Sixers’ Smith set to play in BBL finals
Steve Smith and most other Australian Test players contracted to Big Bash sides will be available for the first week of the finals before flying out to India.
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Clarke’s public feud puts India on ice
Michael Clarke has chosen to speak only about cricket on his return to radio but he's unlikely to do it in India, where his commentary role is now in doubt.
Scorchers smash Strikers in BBL
The Scorchers' ruthless demolition job at Adelaide Oval leaves the out-of-sorts Strikers' finals prospects hanging by a thread..
Heat hold off David’s best, shoot to fifth
The Brisbane Heat are in control of their finals fate after their 12-run win against the Hurricanes, successfully defending 6-162 despite Tim David's best.
Mooney century wraps up Pakistan ODI sweep
Australia have claimed their 11th clean sweep in their last 12 one-day series, as a Beth Mooney century helped them to a 101-run win over Pakistan in Sydney.
Smith stars as Sixers down Thunder in BBL
Marquee signing Steve Smith and veteran Steve O'Keefe starred as the Sydney Sixers defeated David Warner's Sydney Thunder by 125 runs in the Big Bash.
Smith can’t see merit in county debate
Steve Smith has argued he can't see why English cricket would be concerned about his stint with Sussex, claiming he can help the country's youngsters.
Thunder claim crucial Renegades BBL win
Sydney Thunder have taken a big step towards playing in the BBL finals, knocking off the Melbourne Renegades by eight wickets to move inside the top five.
Perry has gone to another level: Lanning
Meg Lanning says star batter Ellyse Perry is in unstoppable form ahead of the T20 World Cup as Perry explains why she is never content to rest on her laurels.
ICC called upon to ban Afghanistan
Human Rights Watch has called on the ICC to ban Afghanistan from international cricket in the wake of Cricket Australia's stance on the Taliban-led country.
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.
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.