Smith scores ton to rain on Pakistan parade
Australian skipper raises a composed century to push Australia to a 22-run first innings lead before a storm brings an early tea.
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Australia look to solidify good start on day four
Follow full live coverage of the fourth day of the second Test from the MCG.
Gabba sells out for first time since 2006 Ashes
The emerging popularity of T20 cricket and the Brisbane Heat has seen the first-ever sell-out crowd at The Gabba in 10 years since Ricky Ponting's team began their Ashes rout ...
'Nice Garry': Wade enjoys crowd chorus
Matthew Wade already knows how valuable his voice has become in the "nice Garry" phenomenon which has swept the Gabba and the MCG.
Dizzy heights: Gillespie to be assistant T20 coach
Former Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie has been named as an assistant coach for Australia's Twenty20 campaign against Sri Lanka in February.
Players want to get back to negotiating table: Nicholson
Players association chief Alistair Nicholson insists cricketers have begun negotiations over pay and conditions in good faith and reiterated the need for all top players to ...
Mark Nicholas takes leave after health setback
Channel Nine cricket host and commentator Mark Nicholas has suffered a health setback and has been taken to hospital for the second time during the Boxing Day Test.
One good hand deserves another, and another
After two-and-a-bit rainy days, the Boxing Day Test has made up for lost time thanks to four landmark innings of contrasting styles but equal effect.
Thunder fizzle against Heat
Andre Russell and his black bat have again failed to make a decent impression for the Sydney Thunder.
Warner: The 'kick up the backside' Australia needed
David Warner says Australia's batsmen have responded to the "kick up the backside" they received from South Africa after another strong performance with the bat on Wednesday.
Pakistan under fire as Warner, Hazlewood enjoy milestones
David Warner and Josh Hazlewood are on target to join the greats of the game, having celebrated milestones on a day when Pakistan was criticised for relinquishing their firm ...
Warner tons up, Khawaja set to join him
David Warner rode his luck to score his first century at the MCG, spearheading a bold counter attack by Australia that may lead to an unlikely victory.
Warner's transformation from rodeo clown to serious actor
Azhar Ali's faultless 205 was the highest score by a visiting batsman in Melbourne since 32 summers ago, when Vivian Richards arrived at the MCG in career-worst form. Having ...
Sixers hunt down Thunder for big win
The Sydney Sixers exacted grand final revenge with a big win over the Thunder at Spotless Stadium.
Live BBL: Thunder v Heat
The Thunder look to snap their losing streak as they welcome the Heat to Spotless Stadium.
Australia vs Pakistan Cricket Live: Second Test, day 3 at the MCG, Melbourne
Follow full live coverage of the third day of the second Test from the MCG.
Black bat could feature in Test cricket
The black bat is at best a game-changing innovation that brings more people into cricket and makes cricket more entertaining and at worst a ridiculous marketing tool, but ...
Why Australia's support staff can't walk back to team hotel
Australia's support staff have been advised not to walk from the ground to the team hotel as a result of increased safety concerns after an alleged Christmas Day terror attack ...
Not so nice Garry: Lyon's career in a spin
Nathan Lyon is under growing pressure to save his spot and has been told he must change his line of attack if he is to have success against a Pakistan side playing him off a ...
Take the ultimate Sydney Test cricket quiz
The SCG has seen some magical moments over the years. How many of them can you recall with clarity?
Billings helps Sixers to big win over Perth
The Sydney Sixers have won their second Big Bash game this season, proving too good for the Perth Scorchers.
Maddinson's moment of truth is coming
Nic Maddinson says he is feeling as confident as ever as he prepares to play the innings that is set to decide his future in the baggy green – and it could come as early as ...
Saker: Heavy workload risking the health of fast bowlers
Australian bowling coach David Saker has warned the national selectors they risk having one of their star fast bowlers break down unless a "desperate" search for an allrounder ...
Azhar brings Australian bowlers to their knees
Azhar Ali was on his knees before his first Test century on Australian soil. Ultimately, though, it was the home bowlers whom Azhar brought to their sore and creaking haunches.
Live BBL: Sixers v Scorchers
The Sixers look to bounce back after their defeat to the Hobart Hurricanes on Friday night.
Cricket cover-up: rain stops, but no play
Scanning the MCG over pre-lunch drinks, the wife of a Melbourne Cricket Club veteran said: "I wouldn't have taken my washing in today."
As it happened: Boxing Day Test, day two
After a rain-affected first day, who will take the ascendancy on day two? Follow our live coverage for all the action.
James Sutherland says Canberra is on the cards for BBL expansion
Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland says Canberra is on the cards for a Big Bash League franchise with expansion "a mere formality".
Captain Watto no fan of Russell's 'ridiculous' black bat
Sydney Thunder all-rounder Andre Russell will be allowed to use his infamous black bat again in the Big Bash League, but his captain Shane Watson is no fan.
Test tour of India could get 'messy'
Former Australian all-rounder Tom Moody says a rebuilding Test team still has much work to do and fears an impending tour of India could get "messy".