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Jason Behrendorff of the Prime Minister's XI prepares to bowl with the pink ball during the tour match against New Zealand.

Will Test stars see red over pink ball?

Jon Pierik 8:08 PM Cricket's pink ball will face its harshest test from Wednesday when Australia's Test stars have their chance to judge a piece of leather authorities hope will help reinvigorate the sport.

Warner still in pain from broken thumb

Andrew Wu 5:42 PM David Warner concedes he will have to battle the pain from his broken thumb for the rest of his career but will not let that prevent him from playing in the first Test next week.

India spinner Mishra gets bail after arrest

9:11 PM India leg-spinner Amit Mishra was arrested by police and then released on bail in Bengaluru on Tuesday in connection with a complaint of assault filed by a woman.

Star keepers lead push for specialised helmet

Jon Pierik and Daniel Cherny 5:30 PM Two of Australia's leading wicketkeepers are fighting with authorities to be able to use a specialised helmet when standing up to the stumps.

Wade puts hand up for Test selection

Jon Pierik 4:38 PM Former Test wicketkeeper Matthew Wade has revealed he lost "all confidence" two years ago, but is now in prime condition to challenge incumbent Peter Nevill.

Time for Test stars to embrace pink ball

Jon Pierik 12:51 PM Australia's top cricketers must embrace the pink-ball concept, for it shapes as the lifeline Test cricket needs to pump some much-needed adrenalin into the traditional format.

Hodge considers an AFL career switch

Jon Pierik 6:21 PM Former Test batsman Brad Hodge is considering a career change and is investigating a switch to the AFL.

Cairns' legal adviser in alleged slip-up

Kevin Norquay 9:09 AM "He's guilty, Cairnsy's guilty," Chris Cairns' legal adviser told former Black Caps all-rounder Chris Harris at a boozy charity cricket game in England in 2010, Southwark Crown Court has been told.

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New Zealand wants extra time at Gabba

Andrew Wu 11:13 PM New Zealand are taking unusual steps in a bid to avoid becoming the next touring team to fall victim to the fiery conditions which have made the Gabba Australia's fortress for the last 27 years.

Tendulkar, Warne want cricket at Games again

11:26 PM Former Australia spinner Shane Warne and India batting great Sachin Tendulkar have joined the chorus clamouring for cricket to become an Olympic sport, the BBC reported.

Pakistan beat England, lead series 1-0

10:44 AM Pakistan overcame belligerent resistance from England's tail-enders to win the second test by 178 runs on Monday after bowling out the visitors for 312 with 6.3 overs remaining on the final day.

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Will Test stars see red over pink ball?

Johnson fires warning shot to Kiwis after destroying Mt Lawley

Brendan Foster 9:34 AM "It was the fastest bowling they ever faced," Mt Lawley Cricket club president Peter Murphy said about Australian paceman Mitchell Johnson after he ripped through his team's line-up.

Warner to play Shield opener

David Warner will take part in the opening round of the Sheffield Shield as the Australia opener seeks to prove his fitness for the first Test against New Zealand.

Players still off-colour over pink-ball format

Jon Pierik Former Test opener Chris Rogers says he does not have a philosophical issue with the day-night Test but issues over the degradation of the ball have raised concerns among players about it becoming cricket's "fourth format".

Waugh says Australia are 50-50 to beat New Zealand

Tom Decent Former Australian cricket captain Steve Waugh believes Steve Smith's side is no better than an even money chance to knock off New Zealand this summer, a team who he says will be quietly confident of beating the hosts.

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Safety should outweigh desire for night Test

Daniel Lane By mentioning the word "safety" Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood made an important observation about the pink ball that will be used in a Sheffield Shield match in Adelaide this week, and a Test against New Zealand a few weeks later, that must be addressed by the game's authorities.

Three tons power South Africa to series win against India

Quinton de Kock, Faf du Plessis and AB de Villiers all scored hundreds as South Africa crushed India's bowling attack to post 438-4 and win the deciding one-day international by 214 runs at the Wankhede Stadium.

Root, Riaz clash over scuffed ball claim

Nick Hoult Joe Root and Wahab Riaz were involved in the first flashpoint of the series when they clashed over the Pakistan bowler appearing to try and scuff up the ball.

Australia's players say not too late to call off day-night Test due to ball fears

Andrew Wu, Jon Pierik Hard to see and changes colour. These are the criticisms of the pink ball that could force Cricket Australia to abort next month's groundbreaking day-night Test aginast New Zealand.

Starc caps off dominant Matador Cup as NSW cruise to title

Andrew Wu Mitchell Starc set himself the goal of replicating his dominance in the one-day arena into Test cricket after reaffirming his standing as the king of the white ball in the final of the Matador Cup.

Williamson looms as Kiwis Test batting ace

Lee Gaskin New Zealand's pace attack is one to be feared. But their batsmen are starting to get some attention.

Placid pitch in Canberra comes under fire

Lee Gaskin Manuka Oval pitch comes under fire after just four wickets were taken over two days.

Haddin urges patience as new-look Test team finds its feet

Jon Tuxworth Brad Haddin urges selectors to "pick and stick" with Australia's new-look batting line-up.

Windies need 224 to draw Test series

Part-time spinner Kraigg Brathwaite took six wickets in an inspired bowling performance as West Indies dismissed Sri Lanka for 206 in their second innings to leave the touring side with a target of 244 to win the second Test.

October is best fit for Prime Minister's XI game: Cricket ACT

Jon Tuxworth Cricket ACT will continue its push for the Prime Minister's XI fixture to kickstart the Australian summer despite a stronger side failing to produce more bums on seats on Friday night.

Test contenders cash in at Manuka

Lee Gaskin Joe Burns and Usman Khawaja got among the runs, but another hopeful missed out.

Oakley passes 300-wicket milestone for Wests/UC

Lee Gaskin Ben Oakley cracks the 300-wicket milestone in his side's four-wicket win against Tuggeranong.

Henriques batting for title, baggy green

Daniel Lane NSW all-rounder Moises Henriques is batting for more than a Matador Cup title at North Sydney Oval on Sunday: he's being considered by the selectors as a serious option to bat at No.5 at some stage during the upcoming Test summer.

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Why Zampa joined NSW exodus to enter spin cycle

Daniel Lane Adam Zampa spent a large portion of his spare time in Sydney as a member of the South Australian Matador Cup team scouring through second hand shops in trendy Surry Hills and Newtown looking for vintage treasures ranging from corduroy hats and old records to add to his vinyl collection.

O'Keefe in search of wickets, not luck

Daniel Lane Before NSW spin bowler Stephen O'Keefe utters a word about playing in Sunday's Matador Cup final at North Sydney Oval he says his main concern is to be named in the star-studded team.