Swepson hopes BBL form sparks India trip
Legspinner Mitch Swepson has his heart set on touring India with Australia next year - after he shines for the Brisbane Heat in the upcoming BBL.
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MCG-like wicket to suit Boland in Adelaide
Nathan Lyon says the MCG wicket Scott Boland has had success on is similar to the one likely to be used in Adelaide for the Test against West Indies.
Handscomb still hopeful of India Test call
A Test call-up for Australia's tour of India next year remains front-of-mind for Peter Handscomb after he signed a new BBL deal with the Melbourne Renegades.
BBL captaincy unlikely for Warner
The Sydney Thunder are set to appoint Jason Sangha their captain for the BBL even if David Warner's lifetime leadership ban is lifted by Cricket Australia.
Proteas have moved on from Capetown: Elgar
South Africa captain Dean Elgar predicts a spicy Test series against Australia but says there is no lingering animosity towards them from Sandpapergate.
Proteas pace quartet gunning for Marnus
South Africa boast a quality pace quartet in the coming Test series against Australia and captain Dean Elgar says they have the speed and skills to thrive.
England win helps Australia’s Test chances
Australia's chances of wrapping up a spot in the World Test Championship final before heading to India have been boosted by England's win over Pakistan.
Steve Smith’s return a “must”: BBL rivals
Steve Smith has yet to confirm whether he will play in the BBL this summer but even his rivals are keen to see the star batter back at the Sydney Sixers.
Aussies wary over quicks on little rest
All eyes are on Pat Cummins' quad after his issues in Perth, but Australia are monitoring the recovery of all three quicks after calling in Test reinforcements.
Warne and runner Ron Clarke named Hall Of Fame legends
Cricketing legend Shane Warne and distance running great Ron Clarke are the latest two Sport Australia Hall Of Fame members to be made legends.
Wobbly Bulls defy Warriors for Shield draw
Queensland stood firm to defy Western Australia an outright victory, forcing a draw that moved them within a whisker of second on the Sheffield Shield ladder.
Lyon bowls Australia to Perth Test victory
Australia have retained the Frank Worrell Trophy after starting their summer series of Test matches with a 164-run win over the West Indies in Perth.
Lyon blow thwarts Windies Test fightback
The West Indies have fought to 3-192 after the fourth day of the Perth Test, needing to bat three more sessions to deny Australia as they chase a target of 498.
Bancroft leads first-innings chase for WA
Cameron Bancroft has posted his third Sheffield Shield century of the season with Western Australia 4-279 against Queensland at stumps on the third day.
Redbacks thrash Tigers in big Shield win
South Australia's bowlers were on fire to secure a 208-run Sheffield Shield win over Tasmania in Hobart, their first victory of the season.
Qld’s Renshaw ‘ready’ for Test recall
Queensland opener Matthew Renshaw has made key changes to his batting and mental approach that have him ready to show his Test career is far from over.
Handscomb gets final India push in CA XI
Peter Handscomb has been given a final red-ball match to push his claims for the India Test tour, named to captain a Cricket Australia XI against South Africa.
Queensland top order does job against WA
Queensland batters Matthew Renshaw, Joe Burns and Bryce Street all passed 50 as the hosts made a strong start to the Sheffield Shield clash against WA.
Rain washes out day one of Shield at Gabba
No play was possible due to rain on day one of the Sheffield Shield clash between top-of-the-table Western Australia and third-placed Queensland.
Tigers ‘keeper Doran unwell with COVID
Tasmania 'keeper Jake Doran felt ill after testing positive to COVID-19 and was replaced by Tim Paine as two Redbacks batters made tons in the Sheffield Shield.
Windies fight back after Smith masterclass
Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne's first Test double-centuries put Australia on top against West Indies in Perth, before a late fightback from the tourists.
Aussie bowlers make history on big day
Australia's bowling attack showed why all four key members have 200 Test wickets to their name, putting their team on top against West Indies in Perth.
Labuschagne dominates in Perth – again
Marnus Labuschagne has scored his eighth Test century to put Australia in a dominant position in the first Test against the West Indies at Optus Stadium.
Labuschagne gives Australia golden start
Marnus Labuschagne's unbeaten 154 has helped Australia to 2-293 after the opening day of the Frank Worrell Trophy against West Indies in Perth.
No cowards in Australian team: Cummins
Pat Cummins has admitted disappointment over the Justin Langer saga overshadowing the Test summer, saying he would never air private conversations in public.
Australia put Langer saga to the side
Mitchell Starc has tried to put the Justin Langer drama to the side ahead of the first Test against West Indies, claiming it's barely been mentioned by players.
Adelaide stun Sydney Sixers in WBBL final
The Adelaide Strikers have upset the Sydney Sixers to claim their first WBBL crown with a 10-run win at North Sydney Oval.
Doran guides Tasmania to win over Vics
Tasmania have climbed to second on the Sheffield Shield ladder after beating Victoria by four wickets at the MCG.
Test championship lure for Aussie summer
Australia have a chance to wrap up a spot in the World Test Championship final during the home summer, after narrowly missing out two years ago.
Bryant, Bulls too good for Blues
Rain and lightning stopped Max Bryant in a way the NSW bowlers could not as the aggressive Queenslander put the Blues to the sword at North Sydney Oval.
Hip issue limits Smith in Test build-up
Steve Smith believes he has found the key to his ultimate batting set up, but his use of a massage device is slowing down his preparations for the first Test.