was crucial to his revival.
India warn King Kohli will bounce back in Adelaide
Australia are expecting a fierce response from India in Thursday's ODI clash in Adelaide after pummelling their arch rivals in a rain-affected match in Perth.
‘Worst Australian team since 2010-11’: Stuart Broad
Ex-England fast bowler Stuart Broad has hit back at David Warner, claiming Australia are at their weakest for a home Ashes series in 15 years.
Philippe, Kuhnemann in for ODI with Inglis injured
Josh Inglis has failed to overcome a calf injury in time for the series-opening ODI against India in Perth, opening the door for Josh Philippe to play.
Labuschagne set to stay Bulls No.3 in Ashes bat off
Marnus Labuschagne remains the frontrunner to open with Usman Khawaja in the Ashes, but the Test hopeful is expected to stay at No.3 for Queensland.
Root ‘ready’ to break century drought in Australia
So prolific elsewhere, England's Joe Root has declared he's ready to get the century monkey off his back in Australia this summer.
Hazlewood, Starc to fit in Shield game before Ashes
Josh Hazlewood is set to miss the final three games of Australia's Twenty20 series against India to squeeze in a Sheffield Shield match before the Ashes.
Weatherald makes more runs as Tassie draw Shield game
Tasmania opener Jake Weatherald scored a second fifty for the match as the Tigers comfortably batted for a Sheffield Shield draw against Queensland.
Stadium pitch ramped up as do-or-die vote nears
A state faces "severe reputational damage" if a proposed $1.1 billion stadium isn't built as part of a deal for AFL and AFLW teams.
Doubt grows over Cummins’ availability for Ashes
Pat Cummins' back injury hasn't healed enough to start bowling, as the Australia captain faces the prospect of missing the whole Ashes series.
Mooney to the rescue as champs overcome World Cup scare
Beth Mooney has scored a match-turning hundred as Australia overcame a big scare before overcoming Pakistan by 107 runs in their World Cup clash in Colombo.
Maxwell names ideal return timeline from latest injury
Injury-plagued allrounder Glenn Maxwell has undergone surgery on a broken arm, targeting a return for Australia's T20 series against India in only a few weeks.
Pick me: Labuschagne boosts Ashes hopes with latest ton
Just days after being axed from Australia's ODI team, Marnus Labuschagne has cracked a sparkling century for Queensland in their one-day loss to Tasmania.
SA quick demolishes Vics for breakthrough one-day win
Reigning one-day champions South Australia are finally on the board this season thanks to Nathan McAndrew's new-ball heroics against Victoria.
Cummins ‘a lot more optimistic’ for first Test
Pat Cummins could soon learn if he will be fit for the first Ashes Test, with coach Andrew McDonald insistent his captain is still a chance to play.
Labuschagne ‘close to his best’: Andrew McDonald
Australia coach Andrew McDonald has confirmed Marnus Labuschagne is an option to open again in Test cricket, praising his return to form ahead of the Ashes.
House-full sign could go up for entire India series
Cricket Australia is set to trumpet its biggest white-ball success since moving games to early season, with several sell-out crowds expected against India.
England star wary of Australia despite Cummins concern
Star England batter Harry Brook says Australia will be extremely dangerous, even if captain Pat Cummins misses the upcoming Ashes series through injury.
Boland’s MCG heroics more relevant than 2023 Ashes blip
England went after Scott Boland in the 2023 Ashes and became the only team to conquer the Victorian, but Australia's coach believes that is now irrelevant.
Glorious Healy ton powers Australia to world-record win
Skipper Alyssa Healy has scored a super ton as Australia pulled off a world-record women's ODI chase to beat India by three wickets in a World Cup thriller.
Cummins plots bowling return with Ashes opener unlikely
Pat Cummins has conceded he is unlikely to play in the first Ashes Test in Perth, but the Test captain is aiming to soon take a huge leap towards bowling again.
Warner says Konstas still the man for his old spot
David Warner believes Sam Konstas should be the man to open for Australia in the Ashes, believing Marnus Labuschagne is best suited returning at No.3.
Labuschagne hits Shield ton as Konstas fails again
Queensland No.3 Marnus Labuschagne has top-scored with 160, making a major statement in his bid for a Test recall, while NSW's Sam Konstas fell cheaply again.
Who is this clown? How Konstas won Langer over
Sam Konstas is being urged to embrace his attacking identity as the rising star attempts to win a spot at the top of the order for this summer's Ashes series.
Khawaja at peace with ‘the end’ as Ashes race begins
Usman Khawaja has scored more Test runs beyond the age of 35 than any Australian, and credits his mindset for his success as the Sheffield Shield season begins.