Khawaja would sooner walk away than stay too long
Usman Khawaja never wants to be the guy who outstays his welcome at Test level, but he has no firm retirement plans ahead of the Sri Lanka series.
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Kuhnemann, Smith both train in first Galle session
Matthew Kuhnemann and Steve Smith appear ready to return from injuries after completing Australia's first training session since arriving in Sri Lanka.
Owen supreme as Hobart Hurricanes win maiden BBL crown
Hobart opener Mitchell Owen has produced the knock of his life, smashing 108 off 42 to steer the Hurricanes to a first Big Bash League title.
‘Be brave’: Aussies mull radical batting experiment
Travis Head says Australia will consider taking the radical step of changing the batting order mid-game against Sri Lanka.
Higher honours, big pay day coming for Hurricanes hero
Mitch Owen could be a bolter for Australia's T20 World Cup squad next year, given his form for Big Bash League winners the Hobart Hurricanes.
NFL’s 49ers play surprise role in Thunder’s BBL rise
NFL team the San Francisco 49ers had a hand in the Sydney Thunder's rise from the Big Bash League's doldrums.
Selectors haven’t raised Test debut with Connolly
Test bolter Cooper Connolly is yet to hear from selectors about the possibility of earning a maiden baggy green in Sri Lanka.
Hurricanes hold out Sixers for Big Bash final spot
The Hobart Hurricanes have qualified for the Big Bash League final and will have a shot at their first title after beating the Sydney Sixers by 12 runs.
Steve Smith feared he needed surgery on injured elbow
Steve Smith is preparing to face Sri Lanka in Galle, but the star Australia batter initially feared his elbow injury could require more surgery.
David Warner has Sydney Thunder believing again
Retired Test opener David Warner has had an impact on and off the field in his first full Big Bash League summer.
Thunder surge into grand final qualifier beating Stars
Nathan McAndrew has starred as the Sydney Thunder defeated the Melbourne Stars in a knockout Big Bash League finals match.
Not scared or vulnerable: Sixers dodge Thunder digs
Sydney Sixers player Jordan Silk has dodged verbal punches from Sydney Thunder's Tanveer Sangha, dismissing claims his side are "scared" and "vulnerable".
Renshaw in ‘good order’ as BBL future in limbo
After a shaky start to the domestic season, Matt Renshaw feels his game is in good order after a solid BBL campaign and encouraging red-ball form.
Wet win keeps Australia’s Ashes whitewash bid on track
Australia have claimed their fifth-straight win and an outright women's Ashes series triumph, beating England by six runs in a rain-affected second T20I.
Flintoff’s son belts hundred for Lions in Australia
Teen star Rocky Flintoff has continued his stunning rise to prominence with a century for the England Lions against a Cricket Australia XI in Brisbane.
Ashes close to retained as Gardner makes history
A maiden international century by Ashleigh Gardner and five wickets to spinner Alana King has put Australia on the cusp of retaining the women's Ashes.
Scorchers dream big as unlikely finals bid gathers pace
Three results have fallen the Perth Scorchers' way over recent days, meaning they are still in the finals hunt despite nursing a 3-6 record.
Wild Sydney winds blow section of SCG roof down at BBL
Wild winds have blown a section of the SCG roof into the stands ahead of the Sydney Sixers' clash with the Sydney Thunder.
Murphy ready to step up if Kuhnemann misses Sri Lanka
Australia officials are still assessing if Matthew Kuhnemann will be available for the Test tour of Sri Lanka after he injured his thumb playing in the BBL.
‘Spewing’ Fraser-McGurk finds form in huge BBL knock
Jake Fraser-McGurk has ended his summer-long form slump, smashing a brilliant 95 in the Melbourne Renegades' three-wicket BBL win over the Brisbane Heat.
Scorchers surge to fourth but need favour from Hobart
Cooper Connolly has scored 39 off 21 balls to lead the Perth Scorchers to a five-wicket win over Adelaide in the BBL with 22 balls to spare.
World Cup-winning youngsters make mark on BBL
The tail-end of the Big Bash League has provided a platform for some of the heroes of Australia's under-19 World Cup win to thrive.
Steve Smith injures elbow ahead of Sri Lanka Tests
Australia might need to find another stand-in captain for the two Tests in Sri Lanka after star batter Steve Smith injured his elbow in the BBL.
Melbourne Stars go from 0-5 to booking BBL finals spot
The Melbourne Stars have booked their first BBL finals appearance since 2019-20 after recovering from a 0-5 start to win their last five games.
Stars’ Siddle puts heat on Thunder for BBL finals
Veteran Melbourne Stars quick Peter Siddle has declared their BBL finals opponents, Sydney Thunder, will be more nervous than they are.
Thundering Christian keen to prolong cricket comeback
Dan Christian came out of retirement for the injury-hit Sydney Thunder this summer, but the allrounder is hoping to extend his cricket comeback.
Steve Smith cleared to rejoin Test squad for Sri Lanka
Stand-in Test captain Steve Smith is expected to play in the Sri Lanka Test series as planned despite an elbow injury suffered in the Big Bash League.
Australia retain women’s Ashes with big T20I win
Australia have retained the women's Ashes with a 57-run defeat of England in the multi-format series' first Twenty20 International at the SCG.
Aussies put positive spin on Dubai camp in Test lead-up
Australia will spend five days in the United Arab Emirates ahead of their two-Test series against Sri Lanka.
Konstas promises signed merch for fan who crashed car
Sam Konstas says he'll sign merchandise for the punter who accidentally crashed his four-wheel drive in an ill-fated attempt to meet the teen cricket star.
Australia mull dual leg-spin attack in third Ashes tie
An unexpectedly spin-friendly women's Ashes series has Australia considering tweaking their bowling line-up for the third ODI.