Cricket

WTF was that? English legends slam ‘rubbish’ Poms

THERE are few more enjoyable sights than the English devouring their own, and with the Ashes mere months away, the Poms’ cricketing woes come at just the right time.

Team mainstay Pain-free Jonassen finally finds degree of comfort

Australia v India - ICC Women's World Cup 2017

AN injured Jess Jonassen watched on frustrated as Australia lifted the 2013 World Cup. Four years later she is a team mainstay and looking to make up for lost time.

Unbeatable? Perry’s star continues to rise at World Cup

ELLYSE Perry’s devastating form this World Cup has rocketed the Australian star to the top of the ODI all-rounder rankings courtesy of her fifth-straight 50 this tournament.

Supplied image of Ellyse Perry (left) and Meg Lanning of Australia leave the field following the ICC Women's World Cup 2017 match between Australia and England at The County Ground in Bristol, England, Wednesday, July 12, 2017. (AAP Image/International Cricket Council) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Free-to-air World Cup contenders get prime time

AUSTRALIA’S march towards the women’s ICC World Cup title can now be watched around the country, with Channel Nine to air the all-important semi final clash against India.

Selection battle Pay war puts selectors in a spin

WHILE Cricket Australia tries to find a resolution to the pay dispute, selectors are also locked in discussions over who should join the Test squad for Bangladesh.

England v Australia - ICC Women's World Cup 2017

ICC World Cup What’s pushing stars to World Cup glory?

IT’S a squad of 15 where any one player can come in at any given time and hold their own, but that doesn’t create extra pressure says Aussie opener Beth Mooney.

Cup runfest Responsibility over centuries for mature Perry

ELLYSE Perry may be one of the form players at the World Cup but she feels her best is still ahead of her as Australia prepare for the knockout stages.

Supplied image of Ellyse Perry of Australia playing a shot during the ICC Women's World Cup 2017 match between Pakistan and Australia at Grace Road in Leicester, England, Wednesday, July 6, 2017. (AAP Image/International Cricket Council) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Batting heroics Aussies warm up for semis with ominous showing

ELLYSE Perry hit her fifth consecutive half century as Australia beat South Africa to set up a semi-final clash with India at the Women’s Cricket World Cup.

Australia's captain Steve Smith raises his bat and helmet as he celebrates after scoring a century (100 runs) during the fourth and last Test cricket match between India and Australia at The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on March 25, 2017. ----IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE----- / GETTYOUT---- / AFP PHOTO / PRAKASH SINGH / ----IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE----- / GETTYOUT

Blueprint Australia given secret to Ashes victory

SOUTH Africa has given Australia a blueprint for success with an all-out assault in England destroying the Poms.

Blueprint Four quicks key to Ashes victory

SOUTH Africa gave Australia the Ashes blueprint for success with an all-out pace assault in England and with four speed demons ready to go only a selection red-light will stop a summer rout.

Team mainstay Pain-free Jonassen finally finds degree of comfort

AN injured Jess Jonassen watched on frustrated as Australia lifted the 2013 World Cup. Four years later she is a team mainstay and looking to make up for lost time.