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Melbourne Stars' Usman Khawaja just had to look lively between the wickets to demand a recall for Boxing Day, but did so much more with 109 not out agains Sydney Thunder at the MCG on Sunday night.

Khawaja leads Thunder to thrilling win over Stars

Jesse Hogan 11:22 PM Usman Khawaja's century was the inspiration Sydney Thunder needed to score a dramatic one-run win over the Melbourne Stars at the MCG on Sunday night.

So bad you can't look: Windies reach new low

Peter Hanlon 8:25 AM Catch catastrophe proves emblematic of the tourists' malaise, and illustrates the indifference and disarray recently on display.

Stars skipper: I underestimated Khawaja

Jesse Hogan 6:50 AM Beaten Melbourne Stars captain David Hussey admitted he underrated Usman Khawaja's capability in limited-overs until the left-hander's unbeaten century led Sydney Thunder to a one-run victory.

Why can't you keep a ball you catch?

Chris Barrett 3:28 PM Cricket Australia management want the T20 competition to buy into a treasured ideal of baseball but players have repeatedly rejected the proposal.

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Injury issues prove no deterrent for Smith

Chris Barrett 5:17 PM Australian captain wants to play in every international match this summer, despite suggestion he may need a break to deal with minor knee and hip problems when India tour next month.

Lyon's flair helps Sixers blow Hurricanes away

Tom Decent 8:27 PM A five-wicket haul to Nathan Lyon and a blistering 72 from Brad Haddin proved Sydney Sixers should not be written off in this year's Big Bash.

Perry helps Sixers break losing streak

Tom Decent 4:00 PM Ellyse Perry has steered the Sydney Sixers to their first victory in the Women's Big Bash with a captain's knock of 32 not out against the Perth Scorchers at the SCG on Sunday afternoon.

Black Caps close in on win, Sri Lanka fight on

4:54 PM A hobbling Kane Williamson guided New Zealand to 142 for five at the close of play on the third day of the second Test in Hamilton, with hosts needing another 47 runs to seal a 2-0 series sweep.

Renegades get the better of Heat

Melbourne Renegades beat Brisbane Heat by 7 wickets in a Twenty20 clash at the Gabba.

Lyon warns Windies can expect no mercy

Daniel Lane Australia's spin bowler Nathan Lyon warned it won't be hard to show the battling West Indies no mercy when the second Test of a series that's questioned the one-time Calypso King's place in world cricket resumes in Melbourne on Boxing Day.

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West Indies show some fight in tour game

Peter Hanlon All over the state on Saturday, sporting events were abandoned with an eye to the wellbeing of participants.

BBL success could reshape summer

Geoff Lawson Three games into the new Big Bash season the event is living up to expectations.

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New Stars leggie Zampa vows to do it his way

Jesse Hogan He is another blonde leg-spinner, but Adam Zampa won't bow to pressure to try and spin the ball sharply like Shane Warne did and instead will rely on subtlety as his biggest weapon in the BBL.

Umpire says call on Travis Head incorrect

Gerard Abood, the umpire controlling Friday night's Big Bash League match, admits he erred in giving Travis Head out at Adelaide Oval.

Zampa doubts grief over Hughes will subside

Jesse Hogan One of Phillip Hughes' former teammates, Adam Zampa, remains so grieved by his death he doubts he will ever be able to enjoy cricket like he used to.

Chameera snags five wickets to stymie Kiwis

Young pace bowler Dushmantha Chameera has grabbed his first five-wicket bag with Sri Lanka striking back after a solid Black Caps start in reply to 292 in the second Test.

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Usman Khawaja blasts 109 not out for Sydney Thunder in Test audition

Daniel Lane 6:06 AM Usman Khawaja needed 70 adrenaline-charged deliveries against the Stars to let the Test selectors know he's fighting fit and ready.

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Khawaja's classy century leads Thunder to thrilling win over Stars

Jesse Hogan 11:22 PM Usman Khawaja's century was the inspiration Sydney Thunder needed to score a dramatic one-run win over the Melbourne Stars at the MCG on Sunday night.

Still here: Cameron White's subtle reminder to selectors

Jesse Hogan 4:36 PM Cameron White needed only one innings to give a firm reminder he is not a spent force in Australian cricket, despite being overlooked for the preceding two months.

BBL live: Stars v Thunder

Jamie Marcuson 4:13 PM Join us for live coverage as the Stars host the Thunder at the MCG.

BBL live: Sixers v Hurricanes

Jamie Marcuson 2:01 PM Join us for live coverage as the Sixers host the Hurricanes at the SCG.

Yuvraj picked for Australian tour

World Cup winners Yuvraj Singh and Ashish Nehra are set for comebacks to the Indian team to tour Australia.

Sunday explainer: Why are the Windies so bad?

Daniel Cherny A generation ago the West Indies ruled the cricketing world. Now they are a laughing stock with a grim future. What happened?

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Stars remain unbeaten

Daniel Cherny The Melbourne Stars remain undefeated but crosstown rivals the Melbourne Renegades are still winless after a busy day of Women's Big Bash League action on Saturday.

Watson learns from gospel of Hussey and Kallis

Daniel Lane Shane Watson, considered a strong contender to succeed Mike Hussey as the Sydney Thunder's captain, says at the ripe old age of 34 he plans to absorb all he can from Hussey and South African veteran Jacques Kallis to help him beyond next season.

Sixers and Bollinger in festive spirit

Daniel Lane Nathan Lyon looked at Doug Bollinger dressed in his Sydney Sixers' magenta Father Christmas outfit, shook his head, and declared he would definitely not be sitting on Santa's knee this year.

Maddinson knows how to thrive in a man's game

Daniel Lane If you wonder where Nic Maddinson, who started BBL05 as the tournament's No.1-ranked batsman, developed the swagger in his game it started when he was aged 12 and his parents decided he ought to test himself in the NSW south coast men's open-age competition.