French confident of Big Bash return next summer after PM's XI success
Cricket ACT boss Cameron French is confident Big Bash action will return to the capital next summer.
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Klinger's long wait almost over
Veteran batsman Michael Klinger has set himself the lofty goal of being man of the match when he makes a belated international debut in the series against Sri Lanka.
Southern Stars ready for road to World Cup
The Southern Stars have been urged to use the six limited overs matches against New Zealand to refine their "game style" ahead of their mid-year World Cup defence.
New England skipper promises entertaining Test cricket
It was not what Joe Root said that was so impressive when he was enthroned as England's new Test captain on a grey afternoon at Headingley, but the clarity with which he said it.
O'Keefe spin subtlety key in India
Although untried in Indian Test conditions, Steve O'Keefe has been tipped to thrive from the start by a former Australian spinner who knows all about big first impressions.
Indian Test grounds an unknown for both sides
India's home-ground advantage could be diminished ever so slightly during their four-match series against Australia, with three of the four venues yet to host a Test.
What a night for cricket in Canberra! So where was the crowd?
The Prime Minister's XI shifted to cricket's most exciting format, but the Canberra crowd hasn't bought in.
Prime Minister's XI go down fighting against Sri Lanka
Sri proved too strong for the Prime Minister's XI at Manuka Oval on Wednesday night.
The stat that shows the little love Australia give T20 team
Australian captain Steve Smith could go nearly two years without leading the Twenty20 side as his deputy Aaron Finch said the packed international schedule was not helping ...
Adam Voges ends test career with second best Aussie batting average
Australia's Adam Voges has retired from international cricket, signing off with a test batting average second only to the great Don Bradman.
Tenacious Lanning a big hit in two sports
Meg Lanning the cricketer is regarded by many as the best women's player in the world, a clever captain and the face of the sport here in Australia. But how far could she have ...
Smith gives green light for players to get verbal in India
India haven't lost at home in their past 20 Tests and Australia's subcontinental form is woeful, but Steve Smith has endorsed a feisty approach from his side just over a week ...
Cricket is too blind to the idea of bowlers as captains
Of the 88 men to captain a Test side this century, only a dozen, generously, were bowlers more than batsmen.
Daniel Worrall relishing the chance to play on the international scene
Daniel Worrall is nicknamed "Frank" after ex-West Indies captain Frank Worrell, and sports a bowling run up similar to another Caribbean legend.
PM's XI captain Adam Voges prepares to farewell international cricket
Boasting the best Test batting average since Don Bradman is not a bad record to retire with.
India name unchanged squad for first two Tests against Australia
India have kept faith with the 16-man squad that cruised to victory in the one-off test against Bangladesh for the first two matches of the home series against Australia ...
Jason Sangha shrugs off 'next big thing' tag ahead of PM's XI debut
As a kid, he wanted to be Adam Gilchrist with the bat and Brett Lee with the ball. Today, he is one of Australia's brightest young stars.
Aussie star forced to pull out of PM's XI due to foot infection
The James Pattinson injury curse has struck again.
Rising star Nair keen to leave Canberra spinning after PM XI clash
Arjun Nair has some reputation for an 18-year-old who only taught himself to bowl off-spin three years ago.
CA's next move to have concussion subs introduced
Cricket Australia will join forces with England, South Africa and New Zealand in another bid to lobby the International Cricket Council for the introduction of substitutes in ...
Test opener suspended as corruption probe widens
Former Test opener Nasir Jamshed has become the third player to be suspended by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) as part of its ongoing investigation into corruption.
Back injury was turning point, says Southern Stars spinner
A back stress fracture would not be wished on anyone, but for Molly Strano it was a turning point in her career.
Sweep or dance: Renshaw faces dilemma in India
As the Australian Test side shapes up for the toughest test in the modern game, playing India in India. The powerhouse from the sub continent made short work of England late ...
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" ...
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.