CA sanctions three cricketers for gambling

Three Australian cricketers have been sanctioned for gambling on matches.

Buttler, Morgan lead England to crushing win

A fluent unbroken third-wicket partnership of 114 between Jos Buttler and Eoin Morgan carried England to an emphatic eight-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in a one-off Twenty20 international on Wednesday.

CA sign former England all-rounder

Daniel Cherny   Dimitri Mascarenhas never played Test cricket. He didn't play for Australia either. But in his new role he will try to help develop the next generation of Australian Test players.

DRS rule change good for bowlers

Daniel Cherny   Bowlers have received a rare present from cricket officialdom, with the ICC deciding to alter Decision Review System rules to make LBW wickets easier to come by.

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Lehmann hopes Sri Lankan tour will spark a sub-continent renaissance

Jon Pierik   Coach Darren Lehmann hopes the three-Test tour of Sri Lanka will lay the groundwork for an Australian renaissance on the sub-continent.

Langer shocked as Hogg confirms Perth Scorchers defection

Perth Scorchers coach Justin Langer says he's disappointed Brad Hogg has chosen to leave the BBL franchise, but he's adamant their friendship won't be affected by the decision.

Flat pitches, not big bats, to blame for run feast: Warner

Georgie Moore   Flat pitches are more to blame for prolific runs than bigger bats, David Warner says.

Lehmann: Big bats a safety concern, even in the nets

Jon Pierik   Australian cricket coach Darren Lehmann has revealed his safety fears for bowlers in the practice nets, as debate continues over the size - and power - of cricket bats.

Warner healing but in doubt for Sri Lanka warm-up matches

Jon Pierik   Australia is confident David Warner will play in the first Test against Sri Lanka this month but he has already been all but ruled out of the tourists' opening warm-up match.

Jack family dramas not a patch on Dokic or Tomic

Peter FitzSimons   The family breakdown between Sydney Swans, Kieren and Brandon Jack, and their parents Gary and Donna Jack? I don't know, and to a certain extent, I don't want to know.

Hazlewood keen to get to work with the pink ball

James Lemon   Australian paceman Josh Hazlewood is keen to get the pink ball in hand during Australia's day-night Tests this summer, despite previously voicing safety concerns over the use of the ball at twilight.

Ponting calls for bat size restriction

The thickness of bats has increased by up to 22mm in the past century and edges by almost 300 per cent, meaning mis-hits can travel much further.

Root leads England to crushing win

Joe Root returned to form with a fluent 93 to lead England to a crushing 122-run victory over Sri Lanka in the fifth and final one-day international in Cardiff.

'Hangover' over, Voges sets sights on Sri Lanka

Jon Pierik   While his crisp strokeplay was on show during training at the national cricket academy in Brisbane this week, Adam Voges has revealed he recently was left feeling as if he had a "hangover" for more than a week after a freak head injury while captaining English county side Middlesex.

Meteors sign new coach

James Hall   James Allsopp hopes an aggressive style brings success to the Meteors next season.

Captain America or the new look of cricket umpiring?

Jon Pierik   Elite Australian umpire Bruce Oxenford has drawn comparisons to Captain America after taking the extraordinary step of upgrading his own protective forearm shield in a bid to guard against the potential dangers of power hitting.

Roy blasts England to series victory

Scyld Berry   Jason Roy's finest innings - even better than his unbeaten 112 in the 10-wicket win at Edgbaston - conducted England to a six-wicket victory and a series win, whatever Sri Lanka do in Cardiff.

Cummins' comeback delayed until start of Australian summer

Jon Pierik   The comeback of Australian paceman Pat Cummins has been delayed until the start of the Australian summer.

Langer would love to coach Australia again

Justin Langer is keen to reprise his role as caretaker coach of Australia but only if it's at the behest of Darren Lehmann.

Wade, Marsh star as Australia win ODI final

Rob Forsaith   Matthew Wade rallied with the bat then Mitch Marsh roared with the ball as Australia defeated West Indies by 58 runs in the ODI tri-series final in Barbados.

Mitch can be top-order star: Langer

Rob Forsaith   Mitch Marsh could be capable of batting as high as No.4 in all formats for Australia in the future, says long-time mentor Justin Langer.

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Aussies to face Windies in ODI final

Rob Forsaith   Australia will face West Indies in an ODI tri-series final after South Africa meekly surrendered to the hosts by 100 runs in Barbados.

Aussies mull Zampa recall for ODI final

Rob Forsaith   Adam Zampa is on the cusp of a recall for Australia's ODI tri-series final as selectors contemplate their most important decision of the tour.

Batsman takes break for 'physical, mental' reasons

England top order batsman Nick Compton is to take an immediate break from cricket after a challenging start to the season "both physically and mentally", Middlesex and England management said on Thursday.

India names Kumble as coach

Former Test skipper Anil Kumble has been appointed India coach after agreeing terms on one-year deal with the BCCI.

Don't dismiss Eddie's plan for MCG, Gough says on announcing retirement from MCC

Michael Gleeson   Long time sport administrator Stephen Gough has announced his retirement from the Melbourne Cricket Club after 17 years in the job.

Australia march into ODI tri-series final

A free-wheeling Glenn Maxwell and mature Mitch Marsh trumped Marlon Samuels' ton as Australia defeated West Indies and sealed their place in the ODI tri-series final.

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Scorchers wait on news of Brad Hogg's future as Renegades circle

Simon White   The Perth Scorchers say they are still waiting to hear back from veteran spinner and crowd hero Brad Hogg about his playing future, as the Melbourne Renegades reportedly jockey for his signature.

Australia backs revamp to bring more relevance to 50-over cricket

Justin Chadwick   Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland has thrown his support behind a proposed revamp of 50-over cricket, saying it will help bring more relevance to the fading format.

Cricket Australia to ask Barnett to open Perth Stadium with Ashes

Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland wants an Ashes Test to be the first event staged at the new Perth Stadium.