Munro to fill Lynn void for Heat in BBL
Former New Zealand international Colin Munro is set to bring his big hitting prowess and vast experience to the table for Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League.
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Hazlewood in major doubt for first SA Test
Josh Hazlewood is racing the clock to recover for the first Test against South Africa, with captain Pat Cummins hoping he only misses one-to-two weeks.
Team frustrated by review handling: union
Players' union boss Todd Greenberg says there is frustration in the Australian team about the handling of David Warner's bid to have his leadership ban lifted.
Proteas skipper Elgar makes classy hundred
South Africa captain Dean Elgar made 109 and wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne 76no as Cricket Australia XI's Matt Kuhnemann took four wickets in the four-day clash.
Hazlewood’s injury revealed as side strain
Star paceman Josh Hazlewood has suffered a familiar injury and is no guarantee of lining up in the first match of Australia's Test series against South Africa.
Labuschagne, Head bat Aussies to dominance
Unbeaten centuries for Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head have taken Australia to 3-330 after night one of the pink-ball Test against West Indies in Adelaide.
Pink-ball cricket Tests at critical point
Pink-ball Tests were meant to be part of the future of Test cricket, but it has been more than four years since one was held outside of Australia or India.
Warner agent claims players told to tamper
David Warner's manager has claimed Australian players were given clearance to tamper with the ball by unnamed officials some 16 months before the 2018 scandal.
Warner drops bid to lift leadership ban
Australian cricketer David Warner has dropped his bid to have his captaincy ban lifted, hitting out at the process an independent review panel chose to follow.
Smith happy to captain in Cummins’ absence
Steve Smith is happy to only be a one-off captain for Australia after Pat Cummins failed to beat a quad injury in time to play in the Adelaide Test.
Archer mentor spots Labuschagne concern
The man who mentored Jofra Archer as a teen in Barbados claims the England quick would've taken note of Alzarri Joseph's bouncer barrage at Marnus Labuschagne.
Swepson hopes BBL form sparks India trip
Legspinner Mitch Swepson has his heart set on touring India with Australia next year - after he shines for the Brisbane Heat in the upcoming BBL.
Cricket risks LIV Golf moment: Maxwell
Injured Australian white-ball star Glenn Maxwell has pleaded for authorities to look after local players or risk an overseas exodus to cashed-up T20 leagues.
MCG-like wicket to suit Boland in Adelaide
Nathan Lyon says the MCG wicket Scott Boland has had success on is similar to the one likely to be used in Adelaide for the Test against West Indies.
Handscomb still hopeful of India Test call
A Test call-up for Australia's tour of India next year remains front-of-mind for Peter Handscomb after he signed a new BBL deal with the Melbourne Renegades.
England win helps Australia’s Test chances
Australia's chances of wrapping up a spot in the World Test Championship final before heading to India have been boosted by England's win over Pakistan.
Proteas pace quartet gunning for Marnus
South Africa boast a quality pace quartet in the coming Test series against Australia and captain Dean Elgar says they have the speed and skills to thrive.
BBL captaincy unlikely for Warner
The Sydney Thunder are set to appoint Jason Sangha their captain for the BBL even if David Warner's lifetime leadership ban is lifted by Cricket Australia.
Proteas have moved on from Capetown: Elgar
South Africa captain Dean Elgar predicts a spicy Test series against Australia but says there is no lingering animosity towards them from Sandpapergate.
Aussies wary over quicks on little rest
All eyes are on Pat Cummins' quad after his issues in Perth, but Australia are monitoring the recovery of all three quicks after calling in Test reinforcements.
Steve Smith’s return a “must”: BBL rivals
Steve Smith has yet to confirm whether he will play in the BBL this summer but even his rivals are keen to see the star batter back at the Sydney Sixers.
Warne and runner Ron Clarke named Hall Of Fame legends
Cricketing legend Shane Warne and distance running great Ron Clarke are the latest two Sport Australia Hall Of Fame members to be made legends.
Lyon bowls Australia to Perth Test victory
Australia have retained the Frank Worrell Trophy after starting their summer series of Test matches with a 164-run win over the West Indies in Perth.
Wobbly Bulls defy Warriors for Shield draw
Queensland stood firm to defy Western Australia an outright victory, forcing a draw that moved them within a whisker of second on the Sheffield Shield ladder.
Qld’s Renshaw ‘ready’ for Test recall
Queensland opener Matthew Renshaw has made key changes to his batting and mental approach that have him ready to show his Test career is far from over.
Redbacks thrash Tigers in big Shield win
South Australia's bowlers were on fire to secure a 208-run Sheffield Shield win over Tasmania in Hobart, their first victory of the season.
Bancroft leads first-innings chase for WA
Cameron Bancroft has posted his third Sheffield Shield century of the season with Western Australia 4-279 against Queensland at stumps on the third day.
Lyon blow thwarts Windies Test fightback
The West Indies have fought to 3-192 after the fourth day of the Perth Test, needing to bat three more sessions to deny Australia as they chase a target of 498.
Handscomb gets final India push in CA XI
Peter Handscomb has been given a final red-ball match to push his claims for the India Test tour, named to captain a Cricket Australia XI against South Africa.
Queensland top order does job against WA
Queensland batters Matthew Renshaw, Joe Burns and Bryce Street all passed 50 as the hosts made a strong start to the Sheffield Shield clash against WA.
Aussie bowlers make history on big day
Australia's bowling attack showed why all four key members have 200 Test wickets to their name, putting their team on top against West Indies in Perth.