Pakistan in control as Aussies face battle
Pakistan have put themselves in complete control of the first Test against Australia, declaring at 4-476 before bad light stopped play early in Rawalpindi.
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Qld lash out at Redbacks’ Shield crawl
The Sheffield Shield match in Brisbane commenced with rain and ended as a damp squib after South Australia turned down a run-chase.
King channels Warne in World Cup classic
Rachael Haynes has clubbed 130 and Victorian legspinner Alana King took three wickets in Australia's tense 12-run World Cup win over England.
World mourns Shane Warne, dead at 52
The death of Australian cricket legend Shane Warne from a suspected heart attack in a luxury Thailand resort has stunned the sporting and wider world.
Judge selections over five days: McDonald
Interim Australia coach Andrew McDonald says it's too early to judge bowling selections, with Pakistan 1-245 after the opening day of the Test series.
Pakistan dominate day one on 1-245
Pakistan have dominated day one of the Benaud-Qadir trophy, going to stumps at 1-245 in the first Test against Australia in Rawalpindi.
Lehmann’s counter-attack boosts SA
A superb counter-attacking innings from South Australia's Jake Lehmann has held back Queensland's push in their rain-affected Sheffield Shield match.
Australia ready to bury World Cup demons
Australia begins its Women's Cricket World Cup campaign on Saturday against England in Hamilton, eager to bring the trophy back after a shock 2017 loss.
Cricket legend Rod Marsh dies aged 74
Australian cricket great Rod Marsh has died, aged 74, after suffering a heart attack a week ago.
Steketee Essex-bound after Pakistan tour
Australia quick Mark Steketee will join county championship club Essex for their 2022 campaign after touring Pakistan.
Cummins eager for special Pakistan Test
Captain Pat Cummins says Australia's first Test matches in Pakistan in 24 years will be career highlight for his team.
Aussies mulling first Test team: Cummins
Captain Pat Cummins says Australia's team for the first Test against Pakistan won't be settled until just hours before Friday's start of play in Rawalpindi.
Matt Renshaw defies SA in Sheffield Shield
Former Test batsman Matt Renshaw led the way as Queensland defied some challenging conditions in their Sheffield Shield clash with South Australia.
COVID clouds linger over Women’s World Cup
Australia captain Meg Lanning and England skipper Heather Knight have both rejected the favouritism tag ahead of the ICC Women's World Cup in New Zealand.
COVID-hit Gardner to miss World Cup start
Australian lower-order batter Ashleigh Gardner faces a delayed start to the Women's World Cup after testing positive to COVID-19 in New Zealand.
Spinner Swepson ready for Test debut: Lyon
Australia's veteran spinner Nathan Lyon says he is ready to work in tandem with Mitchell Swepson should the 28-year-old earn a Test call-up in Pakistan.
Aussies unfazed by World Cup warm-up loss
Coach Matthew Mott says a nine-wicket loss to New Zealand has not dented Australian confidence heading into the Women's World Cup.
Aussies lucky to play in Pakistan: Cummins
Twenty-four years after Mark Taylor equalled one of the most celebrated feats in Australian sport, Australia is finally back playing Test cricket in Pakistan.
Test star Smith reveals vertigo incident
Star batsman Steve Smith says he's about to face fast bowlers for the first time since being concussed as Australia train ahead of the first Test in Pakistan.
Qld-SA Shield clash hit by Brisbane floods
Queensland's Sheffield Shield clash with South Australia at the Gabba will be a three-day contest due to Brisbane's floods.
Threat against Ashton Agar investigated
Cricket Australia believe an online threat made against Ashton Agar is not credible after it was investigated by government security agencies.
Khawaja relaxed about Pakistan homecoming
Born in Islamabad, opener Usman Khawaja admits Australia's first Test tour of Pakistan in 24 years is special in many ways but is trying to stay grounded.
Australia’s World Cup depth could be key
Australia will bank on their squad depth to win back the Women's Cricket World Cup title as they prepare for their final tune-up ODI against New Zealand.
Cricket great Marsh in ‘fight of his life’
The family of Australian cricket great Rod Marsh have released a statement following his heart attack on Thursday.
Australian cricket team lands in Pakistan
Captain Pat Cummins says his side feels safe and comfortable after arriving in Pakistan for Australia's first cricket tour of the country in 24 years.
Khawaja departs Sydney Thunder in BBL
Usman Khawaja has been released from his BBL contract with Sydney Thunder so he can spend more time with his family in Brisbane next summer.
Coaching change “seamless”: Pat Cummins
Test captain Pat Cummins says Australia's change in coach from Justin Langer to Andrew McDonald has been "seamless" ahead of their Pakistan tour.
Pakistan a defining Test tour: Travis Head
Australian batter Travis Head says the looming tour of Pakistan will help define him as a Test cricketer.
Cricket legend Marsh suffers heart attack
Australian cricket icon Rod Marsh has suffered a major heart attack and is recovering in a Queensland hospital.
Truloff leads Bulls to big Marsh Cup win
Queensland have thrashed Victoria by 92 runs in the Marsh Cup, thanks to a brilliant 80 from debutant Sam Truloff and a four-wicket haul from Gurinder Sandhu.
NSW-Tasmania domestic Cup clash abandoned
The Marsh One-Day Cup clash between the NSW Blues and the Tasmania Tigers has been abandoned without a ball being bowled.