South Africa deny Australia in SCG Test
South Africa have held on for a draw on the final day of a rain-marred third Test at the SCG, leaving Australia the 2-0 series winners.
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Agar India bound, three quicks an option
Ashton Agar will be one of several spinners Australia take to India, but the tourists may pick three quicks for some matches on the four-Test tour.
Khawaja at peace with missed milestone
Australia have confirmed Usman Khawaja would have had the chance to play for his double-century had rain not fallen on the fourth morning at the SCG.
Australia chase nine-wicket final session
South Africa have gone to tea at 1-46 in their second innings of the third Test at the SCG, leaving Australia needing nine wickets for an unlikely victory.
Bancroft stars as Scorchers thump Heat
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Lanning scores 61 in lead-up to Aus return
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SCG open to day-night Test option
Chair Tony Shepherd says the SCG Trust would be reluctant to move its Test to a different timeslot but is open to reimagining it as a day-night fixture.
Australia keep hopes alive after SCG rain
Australia have taken six South African wickets to stay in the contest at the rain-soaked SCG, but need another 14 on the final day to claim a 3-0 series win.
Ahmed in, Marsh out for BBL’s Renegades
Injured veteran Shaun Marsh hopes to return late in the BBL season, with the Melbourne Renegades signing Fawad Ahmed as a temporary replacement.
Sixers bowl first against Stars in BBL
The last-placed Melbourne Stars have been sent in to bat by the Sydney Sixers in their Big Bash League clash at the MCG.
Australia keep hope for wet SCG victory
Rain has washed out day three of the third Test at the SCG, but Australia insist there is still hope for a 3-0 series whitewash over South Africa.
Short canes ‘Canes in BBL record chase
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Steve Smith uncertain about Test future
Steve Smith is at the top of his game but admits he's unsure how much longer he wants to represent Australia in Test cricket.
Khawaja cements status as SCG king
Usman Khawaja has cemented his status as king of the SCG with his third century from as many Test innings at the famous ground.
Khawaja makes it anniversary to remember
Usman Khawaja's fifth century in 12 months has helped Australia to 4-475 at stumps on day two of the third Test against South Africa after rain hit the SCG.
Sixers-Heat BBL game washed out by rain
Rain has denied BBL fans at North Sydney Oval the prospect of an exciting run chase, after Brisbane Heat raced to 6-147 off 13 overs against Sydney Sixers.
Poor Sydney weather cruels Labuschagne
Marnus Labuschagne has been caught behind for 79 leaving Australia 2-147 against South Africa when umpires stopped play on day one at the SCG due to bad light.
Rogers on top after BBL Mankad controversy
Tom Rogers has taken a five-wicket haul in the Melbourne Renegades' emphatic BBL derby win over the Melbourne Stars, after Adam Zampa attempted to Mankad him.
Australia eye India prep on turning SCG
Pat Cummins will use the SCG Test against South Africa to fine-tune Australia's preparations for the crunch tour of India in February.
BBL reduced in $1.5 billion TV rights deal
Cricket Australia's new seven-year, $1.5 billion TV rights deal marks a reset in relationships with broadcasters Foxtel and Seven, and a rethink for the BBL.
Lynn in ‘better headspace’ after BBL move
Chris Lynn says he's in a better headspace after switching from the Brisbane Heat to the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League.
Hobart beat Strikers despite Lynn blitz
The Hobart Hurricanes have beaten the Adelaide Strikers by seven wickets in the Big Bash League, with Caleb Jewell and Ben McDermott hitting fifties.
ACL tear puts end to Maddinson’s season
Victorian and Melbourne Renegades batter Nic Maddinson will miss the rest of the Sheffield Shield and BBL seasons after scans confirmed a torn ACL.
Hazlewood no fan of obscure catch rule
Josh Hazlewood is not a fan of the obscure rule that allowed his Test teammate Michael Neser to take a breathtaking catch in the Big Bash League on Sunday.
Morris pulling right moves for Test debut
In the space of a month, Lance Morris has gone from surprise inclusion in the Test squad to a genuine chance for selection at the SCG this week.
CA, broadcasters agree new TV deal
Cricket Australia have struck a rich new broadcast deal with the Seven Network and Fox that keeps the sport out of the hands of international suitor Paramount.
Bat maker Brown blasts Heat to BBL win
Josh Brown made a pulsating 62 for Brisbane and Michael Neser took a stunning outfield catch to secure a thrilling 15-run BBL win over the Sydney Sixers.
Aussies consider five bowlers for 3rd Test
Coach Andrew McDonald is open to taking five specialist bowlers into the SCG Test, which would mark a 10-year first for the Australia team.
Stoinis blasts Stars to win over Strikers
Luke Wood held his nerve at the death after Marcus Stoinis's fireworks set up the Stars' upset win over the Strikers.
Davies, Cutting riding Thunder’s BBL wave
They might be surf buddies off the pitch but young batter Ollie Davies welcomes his rivalry with Ben Cutting for a place in Sydney Thunder's resurgent BBL side.
Thunder post huge BBL total to beat Hobart
The Sydney Thunder have staved off swashbuckling Hobart Hurricanes captain Matthew Wade and defended their 228-run total in their Big Bash League clash.