'Let's blame it on a lollipop': Dale Steyn hits out at ball-tampering charge
The controversy over a mint has led to allegations of sour grapes following the Australian cricket team's humiliating series defeat to South Africa in Hobart.
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Perry guides Southern Stars to thrilling win over South Africa
Ellyse Perry guided the Southern Stars to a thrilling win over South Africa in Canberra on Friday night,
Du Plessis charged as team mates leap to his defence
South African captain Faf du Plessis is in danger of missing the third Test after the International Cricket Council charged him with ball tampering on Friday.
Is it time to get rid of selectors and let the skipper choose?
There is no hiding from reality, and you have to wonder if the infantilising of our cricketers, with support staff to take every adult need away from them so that their minds ...
Handscomb to headline Test changes as Lyon's future in doubt
The Victorian put his charge to the baggy green beyond doubt with a punishing double-century, but veteran spinner Nathan Lyon continued to misfire as he fights for his place ...
What has gone wrong in Australian cricket?
As Steve Smith sat with his men on Christchurch's sun-kissed Hagley Oval parading the Trans-Tasman Trophy and the ICC Test Mace for the No.1 ranking, deep down even he must ...
Rixon says issues in Australian cricket have been brewing for a while
Former New Zealand coach Steve Rixon isn't surprised by Australia's cricket decline, arguing the "cracks" have been a long time in the making.
Coaching structure not working: Healy
Former Test wicketkeeper Ian Healy has called for a more streamlined Australian cricket coaching structure.
Handscomb stakes Test claim with double century
Peter Handscomb has reached his double century at the SCG in the Sheffield Shield for Victoria against NSW with to be 205 not out, Cameron White's on 49 and the Bushrangers ...
Test stars not guaranteed of ideal Ashes warm-up
Cricket Australia is unable to guarantee its international stars of at least two Sheffield Shield matches heading into next summer's Ashes campaign because of a crowded schedule.
Batting partner relives sickening Voges head blow
WA batsman Ashton Turner says he felt sick seeing his skipper Adam Voges felled by a bouncer at the WACA Ground.
'Even my dog couldn't look me in the eye'
The 1988 Boxing Day Test was the most gutless and insipid performance I can remember from an Australian cricket team. But this week in Hobart wasn't far from it.
As heads begin to roll, CA loosens law on neckwear
Australian cricket is under siege from all angles, with questions being asked about the game from top to bottom, and the suits at Cricket Australia appear to have an answer. ...
Southern Stars captain wary of 'dangerous' South Africa
Southern Stars captain Meg Lanning is wary of a "dangerous" South African line-up leading into the one-day series opener at Manuka Oval on Friday.
Perry returns to Canberra for Southern Stars ODI against South Africa
Playing in Canberra brings back plenty of memories for Southern Stars all-rounder Ellyse Perry.
Handscomb stakes Test claim with Shield ton against NSW
Amid 'audition round' of the Sheffield Shield, Handscomb and Travis Dean produced at the perfect time, while Queensland prodigy Matt Renshaw rocketed into contention with a ...
Voges ruled out of Shield clash after sickening blow to the head
Australian batsman Adam Voges has copped a sickening blow to the head while batting for Western Australian on Thursday.
Hogan, hero: loved colleague returns to The Age
The Age newsroom is a busy place but for a few minutes on Thursday morning the news could look after itself.
Chappell will push for youth: Hussey
The re-appointment of Greg Chappell as an Australian selector could spell danger for older players in the Australian set-up and those vying for inclusion in it, according to ...
Out of touch administrators 'must listen'
Former Test and one-day all-rounder Andrew Symonds has called on Cricket Australia to heed the advice of its best and brightest and return the Sheffield Shield to its former ...
Sutherland safe for now but pressure growing
The Cricket Australia board has no plans to replace James Sutherland, having reviewed his position recently, but the pressure will grow unless there is a quick improvement in ...
WA batsman Adam Voges concussed by bouncer, retires hurt
Western Warriors and Australia batsman Adam Voges has retired hurt from a match underway at the WACA after being struck in the helmet and con
If Smith is to lead, let him lead
The role of the Australian captain has been diminished in recent years. Time to let him lead the Test side again.
Merv Hughes backs selectors but laments Marsh exit
Merv Hughes has backed Trevor Hohns and Greg Chappell in their new national selectors roles but notes a missed opportunity to get "fresh eyes" onto the panel.
Who will accept Australian cricket's poisoned chalice?
Andrew Hilditch was ridiculed for walking his dog while Matthew Hayden batted for his career. John Inverarity was vilified for championing the rotation policy or, as he called ...
Marsh quits as chairman of selectors
Australia's cricket crisis has claimed its first scalp.
Hohns named Australia's interim chairman of selectors
Cricket Australia has appointed Trevor Hohns as interim chairman of selectors following Rod Marsh's resignation on Wednesday.
Smith gets the Test team he wants: Mark Waugh
National selector Mark Waugh has dismissed talk from ex-captains Michael Clarke and Ian Chappell that Australian skipper Steve Smith is not getting the team that he wants.
Sheffield Shield form guide: The key figures with Test spots begging
It's been years since an early round of Sheffield Shield cricket carried this much importance. We've blacklisted some of the main men as a massive reshuffle of the Test team looms.
Lollyline: ICC to probe tampering tactics
The International Cricket Council is reviewing footage of Faf du Plessis shining the ball with a lolly in his mouth before deciding whether to lay charges against the South ...