Every Test match should have a winner: Lara
Former West Indies batsman Brian Lara says having a winner in every Test match could arrest dwindling crowd numbers.
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Stanlake contract raises eyebrows
The changing face of the Australian cricket team has been highlighted by Monday's announcement of Cricket Australia's proposed list of centrally contracted players, which ...
Hussey: Aussie quicks 'most exciting quartet' since Windies' era
Former Australian batsman David Hussey understands the torment the Windies bowlers wreaked on their opponents.
Pay dispute: Aussie cricketers frustrated by lack of financial detail
The pay dispute between Australia's top cricketers and their governing body remains far from over, with players increasingly frustrated by the lack of detail in the Cricket ...
Maxwell hits 28 runs in an over from Test bowler in IPL loss
England international Jos Buttler produced an innings of brute power to outshine Hashim Amla and inspire Mumbai Indians to a stunning eight-wicket win over Shaun Marsh and ...
Faulkner miffed by Champions Trophy snub
World Cup hero James Faulkner has been left bewildered after being overlooked for Australia's squad for the Champions Trophy.
James Pattinson pinged for excessive appealing
Australian Test quick James Pattinson has been reprimanded for excessive appealing.
NSW quick Farrell retires from ODIs
NSW Breaker Rene Farrell has announced her retirement from one-day international cricket.
Cummins the big winner in CA contract list
Pace ace Pat Cummins is set to complete a major comeback and be one of the big winners when Cricket Australia releases its latest round of player contracts.
David Warner fails but Sunrisers still prevail
Kane Williamson hammered 89 runs off just 51 balls to lead defending champions Sunrisers Hyderabad to a 15-run victory over Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League.
McCullum denied miracle catch by floppy hat fail
If Gujurat Lions and Black Caps star Brendon McCullum had been wearing a cap rather than a floppy hat, he would have had Royal Challengers Bangalore masterblaster Chris Gayle ...
Pat Cummins delivers for Delhi in IPL
Pat Cummins was the only Australian to shine on what was a tough day for some of his countrymen in the Indian Premier League on Saturday.
Aussie quick's IPL debut hat-trick ruins Steve Smith's heroics
Aussie quick Andrew Tye made a dream Indian Premier League debut with a hat- trick to earn the revamped Gujarat Lions a thumping seven-wicket victory over Rising Pune Supergiant.
I would shout Kohli a drink: Nathan Lyon
Australian bowler Nathan Lyon says he is not the type to give rival cricketer Virat Kohli the cold shoulder if he spotted him at the local pub.
Root's new England will need Cook back to his best
It is essential for England that Alastair Cook makes a success of the next stage of his career. Today he is due to play his first competitive game since he resigned from the ...
Bowled over: State captains vote SCG worst cricket venue in Australia
The Sydney Cricket Ground has been hit for six, with a survey of state captains and match referees voting it the worst first-class venue in Australia.
Cricketer concedes 92 runs in four legal deliveries
A Bangladesh club cricketer peppered the field with no balls and wides to concede 92 runs in four legal deliveries in an extraordinary protest against poor umpiring in the ...
Cricket umpires given OK to eject players
Cricket umpires have been given the power to eject disobedient players while tethered bails will be permitted to protect wicketkeepers from eye injuries as part of a series of ...
No Smith, more problems: Pune cops thrashing in IPL
The Steve Smith-less Rising Pune Supergiants have crumbled to a 97-run defeat in the Indian Premier League.
CA weighs up Christmas Eve BBL derby
Cricket Australia is considering staging a Big Bash League Melbourne derby on Christmas Eve within two years, as part of a festive-season bonanza.
Maxwell in smashing form in IPL
Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell and South Africa batsman Hashim Amla have guided Kings XI Punjab to an eight-wicket IPL win over Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Lynn part of highest opening partnership in IPL history
Australian batsman Chris Lynn and Gautam Gambhir have shared a record opening stand to give Kolkata Knight Riders victory over Gujarat Lions in the Indian Premier League.
O'Keefe in hot water over offensive comments to female player
The 32-year-old was fined $20,000 over his drunken antics at the after-party of the Steve Waugh Medal in the early hours of Sunday morning.
CA investigate Pattinson behaviour after Shield win
Cricket Australia is looking into an alleged incident involving James Pattinson which followed Victoria's historic third straight Sheffield Shield win last week.
Australian Test star fined in wake of drunken tirade
Australian and NSW Blues spinner Stephen O'Keefe has been sanctioned by Cricket Australia after being involved in an incident at a Cricket NSW function where he made highly ...
Pakistan Test cricket captain Misbah-ul-Haq to retire
Pakistan Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq is planning to quit international cricket .
Former Aussie eyes England recall for this year's Ashes
Australian-born England opener Sam Robson says being sledged in an Ashes series would be music to his ears as he aims to revive his Test career.
Ellyse Perry named cricketer of the year
Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry's stellar 2016 has seen her recognised as the world's leading woman cricketer by Wisden.
CA email: Cricketers won't be 'meat in sandwich' in pay dispute
Cricket Australia insists it will not make the players the "meat in a sandwich" and has urged player agents to give both sides of the story in a pay dispute set to drag on.
Batting on: Maxwell expected to remain a Bushranger
Cricket Victoria chief Tony Dodemaide expects Glenn Maxwell to remain a Bushranger next season but the all-rounder has yet to lock in his plans.