Short canes ‘Canes in BBL record chase
Staring at a fifth consecutive loss, the Strikers pulled off a miracle at Adelaide Oval thanks to acting captain Matt Short's unbeaten century.
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Australia keep hope for wet SCG victory
Rain has washed out day three of the third Test at the SCG, but Australia insist there is still hope for a 3-0 series whitewash over South Africa.
Sixers bowl first against Stars in BBL
The last-placed Melbourne Stars have been sent in to bat by the Sydney Sixers in their Big Bash League clash at the MCG.
Ahmed in, Marsh out for BBL’s Renegades
Injured veteran Shaun Marsh hopes to return late in the BBL season, with the Melbourne Renegades signing Fawad Ahmed as a temporary replacement.
Australia keep hopes alive after SCG rain
Australia have taken six South African wickets to stay in the contest at the rain-soaked SCG, but need another 14 on the final day to claim a 3-0 series win.
SCG open to day-night Test option
Chair Tony Shepherd says the SCG Trust would be reluctant to move its Test to a different timeslot but is open to reimagining it as a day-night fixture.
Lanning scores 61 in lead-up to Aus return
In her last hit-out before returning to the Australian national team, Meg Lanning has scored 61 runs for Victoria.
Bancroft stars as Scorchers thump Heat
The Perth Scorchers have regained top spot on the BBL ladder with a thumping seven-wicket win over the Brisbane Heat at Optus Stadium.
Australia chase nine-wicket final session
South Africa have gone to tea at 1-46 in their second innings of the third Test at the SCG, leaving Australia needing nine wickets for an unlikely victory.
Khawaja at peace with missed milestone
Australia have confirmed Usman Khawaja would have had the chance to play for his double-century had rain not fallen on the fourth morning at the SCG.
Bat maker Brown blasts Heat to BBL win
Josh Brown made a pulsating 62 for Brisbane and Michael Neser took a stunning outfield catch to secure a thrilling 15-run BBL win over the Sydney Sixers.
CA, broadcasters agree new TV deal
Cricket Australia have struck a rich new broadcast deal with the Seven Network and Fox that keeps the sport out of the hands of international suitor Paramount.
Morris pulling right moves for Test debut
In the space of a month, Lance Morris has gone from surprise inclusion in the Test squad to a genuine chance for selection at the SCG this week.
Hazlewood no fan of obscure catch rule
Josh Hazlewood is not a fan of the obscure rule that allowed his Test teammate Michael Neser to take a breathtaking catch in the Big Bash League on Sunday.
ACL tear puts end to Maddinson’s season
Victorian and Melbourne Renegades batter Nic Maddinson will miss the rest of the Sheffield Shield and BBL seasons after scans confirmed a torn ACL.
Hobart beat Strikers despite Lynn blitz
The Hobart Hurricanes have beaten the Adelaide Strikers by seven wickets in the Big Bash League, with Caleb Jewell and Ben McDermott hitting fifties.
Lynn in ‘better headspace’ after BBL move
Chris Lynn says he's in a better headspace after switching from the Brisbane Heat to the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League.
BBL reduced in $1.5 billion TV rights deal
Cricket Australia's new seven-year, $1.5 billion TV rights deal marks a reset in relationships with broadcasters Foxtel and Seven, and a rethink for the BBL.
Australia eye India prep on turning SCG
Pat Cummins will use the SCG Test against South Africa to fine-tune Australia's preparations for the crunch tour of India in February.
Rogers on top after BBL Mankad controversy
Tom Rogers has taken a five-wicket haul in the Melbourne Renegades' emphatic BBL derby win over the Melbourne Stars, after Adam Zampa attempted to Mankad him.
Poor Sydney weather cruels Labuschagne
Marnus Labuschagne has been caught behind for 79 leaving Australia 2-147 against South Africa when umpires stopped play on day one at the SCG due to bad light.
Sixers-Heat BBL game washed out by rain
Rain has denied BBL fans at North Sydney Oval the prospect of an exciting run chase, after Brisbane Heat raced to 6-147 off 13 overs against Sydney Sixers.
Davies, Cutting riding Thunder’s BBL wave
They might be surf buddies off the pitch but young batter Ollie Davies welcomes his rivalry with Ben Cutting for a place in Sydney Thunder's resurgent BBL side.
Stoinis blasts Stars to win over Strikers
Luke Wood held his nerve at the death after Marcus Stoinis's fireworks set up the Stars' upset win over the Strikers.
Aussies consider five bowlers for 3rd Test
Coach Andrew McDonald is open to taking five specialist bowlers into the SCG Test, which would mark a 10-year first for the Australia team.
Cummins hails his Aussies Test’s best
Fresh off a drought-breaking series win over South Africa, captain Pat Cummins has hailed his Australians as the best Test team he has been a part of.
Thunder beat Heat again in BBL
The Sydney Thunder have defied a powerhouse knock from Brisbane opener Colin Munro to secure an 11-run BBL win.
Renshaw, Agar called to Aussie Test squad
Matthew Renshaw and bowling allrounder Ashton Agar will replace injured stars Mitchell Starc and Cameron Green in Australia's 14-man Test squad.
Proteas’ batting ‘thin’ says No.4 Bavuma
Experienced South Africa No.4 Temba Bavuma says the Proteas need to boost their batting stocks after being blown away by Australia in Brisbane and Melbourne.
Gades to bat first against Sixers in BBL
The Melbourne Renegades will bat first against the Sydney Sixers at Geelong's GMHBA Stadium, where the hosts are looking to bounce back.
Holiday brings change in Thunder fortunes
Wicketkeeper-batsman Matthew Gilkes has helped spearhead the Sydney Thunder's post-Christmas BBL revival after a horror start to the season.