'It was hard': How Arthur made peace with sacking
It's not often in sport you get a chance to return the favour to those who sacked you but this is the scenario confronting Mickey Arthur.
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Beating the Kiwis doesn't suddenly make Australians world-beaters
Whew. That's a sigh of relief, not a reaction to a bad smell. For a moment the Australian cricket team was at its lowest point since the mid-1980s. But that kind of talk is so ...
Ball to the head fells Australian Test umpire Reiffel
Australian umpire Paul Reiffel taken to hospital after he was hit in the head by an outfield throw during the fourth Test between England and India in Mumbai.
Cricket lawmakers want to spike batting's big guns
Cricket's oversized bats are to be cut down to size, with lawmakers recommending a reduction in willow dimensions among raft of rulings that will resound through all levels of ...
So you want to be a Test player?
We've always assumed all Australian cricketers dream of wearing the Baggy Green in a Test match. But I know of one player who was being mentioned as a potential Test player in ...
Pakistanis struggle against pink ball in tour opener
Pakistan's tour of Australia off to a shaky start in Cairns, the visitors all out for 208 on day one of a warm-up match against an inexperienced Cricket Australia XI.
CA wines and dines Smith and Warner ahead of pay war
Cricket Australia officials wined and dined Australian captain Steve Smith and David Warner in Melbourne on Wednesday night.
Renegades implement youth policy for aggressive, high-octane cricket
With six teenagers in their squad, the Melbourne Renegades are doing things differently to their competitors.
The quiet authority of Australia's 'leadership group'
David Warner, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood sit on the informal body in the current Australian team - but not the captain Steve Smith.
McGrath's high praise for Hazlewood
Josh Hazlewood's career-best summer has earned him rave reviews from the great Glenn McGrath, who rates the giant quick as the best fast bowler in world cricket.
How to watch Women's Big Bash League's launch weekend
The new season of women's Big Bash Cricket begins this weekend with six matches over two days at North Sydney Oval.
'Fingers crossed': Marsh's fight to return to Test side
Uncertainty surrounds the immediate future of injured batsman Shaun Marsh, who finds himself in circumstances eerily similar to that which led to his "traumatic" run of outs ...
MCC set to introduce red cards in cricket
A red-card penalty is set to be introduced into the laws of cricket for the first time.
Christmas Day BBL match moves a step closer
Cricket Australia has taken another step towards introducing a Big Bash League game on Christmas Day by creating a working group to fast-track the concept.
Australian squad announced for Gabba Test against Pakistan
After the upheaval of last month, Australia will take an unchanged squad into the first Test against Pakistan at the Gabba.
Border wants soul searching from Maxwell
Cricket great Allan Border has called on Glenn Maxwell to "get himself sorted" as he fights to earn a national recall and win back the trust of his peers.
Cummins not ready for Test recall: Mark Waugh
Australian selector Mark Waugh has all but ruled out handing Pat Cummins a surprise recall for next week's first Test against Pakistan at the Gabba.
Manuka the perfect size to eject pitchsiders
The size of Manuka Oval is helping officials identify and eject pitchside betting activity.
Why Pakistan can knock off Australia
Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur says his team has the pace artillery to pounce on Australia's fresh-faced batting line-up and bowl the nomads of world cricket to a historic ...
Cummins excites with speed and scalps in latest comeback
Bowler Pat Cummins regularly hit 150km/h as Australia wrapped up the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy series against New Zealand.
Australia v Pakistan: Meet the tourists to take on Australia
With Pakistan preparing for their three-Test series against Australia, we profile the tourists.
Marsh prepared to turn 'ugly'
All-rounder Mitchell Marsh is prepared to risk embarrassment to adopt a see ball, hit ball mantra in a bid to end the batting woes that cost him his place in Australia's Test side.
WA all-rounder Mitch Marsh not expecting a Test recall
Allrounder Mitch Marsh admits his chances of a Test recall this summer are slim despite finding some form with Australia's one-day side.
Ashton Turner century keeps WA in Shield clash
A century from Ashton Turner has kept Western Australia alive but it's Queensland in a dominant position after two days of the Sheffield Shield clash at the WACA Ground.
Vics confident even without injured Hastings
Victoria are confident they can sustain the likely loss of valuable all-rounder John Hastings, who is awaiting scan results to see if he'll continue playing in their Sheffield ...
Warner continues golden streak with bat in ODIs
David Warner has ascended into the upper echelon of the short form cricket greats following his match-winning century against New Zealand in Canberra.
Flipped out: Warner and Australia make Kiwis pay for sending them in
Just down the road from Australia's political power base, Steve Smith's men have re-asserted their one-day international authority.
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Clarke says new breed need to keep making the most of opportunity
Australia is looking a shadow of the team renowned for batting collapses in its most recent Test series.