Australia on verge of express Test win
Australia are charging towards a historic Test win inside two days, with South Africa collapsing to 7-66 in their second innings at the Gabba.
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Aussies on verge of two-day Gabba Test win
Australia will complete a historic Test win inside two days with South Africa collapsing in their second innings, leaving the hosts to chase 34 runs.
Aussies beat Proteas in two-day 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.
Perry and Gardner keep India at bay
Australia have clinched a T20 series victory over India in Mumbai with Ellyse Perry and Ash Gardner starring in a tense seven-run victory.
CA won’t rush decision on Proteas trophy
Cricket Australia will seek to name the perpetual trophy when they play in South Africa in Tests but will not rush a decision before the end of the summer.
Attacking Head makes most of Test chances
Travis Head has once again rescued Australia from a dire position with a blazing counter-attacking knock against South Africa at the Gabba.
Proteas paceman Jansen’s crazy stat
South Africa's 206cm left-armer Marco Jansen has received high praise from Proteas legend Morne Morkel for a remarkable record he has so early in his career.
Tahlia McGrath becomes world’s No.1 batter
Australia star Tahlia McGrath has been crowned the world's No.1 Twenty20 batter, barely a year after making her international debut in the format.
Labuschagne focused for SA Test showdown
Marnus Labuschagne is preparing for some "curve-balls" from South Africa as he prepares to face his birth country in a Test for the first time.
Labuschagne tips Warner Test revival
Australia opener David Warner's Test form has come under-scrutiny but star teammate Marnus Labuschagne has tipped South Africa to bring out the best in him.
Strikers win toss, bat against Sixers
Master blaster Chris Lynn will be out to make an impression for his new side after the Strikers won the toss and chose to bat first against the Sixers.
Strikers spank Sixers in big BBL win
Matt Short led a powerhouse batting display before Henry Thornton's career-best haul with the ball allowed the Strikers to cruise home in clinical fashion
Perry stars in Aussie T20 win over India
Evergreen Ellyse Perry helped Australia move into a 2-1 lead over India in their T20I series, with her 75 leading the visitors to a 21-run win in Mumbai.
Proteas plan to ‘get in faces’ of Aussies
South African touring teams always play uncompromising cricket in Australia and batter Theunis de Bruyn says they are raised to not take a backward step.
Boland keeps spot ahead of Neser for Gabba
Australia coach Andrew McDonald has revealed Scott Boland will play as Australia's third fast-bowler at the Gabba, alongside Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc.
Gades’ Russell aims for instant BBL impact
West Indian power-hitter Andre Russell is out to make his presence felt during a four-game cameo for the Melbourne Renegades at the start of the BBL season.
Injury forces Hazlewood out of Gabba Test
Australia have ruled Josh Hazlewood out of the first Test against South Africa at the Gabba with a side strain, but Pat Cummins is almost certain to play.
Steve Smith deal done to return to BBL
Steve Smith has finalised an agreement with Cricket Australia to return to the Big Bash League with the Sydney Sixers.
Aussies lose at last – in Super Over drama
Australia's women have lost their first match in any format in 2022 after being beaten by India in a thrilling T20I Super Over shoot-out.
Proteas have ‘big decision’ for first Test
South Africa bowling coach Charl Langeveldt says without a genuine all-rounder the side faces a juggling act to play all five key bowlers in the first Test.
Proteas devise ploy to keep Smith in check
South Africa have found ways to contain Steve Smith in the past, and they want to make the batting superstar play early at the ball when he comes to the crease.
Proteas have own ‘wild thing’ for Tests
Exciting South Africa tyro speedster Gerald Coetzee wears a bandana, bowls at 150km/h and already has a hat-trick on the tour of Australia ahead of the Tests.
Australia balance workload in busy summer
Cricket Australia's medical staff say their injured quicks were properly prepared for the Test summer despite a busy schedule and no Sheffield Shield matches.
Proteas pace duo put Aussies on notice
South Africa pacemen Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi loom as dangers for Australia's batters in the Gabba Test match after firing against a Cricket Australia XI.
Team frustrated by review handling: union
Players' union boss Todd Greenberg says there is frustration in the Australian team about the handling of David Warner's bid to have his leadership ban lifted.
Hazlewood in major doubt for first SA Test
Josh Hazlewood is racing the clock to recover for the first Test against South Africa, with captain Pat Cummins hoping he only misses one-to-two weeks.
Munro to fill Lynn void for Heat in BBL
Former New Zealand international Colin Munro is set to bring his big hitting prowess and vast experience to the table for Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League.
Special Adelaide day for Lyon and Head
Nathan Lyon has gone atop Adelaide Oval's Test wicket-taking charts to leave West Indies 4-102 at stumps on night two in reply to Australia 7-511 declared.
CA wanted Warner to push on with claim
Cricket boss Nick Hockley rejected that a hearing into David Warner's leadership ban would've been akin to a public lynching over the ball-tampering affair.
South Africa sweat on Temba Bavuma fitness
South Africa middle-order batter Temba Bavuma has injured his elbow again and captain Dean Elgar said he was hopeful he would be fit for the first Test.
Mooney supreme in Aussie T20I win in India
Beth Mooney was Australia's matchwinner in the first of their T20 internationals in India, scoring an unbeaten 89 as the world champs won by nine wickets.