Lyon, Starc to keep Morris waiting for Test debut
With Nathan Lyon back and Mitch Starc proving his fitness, Lance Morris is unlikely to come into the side for the first Test against Pakistan.
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Gades-Scorchers BBL game abandoned due to unsafe pitch
The Melbourne Renegades-Perth Scorchers BBL clash in Geelong was abandoned with fewer than seven overs bowled because of safety concerns over the pitch.
Strikers’ clash against Heat in BBL washed out
The BBL fixture between the Adelaide Strikers and Brisbane Heat has been washed out without a ball being bowled at Adelaide Oval.
McDonald forecasts predictable Test side for Perth
Australia coach Andrew McDonald says their side for the first Test against Pakistan will most likely look the same as it has before.
Gades-Scorchers BBL game abandoned due to pitch
The Melbourne Renegades-Perth Scorchers BBL clash in Geelong was abandoned with fewer than seven overs bowled because of safety concerns over the pitch.
Freak Canberra storm ends Pakistan Test build-up early
Pakistan's tour match against the Prime Minister's XI is over after overnight rain pounded the Manuka Oval pitch ahead of the fourth and final day.
New captain Healy ready to lead Australia into new era
Star wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy is looking forward to continued success after being named Australia captain following the shock retirement of Meg Lanning.
Tall Paul’s low profile adds depth to Heat’s BBL push
Taken in the third round of the BBL draft, towering English allrounder Paul Walter looms as an underrated addition to the Brisbane Heat.
Renshaw pushes Test case with ton against Pakistan
Matt Renshaw has put himself firmly into the conversation to replace retiring opener David Warner with a patient century against Pakistan.
Mitchell Johnson entitled to his opinions: David Warner
David Warner has played Mitchell Johnson's recent media comments with a straight bat, saying the retired paceman is entitled to have critical opinions.
Strikers have BBL spin depth to cover Rashid: Gillespie
Adelaide Strikers coach Jason Gillespie says his squad has plenty of spin options to cover the injury-enforced absence of BBL drawcard Rashid Khan.
Visions of Anwar inspire Khawaja before Pakistan Tests
Australia opener Usman Khawaja reveals why former Pakistan opener Saeed Anwar is one of his heroes and the reason why he keeps playing Test cricket at age 36.
Stars skipper Maxwell sidelined, Coulter-Nile in doubt
The Melbourne Stars are counting the cost of their heavy BBL season-opening loss to Brisbane, losing skipper Glenn Maxwell and Nathan Coulter-Nile to injury.
Munro knock shoots Heat past Stars in BBL opener
Colin Munro's 61-ball 99no has helped the Brisbane Heat to their biggest BBL win by 103 runs in the season opener against Melbourne Stars at the Gabba.
Harris backs record after poor dismissal for PM’s XI
Things are evenly poised after two days of cricket at Manuka Oval, with the Prime Minister's XI 2-149 in reply to Pakistan's first innings of 9-391 declared.
Cummins, Smith sound Test alarm over franchise clashes
Australian players have admitted concern over the future of Test cricket, with South Africa prioritising franchise cricket over a looming national team tour.
Heat BBL deal music to ears of singing allrounder Wood
Professional singer and guitar player Jack Wood is ready to make the most of his return to the BBL with the Brisbane Heat after a three-year exile.
Maxwell committed to IPL long-term, eyes T20 World Cup
Star allrounder Glenn Maxwell insists Australia were focusing on next year's T20 World Cup as soon as they stunned India to claim the 50-over crown.
Johnson ‘un-Australian’ for questioning Warner: Mundine
Former boxing world champion and NRL star Anthony Mundine has had his say on the biggest feud in Australian cricket, while Glenn Maxwell's kept a straight bat.
Renshaw hones mind craft in Test recall bid
Matt Renshaw has opened up on the key changes in his mental approach to cricket ahead of playing for the Prime Minister's XI as he targets a Test recall.
Pakistan quick Rauf cleared to play for Stars in BBL
Pakistan tearaway Haris Rauf has been belatedly cleared to play for the Melbourne Stars, just two days out from the start of the Big Bash League.
Johnson details reasons for explosive Warner takedown
Mitchell Johnson admits he has fallen out with his former Australia teammates David Warner and George Bailey over his explosive cricket columns.
Starc’s 1am text gives Johnson drive for T20 World Cup
Brisbane Heat and Australian bowler Spencer Johnson received an inspiring text from Mitchell Starc in a dark hour that has him primed for a huge season.
Don’t send Qld Cricket broke: Khawaja’s plea to state
Brisbane Heat captain Usman Khawaja says the Queensland government must recompense Queensland Cricket for the relocation losses incurred by Gabba rebuild.
Khawaja lauds Test opening partner Warner as a ‘hero’
Usman Khawaja has fired back at criticism of David Warner, saying his teammate is a hero of Australian cricket who has paid a price for Sandpaper-gate
Michael Neser pulls out of PM’s XI with soreness
Two-time Test paceman Michael Neser has withdrawn from the Prime Minister's XI match with soreness.
‘Itchy feet’: Morris ready for Test debut
Lance Morris is back in Test calculations after recovering from his back injury and feels better equipped than ever for a debut.
Wade fumes as India edge Australia in the final T20
India have won their T20 series against Australia 4-1 after posting a thrilling six-run win in the final match in Bengaluru.
Lyon to return from injury for Tests against Pakistan
Veteran spinner Nathan Lyon is back from the calf injury that derailed Australia's Ashes campaign for the start of the home Test summer against Pakistan.
Australia restrict hosts to 8-160 in final T20 in India
Australia have the chance to end their five-match T20 tour of India with a win after restricting the home side to 8-160 in the final clash.
Australia to bowl first in final T20 clash with India
Australia will be aiming to finish their five-match T20 series against India with a win, and they've brought in Nathan Ellis for the final game in Hyderabad.