Was it all a bad dream? How Australian cricket turned itself around
Australian cricket was on its knees when it lost to South Africa in Hobart. As the Test summer draws to a close, the game is looking fit and healthy again.
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Australian cricket selection process needs an overhaul
With the exit of former Australian Test gloveman Rod Marsh as chairman of the Australian cricket selection panel, it is a very appropriate time to consider new options for the ...
Live Test cricket: Australia v Pakistan, Third Test Day Four live from the SCG, Sydney
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Concussed Renshaw ruled out of Test
Australian opener Matt Renshaw has been ruled out of the remaining two days of the third Test after being struck in the helmet for the second time in three days on Thursday.
Dazzling Lynn leads Heat to BBL win
Chris Lynn punished the Perth Scorchers in a batting masterclass that led Brisbane Heat to a nine-wicket win and top spot on the BBL table.
Desperate times for Stars after loss to Scorchers
The Melbourne Stars are now desperate to get back on the winner's list, after the team in green lost their third straight match on Thursday.
Australia no closer to finding solution to all-rounder problem
Hilton Cartwright had an eye-watering moment in the field, but there's something else that should have the Test debutant worried for the tour of India.
Younis ticks final box in stellar career
How long has Younis Khan been playing Test cricket for Pakistan?
Don't like listening to Clarke call cricket? Get used to it
The former Australian captain divides opinions, but he will become a growing presence in the Nine commentary team.
Gloves on: Handscomb shows skills behind stumps after ton
There have been calls for Peter Handscomb to be installed as Australia's wicketkeeper ahead of next month's tour of India and despite the unlikeliness of that unfolding those ...
Australia looking to roar back at an overcast SCG
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Queensland giant in line to be Australia's next bolter
It's been the season of bolters and don't be surprised if it continues into the white-ball phase of the international summer.
Handscomb the mad scientist of batting
Just before 11am on Wednesday, 20-year-old Matthew Renshaw walked off the Sydney Cricket Ground to a standing ovation after scoring 184, his maiden Test century.
Gayle marks anniversary of 'don't blush, baby' incident
A year on from the "Don't Blush Baby" controversy, West Indian cricketer Chris Gayle has posted a bizarre video on social media and told Australia to "lighten the ----- up".
Dhoni steps down as captain of India's ODI team
MS Dhoni has stepped down as India's limited-overs captain after a trophy-laden nine-year reign.
A six and Thunder roar back and sink Stars
With a soaring six off the last ball of the match, Irish batsman Eoin Morgan saved Sydney Thunder's season with a win over the Melbourne Stars.
Thunder grab first win after Morgan's final-ball six
Eoin Morgan hit a six off the final ball to hand the Sydney Thunder their first BBL win this season.
Osborne's focus remains on Sydney Thunder WBBL title defence
Erin Osborne isn't looking any further than the Sydney Thunder's WBBL title defence with internationals around the corner.
Smith can challenge Ponting's record of 41 centuries, says Cowan
Sydney Thunder's star import Andre Russell is battling a painful knee injury that is threatening to put an early end to his Big Bash League campaign.
Bob Hawke skols beer at the SCG - again
In what is firming as a tradition, former prime minister Bob Hawke has once again skolled a frothie at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Handscomb tons up twice in quick succession
Some players find the transition to Test cricket extremely difficult, others don't - like Peter Handscomb.
As runs flow for Australia, spotlight falls on Lyon, O'Keefe
Australia's dominance with the bat in Sydney has given spinners Nathan Lyon and Steve O'Keefe an opportunity to "crack this game wide open" and ram home their claims for next ...
Live BBL: Thunder v Stars
Follow our live coverage as the Sydney Thunder host the Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League.
Why debutant looked like he 'belonged' in Test arena
Tom Moody, the man who presented debutant Hilton Cartwright with his baggy green cap, believes the all-rounder looked like he belonged in the Test arena during his debut innings.
Live: Australia v Pakistan, day two from the SCG
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Renegades shock Perth in WBBL
Grace Harris has smashed 39 off 17 balls to propel the last-placed Melbourne Renegades to an upset five-wicket WBBL victory over the Perth Scorchers on Wednesday.
Sixers forced into several roster changes
The Sydney Sixers are hopeful three of their Test stars will return for the end of the BBL season.
Handscomb's bizarre dismissal after reaching century
Newcomer Peter Handscomb has become the first Australian batsman in almost 100 years to score a half-century in his first four Tests.
Marvellous: how to get your Richie Benaud 50 cent coin
Next time you have to decide who bats first, use a Richie Benaud 50 cent coin for the toss.
Waqar slams Pakistan fielding
"Can't catch. Can't field," says Pakistan great Younis.