Swepson favoured for emotional Test debut
Australia could pick a frontline legspinner for the first in more than a decade in the second Test against Pakistan, with Mitchell Swepson favoured to debut.
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Australian struggle with ball ends in draw
Australia have failed to take a wicket on a benign day-five Rawalpindi wicket, as Pakistan agreed to end their second innings and draw the first Test at 0-252.
Australia score big Cup win over Pakistan
Australia have beaten Pakistan by seven wickets, chasing down their 191-run victory target in the 35th over of their Women's World Cup clash in Tauranga.
Warne had ambitions to coach England
Shane Warne had confided in close friends prior to his death that he had ambitions to coach England and boost the old enemy's flagging fortunes.
Joe Root energised to take England forward
Joe Root reckons he still has much to contribute as England captain as he seeks the start of a major revival for his side in the West Indies.
Little option but a draw in Test: Smith
Steve Smith thinks only a fifth-day miracle will stop Australia's first Test against Pakistan ending in a draw.
Shane Warne’s heartbroken family in shock
Shane Warne's family have released a touching tribute to the spin king, saying they'll never come to terms with his death and yearn for more time together.
Dour wicket deflates Rawalpindi return
Australia's first Test in Pakistan in almost 24 years seems destined for a draw after the tourists went to stumps on day four at 7-449 in reply to 4-476.
Warne’s MCG link almost lost in NSW lure
Shane Warne considered a shock move to NSW early in his legendary career in search of more opportunities, influential Cricket Victoria figure Shaun Graf says.
Lanning eyes bowling gains versus Pakistan
Fresh from victory in an 608-run classic with England, Australia face Pakistan in a more straightforward Women's World Cup assignment.
Khawaja finds freedom and runs in exile
Usman Khawaja has spoken of his desire to play with freedom for the rest of his career, after returning from a two-year Test exile with greater perspective.
Runs keep flowing in Aust-Pakistan Test
Australia hold hope of forcing a result in what has become a Rawalpindi run-fest, sitting at 2-271 at stumps on day three in reply to Pakistan's 4-476.
Warne family accepts state funeral offer
Shane Warne's family has accepted the Victorian government's offer of a state funeral for the cricketing legend.
King, Aust honour Warne in World Cup win
Australia's women's cricket team honoured Shane Warne in the best way possible: beating England in their World Cup opener.
Showman Warne to get a fitting farewell
Shane Warne's family's acceptance of a state funeral will give the champion legspinner a fitting public farewell, as cricket continues to mourn his death.
Australia keep hope of win in uphill fight
Marnus Labuschagne says a win isn't out of the equation for Australia in the first Test, despite Pakistan being able to declare on an imposing 4-476.
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.
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.