Joe Root named England Test captain
Joe Root says he is "privileged and humbled" to be promoted to replace Alastair Cook to start a new era for an England Test team that his predecessor admitted had "stagnated" ...
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Root has the talent and temperament to succeed
A captain needs the respect of his players for the way he has played, how he has reacted to pressure in the past and his attitude to the game. Dealing with pressure and ...
'In the end I just gave up': Watson opens up on his DRS woes
Retired Test allrounder Shane Watson has admitted he never came to terms with the decision review system and the lbw dismissals which plagued his career.
Why Joe Root is perfect to take charge of Snapchat generation
Like his eminent contemporary captains - Steve Smith, of Australia, Virat Kohli, of India, and Kane Williamson, of New Zealand - Root is of a different generation to Cook, ...
Langer backs Shaun Marsh for No.6 spot in Test team
Australia's Twenty20 coach Justin Langer has thrown his support behind Shaun Marsh to fill the much-coveted No.6 vacancy in Australia's Test side.
Hilton Cartwright replaces George Bailey in the Prime Minister's XI squad
Australian Test player Hilton Cartwright has been called in to the Prime Minister's XI squad for George Bailey.
Missing stars won't trivialise T20s: Cricket Australia CEO
Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland insists Australia's depleted T20 stocks won't detract from the upcoming three-match series against Sri Lanka.
Boof's message to Langer ahead of T20s against Sri Lanka
Darren Lehmann has urged stand-in coach Justin Langer to ensure Australia exacts some revenge on Sri Lanka in the three-match T20 home series starting this week.
Shield wrap: All over as Bushrangers bowl over Redbacks
Victoria knocked over South Australia to earn a 124-run win inside three days, WA secure thumping nine-wicket wine over Tasmania.
Bushrangers wicketkeeper taken to hospital after hit by bat
Scans have cleared Victorian wicketkeeper Sam Harper of any major injury after being taken to hospital following a blow to the head from Jake Lehmann's bat in the Sheffield ...
Henriques runs hot in heat with career-best innings
Queensland face a colossal task after finishing a second gruelling day in Sydney's extreme heat, still 518 runs in arrears of NSW in their Sheffield Shield clash at the SCG.
Australian ODI bolter Sam Heazlett stuck in unique PM's XI situation
Brisbane Heat batsman Sam Heazlett has been turning heads and is in a unique position leading into his Prime Minister's XI debut.
MacGill a no-show in $2.6 million injury case against CA
Former Australian leg-spinner Stuart MacGill has left cricketing officials baffled by failing to turn up to court in person or have legal representation in his $2.6 million ...
Anti-corruption: Top cricketers concerned about privacy threat
The world's top cricketers are in favour of tightening anti-corruption measures but have raised concerns about a threat to their privacy.
Was this the most baffling axing in Australian cricket history?
During the brief window between cricket and football seasons, the media contributor lucky enough to cover both has time to ponder the different tasks they provide.
Broad keeps coy over England Test captaincy talks
Stuart Broad gave little away when asked on Friday if he wants to replace Alastair Cook as England Test captain.
Australia lose No.1 ODI spot to South Africa
Australia have lost their spot at the top of the International Cricket Council men's one-day international rankings after South Africa completed a 5-0 series sweep of Sri ...
Double century for imperious Kohli on day of records
Virat Kohli struck his fourth double century as India declared on 6-687 and demoralised Bangladesh further by taking a wicket on a record-filled day two of their sole Test.
No turning back, Handscomb vows a positive mindset
Emerging batting star Peter Handscomb has vowed to adopt a positive mindset against India but cannot guarantee that will be a successful approach.
Khawaja ready to make it fourth time lucky on the subcontinent
Usman Khawaja believes he is ready to conquer his subcontinent demons in India later this month.
The new Mitch? WA quick rips out five wickets in Shield debut
A 17-year-old WA quick has Cameron Green has taken five scalps on Sheffield Shield debut for Western Australia as Tasmania were dismissed for a lacklustre 198 on day one of ...
Queensland batsman Sam Heazlett called into Prime Minister's XI squad
Sam Heazlett has been called into the Prime Minister's XI squad after young gun Will Pucovski was ruled out.
'Special' trip for Australia's Indigenous Star
She's on the verge of becoming the first Indigenous woman to play cricket for Australia in nearly 60 years.
Debate: Waugh says 'Gilly' better than Warne and McGrath
Former Australian captain Steve Waugh has sparked debate within cricketing circles by nominating Adam Gilchrist as the most valuable player of Australia's glorious era of ...
A question of leadership
The Australian captain on selectors, getting better at putting his foot down, and the young player he expects to do well in India.
Maddinson to meet with Blues officials
NSW Blues coach will meet with Nic Maddinson on Friday to discuss the troubled star's immediate future.
Lynn ruled out of Australia v Sri Lanka T20s, Dunk in
BBL star Chris Lynn has been ruled out of Australia's three-match Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka after aggravating his injured neck.
Renshaw backs height to be weapon in India
Batsman Matt Renshaw has no experience in India but believes his height will be an asset against the home side's highly-rated spinners.
Maddinson takes break from cricket
Nic Maddinson's season could be over with his hiatus from Sheffield Shield cricket continuing this week.
Indian cricketer belts T20 triple ton
An Indian cricketer has hammered a record triple ton in a domestic twenty20 game.