Cook's future as Test captain put on backburner
Alastair Cook will meet England's director of cricket Andrew Strauss on Friday with his future as Test captain still in the balance. The pair will discuss the recent 4-0 ...
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Healy desperate to nullify Matthews
West Indian superstar Hayley Matthews is in town as the Hobart Hurricanes take on the Sydney Sixers.
Hurricane Ben: McDermott leads Hobart to record win over Renegades
Batting dynamo Ben McDermott labelled his match-winning innings the best of his young life as he guided the Hobart Hurricanes to a record-breaking run chase against the ...
Lynn, Stanlake to make Aussie debut against Pakistan
Swashbuckling batsman Chris Lynn will make his one-day international debut alongside pace bowler Billy Stanlake in Australia's first match against Pakistan in Brisbane on Friday.
Maxwell, Marsh firming for India tour
Selectors are strongly considering taking all-rounders Glenn Maxwell and Mitchell Marsh to India as part of a radical plan to increase their batting depth for the mighty ...
The changes Buchanan would make to selection panel
One of the key men behind Australia's last glory era, John Buchanan, has urged Cricket Australia to undergo a 'brave and bold' overhaul of the selection panel that would make ...
Cricket ACT looking to Shield Manuka for Test run
Plus Sydney Thunder a step closer to playing Big Bash game in Canberra.
India the proving ground for Australian Test cricket credentials
After a terrific finish to the Test summer beating Pakistan 3-0 the challenge of next month's Indian tour now looms large.
NSW to push for final of T20 World Cup – with a major upgrade of the SCG to follow
The runaway success of the Big Bash has convinced the NSW government to make a play for the World Cup final in 2020.
Heat won't appeal McCullum's BBL ban
Brisbane Heat will not appeal skipper Brendon McCullum's one-match suspension for the Big Bash League team's slow over rate.
Live BBL: Renegades v Hurricanes
Follow our live match tracker as Melbourne host Hobart at Etihad Stadium.
How your team can make the BBL finals
Finals are looming in the sixth edition of the Big Bash League. Here's a look at what each team must do to qualify for post-season action.
McCullum facing BBL suspension after Heat loss
Brisbane's Big Bash League title aspirations have been dealt a massive blow, with captain Brendon McCullum facing a potential one-game suspension after their 27-run loss to ...
Renegades makes two changes for crucial clash
The Melbourne Renegades have made two changes to their 13-man squad ahead of a crucial clash with the Hobart Hurricanes at Etihad Stadium on Thursday night.
ABC hopes for India return
The ABC says it remains hopeful of returning to call Test cricket in India this year after a nine-year hiatus.
With Lynn in the side, Australia could score 'scary' total
Travis Head has challenged Australia's new-look top-order to set the right platform for Chris Lynn's destructive power-hitting in Friday's one-dayer against Pakistan.
Police ready for Sydney derby double
A heavy police presence at Moore Park will await fans attending Saturday's A-League and Big Bash double header.
Pietersen plays down Pollard incident
Kevin Pietersen has played down his mid-innings confrontation with Kieron Pollard on Tuesday night.
Zampa a 'no-brainer' for India Test tour: KP
Selecting Adam Zampa for the upcoming Test tour of India is a "no-brainer" according to Kevin Pietersen, who says the leg-spinner's competitive streak should override his ...
Stroppy KP in strapping spat with bowler, umpires
Melbourne Stars headline act fires up over rival's taped bowling hand on way to nail-biting Big Bash League win.
The curious case of Hazlewood's disappearing finger
A photo of Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has caused a stir, making it look as though he has had a finger amputated.
Proteas look to make Amla's milestone memorable
South Africa will look to celebrate Hashim Amla's 100th cricket Test by completing a series whitewash over Sri Lanka in the third Test at the Wanderers from Thursday.
Hilfenhaus redeems himself in BBL thriller
Ben Hilfenhaus redeemed himself at the MCG. This time though, it was with the bat.
Pakistan thrash green Cricket Australia XI in ODI warm-up
Pakistan batsman Babar Azam bounced back to form as the tourists completed a 196-run flogging of a youthful Cricket Australia XI on Tuesday in Brisbane.
Live Big Bash League cricket: Stars v Strikers
Younger Lanning does job replacing Star sister
If you're the Melbourne Stars and you lose your captain - the best female player in the world - on the day of a potentially season defining match, how do you replace her? The ...
Faulkner eyeing spot on India Test tour
James Faulkner is hopeful some good cricket for Australia between now and next month's four-Test tour of India could land him a spot on the plane.
Tough call: CA weighs up revamp of selection panel
Cricket Australia will weigh up a radical change to its selection panel with two positions possibly scrapped to make what has been seen as a more accountable model.
Bats more like it: Warner prepares for India
Batting kingpins Steve Smith and David Warner will adopt different strategies when it comes to preparing to combat India's bowlers on the sub-continent next month.
Former cricketer Stuart MacGill served with AVO
Former cricketer Stuart MacGill may appear in a Sydney court this week, after his girlfriend Julie Singleton served him with an apprehended domestic violence order.