Thunder down Heat to claim big BBL win
Alex Hales and Matthew Gilkes have powered the Sydney Thunder to a 10-wicket BBL victory over the Brisbane Heat.
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Aussies close in on Test series win at MCG
A first Test century from wicketkeeper Alex Carey has given Australia a mammoth advantage over a deflated South Africa as rain ended play early at the MCG.
Gabba pitch ‘most difficult in Aus’: Smith
Steve Smith is hoping for more batter-friendly conditions at the MCG after Australia's Test against South Africa at the Gabba lasted just two days.
Proteas won’t be spooked by pitch: Zondo
South Africa were rolled twice in two days on a lively pitch at the Gabba but No.5 Khaya Zondo says the Proteas can make amends in Melbourne.
Renegades overcome Neser BBL hat-trick
West Indian import Andre Russell's power hitting has helped the unbeaten Melbourne Renegades beat the Brisbane Heat despite Michael Neser's stunning hat-trick.
BBL hat-trick didn’t register with Neser
Brisbane Heat paceman Michael Neser has claimed a hat-trick on his way to BBL career-best figures of 4-32 against the Melbourne Renegades.
Green reflects on his ‘weird’ Test summer
Allrounder Cameron Green has not been required to do much for a rampant Australia so far this Test summer, but is ready to contribute in the Boxing Day Test.
Incredible rise of Proteas giant Jansen
South Africa quick Marco Jansen has enjoyed a superb year in Test cricket and says he is now 209cm tall after growing three centimetres since last measured.
Wade content if Australia days are over
Veteran wicketkeeper Matthew Wade has given Australian cricket coach Andrew McDonald his blessing to pick Josh Inglis ahead of him in future white-ball games.
Meg Lanning returns to captain Australia
Australia's limited-overs series with Pakistan will feature the return to international cricket of captain and all-time great Meg Lanning.
Boland remains unsure of Boxing Day spot
Twelve months after his Boxing Day Test heroics, Australia paceman Scott Boland is in the dark about whether he will play against South Africa at the MCG.
Thunder sack BBL import Fazalhaq Farooqi
The Sydney Thunder have terminated the contract of Afghan import Fazalhaq Farooqi following a complaint about his behaviour.
Heat win toss, bat first against Strikers
BBL master-blaster Chris Lynn will face his old side for the first time when the Adelaide Strikers take on the Brisbane Heat at the Gabba.
Coach sure South Africa can rally at MCG
South African batting coach Justin Sammons says the state of the Gabba pitch was no excuse for their woeful performance against Australia in the first Test.
Roar sink Jets in ALW after Gorry brace
Two goals from Katrina Gorry have helped Brisbane Roar secure a 2-0 A-League Women win over the Newcastle Jets.
Heat snap BBL streak, stun Lynn’s Strikers
A half-century to Sam Billings has helped the Brisbane Heat score an upset six-run Big Bash League win against the Adelaide Strikers at the Gabba.
Warner’s Bali joke catches media off-guard
David Warner posted on social media that he was in Bali just days before the Boxing Day Test, but it turns out the veteran opener was joking with a friend.
Proteas eye de Bruyn for Boxing Day Test
South Africa skipper Dean Elgar says Theunis de Bruyn is in contention for a recall ahead of the second Test as the visitors seek a batting boost.
‘Bazball’ Ashes challenge excites Aussies
Australia say they won't be spooked by England's 'Bazball' in next year's Ashes and need to stay true to their own style of play.
Lyon king of quest to be best: Vettori
Ahead of the Boxing Day Test, Daniel Vettori has explained why Nathan Lyon is dangerous wherever he plays and what sets him apart as a master of his craft.
Gabba Test pitch rated as ‘below average’
The Gabba pitch has been rated as "below average" following the first Test between Australia and South Africa ending in just two days.
Gardner and Harris put India to sword
Australia have won the fifth T20 international against India by 54 runs thanks to a thumping 129-run fifth-wicket partnership by Ash Gardner and Grace Harris.
Warner’s batting ‘irreplaceable’: Bailey
David Warner is fighting to save his Test career, but the Australian hierarchy believe the out-of-form veteran's opening style is irreplaceable.
Rabada explains Proteas batting flops
South Africa paceman Kagiso Rabada has called for patience with his team's batters after the Proteas' cheap dismissals in the two-day first Test in Brisbane.
Sangha, Burns set to miss rest of BBL
Batters Jason Sangha and Joe Burns are both set to miss the rest of the BBL after suffering long-term injuries in the first week of the tournament.
Gabba Test pitch comes under scrutiny
Australia's first Test against South Africa lasted just two days, with the Gabba pitch set to come under scrutiny from the International Cricket Council.
Warne to be honoured at Boxing Day Test
Shane Warne will be honoured with a series of tributes at the MCG when Australia take on South Africa in the Boxing Day Test.
Australia left with fast-bowling dilemma
Australian selectors could be faced with choosing between Scott Boland and Josh Hazlewood for the Boxing Day Test as the NSW quick looks to prove his fitness.
Proteas pace attack open up ‘old scars’
South Africa lost the first Test at the Gabba but Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje reminded Australia's batters about what to expect on Boxing Day.
Aussies beat Proteas in two-day Gabba Test
Australia have completed a historic Test victory inside two days, defeating South Africa by six wickets on a green, bowler-friendly wicket at the Gabba.
Elgar quizzes umpires on safety of pitch
South Africa captain Dean Elgar insists the Gabba pitch was not a good Test wicket but Pat Cummins disagreed after the first Test finished inside two days.