Aussies smash Dutch as Maxwell breaks World Cup record
Australia have beaten the Netherlands by a record 309 runs in Delhi after Glenn Maxwell blasted the fastest century in the history of cricket's World Cup.
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Sixers lean on history for proof WBBL hope isn’t lost
Pre-tournament favourites the Sydney Sixers have slumped to a 0-3 start to the WBBL following their loss to Brisbane, but they insist all hope is not yet lost.
WBBL technology issue exposed as Strikers, Heat win
The Melbourne Stars have fallen victim to the WBBL's lack of umpire technology for selected matches after they were beaten in the final over by Adelaide.
Khawaja rested for second-straight Shield match
Australia opener Usman Khawaja will miss a second-straight Sheffield Shield match for Queensland in a bid to manage his workload.
Australia’s big three could play whole World Cup: coach
Australia will not rest any of their frontline pacemen against the Netherlands, as Andrew McDonald warns the Dutch are not to be taken lightly at the World Cup.
Healy hopeful of WBBL return, India tour after dog bite
Australia vice captain Alyssa Healy is hopeful of touring India following surgery on a badly damaged finger after getting her hand between two unruly dogs.
Melbourne Renegades take down Strikers in WBBL upset
The Adelaide Strikers' 81-run upset loss to the Melbourne Renegades has extended the losing streak of WBBL teams winning the toss and bowling to seven games.
Australia hoping Head will face Dutch at World Cup
Returning Travis Head is "optimistic" about his return from a hand fracture, but is happy to take things slowly before being thrust into the World Cup fray.
Harris breaks WBBL records and bat in Heat win
Grace Harris has set records for the highest WBBL score and most sixes in an innings in Brisbane Heat's 50-run win over Perth Scorchers in Sydney.
‘Dog attack’ sidelines women’s cricket star Healy
Australian women's cricket star Alyssa Healy is facing an extended stint on the sidelines after surgery on a hand after apparently being bitten by a dog.
Head’s return set to break up the Marsh-Warner axis
Travis Head's return to the Australian World Cup squad may mean the David Warner-Mitch Marsh opening partnership is broken up for their next match.
Warner, Marsh send Aussies back into World Cup top four
Century-makers David Warner and Mitch Marsh have put Australia's World Cup campaign back on track by setting up a 62-run win over Pakistan in Bengaluru.
Devine makes statement for Perth, Heat hold off Gades
Sophie Devine made her first big statement of the WBBL season in Perth's win over Hobart, after Brisbane had earlier held on against the Melbourne Renegades.
Cummins hopes Aussie runs will flow with corner turned
Captain Pat Cummins is confident that his side have turned a corner at the World Cup as they face a crucial date with Pakistan in Bengaluru's batting paradise.
Short century leads Vics to Marsh Cup win over Bulls
Matt Short blasted 134 and spinner Todd Murphy took three key wickets in Victoria's 19-run Marsh Cup win over Queensland.
Veteran du Preez set to turn up the Heat on WBBL rivals
Brisbane Heat staged a coup by signing former South Africa captain Mignon du Preez, who can't wait to add her own flair to an aggressive batting order.
Tasmania hold on for draw against Western Australia
Tasmania have held on for a draw in a tense final day of their Sheffield Shield clash with Western Australia, after the match sprung to life in the afternoon.
Redmayne targets Australian cap on Heat injury return
Brisbane Heat opener and wicketkeeper Georgia Redmayne has recovered from an Achilles rupture and wants another big WBBL season to push for national honours.
Aussie cricketers dip into pocket to support netballers
Australia's netballers have been promised financial support from the nation's cricketers, amid an ugly pay dispute with Netball Australia.
WBBL faces big questions to stay No.1 beyond the summer
Big Bash officials must decide whether to shrink the WBBL schedule and how to work towards more use of bigger stadiums in future years as the new season begins.
McAndrew adds to NSW blues as Shield pain continues
NSW are on the verge of a 14th straight Sheffield Shield match without a win after Nathan McAndrew put South Australia in a dominant position in Adelaide.
Lanning fires up at England star’s scorching WBBL move
Australian star Meg Lanning has slammed the WBBL's decision to allow England hero Nat Sciver-Brunt to play for Perth despite avoiding the competition's draft.
Olympics can help save international cricket: CA boss
Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley says the sport's addition to the Olympics will encourage players to choose their national team over big-money franchises.
Swepson snares 5-39 as Queensland crush Vics in Shield
Victoria have lost 3-0 in the space of seven balls as Queensland wrapped up a Sheffield Shield win by an innings and 104 runs in South Mackay.
Zampa pushes through back spasms for vital Cup win
Australia have revived their World Cup campaign with a five-wicket defeat of Sri Lanka in which Adam Zampa shone with the ball and Josh Inglis with the bat.
Bulls on verge of Shield win after Vics crumble again
Victoria are set to plunge to a 0-2 start to the Sheffield Shield season after enduring yet another batting collapse against Queensland.
Cricket’s return to Olympics ratified among five sports
Cricket is back in the Olympics with the sport's return for the 2028 Games ratified at a meeting in Mumbai.
McAndrew pulls Blues apart to put Redbacks on top
Nathan McAndrew has claimed figures of 5-42 to put South Australia on top of their Sheffield Shield clash against NSW after day two.
Renegades ready to make use of super-human Matthews
Hayley Matthews' blistering form for West Indies has the Melbourne Renegades believing their top order can provide the perfect support for her in the WBBL.
Zampa, Inglis resurrect Australia with Sri Lanka WC win
Australia have revived their World Cup campaign with a five-wicket defeat of Sri Lanka in which Adam Zampa shone with the ball and Josh Inglis with the bat.
Perry holds no grudges over opening-game WBBL ban
Sydney Sixers captain Ellyse Perry has been sidelined from the WBBL season-opener against Melbourne Stars for over-rates penalties from the last campaign.