Fielding of dreams inspires India's women to win
Jesse Hogan 7:20 PM A home series against India expected to primarily serve as match-practice for the Southern Stars before tougher assignments in New Zealand and the World Twenty20 has instead provided a momentous victory for the visitors, as they moved to an insurmountable 2:0 lead at the MCG.
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Australia vs India 2016: Twenty20 Live, MCG
Lee Crossley 2:59 PM Australia host India at the MCG in the second of three international Twenty20 matches.
Maxwell's back to break the shackles of spin
Jesse Hogan The return of Glenn Maxwell to Australia's Twenty20 team after injury for Friday night match against India at the MCG should help their bid to avoid being tied down by India's spinners.
T20 or the W-League? Perry in hot demand
Ben McKay 3:12 PM Dual international Ellyse Perry is a chance to turn out in crucial matches in two codes within 48 hours this weekend.
Thommo rewinds clock in Hall of Fame speech
Jesse Hogan The player being inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame was the formally named Jeff Thomson, but the one who spoke about it on the dais at the Allan Border Medal was pure "Thommo".
Smith unimpressed with Kohli's send-off
Nathan Lay Australian Test captain Steve Smith has fired back at Virat Kohli, suggesting the Indian superstar's animated send-off at Adelaide Oval was just not cricket.
Where does Smith fit in Australian T20 team?
Dean Jones 12:30 PM If Steve Smith plays, in-form Chris Lynn is likely to miss out on the Australian squad for the Twenty20 World Cup.
Players union calls for clarity on live link-ups
Andrew Wu The Australian Cricketers' Association will seek clarification from TV networks over what constitutes acceptable player engagement during matches after the furore created by Steve Smith's dismissal.
Neutral shield final looms, Vics return to Alice
Jesse Hogan The Sheffield Shield final could be held at a neutral venue for a third successive year, with Victoria's decision to move their final game of the season to Alice Springs.
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Ex-WA cricketer Ryan Campbell to play in T20 World Cup for Hong Kong
Brendan Foster and David Baker 7:24 PM Former Australian and WA one-day specialist Ryan Campbell is following in the footsteps of veteran spinner Brad Hogg and making a comeback to international cricket in his 40s.
Fielding of dreams leads India's women to historic win in Australia
Jesse Hogan 7:20 PM A home series against India expected to primarily serve as match-practice for the Southern Stars before tougher assignments in New Zealand and the World Twenty20 has instead provided a momentous victory for the visitors, as they moved to an insurmountable 2:0 lead at the MCG.
The Khawaja factor in multi-cultural cricket
Andrew Wu 5:27 PM Australian cricket, once derided for being run by "pale, male and stale" administrators, has taken major steps in the past few years to put itself in a position where they can capitalise on Usman Khawaja's feats.
Australia's batsmen will strive to cope with NZ swing in bid for No.1
Jesse Hogan 5:26 PM Australia captain Steve Smith says he and his teammates will have to curb their usual batting instincts if they are to cope with the swing expected in New Zealand and secure the top Test ranking.
NZ Shield game 'ridiculous': Cowan
Tom Decent 5:22 PM NSW opener Ed Cowan labelled Cricket Australia's decision to schedule a Sheffield Shield match in Christchurch as "ridiculous" as his team prepares to take on Western Australia.
Little-known Sayers well placed to challenge for Test debut in NZ
Jesse Hogan 4:39 PM A wily seamer barely seen by national captain Steve Smith and who's been relegated to club cricket during the Big Bash League appears well placed to challenge for a Test debut in New Zealand.
Bancroft to make Australia debut as wicketkeeper in final T20 at SCG
Jesse Hogan 4:32 PM Promising opening batsman Cameron Bancroft, who missed his chance at a Test debut last year because of the cancellation of the series in Bangladesh, will make his international debut for Australia as a wicketkeeper-batsman in Sunday's series-ending Twenty20 against India.
The fight against cricket corruption
Chris Barrett 7:00 PM Sir Ronnie Flanagan, the chairman of the International Cricket Council's anti-corruption unit, argues that prevention is more important than prosecutions.
Ross had eye on Bradman prize a year ago
David Polkinghorne 8:07 PM Former ACT Comet Alex Ross is not worried about T20 World Cup, he is just focused on helping South Australia reclaim the Sheffield Shield.
Watto no longer worried about the axe
Rob Forsaith The fear of failure no longer spooks Shane Watson, with the veteran not stressed about when his international career ends.
Thommo just a man with something extraordinary about him
Martin Flanagan 1:00 PM Asked once to describe his bowling action, Jeff Thomson said, "I just shuffled in and went wang."
Southern Stars planning to target spin
Jesse Hogan Australia's players are vowing to be more aggressive when facing India's spinners, and also better target their opponents with bouncers, to make amends for their shock loss in the opening match of the Twenty20 series.
Warner happy to bat and chat, but Kohli send-off raises hackles
Jesse Hogan David Warner has no gripes about Steve Smith talking with Channel Nine commentators during his innings in Australia's Twenty20 loss to India on Tuesday, arguing players have a responsibility to entertain TV viewers.
Warner upstages Smith to claim brace
Jesse Hogan ​If getting the vice-captaincy was a sign of just how much David Warner has matured as a person, claiming the top two awards at the Allan Border Medal was recognition of how far he has progressed as a player. Glenn Maxwell, Ellyse Perry, Adam Voges and Alex Ross were also honoured on a night of first-time winners.
Warner savours AB Medal win as reward for turning career, life around
Jesse Hogan David Warner says winning Australian cricket's top individual awards completes a momentous five-month period that began with his elevation to Australian vice-captain.
Osborne's WBBL medal missing after celebrations
David Polkinghorne Sydney Thunder allrounder Erin Osborne not expecting T20 World Cup call-up despite WBBL final heroics.
Kiwis promise no "stitch up" for Australia's Test warm-up shield game
Andrew Wu Rod Marsh joked about it but New Zealand Cricket have promised there will be no "stitch up" next week in retaliation to the Blacktown pitch debacle which ruined the Black Caps' preparation for this summer's Test series with Australia.
Scans to determine if Behrendorff is back this summer
David Polkinghorne Canberra quick bowler Jason Behrendorff is awaiting the outcome of scans to determine what is wrong with his back and how to proceed.
Warner says twos, not boundaries, the key to lifting shackles of spin
Jesse Hogan Australia's hopes of coming from behind to win the Twenty20 series against India, and of seriously challenging for the World Twenty20 in March, rest on them finding a way to score freely against spin.
Did Nine get Steve Smith out?
One moment he was chatting with Channel Nine. The next he was gone. Was Steve Smith's dismissal caused by the commentary team?
Rabada a beacon of hope for South Africa
Gerald Imray For any fast bowler, 13 wickets in a Test is a big deal.
Finch laments fielding blunders as Kohli again excels in Australia
Jesse Hogan Australia captain Aaron Finch laments more poor fielding as a factor in their 37-run loss to India in the opening Twenty20 match, as India suggest Virat Kohli's record in Australia is becoming so good he will start having stands named after him at cricket grounds.
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