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Mitchell Johnson's teammates believe he has England’s batsmen running scared after surpassing pace great Merv Hughes with a nine-wicket hatchet job at the Gabba.

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Bird is the word as Stars shine

Bird is the word as Stars shine

JACKSON Bird has made a stunning comeback from a back injury, taking four wickets as the Stars thumped the Renegades.

WAGs our secret weapon: Harris

WAGs our secret weapon: Harris

BASKING in the afterglow of Ashes triumph, fast bowler Ryan Harris has revealed Australia's WAGs were the secret weapon.

Clarke finally a man of the people

Clarke finally a man of the people

BEFORE this Ashes series began, a number of Australian players were complaining about the captaincy of Michael Clarke.

Hussey demands Warner heroics

Hussey demands Warner heroics

MICHAEL Hussey is expecting heroics from his Thunder teammate David Warner as they take on the Sixers on Saturday night.

CA relieved buck stopped with Boof

CA relieved buck stopped with Boof

IN any election, it all swings on the result. Australian cricket has delivered a landslide victory in an Ashes referendum.

Sri Lanka snatch win in ODI thriller

SRI Lanka's late order batsmen have held their nerve to snatch victory in a thrilling one-dayer against Pakistan.

India in command on day three

CHETESHWAR Pujara and Virat Kohli batted India into a dominant position on the third day of the first Test against South Africa.

Pujara knocks ton to stun South Africa

CHETESHWAR Pujara and Virat Kohli batted India into a position of dominance on the third day of the first Test against South Africa.

Hales hopes to follow Warner's lead

AS incoming chairman of selectors James Whitaker surveys England's Ashes wreckage there will be a new temptation to fight fire with fire.

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Ponting's 20-20 vision

Ponting's 20-20...

NOW the Ashes are safe, two of Australia's biggest names are preparing for a slightly nervous debut.

No quick fix for Big Bash

No quick fix for Big Bash

CRICKET Australia will face criticism and congratulations for releasing some Ashes heroes to play in the Big Bash.

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Ben Dorries' Oval Office

Ben Dorries' Oval ...

CRICKET Australia is very much like the Labor Party - it can't help fighting wars with itself.

Burns ton gives Bulls edge

Burns ton gives Bulls edge

OPENING batsman Joe Burns' century puts Queensland in control of their Sheffield Shield clash against Victoria at the Gabba.

Bulls skittle Vics to earn win

Bulls skittle Vics to earn win

QUEENSLAND hauls itself off the bottom of the Sheffield Shield ladder with a tense win over arch rivals Victoria at the Gabba.

Hussey launches rescue mission

Hussey launches rescue mission

THE stage is set for David Hussey to emerge as Victoria's unlikely hero in their Sheffield Shield clash with Queensland at the Gabba.

TAS Cricket

Warriors snare outright Shield win

Warriors snare outright Shield win

TASMANIA collapse again to hand Western Australia an outright victory on day three of the Sheffield Shield match at Bellerive.

Blues, Vics chase unlikely wins

Blues, Vics chase unlikely wins

NSW close on an outright win over Tasmania, Victoria fight back against SA while Queensland and WA edge towards a draw.

Tigers feast on Warriors' wickets

Tigers feast on Warriors' w...

WESTERN Australia slumped to be all out for 258 late on day one of the Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania at Bellerive.

Bollinger, Abbott inspire Blues

Bollinger, Abbott inspire Blues

INSPIRED spells from Doug Bollinger and Sean Abbott decimate Tasmania to put NSW in sight of an outright Sheffield Shield win.

SA Cricket

BBL preview: Melbourne Renegades

BBL preview: Melbourne Renegades

NO longer the little brother in Melbourne, the Renegades are confident of making a splash in this summer's Big Bash.

Zampa ready to roll Hurricanes

Zampa ready to roll Hurricanes

ADELAIDE leg-spinner Adam Zampa is spoiling for a fight with record-breaking Test batsman George Bailey.

Cox, Berry in for the long haul

Cox, Berry in for the long haul

EXCLUSIVE: The Jamie Cox-Darren Berry leadership combination will continue at Adelaide Oval.

Redbacks rejects to Ashes winners

Redbacks rejects to Ashes winners

IN an incredible tale of blue collar boys made good - Ryan Harris and Darren Lehmann have reclaimed the Ashes for Australia just five years after being cut adrift from Adelaide Oval.

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SACA fined for approaching spinner

James Muirhead

CRICKET Australia has tonight stung the SA Cricket Association with a $15,000 fine for breaching player poaching rules.

Rogers won't waste second chance

Chris Rogers

CHRIS Rogers has come a long way since scoring his maiden double-century in 2005.

Warne urges Junction upgrade

Warne urges Junction upgrade

SHANE Warne urges the state government to fund the Junction Oval upgrade or risk Victorian cricket falling off the pace.

Renegades rookie gets reward

Renegades rookie gets reward

MELBOURNE Renegades have given a chance of a lifetime to Solomon Mire, with the Zimbabwean under-19 star called into their Big Bash squad.

NSW Cricket

Inside the SCG overhaul

Inside the SCG overhaul

A FIVE cent rubber hammer has ensured the $197 million SCG overhaul will be operational by the fifth Ashes Test.

Panesar to turn out for grade side

Panesar to turn out for grade side

IT'LL be a long way from the Ashes when Monty Panesar makes his debut for Wests Magpies at Waverly Oval on Saturday.

BBL preview: Sydney Thunder

BBL preview: Sydney Thunder

THEY might have come last two seasons in a row, but Sydney Thunder are confident this will be their year in the Big Bash.

BBL preview: Sydney Sixers

BBL preview: Sydney Sixers

PAST, present and future Test stars will combine with a couple of English imports to try bring Sydney Sixers Big Bash glory.

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Warne and Hurley call it stumps

Warne and Hurley call it stumps

SHANE Warne has all but confirmed his relationship is over, with the cricket star hinting his past indiscretions may have caught up with him.

The best crack since Jimeoin

The best crack since Jimeoin

IF there was one thing England didn't need on day four it was a crack to make more Aussies smile than Jimeoin.

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SBW going for Olympic gold

SBW going for Olympic gold

WALLABIES legend Mark Ella has no doubt Sonny Bill Williams can become an Olympic gold medallist following his return to Rugby in 2015.

Superracing

Caviar rider's wrong turn

Paddy Bell

THE man who deftly steered Black Caviar through the dark dozens of times has pleaded guilty to a charge of incompetent riding at Sale on Tuesday.

Football

Mourinho: Cole's night out his business

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CHELSEA manager Jose Mourinho says Ashley Cole's night out with Arsenal players was his own business but will not play against the Gunners on Monday.