Test selectors, curators urged to give spin a chance
Queensland leggie Mitchell Swepson wants more balance in pitches around the country after Australia again overlooked a front-line tweaker for the Ashes finale.
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Skipper’s dream finish gives Renegades BBL derby glory
A crowd in excess of 68,000 was on hand to see the Renegades chase down the Stars with one ball to spare in an epic instalment of the BBL's Melbourne derby.
Smith ‘hates it’ but Australia forced to ignore spin
For a fourth time in six Tests, Australia have opted against playing a spinner. Steve Smith says selectors have been backed into a corner by a recurring factor.
Damien Martyn back talking in ‘miraculous’ recovery
Australian cricket great Damien Martyn has been brought out of his induced come and is progressing well amid a battle with meningitis.
‘Not a one-off’: calls grow for Bondi royal commission
Political leaders have been accused of "sitting on their hands" when it comes to addressing anti-Semitism in Australia.
Partners in time to stir up some sparks among the Ashes
The ever-adventurous Harry Brook and the somewhat more reliable Joe Root took England to 3-211 on day one in Sydney before a storm hit the SCG.
Gillespie says Khawaja golf scrutiny wasn’t racial
Former Test quick Jason Gillespie says former players were right to hold Usman Khawaja to account over his pre-Ashes golf, and it was not racial stereotyping.
Selectors eye left-field World Cup approach for Cummins
Pat Cummins' management of stress injuries in his back could mean he misses the start of Australia's T20 World Cup campaign, with selectors playing a long game.
Green’s place in fifth Test team under the microscope
Australian allrounder Cameron Green has found himself under the microscope amid a tough Ashes series with the bat.
‘Be patient’: Khawaja’s transition message to selectors
Usman Khawaja has warned Australia's next transition period in Test cricket won't be easy, but urged selectors to show some patience as new faces come in.
Bryant, Bartlett pull off stunning Heat win over Stars
Brisbane's big-hitting Max Bryant made the most of a Melbourne Stars call not to review a caught-behind appeal to star in a four-wicket win.
England ready to pile the pressure on Aussie spinner
England's batters will go full Bazball at the SCG if spinner Todd Murphy is selected for his first Test in Australia.
Come in spinner: SCG curator hopeful of five-day Test
The SCG's head curator has played down concerns of another raging seamer in Sydney, as Todd Murphy's chances of a maiden home Test increase.
Why SCG will be a fitting farewell for true trailblazer
Usman Khawaja began his career as Australia's great hope and ends it as the people's champion. The 15 years between have been a rollercoaster.
‘Don’t gaslight me’: Khawaja slams double standards
Usman Khawaja has announced the Sydney Test will be his 88th and final one, before turning the torch on the racial stereotyping that has surrounded his career.
Pakistan star blasts Sixers to crucial BBL result
Pakistan star Babar Azam has smashed his second fifty in three matches to spearhead the Sydney Sixers to a six-wicket BBL win over the Melbourne Renegades.
What 2023 taught Lyon’s understudy about Ashes pressure
Two-and-a-half years after being taken down by Ben Stokes at Headingley, Todd Murphy believes it could play into his favour if England attack him at the SCG.
Milestone man Chris Lynn stars as Strikers hammer Heat
Chris Lynn became the first BBL batter to reach 4000 runs as the Adelaide Strikers won their first New Year's Eve clash in seven seasons, belting the Heat.
Fresh faces, return to SAfrica: Aussies’ 2026 forecast
As the curtain comes down on a successful 2025, the Australian cricket team is turning its attention to the 2026 calendar year.
Cricket rallies around Damien Martyn amid induced coma
The cricket community is rallying around Damien Martyn after the Test great was hospitalised with a serious illness.
Unlucky Ashton helps turn around Perth’s season
Ashton Turner has narrowly missed out on a maiden BBL century as he helped launch Perth to a crucial 71-run win over the Sydney Thunder.
Heat’s No.1 draft pick bows out of Big Bash
Brisbane Heat have lost a second left-arm quick from their Big Bash squad, with a star overseas import sent home with a knee injury.
Bradman’s baggy green goes under the hammer
A famous baggy green cap worn by the world's greatest cricket player, Sir Donald Bradman, is expected to sell for an eye-watering sum.
Aussie spinner likely to earn recall for SCG Test
After being left out for the pace barrage of the two-day MCG Test, Todd Murphy is likely to be recalled for Australia's Ashes finale at the SCG.
What a difference a Wade makes as Canes beat Renegades
Matthew Wade's fuss-free cameo has helped Hobart chase down the Melbourne Renegades' 163 on a night when all other batters failed to kick on.
Atkinson out: England lose third Ashes quick
England arrived in Australia with a four-strong pace cartel ready to rock the hosts. They will end the series with just one of them still standing.
Khawaja guaranteed for SCG, future unclear after that
Usman Khawaja will play in the Ashes finale at the SCG, but Australian coach Andrew McDonald remains in the dark about the 39-year-old's future beyond that.
‘Clinical’ Stars in 12-year first as Thunder falls flat
The Melbourne Stars have equalled their best BBL start since 2013, dominating the Sydney Thunder in Canberra to post a fourth straight victory.
Head a fair Weatherald friend
Jake Weatherald is one of several Australian batters under scrutiny following the Boxing Day Test defeat, but has support from opening partner Travis Head.
Australia allrounder released from squad to play BBL
Australia allrounder Beau Webster and reserve batter Josh Inglis have been released from the Ashes squad to play in the BBL ahead of the SCG Test.
‘State of shock’: MCC backs curator after two-day Test
MCC boss Stuart Fox has staunchly defended chief curator Matt Page after a wild Boxing Day Test finished within two days.