Women’s Ashes brought forward, condensed
COVID-19 restrictions in the lead-up to the women's World Cup in New Zealand have prompted Cricket Australia to bring forward the women's Ashes by a week.
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Stokes injures side bowling in SCG Test
England have another issue to contend with in their poor Ashes tour, with Ben Stokes suffering an apparent side strain while bowling.
Hurricanes tight-lipped on Meredith injury
Injured Riley Meredith was put on ice during the Hurricanes' BBL loss to the Strikers, but Matthew Wade is confident their fast bowler won't miss any action.
BBL teams to move to Melbourne
BBL teams will be moved to Melbourne under a Cricket Australia model to keep the competition running, with fly-in, fly-out matches interstate.
Aussies 3-148, rain halts play at SCG
Australia have reached 3-148 early on day two of the fourth Ashes Test at the SCG, with wet weather halting play during the first session.
Warner welcomes Ashes rival Broad’s return
The SCG is hosting potentially the final Test in which David Warner takes on fellow Ashes veterans Stuart Broad and Jimmy Anderson.
Heat-Sixers Big Bash clash postponed again
The Brisbane Heat's Big Bash League clash with the Sydney Sixers has been postponed after 12 players and a coach tested positive to COVID-19.
Broad snags Warner scalp for a 13th time
The SCG is hosting potentially the final Test in which David Warner takes on fellow Ashes veterans Stuart Broad and Jimmy Anderson.
El Nino comes too late to save England
El Nino was meant to help England at the start of the summer, but after ruining their preparations it has returned too late in Sydney to save their Ashes hopes.
Maxwell latest BBL player to test positive
Melbourne Stars captain Glenn Maxwell is isolating after he joined the long list of Big Bash League players who have tested positive to COVID-19.
Aussies 0-8 as rain halts play at SCG
Rain has halted play early on day one of the fourth Ashes Test in Sydney, with Australia 0-8 after captain Pat Cummins won the toss.
Aussies opt to bat in SCG Ashes Test
Pat Cummins has won the toss and elected to bat as Australia pursue an Ashes victory in the SCG Test that would hand them a 4-0 series lead.
More to red-hot Scorchers than Mitch Marsh
Mitch Marsh's departure for Australia's Test squad hasn't dampened the high-flying ways of the Perth Scorchers, whose depth is the envy of their BBL rivals.
Rain delays start of SCG Ashes Test
Wet weather at the SCG has delayed the start of the fourth Ashes Test between Australia and England for at least 30 minutes.
Scorchers win to extend lead on top of BBL
Dan Christian threatened to conjure another last-minute miracle for the Sixers, but the top-ranked Scorchers held their nerve and wouldn't be denied.
Scorchers set Sixers 144 for BBL victory
The Sydney Sixers are chasing 144 for victory after the Perth Scorchers made 8-143 in their BBL clash, thanks to a handy 45 from Aaron Hardie.
Scorchers to bat first against Sixers
The Perth Scorchers have won the toss and decided to bat first against the Sydney Sixers in their rescheduled BBL match on the Gold Coast.
COVID chaos bumps Heat from BBL schedule
Cricket Australia is trying to figure out the best way to complete the BBL season with the Brisbane Heat the latest club caught up in COVID-related drama.
Boland gets another Test, Khawaja back
Scott Boland wiIl get a second Test for Australia with Josh Hazlewood not fit enough to return in Sydney, while Usman Khawaja replaces Travis Head.
Club players get BBL call amid COVID chaos
Decimated by COVID-19 infections, the Melbourne Stars have added six club cricketers in their squad for Sunday's BBL game against the Perth Scorchers.
New blow to England Ashes coaching staff
England's Ashes squad have suffered another setback with Adam Hollioake unable to join the coaching staff after becoming a COVID close contact in Queensland.
One city BBL plan gathers support
The possibility of having all eight BBL teams playing out of one city has gained plenty of support as the competition tries to keep going amidst a COVID surge.
Hobart opt to bowl first v Heat in BBL
The Hobart Hurricanes will bowl first after winning the toss in their Big Bash League match against the Brisbane Heat at Bellerive Oval.
Ashes a ‘wake-up call’ for England batters
England's batting coach Graham Thorpe says some of his team's batters still need educating in how to play Test cricket.
Heat sign ODI star Fakhar Zaman in BBL
The Brisbane Heat have signed Fakhar Zaman, but the star Pakistan batsman will miss a host of games due to Queensland's border rules.
Travis Head tests positive to COVID-19
Australia have been forced to omit Travis Head from the fourth Ashes Test at the SCG after the batter tested positive for COVID-19.
Rahul revels in India’s landmark year
Victory in South Africa means India have won Test matches in four continents in 2021, a year which will go down as one of the team's best said KL Rahul.
COVID case takes England coach out of SCG
The COVID outbreak in England's Ashes camp has grown to seven, with coach Chris Silverwood to miss the SCG Test after a touring family member tested positive.
Sixer Abbott showcases all-round mettle
Sydney Sixers star Sean Abbott, who has produced two match-winning knocks this BBL season, is relishing a chance to bat at No.7 for his club.
Heat bat first in BBL clash with Sixers
Brisbane Heat have won the bat flip and opted to set a total in their BBL clash with Sydney Sixers at the SCG.
Synthetic pitches could help Poms: Warner
England's batsmen are on track to hit a 131-year low in Australia, and David Warner believes synthetic wickets could help them for their next tour.