Renshaw last-ball hero in Brisbane BBL win
Matt Renshaw hit an unbeaten 90, including a match-winning boundary off the final ball, to guide the Brisbane Heat to a BBL victory over the Melbourne Stars.
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Mooney inspired Litchfield in ODI stunner
Teenage batter Phoebe Litchfield credits Australian star Beth Mooney for giving her the blueprint for success after her player-of-the-match knock on ODI debut.
Smith bags ton as Sixers down Strikers
Steve Smith knocked the first century in Sydney Sixers' Big Bash history during a 59-run defeat of the Adelaide Strikers in Coffs Harbour.
Litchfield, Brown fire as Aussies win ODI
Teenagers Phoebe Litchfield and player-of-the-match Darcie Brown have starred in Australia's 10-wicket win over Pakistan.
Khawaja targets his final frontier India
Usman Khawaja has a burning desire to succeed in Test cricket in India for Australia, while explaining why a practice match is not needed.
Johnson enjoys chance after long BBL wait
Spencer Johnson spent years waiting for his chance but is now turning heads with thunderbolts for the Heat that have drawn comparisons with his famous namesake.
Stoinis gets approval for BBL rival if fit
Marcus Stoinis will be cleared to play in the BBL's rival league in the UAE after the Melbourne Stars's season, provided he overcomes a hamstring injury.
Litchfield, Lanning fire Aussies’ ODI win
Teenager Phoebe Litchfield and returned Australian captain Meg Lanning have made half-centuries in an eight-wicket ODI win over Pakistan.
Australia pulls out of Afghanistan series
Cricket Australia has pulled out of the national men's team's ODI series against Afghanistan in March, citing women's rights restrictions in that country.
Gardner lights path for Indigenous cricket
Australian cricketer Ash Gardner hopes her elevation to the captaincy of the Governor-General's XI inspires other Indigenous sportspeople to take up the game.
Stars alive in BBL after smashing Strikers
The Melbourne Stars have made light work of their run chase in a nine-wicket thumping of the Adelaide Strikers that keeps their slim BBL finals hopes alive.
Rashid may quit BBL over Afghan tour snub
Cricket Australia have defended their decision to pull out of the white-ball series against Afghanistan, after Rashid Khan threatened to boycott the BBL.
Wellington stars in GG’s XI win v Pakistan
Amanda-Jade Wellington has overcome the pain of being dropped from Australia's T20 World Cup squad to shine in the Governor General's XI win over Pakistan.
McGrath thrives as Australian vice-captain
Tahlia McGrath credits a leadership program with former Australian women's cricket skipper Belinda Clark for her rise to the vice-captaincy.
Strikers roll Heat for 154 in Big Bash
Marnus Labuschagne has threatened to go big for the Brisbane Heat before the Strikers' attack seized complete control of their BBL clash at Adelaide Oval.
Six rumpus in Renegades’ BBL derby win
The Melbourne Renegades have won a tense BBL derby despite two Melbourne Stars batters being awarded six runs for shots that hit the Marvel Stadium roof.
Lynn’s Big Bash future in limbo
Chris Lynn wound back the clock this summer in spectacular style, but a second BBL season with the Adelaide Strikers is far from guaranteed.
Lanning refreshed after extended break
Australian women's cricket captain Meg Lanning worked in a cafe and recharged her batteries in the extended break she says she needed.
Jonassen exalts Lanning’s ‘second coming’
When Australian spinner Jess Jonassen watched a personal video from captain Meg Lanning announcing her return to cricket she cried tears of joy.
Strikers too good for Renegades in BBL
The Strikers moved up to third after Chris Lynn's masterclass underpinned a clinical win over the 'Gades, but lost Colin de Grandhomme to a hamstring injury.
Rookie Murphy could partner Lyon in India
Victorian Todd Murphy is the fresh face for Australia's Test tour of India, with Peter Handscomb also recalled into the 18-man squad.
BBL on Jan 26 needs consultation: Doggett
Sydney Thunder quick Brendan Doggett is encouraging the BBL to keep consulting the Indigenous community if they're looking to play finals games on January 26.
Scorchers cruise past Heat to top BBL
Perth have cruised to an eight-wicket win over the battling Brisbane Heat, Josh Inglis and Aaron Hardie powering the chase with an unbroken 132-run stand.
Stability key in Australia’s India bid
Australia will take the batting stability they have long craved into the Test tour of India, with Usman Khawaja saying fielding a settled side will be crucial.
Cummins hopes doco calms Langer exit fury
Pat Cummins expects the latest series of The Test documentary to provide context around Justin Langer's controversial exit as coach.
Agar India bound, three quicks an option
Ashton Agar will be one of several spinners Australia take to India, but the tourists may pick three quicks for some matches on the four-Test tour.
Warner surprised by player of series award
David Warner told teammates of his surprise at being named player of the series in Australia's 2-0 win over South Africa.
South Africa deny Australia in SCG Test
South Africa have held on for a draw on the final day of a rain-marred third Test at the SCG, leaving Australia the 2-0 series winners.
Khawaja makes it anniversary to remember
Usman Khawaja's fifth century in 12 months has helped Australia to 4-475 at stumps on day two of the third Test against South Africa after rain hit the SCG.
Khawaja cements status as SCG king
Usman Khawaja has cemented his status as king of the SCG with his third century from as many Test innings at the famous ground.
Steve Smith uncertain about Test future
Steve Smith is at the top of his game but admits he's unsure how much longer he wants to represent Australia in Test cricket.