Smith, Starc star as Aussies claim series
Australia have secured a one-day international series win over England after Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc and Adam Zampa helped them to a 72-run win at the SCG.
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Perth loss puts WBBL finals hopes on rocks
Melbourne Stars beat Perth Scorchers in a close WBBL clash in Moe to ensure the Brisbane Heat play in the finals and leave Perth relying on other results.
West Indies tested in tour game draw
The West Indies were 4-114 in reply to a NSW/ACT XI's 4-426 when their tour game in Canberra was declared a draw on Saturday.
Rain ends play, Qld dominate SA in Shield
Most of the post-tea session was lost to rain on day one as Queensland snared early wickets in their Sheffield Shield match against South Australia.
Reigning champions Perth miss WBBL finals
Reigning champions Perth will miss the WBBL finals after being upset by the Melbourne Renegades in a rain-affected match in Moe.
Starc has strong opinions on World Cup axe
Mitchell Starc claims he made his strong opinions known to George Bailey about his axing from Australia's Twenty20 side during the World Cup.
Sixers surge into WBBL grand final
The Sydney Sixers earned a spot in the WBBL grand final even before a ball was bowled in their 18-run win over the Sydney Thunder on Friday night.
Renshaw in line for Test recall: Khawaja
Usman Khawaja, who will captain the Brisbane Heat in the BBL this season, says his teammate Matt Renshaw will deserve a Test recall when a place opens up.
Rape accused cricketer granted bail in NSW
Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka has been granted bail with a $150,000 surety while awaiting trial on rape charges in Sydney.
Joe Burns joins 100-club for Queensland
Opener Joe Burns will become the 16th cricketer to play 100 first-class games for Queensland when he plays against South Australia at the Adelaide Oval.
Openers Warner, Head fire in Aussies’ ODI
Australian star David Warner could have found his opening partner for next year's ODI World Cup after Travis Head starred in the first-match win over England.
Windies captain top scores in tour match
West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite made 75 on day one as the West Indies reached 5-297 against Combined NSW and ACT in their tour match in Canberra.
Smith helps Aussies to comfortable ODI win
Australia have started their three-match ODI series against England with a commanding six-wicket win, despite a brilliant century from Dawid Malan.
Bevan sees Green in role as great finisher
Cameron Green has all the potential to be Australia's next great finisher in one-day cricket, according to the man who long owned the role Michael Bevan.
Captain Cummins buoyant about England ODIs
Pat Cummins has talked up Australia's three-match ODI series against England, starting four days after the T20 World Cup, as a challenge they are relishing.
Inglis injured as WA sneak past Redbacks
AJ Tye has become WA's all-time leading wicket-taker in the one-day format after snaring two scalps in his team's thrilling win over South Australia.
Heat stunned by late Sixers onslaught
The Sydney Sixers have gone three competition points clear on top of the WBBL ladder after producing a breathtaking five-wicket win over the Brisbane Heat.
Head won’t be distracted by World Cup lure
Travis Head is determined not to let the prospect of opening for Australia in next year's World Cup distract him when he replaces Aaron Finch in the ODI team.
Why every Test is a bonus for Khawaja
As Usman Khawaja prepares for a home Test cricket series, it is enjoying the ride rather than worrying about when his career will end that's on his mind.
Bulls thrash Vics as Truloff, bowlers fire
Queensland's Sam Truloff earned high praise from skipper Usman Khawaja as he and bowlers Michael Neser and Mark Steketee secured a Marsh Cup win over Victoria.
WA crush SA to reclaim Shield top spot
WA paceman Matt Kelly has snared career-best match figures of 9-57 to guide his side to a resounding Sheffield Shield win over South Australia in Perth.
Brisbane beat Strikers in WBBL thriller
Brisbane have won a rain-shortened thriller against Adelaide, allowing the Heat to close the gap on the Sydney Sixers at the top of the WBBL table.
Warner eyes Test retirement within a year
David Warner has revealed he could retire from Test cricket within the next 12 months, but plans on playing on to the 2024 T20 World Cup.
Neser joins Bulls greats in rout of Vics
Queensland's Michael Neser became the sixth player to score 2000 runs and take 200 wickets in first class cricket for the state in an innings win over Victoria.
Redbacks on top despite Kelly’s burst
South Australia dusted off the loss of two key wickets immediately after tea to finish day one 5-267 of their Shield clash against the Warriors at the WACA.
Hobart strike off seven-year WBBL curse
Hobart have put themselves into the WBBL's top four after beating Adelaide for the first time since the competition's inaugural season seven years ago.
Wade leads Tasmania fightback against NSW
Matthew Wade often thrives in a crisis and his powerful century helped lift Tasmania to 8-329 against NSW in the Sheffield Shield clash in Hobart.
Scorchers sizzle in biggest ever WBBL win
Perth have beaten the Melbourne Renegades by a record winning margin of 104 runs, with Beth Mooney becoming the first player in WBBL history to score 4000 runs.
Sixers beat Stars, go top of WBBL table
Sydney Sixers allrounder Ashleigh Gardner shone in a 45-run win over the Melbourne Stars, while the Hobart Hurricanes beat Brisbane Heat by six wickets.
Weather looms over T20 World Cup final
Pakistan and England are preparing for the Twenty20 World Cup final at the MCG as dire weather threatens to wash out the blockbuster.
Cricket success follows England coach Mott
Australian Matthew Mott is on the verge of coaching two World Cup-winning finals in the same year as England prepare for the T20 decider against Pakistan.