England count cost of opening win after Woakes injury blow
Starts can hardly be more misleading. England won the toss and after eight balls of the Champions Trophy, Chris Woakes - the ever-reliable Woakes - had bowled a maiden over, ...
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Cricket war breakthrough – or breakdown?
Finally, a path to detente has opened up in Australia's cricket war, albeit narrow and fraught.
Eyes on the prize, but Smith can't resist a shot at CA over 'grassroots' claim
When probed about Cricket Australia's argument that the ACA's claim to retain revenue sharing is at the expense of grassroots cricket, it was a juicy one Smith wouldn't let go.
Cricketer's in the snow? Aussie stars get ice cold
Former ACT Comet Mac Wright was part of a development cricket camp in the snow this week.
No hiding place if England cannot realise their dream
England are favourites to win the Champions Trophy – and the only thing that can trip them up is complacency.
'Where does the money go?' Katich questions CA finances
Former Australian batsman Simon Katich has called for an independent review of Cricket Australia's finances.
Batsmen’s technique put under the spotlight with microchipped bats
As English cricketer Jason Roy searches for the reasons behind his loss of form, he may only have to look down as far as his bat handle.
Time for a change of bowling
Though a "cricket tragic" - Mark Taylor's epithet, not mine - John Howard has struggled to put a mark on the cricket world.
Former cricketer fights for AFL future
While one young multi-sport star will soon have a major call to make, another who had been in the same situation is hoping for a strong finish to his football season.
Sangakkara nears 100/100s - but there's a catch
In an age when batting is multi-format and multi-disciplinary, excluding one-day centuries from a career record is not merely bad data, but entrenched snobbery.
CA turns to social media in bid to end pay dispute
Cricket Australia has taken the unusual step of posting an explanatory video to its players on social media in a bid to end the pay war.
Players frustrated by CA's refusal to talk
The Australian Cricketers' Association say they're still waiting to hear from Cricket Australia as the ongoing pay dispute that threatens to rip the game apart gathers pace.
Jaques quits Bulls to return to NSW Blues
Queensland Bulls cricket coach Phil Jaques has stepped down after two seasons, joining NSW as batting coach.
Australia washed out; South Africa crush England
A heavy downpour over Birmingham washed out Australia's final Champions Trophy warm-up game with just 10 overs bowled at Edgbaston.
Scrap Boxing Day and New Year's Tests: Buchanan
A radical plan by former Australian cricket coach John Buchanan to overhaul the sport, including scrapping the traditional Boxing Day Test in Melbourne and the New Year's Test ...
Lanning seeks leadership tips before World Cup
Skipper Meg Lanning is relishing the chance to rub shoulders with Australian women's cricket greats before she leads the Southern Stars into a World Cup for the first time.
The seven-point plan to restructure cricket
While cricket is in a healthy state, Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricketers' Association need to show significantly greater leadership as individuals and as ...
Federal government offers help in cricket's pay fight
Federal sports minister Greg Hunt might intervene to resolve cricket's pay stoush.
Southern Stars not distracted by pay dispute
The pay dispute engulfing Australian cricket shouldn't affect the Southern Stars' World Cup aspirations, says national coach Matthew Mott.
Strike threat greater in cricket than AFL: Dangerfield
AFL superstar Patrick Dangerfield says the threat of players striking is greater in cricket than football as both sports continue to broker new pay deals.
Revealed: Just why CA is so against the players' pay model
As tensions escalate, Cricket Australia has outlined why it believes the players' push to retain a payment model adopted for two decades is outdated, breeds "mistrust" and ...
Century helps Finch lock down opening spot
Aaron Finch ended any debate about who'll partner David Warner at the top of the order in the Champions Trophy with a magnificent century against Sri Lanka at The Oval.
Sports digital radio station EON forced to abandon local programming
EON sports, the digital 24-7 sports radio network, has been forced to abandon local programming due to cost issues.
Ponting backs Dravid to take over as India coach
While the fight between Australia's top cricketers and their governing body over pay continues, one Australian coach could enjoy a major payday.
ICC 'yes' to first-class concussion substitutes trial
Cricket Australia's bid for concussion substitutes to be permanently introduced has taken an important step with the world game's governing body agreeing to relax its archaic ...
Australia to make full use of Oval warm-up
Australia begin their Champions Trophy preparations at The Oval on Friday with a warm-up against Sri Lanka as the players aim to put their ongoing pay dispute on the backburner.
Former PM calls for 'common sense' in cricket's pay dispute
Former prime minister John Howard has called for "common sense" to prevail in cricket's pay fight on a day Australia's top players drafted in a hardline unionist to help their ...
Grassroots cricket urgently needs $30 million: Sutherland
Grassroots cricket needs up to $30 million immediately and much more in the long run if the game is not to wither in Australia, says Cricket Australia chief executive James ...
Bracewell blames pet parrot's death for drink-drive offence
New Zealand cricketer Doug Bracewell has been sentenced to 100 hours of community service for a third drink-driving offence after blaming the killing of a pet cockatoo by dogs ...
Smith hopeful of resolution to pay dispute
Australia skipper Steve Smith has welcomed reports Cricket Australia (CA) will now consider allowing independent mediation to help end the pay dispute that is threatening to ...