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.
The Adelaide Strikers have upset the Sydney Sixers to claim their first WBBL crown with a 10-run win at North Sydney Oval.
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.
Ashleigh Gardner and Tahlia McGrath have evolved into Australian cricket's next golden girls, and loom as crucial factors in the WBBL final.
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.
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.
Brisbane Heat wicketkeeper Georgia Redmayne has suffered a bizarre injury during her team's six-wicket loss to the Adelaide Strikers in the WBBL Challenger.
Undefeated Western Australia have beaten NSW by 133 runs at the SCG to extend their lead at the top of the Sheffield Shield table and leave their hosts bottom.
Tasmania's decision to bowl first in their Sheffield Shield clash with Victoria has paid dividends on day one as they head towards a first-innings lead.
The Brisbane Heat will take on the Adelaide Strikers in The Challenger on Thursday night, with the winner to face the Sydney Sixers in Saturday's WBBL final.
Star Adelaide Strikers spinner Amanda Jade-Wellington is hoping to put her international snub to the side when she competes in the WBBL finals.
NSW need 268 runs to beat runaway Sheffield Shield leaders Western Australia after 20 wickets fell on an eventful day two at the SCG.
Queensland have missed their chance to claim an outright win over South Australia in the Sheffield Shield and solidify their top-two spot.
Cricket Australia boss Nick Hockley has hit back at Justin Langer's criticism of his organisation and senior players a week out from the first West Indies Test.
Australian openers Travis Head and David Warner put on a 269-run stand to power the hosts to a record 221-run smashing of England at the MCG.
South Australia have fought back to ensure a draw is the likely result in their Sheffield Shield clash against Queensland, after Joe Burns missed out on a ton.
Brisbane Heat opener Georgia Redmayne, also a medical doctor, is set to return for the WBBL finals after convincing the team physio her hamstring has healed..
Joe Burns has helped Queensland go to stumps on day at 2-88 against South Australia in the Sheffield Shield after the Redbacks battled to 240 batting first.
David Warner is now eligible to plead his case to Cricket Australia to overturn his leadership ban but the star opener has criticised the "drawn-out" process.
Mitchell Starc claims he made his strong opinions known to George Bailey about his axing from Australia's Twenty20 side during the World Cup.
Reigning champions Perth will miss the WBBL finals after being upset by the Melbourne Renegades in a rain-affected match in Moe.
Most of the post-tea session was lost to rain on day one as Queensland snared early wickets in their Sheffield Shield match against South Australia.
The West Indies were 4-114 in reply to a NSW/ACT XI's 4-426 when their tour game in Canberra was declared a draw on Saturday.
Australia have secured a one-day international series win over England after Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc and Adam Zampa helped them to a 72-run win at the SCG.
Melbourne Stars beat Perth Scorchers in a close WBBL clash in Moe to ensure the Brisbane Heat play in the finals and leave Perth relying on other results.
The Sydney Sixers earned a spot in the WBBL grand final even before a ball was bowled in their 18-run win over the Sydney Thunder on Friday night.
Usman Khawaja, who will captain the Brisbane Heat in the BBL this season, says his teammate Matt Renshaw will deserve a Test recall when a place opens up.
Australian star David Warner could have found his opening partner for next year's ODI World Cup after Travis Head starred in the first-match win over England.
Opener Joe Burns will become the 16th cricketer to play 100 first-class games for Queensland when he plays against South Australia at the Adelaide Oval.
Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka has been granted bail with a $150,000 surety while awaiting trial on rape charges in Sydney.
Australia have started their three-match ODI series against England with a commanding six-wicket win, despite a brilliant century from Dawid Malan.
West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite made 75 on day one as the West Indies reached 5-297 against Combined NSW and ACT in their tour match in Canberra.