Khawaja stars, Heat oust Thunder from BBL
Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne have helped the Brisbane Heat eliminate the Sydney Thunder from the Big Bash finals in a rain-affected clash.
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Legacy on line in India and England
Australia's current side have the chance to put themselves in the debate over the nation's finest ever Test teams with series wins in India and England in 2023.
Thunder set sights on BBL finals run
Returning allrounder Jason Sangha has faith the Sydney Thunder can cause some surprises in the BBL finals after locking in their top-five spot.
Phoenix grind out crucial win over Taipans
South East Melbourne Phoenix have closed in on a top-six finish after scraping past Cairns Taipans for a third win in a row.
Thunder book BBL finals spot with MCG win
The Sydney Thunder endured some nervous moments before securing a BBL finals spot, staggering to a three-wicket win against Melbourne Stars at the MCG.
Hobart stun Heat but miss BBL finals
The Hobart Hurricanes have pulled off a thrilling two-run victory over the Brisbane Heat, but it wasn't enough to secure a spot in the Big Bash League finals.
Renshaw ready to face big Test from Ashwin
Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is a master at removing left-handers, but Matt Renshaw has prepared for the upcoming Test tour in interesting ways.
‘Tough cookie’ Gardner OK after abuse
Megan Schutt has labelled teammate Ashleigh Gardner a "tough cookie", as Australia prepare for the controversial January 26 fixture against Pakistan.
Smith stars again, Sixers topple Hobart
The Sydney Sixers have dealt the Hobart Hurricanes' Big Bash League finals hopes a big blow with a 24-run win on the back of a 33-ball 66 from Steve Smith.
Gardner has team backing over January 26
Ashleigh Gardner's January 26 stance has been backed by teammates, with a senior Cricket Australia adviser saying the tone of the game will be crucial.
Heat win four in a row in BBL thriller
Brisbane rookie Spencer Johnson bowled another last over cracker after Jimmy Peirson and Sam Hain made fifties in the Heat's four-run win over Melbourne Stars.
Clarke’s public feud puts India on ice
Michael Clarke has chosen to speak only about cricket on his return to radio but he's unlikely to do it in India, where his commentary role is now in doubt.
Sixers’ Smith set to play in BBL finals
Steve Smith and most other Australian Test players contracted to Big Bash sides will be available for the first week of the finals before flying out to India.
Smith stars as Sixers down Thunder in BBL
Marquee signing Steve Smith and veteran Steve O'Keefe starred as the Sydney Sixers defeated David Warner's Sydney Thunder by 125 runs in the Big Bash.
Mooney century wraps up Pakistan ODI sweep
Australia have claimed their 11th clean sweep in their last 12 one-day series, as a Beth Mooney century helped them to a 101-run win over Pakistan in Sydney.
Heat hold off David’s best, shoot to fifth
The Brisbane Heat are in control of their finals fate after their 12-run win against the Hurricanes, successfully defending 6-162 despite Tim David's best.
Scorchers smash Strikers in BBL
The Scorchers' ruthless demolition job at Adelaide Oval leaves the out-of-sorts Strikers' finals prospects hanging by a thread..
Smith can’t see merit in county debate
Steve Smith has argued he can't see why English cricket would be concerned about his stint with Sussex, claiming he can help the country's youngsters.
Thunder claim crucial Renegades BBL win
Sydney Thunder have taken a big step towards playing in the BBL finals, knocking off the Melbourne Renegades by eight wickets to move inside the top five.
Stoinis gets approval for BBL rival if fit
Marcus Stoinis will be cleared to play in the BBL's rival league in the UAE after the Melbourne Stars's season, provided he overcomes a hamstring injury.
Johnson enjoys chance after long BBL wait
Spencer Johnson spent years waiting for his chance but is now turning heads with thunderbolts for the Heat that have drawn comparisons with his famous namesake.
Khawaja targets his final frontier India
Usman Khawaja has a burning desire to succeed in Test cricket in India for Australia, while explaining why a practice match is not needed.
Litchfield, Brown fire as Aussies win ODI
Teenagers Phoebe Litchfield and player-of-the-match Darcie Brown have starred in Australia's 10-wicket win over Pakistan.
Smith bags ton as Sixers down Strikers
Steve Smith knocked the first century in Sydney Sixers' Big Bash history during a 59-run defeat of the Adelaide Strikers in Coffs Harbour.
Mooney inspired Litchfield in ODI stunner
Teenage batter Phoebe Litchfield credits Australian star Beth Mooney for giving her the blueprint for success after her player-of-the-match knock on ODI debut.
Renshaw last-ball hero in Brisbane BBL win
Matt Renshaw hit an unbeaten 90, including a match-winning boundary off the final ball, to guide the Brisbane Heat to a BBL victory over the Melbourne Stars.
ICC called upon to ban Afghanistan
Human Rights Watch has called on the ICC to ban Afghanistan from international cricket in the wake of Cricket Australia's stance on the Taliban-led country.
Perry has gone to another level: Lanning
Meg Lanning says star batter Ellyse Perry is in unstoppable form ahead of the T20 World Cup as Perry explains why she is never content to rest on her laurels.
Litchfield, Lanning fire Aussies’ ODI win
Teenager Phoebe Litchfield and returned Australian captain Meg Lanning have made half-centuries in an eight-wicket ODI win over Pakistan.
Lanning refreshed after extended break
Australian women's cricket captain Meg Lanning worked in a cafe and recharged her batteries in the extended break she says she needed.
Lynn’s Big Bash future in limbo
Chris Lynn wound back the clock this summer in spectacular style, but a second BBL season with the Adelaide Strikers is far from guaranteed.