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.
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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.
McDonald shelves coach call ahead of tour
Interim Australian coach Andrew McDonald says he hasn't discussed the permanent vacancy as the team prepares to tour Pakistan for the first time since 1998.
Four Aussie stars skip ODIs, T20 for IPL
Star opener David Warner and fast-bowling trio Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc will not play in Australia's white-ball games in Pakistan.
NSW in final-session Sheffield Shield win
NSW finally overcame Tasmania's resistance with little more than an hour to play to collect a final-day Sheffield Shield victory at the SCG.
Victoria settle for draw in Shield clash
Victoria and Queensland have played out a draw in the Sheffield Shield match in Melbourne after the home side declined to pursue a run chase.
Sri Lanka scores thrilling T20 win vs Aust
Star batter Kusal Mendis has lifted Sri Lanka to a consolation Twenty20 victory, with the tourists defeating Australia by five wickets with a ball to spare.
Maddinson supreme as Vics gain small edge
Victoria grabbed the momentum against Queensland late on a topsy-turvy day three of their Sheffield Shield match with Nic Maddinson hitting a crucial century.
Tremain gives Tigers the blues against NSW
Tasmania have conceded a 63-run first-innings deficit to NSW with paceman Chris Tremain doing the damage with support from legspinner Tanveer Sangha.
Batting depth could see Smith on the outer
Australia's firing middle-order is in such hot form that Steve Smith could find it tough to break back into the side before the T20 World Cup in October.
Harris in the runs again as Vics fightback
Test opener Marcus Harris has continued his recent good form to help Victoria to a competitive position in their Sheffield Shield match against Queensland.
Inglis fires again in Australia’s T20 win
Josh Inglis has put his name in contention for Australia's World Cup defence, hitting a blazing 40 in a comfortable six-wicket win over Sri Lanka at the MCG.
Clayton defiance leads slow-moving Bulls
Jack Clayton marked his Queensland Shield debut with a crucial half-century against Victoria but the day one action could barely have been slower.
Crafty Marnus home training for Pakistan
Marnus Labuschagne has taken home training to the next level ahead of Australia's tour of Pakistan, batting on a rubber mat covered in aluminium sheets.
Finch to continue batting lower in T20s
Aaron Finch is one of Australia's finest-ever limited-overs openers but the captain is keen to give others an opportunity at the top of the order.
Vics trust Pattinson to toe line in Shield
Victoria will boast a fearsome pace attack for their Sheffield Shield game against Queensland, with James Pattinson joining breakout quick Scott Boland.
‘Transparent’ new era for Cricket Aust
Cricket Australia has a third chair in five months, with Lachlan Henderson chosen to take over from interim leader Richard Freudenstein.