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.
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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.
Windies fight back after Smith masterclass
Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne's first Test double-centuries put Australia on top against West Indies in Perth, before a late fightback from the tourists.
Tigers ‘keeper Doran unwell with COVID
Tasmania 'keeper Jake Doran felt ill after testing positive to COVID-19 and was replaced by Tim Paine as two Redbacks batters made tons in the Sheffield Shield.
Rain washes out day one of Shield at Gabba
No play was possible due to rain on day one of the Sheffield Shield clash between top-of-the-table Western Australia and third-placed Queensland.
Labuschagne dominates in Perth – again
Marnus Labuschagne has scored his eighth Test century to put Australia in a dominant position in the first Test against the West Indies at Optus Stadium.
Labuschagne gives Australia golden start
Marnus Labuschagne's unbeaten 154 has helped Australia to 2-293 after the opening day of the Frank Worrell Trophy against West Indies in Perth.
No cowards in Australian team: Cummins
Pat Cummins has admitted disappointment over the Justin Langer saga overshadowing the Test summer, saying he would never air private conversations in public.
Warner cautions Green on IPL load
David Warner has urged caution over Cameron Green's plans to play in the Indian Premier League, warning it could leave him burnt out in a busy 2023.
Hip issue limits Smith in Test build-up
Steve Smith believes he has found the key to his ultimate batting set up, but his use of a massage device is slowing down his preparations for the first Test.
Bryant, Bulls too good for Blues
Rain and lightning stopped Max Bryant in a way the NSW bowlers could not as the aggressive Queenslander put the Blues to the sword at North Sydney Oval.
Test championship lure for Aussie summer
Australia have a chance to wrap up a spot in the World Test Championship final during the home summer, after narrowly missing out two years ago.
Doran guides Tasmania to win over Vics
Tasmania have climbed to second on the Sheffield Shield ladder after beating Victoria by four wickets at the MCG.
Adelaide stun Sydney Sixers in WBBL final
The Adelaide Strikers have upset the Sydney Sixers to claim their first WBBL crown with a 10-run win at North Sydney Oval.
Australia put Langer saga to the side
Mitchell Starc has tried to put the Justin Langer drama to the side ahead of the first Test against West Indies, claiming it's barely been mentioned by players.
Cricket’s new golden girls clash in WBBL
Ashleigh Gardner and Tahlia McGrath have evolved into Australian cricket's next golden girls, and loom as crucial factors in the WBBL final.
Renegades sign NZ star Guptill for BBL
New Zealand white-ball legend Martin Guptill has signed with the Melbourne Renegades in a major coup for the franchise and the Big Bash League.
McGrath: I fear for future of ODIs
Australia great Glenn McGrath has warned that ODI cricket risks being squeezed out of the calendar after the dismal MCG turnout for England's recent match.