Cricket Australia backs on-field and financial shake-up
Cricket Australia chairman David Peever has welcomed the in-principle revamp of the Test and one-day international formats as the world awaits India's next move on a proposed new revenue model.
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Jon Pierik
Jon Pierik is a sports writer with The Age, focusing primarily on AFL football, cricket and basketball. He has won awards for his cricket and basketball writing.
Radical overhaul coming to Test and ODI cricket
International cricket appears on the verge of a long awaited overhaul, with the Test and 50-over formats to be divided into leagues to add greater context.
Clarke to pad up as PM's XI coach
Former Australian captain Michael Clarke will take his first step into coaching when he guides the Prime Minister's XI squad against Sri Lanka in a Twenty20 clash in Canberra.
Finch to captain Australia's T20 team but selectors sweat on Lynn
Aaron Finch will captain an Australian Twenty20 side against Sri Lanka missing several marquee names but one which selectors hope master blaster Chris Lynn will be fit for.
Young Star in line to be first Indigenous debutant in 60 years
All-rounder Ashleigh Gardner is in line to become the first indigenous woman to debut for Australia in almost 60 years after being named in two Southern Stars squads to face New Zealand.
Shield cricketers ready to 'duke' it out ahead of 2019 Ashes tour
Preparations for the 2019 Ashes tour begin in earnest this week when the English Duke cricket balls are unleashed in the Sheffield Shield - but Australia's best players will miss out on the experiment.
Wade a late withdrawal in ODI because of back spasms
Australia's one-day side has been dealt another blow, this time with stand-in skipper Matthew Wade waking up with a back injury and being forced out of Monday's clash against New Zealand at Eden Park.
Heazlett's shock selection criticised
Australia's decision to pick little-known Queenslander Sam Heazlett as Steve Smith's replacement for the Chappell-Hadlee one-day series has sparked criticism from former Test stars.
Homesick Australians will be deemed 'weak', says Indian spinning ace
Steve Smith's touring squad will be perceived to be "weak" should it complain of homesickness during next month's demanding tour of India.
Players praise bigger BBL, but say pay structure must stay
Australia's cricketers have praised Cricket Australia for helping to make the Big Bash League a success – at a time when they are fighting to retain the payment system they believe has underpinned the growth in the game.
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