Australia’s pre-World Cup woes continue with India loss
The long-awaited return of Pat Cummins and Steve Smith couldn't save Australia from a fourth successive ODI loss, a five-wicket defeat against India in Mohali.
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Lanning to return to cricket for Victoria in WNCL
Long-term Australia captain Meg Lanning is in line for her first competitive match in six months when Victoria start their WNCL campaign in Perth.
Cricketer accused of ‘stealthing’ condom in ‘wild’ sex
An allegation a Sri Lankan cricketer secretly removed his condom during sex with a woman in a "vulnerable" position should be believed, a court has heard.
Cricket star breaks down with cops over rape allegation
Sri Lankan international cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka was in tears during a police interview after being arrested for raping a Tinder date at her Sydney home.
Woman grilled over rape claim against cricket star
A woman claiming Sri Lankan international batsman Danushka Gunathilaka stealthily removed his condom has been questioned by his lawyer over the allegation.
Cricket star denies ‘stealthing’ woman during sex
A Sydney woman was in complete shock when Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka allegedly removed his condom during sex.
Travis Head to miss first half of Aussie World Cup bid
Marnus Labuschagne is set to join the World Cup squad with injured Travis Head's availability in doubt on a day when Australia cracked again in South Africa.
Head a doubt for World Cup after suffering broken hand
Travis Head has suffered a fractured hand in a potential World Cup calamity for Australia amid a horror 164-run one-day hammering by South Africa at Centurion.
Thornton stars in Australia A’s series win over NZ A
Harry Thornton has starred again with four wickets to propel Australia A to a two-wicket win over New Zealand A to clinch a 3-0 series victory in Brisbane.
Head suffers broken hand as Australia caned by Proteas
Travis Head has suffered a fractured hand in a potential World Cup calamity for Australia amid a horror 164-run one-day hammering by South Africa at Centurion.
Epic Klaasen ton for Proteas as Aussies smashed for 416
Records have tumbled at Centurion as Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller led a South African slaughter of the Australian attack.
Thornton takes seven as Australia A thump New Zealand A
South Australia quick Henry Thornton has taken the first seven wickets of Australia A's bowling innings to help them to a 108-run win over New Zealand A.
Marsh backs selections despite big loss to South Africa
Australia's hopes of a one-day series sweep have been demolished after South Africa's spinners masterminded a 111-run triumph in Potchefstroom.
Stunning Sandhu bowls Australia A to win over NZ A
Paceman Gurinder Sandhu took 5-9 in 34 balls to help Australia A to a five-wicket win over New Zealand A as their three-match 50-over series began in Mackay.
Flying Warner and Head on Bradman-esque pace in ODIs
Marnus Labuschagne and David Warner have shone as Australia gave South Africa a 123-run ODI hiding in the latest promising hit-out before the World Cup.
Lanning makes cricket return, misses West Indies series
Australia captain Meg Lanning has made her comeback to cricket in a pre-season match for Victoria, but will not immediately re-join the national team.
Australia A crumble despite impressive Jewell century
A fine 131 from Tasmanian opener Caleb Jewell wasn't enough to stop Australia A falling to defeat against New Zealand A in their second four-day match.
Concussion sub Labuschagne guides Australia to ODI win
Concussion sub Marnus Labuschagne has proved Australia's hero in their three-wicket ODI triumph over South Africa in Bloemfontein.
Bavuma ton rescues Proteas in ODI slog against Aussies
Centurion Temba Bavuma became the second South African to carry his bat in an ODI innings but Australia limited the hosts to 222 at Bloemfontein.
Aussie star Starc wants to end long IPL absence
Star Australia quick Mitchell Starc will nominate for the Indian Premier League auction as he plans to end a nine-year hiatus from the mammoth T20 tournament.
Bancroft set for another chance in final-day chase
Australia will need to bat well on the final day against New Zealand A to win their four-day match, after Mitchell Perry took 3-58 for the hosts.
Marsh ‘behind GOAT Warner’ in World Cup batting order
Declaring teammate David Warner "one of the GOATs" of ODI cricket, Mitch Marsh is happy to vacate his role at the top of the order for the upcoming World Cup.
Philippe launches Australia A fightback against Kiwis
Josh Philippe has scored a fighting century for Australia A against New Zealand A to leave their four-day clash evenly poised in Mackay.
Hatcher and Perry take four to put Australia A on top
Australia A have bowled New Zealand A out for 277 on the first day of their pink-ball match, with Liam Hatcher and Mitchell Perry both taking four wickets.
Head onslaught lifts Australia to easy T20 victory
Opener Travis Head has struck a career-high 91 off 48 balls to lift Australia to a five-wicket victory in the third and final T20 clash with South Africa.
Melbourne Stars snare Ashes nemesis Brook for BBL
Harry Brook will make his Big Bash League debut after the Melbourne Stars pounced on the England Test batter in the tournament's overseas player draft.
Marsh’s Aussie heroics not surprising: Abbott
After his career-best T20I haul with the ball, Sean Abbott was impressed but not surprised by the Mitch Marsh masterclass that followed against South Africa.
Kiwis cap comeback with dominant defeat of Australia A
Scott Kuggeleijn has finished with nine wickets and a century as New Zealand A overcame a poor first day to beat their Australian counterparts by 225 runs.
Marsh, Sangha star as Australia crush South Africa
New T20 skipper Mitch Marsh has scored an unbeaten 92 off 49 balls and Tanveer Sangha snared four wickets as Australia crushed South Africa by 111 runs.
New Zealand A set Australia A batters imposing target
Scott Kuggeleijn's allround brilliance has left Australia A needing 322 for victory against New Zealand A on the final day of their four-day Brisbane fixture.
Kiwi bats find form against Australia A
After being bowled out for 147 on day one, New Zealand A have built a 75-run lead over Australia A in their four-day clash in Brisbane.