From one to seven: Cricket’s rapid rise of world events
Australia will face South Africa in two separate ICC events in the space of four months, raising questions over the amount of global cricket tournaments.
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Zampa sees golden opportunities even without big three
Adam Zampa reckons the absence of Australia's 'big three' bowlers can still offer a "great opportunity" for their replacements at the Champions Trophy.
Steve Smith ready for ‘belter’ against old foes England
Captain Steve Smith is confident a second-string attack can deliver against England and get Australia off to a crucial flyer in the Champions Trophy.
Aussies face 1970s-like depletion for Champions Trophy
Not since the days of World Series Cricket have Australia taken such an undermanned pace attack to a global event, leaving them with a tough Champions Trophy.
WA thrash Queensland to rise from foot of Shield ladder
Reigning champions Western Australia have climbed off the bottom of the Sheffield Shield ladder by downing Queensland by an innings and 12 runs at The Gabba.
Konstas faces scrutiny after bizarre Shield cameo
Sam Konstas is facing pressure to prove his approach can work, after being bowled slog-sweeping Scott Boland in the third over of a Sheffield Shield game.
WA spinner bags career-best haul as Queensland stumble
Western Australia, inspired by spinner Corey Rocchiccioli's haul of seven wickets, are in control of Queensland after day one of their Sheffield Shield fixture.
Kuhnemann undergoes ICC testing, awaits fate on action
Australian spinner Matt Kuhnemann is set to soon learn if his action is deemed illegal, after being put through ICC biomechanical testing.
Fanning misses ton, WA on top of Queensland in Shield
Opening batsman Sam Fanning made 95 to place Western Australia in a strong position against Queensland at stumps on day two of their Sheffield Shield game.
Tasmania expect Kuhnemann to play through bowling tests
Matt Kuhnemann is expected to return to cricket with Tasmania as he prepares for scientific testing on his bowling action after being reported in Sri Lanka.
Konstas overcomes cramps for ton as Queensland beat NSW
Test opener Sam Konstas overcame leg cramps for his first domestic one-day century, but it was not enough as Queensland beat NSW by 54 runs.
Sri Lanka humiliate Australia in first ODI clean sweep
Sri Lanka have completed a whitewash of Australia in their ODI series, the home side restricting the tourists to their lowest one-day score in the country.
Steve Smith: Marnus still in mix for Champions Trophy
Acting captain Steve Smith has played down Marnus Labuschagne's absence from Australia's beaten one-day team in Sri Lanka ahead of the Champions Trophy.
Skipper Smith expects Kuhnemann will pass bowling tests
Stand-in Australia captain Steve Smith believes there are no issues with Matt Kuhnemann's action, expecting the Test spinner to be cleared by the ICC.
Kuhnemann test to go ahead despite thumb injury
Matt Kuhnemann's Sheffield Shield return has been pushed back due to his thumb injury, but the spinner will be able to complete ICC testing on his action.
Elliott, Bell bowl Tassie to victory in Shield thriller
Kieran Elliott took 10 wickets in the match and was well supported by Gabe Bell as Tasmania won an exciting Sheffield Shield clash against Victoria by 20 runs.
Bulls wear down Blues’ resistance for vital Shield win
Queensland's bowlers spread the load to work through a determined NSW and notch a much-needed Sheffield Shield victory.
Starc out, Smith to skipper depleted Aussie ODI squad
Australia will be without all three of their frontline pacemen at the Champions Trophy, with selectors forced to call up multiple new faces in a new-look squad.
Test star Kuhnemann facing scrutiny over bowling action
Breakout Australian Test cricket star Matt Kuhnemann must undergo testing of his bowling action after he was reported during the series win in Sri Lanka.
Asalanka ton leads Sri Lanka to win over Australia
A bold hundred from captain Charith Asalanka and four wickets from Maheesh Theekshana helped Sri Lanka crush Australia in their first ODI.
Aussies breathing down Sri Lanka’s neck thanks to Smith
Stand-in captain Steve Smith looked in ominous touch as Australia stormed into control of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
Smith, Carey hit match-defining centuries in Galle
Australia will be eyeing a Test series whitewash over Sri Lanka after Steve Smith and Alex Carey monstered the locals on day two of the second Test.
There’s room for both me and Inglis in future: Carey
Alex Carey had to wait years to play a Test match with his mate Josh Inglis and is hoping the Sri Lanka series isn't the last time they run out together.
Australia in box seat for Sri Lanka series sweep
Australia have swatted away some resistance from Sri Lanka and are closing in on a 2-0 Test series sweep in Galle.
Clayton century means Konstas made to wait at Gabba
Queensland's No.3 Jack Clayton's unbeaten century on day one at the Gabba, after the Bulls were sent in, meant NSW gun Sam Konstas was made to wait for a hit.
Lyon takes Galle lesson all the way to 550 wickets
Some 14 years and 550 Test wickets later, a piece of advice from Ricky Ponting and Mike Hussey is still ringing in Nathan Lyon's ears.
Aussies sweep Sri Lanka to cap brilliant Test summer
Australia have convincingly won their second Test match against Sri Lanka in Galle to confirm a rare series victory on the subcontinent.
Konstas fails but Edwards ton rescues NSW against Bulls
NSW captain Jack Edwards has posted his third first-class century to get his team out of trouble in their Sheffield Shield clash with Queensland at the Gabba.
Australia’s blueprint for subcontinent success
Australia learned to be adaptable with their XI and aggressive with their batting on tour in Sri Lanka, and those lessons may well come in handy in India.
Spoilt-for-choice selectors delay Marnus batting call
Marnus Labuschagne's spot in the Test batting order appears up in the air amid a glut of options for selectors with the World Test Championship final looming.
Tassie opener continues hot run, Vics set testing chase
Jake Weatherald's fine Sheffield Shield form has continued after the competition break, the opener's big century ensuring Victoria face a tricky run chase.