Cricket
SCG king Warner seals series victory
DAVID Warner has elevated his status as the king of the SCG, blasting Australia to a bruising series triumph over Pakistan with yet another stunning century.
Comment Warner capitalising on golden age
THE prime years of an international batsman’s career often define his legacy. For David Warner that time is now and the run-hungry star is riding every innings.
Preview Why the Stars can cause Big Bash boilover
THE Stars play minor premiers Perth Scorchers at the WACA on Tuesday, confident of pulling off an upset that will secure them a second consecutive grand final berth.
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Abbott the hero as Sixers reach finals
SEAN Abbott, the Big Bash League’s leading wicket-taker, became the surprise hero with the bat as the Sydney Sixers snuck into the Big Bash League finals.
Stars’ collapse ensures semi-final berth for Sixers
THE Sydney Sixers were too good for the Melbourne Stars on Friday night, winning by 3 wickets with an over to spare.
Zampa vows to stay on the defensive
ADAM Zampa has declared he will stick to his guns as a leg-spinner, despite losing out to attack dog Mitchell Swepson for the Test tour of India.
Chris Gayle’s big Bash blush off
HEY Chris, don’t whinge, baby. That was the basic message to Gayle after his Twitter attack on Channel 10 over claims he had not been paid for wearing a helmet-cam during last summer’s Big Bash League.
Big hitters duke it out for top gong
BATSMEN dominating the Allan Border Medal looks set to continue, with Steve Smith and David Warner duelling it out for cricket’s highest individual honour.
Captain’s knock Priest powers Renegades past Stars in WBBL shock
MELBOURNE Renegades captain Rachel Priest has powered her bottom placed side to a shock victory against WBBL ladder leader Melbourne Stars.
Renegades power to big win
THE Melbourne Renegades have claimed bragging rights over the Melbourne Stars thanks to a brilliant spell from Brad Hogg. LIVE SCORES, STATS, COMMENTARY
Sheffield Shield Scoring over 1000 was nothing new to this team
IT was a game of cricket the like we’ll never see again. A triple century, big double century, two other centuries and over 1000 runs - and all in one inning.
Semi-finals WBBL, BBL semi-final venues revealed
The Furnace and The Gabba will host the semi-finals of the WBBL and BBL this week.
Gamble rewarded SOK socks it to them for Manly
STEPHEN O’Keefe’s bold gamble to brush the BBL’s bright lights for grade cricket anonymity paid instant dividends when he took nine wickets for Manly.
Hamstring injury Russell out, another Windies star in for Thunder
ANDRE Russell’s Big Bash campaign is over, with the big West Indian to be replaced by a World Cup hero teammate at the Sydney Thunder.
Support Rival backs Swepson call-up
WHEN Mitchell Swepson was chosen for Australia on Sunday, the first beep on his phone came from a man who would have loved the call-up himself.
Lynnsanity Gayle or Lynn? The choice is easy
WHO would you prefer as your Twenty20 drawcard — Chris Gayle or Chris Lynn? Robert Craddock takes a look at why the answer is obvious.
Ticketmaster Scalping claims in Big Bash sellout
TICKETS for the Gabba’s opening Big Bash match are being resold for three times the price through Ticketmaster’s website, prompting scalping claims.
BBL Skipper Hodge in Strikers’ exit queue
UPDATE: Adelaide’s Strikers clean-out has begun with skipper Brad Hodge, Kieron Pollard and Craig Simmons on the way out, though cricket’s pay deal impasse could slow the quest for reinforcements.
Cricket Sodhi pops up as big plus for Strikers
LEG-spin revelation Ish Sodhi cashed in on his big chance but coach Jason Gillespie concedes Adelaide Strikers paid the price for a ship overloaded with passengers this season.
Big Bash League Captain Hodge wants to Strike again
HIGH-priced duo Kieron Pollard and Craig Simmons are in Adelaide’s exit lane after striking out this season but veteran skipper Brad Hodge wants in for the next Big Bash League.
Shield Khawaja not tickled pink despite century
FORM batsman Usman Khawaja says he still finds the pink ball tough to face despite his latest century in a day-night match.
Harden up Chappell: Pick tough youngsters and stop whining
THE Aussies have hit rock bottom so now is the time to pick young players with plenty of character to transform the Test team into a tough unit, writes Ian Chappell.
New start Embarrassed skipper the man to salvage wreck
STEVE Smith has been smothered by an Australian set up that has more chefs than ingredients but following Hobart he finally has the chance to lead the team his way, writes Richard Hinds.
