NZ speedster tests captain in nets
Uncapped speedster Lockie Ferguson tested New Zealand captain Kane Williamson in the nets, heightening speculation that he could make his international debut in Sunday's ...
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Trevor Chappell questions place of Chappell-Hadlee series
The man who carried out the most infamous act in Trans-Tasman sporting history says the one-day international series named after his family may struggle to survive long-term.
Brad Haddin opens up on his toughest battle
On the field Brad Haddin seems bulletproof - never short of a word, and renowned for his aggressive style of cricket. Off it, he is a private sort of person. That's why ...
Maxwell still the biggest show in town
How do you add spice to a relatively bland meal of cricket? Not for the first time, the answer is Glenn Maxwell.
NSW Breakers cruise to 18th WNCL title
Normal service has resumed in the Women's National Cricket League (WNCL), with the NSW Breakers thumping the Queensland Fire by nine wickets in Saturday's final to claim their ...
Haddin turns down Prime Minister's XI farewell
Former Australian wicketkeeper Brad Haddin has turned down a chance to captain the Prime Minister's XI in what would have been "my last game".
Maxwell fined, slammed by Smith
Steve Smith slammed Glenn Maxwell's comments about Matthew Wade as "very disrespectful" as the Australian captain and fellow team leaders fined the mercurial all-rounder an ...
Cummins' return to one-day side another step on long road back
Patrick Cummins has been on the national scene for what seems like a longish time. He made his debut for NSW at 17 and for Australia at 18. He has played just that one Test ...
Lehmann's message to 'me, me, me' Maxwell: make some runs
Former Victorian wicketkeeper Darren Berry has likened the festering Glenn Maxwell-Matthew Wade feud to a "pimple getting squeezed to the top".
Dumped Nevill wants his bat to do the talking
Dumped Test wicketkeeper Peter Nevill says he doesn't deserve to be in the Australian team but insists lack of runs rather than chat had brought about his downfall.
Australia still biggest scalp in one-day cricket, say New Zealand
New Zealand have warned anyone predicting the decline of Australia's one-day side is short-sighted.
Cummins credits patient build-up for latest Australian comeback
There is a day coming soon enough, Australia hopes, when they can field a grand slam of the generation's best fast bowlers.
Big Show a go: Maxwell furore puts switch to NSW back on cards
Glenn Maxwell's pre-match comments have created tension in the Australian camp in Sydney ahead of Sunday's first one-day international against New Zealand.
Behrendorff frustrated as injury cruels Test ambitions
A stress fracture has derailed Jason Behrendorff's Test ambitions just as former Australian captain Allan Border called for the fast bowler to be sized up for a baggy green.
Perry predicts close encounter in women's final
Ellyse Perry is in the form of her life as the Australian all-rounder heads into the Women's National Cricket League (WNCL) final with the New South Wales Lendlease Breakers.
Maddinson is ready to fulfil his 'special talent', says coach
When the Australian Test team was turned on its head after the debacle in Hobart, one newcomer left many fans stunned.
Hole in Riewoldt family remains as charity cricket match launched
The hole in the lives of the Riewoldt family where their daughter and sister should be is more noticeable this time of year.
WBBL: Sutherland's 15-year-old daughter part of massive Renegades shake-up
At just 15, Annabel Sutherland will be part of a younger, new look Melbourne Renegades this WBBL season.
From the cheap seats
A third Test commentary session featuring Michael Slater and Michael Clarke scrupulously avoided thought-provoking material which may have startled the viewing audience, and ...
Building a better Australian one-day team
Australia take great pride in being the best-performed one-day team since the format was introduced at international level in 1971. But they have some ground to make up.
'Best chance to beat Australia': Waqar's high hopes for Pakistan
Former great Waqar Younis says Pakistan will not fear Steve Smith's team and that this summer is his country's best chance to record a historic series victory in Australia.
Players want say about lead-in to next year's Ashes series
Australia's players union chief has called for the views of players to be canvassed more heavily by Cricket Australia in its scheduling of the lead-up to next year's Ashes ...
Clarke's autobiography fails to fly off the shelves
It made an almighty splash when it landed on shelves but Michael Clarke's autobiography hasn't made the same impact when it comes to sales.
How Hilton Cartwright left teammates in awe
Steve Smith last month demanded his team show more resilience and in Hilton Cartwright he has been given a player who fits that bill.
'Painful': Maxwell says Wade's decision to bat above him hurts
Glenn Maxwell says it has been "painful" to be batting further down the order than wicketkeeper and captain Matthew Wade at state level, believing the decision may have hurt ...
Youth influx makes Siddle nervous about playing for Australia again
Veteran pace bowler Peter Siddle has admitted that seeing so many young and inexperienced players included in the last Australian Test side made older players like him nervous ...
Selector Waugh chuffed with Australia's Test rookies
National cricket selector Mark Waugh has given Australia's three exciting young debutants the big tick of approval but saved his highest praise for 20-year-old Matt Renshaw.
Smith excited about Cummins' return for Australia
Skipper Steve Smith is excited to welcome back Pat Cummins' "air speed" as New Zealand brace to stare down Australia's most potent pace attack for Sunday's ODI series opener ...
Pink ball Ashes: England agree to first day-night Test
Cricket Australia is soon to announce a 2017-18 home Test schedule that is set to again begin at the Gabba after this year's ill-fated switch to Perth.
'Lazy feet': What Test newcomer did wrong and what he needs to do to stay in
Test newcomer Nic Maddinson accepts he will be the first batsman to make way from the Australian team if selectors decide changes are necessary for the series against Pakistan.