Khawaja stranded in Australia with visa issues
Pakistan-born Usman Khawaja is facing visa issues that have the potential to keep him in Australia as his teammates arrive in India for this month's Test tour.
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Neser ready to step up after Heat lose Test stars
The Brisbane Heat may have lost their four Test stars but Michael Neser is ready to step up in Thursday's BBL grand final qualifier against the Sydney Sixers.
Khawaja on his way to India after visa granted
Star Australia opener Usman Khawaja will jet out to join teammates in India after his visa was belatedly approved by immigration officials.
Australia to embrace unknown at WT20 World Cup
The Australian women's team is embracing the unknown as most prepare to play in South Africa for the first time.
Scorcher Kelly opens up on ‘scary’ fielding mishap
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Neser stars as Heat upset Sixers, storm into BBL final
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Warner fears for future of Test cricket
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MacGill denies intimidating, swearing at mate’s ex
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Sixers to recall Daniel Hughes for do-or-die BBL clash
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WPL will lift India to Australia’s standard: Harris
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MacGill not told to leave pub: bartender
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Healy confirmed for first World Cup game
After suffering a calf injury last month, Alyssa Healy has confirmed her availability for Australia's entire World Cup campaign in South Africa.
Strikers’ Matt Short named BBL’s best
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Smith to keep chasing improvement
Steve Smith is not content to rest on his laurels after a winning a record-equalling fourth Allan Border Medal.
Heat cruise past Renegades in BBL knockout
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Green no certainty for first Test in India
Australia allrounder Cameron Green is not certain to be fit for the first Test in India as he recovers from a broken injury suffered at the MCG last month.
Renshaw not counting on India Test run
Cameron Green is racing to be fit to play in Australia's first Test in India but Matt Renshaw is no certainty to play instead of the young allrounder.
Khawaja, Marnus in for BBL knockout
The Brisbane Heat's Test trio of Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne and Matthew Renshaw is poised to play in the knockout final against the Melbourne Renegades.
Warner ‘exhausted’ ahead of India tour
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Scorchers into BBL GF with win over Sixers
The Perth Scorchers are into the Big Bash grand final after Ashton Turner thumped 84no off 47 balls to lead his side to a seven-wicket victory over the Sixers.
Perth’s Richardson to miss BBL grand final
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Renshaw ready to face big Test from Ashwin
Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is a master at removing left-handers, but Matt Renshaw has prepared for the upcoming Test tour in interesting ways.
Hobart stun Heat but miss BBL finals
The Hobart Hurricanes have pulled off a thrilling two-run victory over the Brisbane Heat, but it wasn't enough to secure a spot in the Big Bash League finals.
Thunder book BBL finals spot with MCG win
The Sydney Thunder endured some nervous moments before securing a BBL finals spot, staggering to a three-wicket win against Melbourne Stars at the MCG.
Phoenix grind out crucial win over Taipans
South East Melbourne Phoenix have closed in on a top-six finish after scraping past Cairns Taipans for a third win in a row.
Thunder set sights on BBL finals run
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Legacy on line in India and England
Australia's current side have the chance to put themselves in the debate over the nation's finest ever Test teams with series wins in India and England in 2023.
Khawaja stars, Heat oust Thunder from BBL
Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne have helped the Brisbane Heat eliminate the Sydney Thunder from the Big Bash finals in a rain-affected clash.
Pucovski to make cricket return
Will Pucovski will return to cricket in a Melbourne grade match, ending his break from the sport that started in late October.
Khawaja in doubt for BBL knock-out match
Usman Khawaja starred for the Brisbane Heat in their sudden-death defeat of the Sydney Thunder but he's not certain to line up in their next knock-out match.