Cummins backs Smith’s Olympic push as star signs in PSL
Steve Smith will make his Pakistan Super League debut with new franchise, Sialkot Stallionz, with Pat Cummins hailing the Australia star's T20 renaissance.
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Peake performance can’t save Aussie teens in World Cup
Ollie Peake's captain's century wasn't enough to prevent Australia's Under 19s being dethroned as world champions as they lost by 27 runs to England.
Rogers leads Vics to big win with freak catch and runs
Tom Rogers reeled in a one-handed screamer to send Marnus Labuschagne packing before making 69 as Victoria beat Queensland by seven wickets in the One-Day Cup.
Cummins reveals plan for returning from back injury
After a "minor setback" ruled Pat Cummins out of the T20 World Cup, the star Australia quick has revealed when he hopes to return to the field.
Australia crash to worst ever T20 defeat in Pakistan
Mitch Marsh's World Cup-bound Australian side have been whitewashed in their key warm-up T20 series, hammered in a record 3-0 capitulation to Pakistan.
Pakistan spinner’s response to Green gesture
Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq has responded after Cameron Green appeared to mimic his action in Australia's comprehensive T20 loss in Lahore.
Woeful Australia sent spinning in World Cup warm-up
Australia's T20 World Cup preparations have hit problems as Pakistan's spinners bowled them to a chastening series defeat with a 90-run thrashing in Lahore.
Cummins ruled out of T20 World Cup, Smith snubbed
Star quick Pat Cummins will miss Australia's T20 World Cup campaign due to the back injury that prematurely ended his Ashes summer.
Zampa four-fer can’t save Aussies in Pakistan defeat
With three new faces in their team, Travis Head's Australia have succumbed to a 22-run defeat against Pakistan in their first T20 international in Lahore.
‘No stress’: Aussie skipper on disjointed T20 lead-in
Australia's T20 captain Mitch Marsh says a disjointed preparation won't be an issue against Pakistan in a three-match series ahead of the World Cup.
Unsigned veteran to keep playing BBL with Heat priority
Usman Khawaja has no intention of retiring from T20 cricket, and while he is unsigned for next BBL season, the Brisbane Heat are still right in the frame.
Scorchers reveal dynasty plans after latest BBL triumph
The Perth Scorchers have won six BBL titles from nine grand-final appearances across 15 seasons, and the team is well placed to go back-to-back next season.
We couldn’t even train: tired Sixers cop dud deal
A hectic travel schedule has finally caught up with the Sydney Sixers as the Perth Scorchers put their tired opponents to the sword in a one-sided decider.
Payne stars as Perth crush Sixers to snare BBL crown
David Payne starred with the ball before Mitch Marsh got the job done with the bat as the Perth Scorchers thumped the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash final.
Scorchers veteran Paris in desperate bid for BBL final
Perth Scorchers captain Ashton Turner says his team faces a difficult decision on Joel Paris as the team attempts to win BBL title No.6.
Travel-weary Sixers aim to turn tables on Scorchers
Sydney Sixers skipper Moises Henriques pulled out of a planned media conference on Saturday as his travel-weary side prepare for Sunday's final in Perth.
Sliding doors moments as Hobart’s BBL dream dashed
The Hobart Hurricanes' Big Bash League season is over after a 57-run loss to the Sydney Sixers in the challenger final at the SCG.
Babar back for Pakistan to face Aussies after BBL flop
Pakistan great Babar Azam is back in their T20 squad to face Australia ahead of the World Cup following his eventful if under-performing spell in the Big Bash.
Smith heroics power Sixers past ‘Canes, into BBL final
Steve Smith and Joel Davies were the key men as the Sydney Sixers stormed into the Big Bash League final with a win over the Hobart Hurricanes.
Red-hot Steve Smith ‘due to fail’: Hurricanes captain
Red-hot opening batter Steve Smith is set to have a big say on whether the Sydney Sixers can defeat the Hobart Hurricanes and advance to the BBL final.
Hurricanes stay alive, beat Stars in tense BBL final
The Hobart Hurricanes have beaten the Melbourne Stars by three runs in a rain-hit elimination Big Bash League final.
Waugh signs Smith, Marsh for Amsterdam in new T20 comp
Steve Waugh and Glenn Maxwell have become franchise co-owners in the six-team European T20 Premier League that will launch in August.
Gutted Sixers sweat on Mitch Starc’s shoulder scare
The Sydney Sixers have been thrust into a must-win Challenger clash on Friday after losing to Perth, and star paceman Mitch Starc is no guarantee to play.
Scorchers crush Sixers to move into BBL decider
Mahli Beardman took 3-20 including the key scalp of Steve Smith to help Perth skittle the Sydney Sixers for 99 and book a spot in the BBL decider.
Hobart skipper Ellis to miss do-or-die Big Bash final
The Hobart Hurricanes will be without quick and captain Nathan Ellis for their elimination Big Bash League final against the Melbourne Stars.
Scorchers back Super Cooper to regain batting touch
Perth will host the Sydney Sixers in a blockbuster Big Bash final and Cooper Connolly will be hoping to make a huge impact with both bat and ball.
Smith has mixed feelings on T20 World Cup omission
Steve Smith says he would accept a late offer to join Australia's T20 World Cup squad after continuing his red-hot form for Sydney Sixers.
Smith, Starc and Curran lift Sixers into BBL finals
Allrounder Sam Curran had a blinder to lift Sydney Sixers to second on the BBL ladder and dash Brisbane Heat's finals hopes in a five-wicket win at the Gabba.
Voll back with a bang while Aussie teen shines in WPL
Recalled opener Georgia Voll has guided Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a WPL win, while Lucy Hamilton announced herself in India as a teenage Aussie star.
Where is Maxwell’s mojo? Stars sticking by The Big Show
Glenn Maxwell is stuck in a rut -- and he needs to regain his mojo quickly if the Melbourne Stars are to have any chance of winning this season's BBL title.
Scorchers lock up top spot as fumbly Stars tumble
New Zealand star Finn Allen has struck 69 off 39 balls, after being dropped on 23, to lead the Perth Scorchers to a six-wicket victory over the Melbourne Stars.