Hungry Cook gorges himself on thin Windies bowling
James Anderson has struck an early blow after Alastair Cook scored a superb 243 as England dominated the second day of the first Test against West Indies at Edgbaston.
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Bangladesh v Australia Test series: 10 things to watch for
Australia's Test team has ventured to Bangladesh, and the first Test in Dhaka is just over a week away. Attention is back on the field for the country's top cricketers, and we ...
Spinner Agar firming for first Test in Bangladesh
Steve Smith has given hints about Australia's likely XI for the first Test in Bangladesh starting next Sunday, with Ashton Agar firming for the position of second spinner, and ...
Canberra's Jason Behrendorff named in Australian squad
Jason Behrendorff is in line to make his international debut.
Cricket's shift in fast bowler injury prevention
Cricket Australia has changed the emphasis of its fast bowling policy in a bid to reduce the number of back stress fractures among future quicks.
Canberran Tom Rogers dubs new home 'pretty bloody good'
Tom Rogers was never going to shy away from the chance to realise his dream.
Injury blow as Aussie skipper out of Ashes series
Meg Lanning will miss the upcoming women's Ashes after undergoing surgery on her right shoulder.
Worrying signs for England ahead of The Ashes
It's grim to put it so bluntly, but whenever the West Indies play Test cricket these days, their opposition invariably sees it as preparation for something more meaningful.
Cook passes Hayden in Test centurions list
EDGBASTON: Alastair Cook has edged past Matthew Hayden and is now eyeing Steve Waugh in cricket's list of all-time greatest Test centurions.
Day-night game and pink ball might be the saviours of Tests
Comment: While the rise of Twenty20 cricket has created a new buzz around the game, for the most part Test cricket has sat on its backside and done nothing.
Canberra's Tom Rogers bound for Tasmania
Tom Rogers has signed a full contract with Tasmania and Aiden Blizzard isn't surprised at all.
Gardner to remain Sixer after SA move
Ashleigh Gardner has signed a two-year deal with the South Australian Scorpions in the WNCL.
England brief Australia on Bangladesh security
England's first-hand accounts of the Bangladesh security bubble helped assuage Australian cricketers' doubts regarding their own trip, according to Pat Howard.
TV sports rights at 'tipping point' after Seven Network loss
There are fears the value of the next broadcast deals for sports such as rugby league and cricket could fall significantly.
Warner 'on the mend' after neck knock, says Lehmann
Australian vice-captain David Warner is sitting out the final day of a practice match on Wednesday, a day after copping a bouncer in the neck during the trial game.
Warner retires hurt after being hit in neck by bouncer
Test vice-captain David Warner has sent a scare through the Australian camp after being felled by a bouncer in an intra-squad match in Darwin on Tuesday.
Holland and family face agonising decision over brain cancer
Former Australian Test cricketer Robert Holland and his family face a harrowing decision whether to attempt a high-risk operation with Sydney neurosurgeon Charlie Teo.
Bangladesh batsman requires stitches after tantrum
Bangladesh batsman required stitches in an incident that could have easily resulted in serious injury.
Handscomb happy to keep wicket in Bangladesh
Peter Handscomb says he is happy to don the wicket-keeping gloves in Bangladesh if asked to do so, but maintains that batting is his first priority.
Root warns England of volatile Australian crowds
The Ashes may be more than three months away but England captain Joe Root is already preparing his fresh-faced squad for a barrage of verbals from Aussie cricket fans.
Hopes high, Swepson prepares to play Bangladesh
Mitchell Swepson will prepare to play in Australia's coming Test series against Bangladesh but concedes he is probably third in line behind fellow spinners Nathan Lyon and ...
Englishman goes from NSW leggie to Ashes wildcard
Englishman Mason Crane might be on his way back to Australia to help his country defend the Ashes.
New MOU to maintain Cricket ACT's independence from Cricket NSW
Cricket ACT chief executive Cameron French says maintaining independence from Cricket NSW is a key issue for his board.
Ex-NSW spinner wins England Test call-up
England may be preparing to unleash one-time NSW legspinner Mason Crane on the Ashes after his selection in the Test squad for the West Indies series.
Canberra's Behrendorff set to launch into Ashes contention
Jason Behrendorff has outlined a burning desire to force his way into the national side.
Cricket ACT reveal ambitious sell-out plan for women's Ashes
Cameron French has revealed a bold plan to pack out Manuka Oval for two women's Ashes matches.
Blewett out, Haddin is new fielding coach
Australia's new fielding coach Brad Haddin wants his side to reach the lofty standards set by Andrew Symonds and Ricky Ponting.
Lanning shoulder decision expected next week
Meg Lanning saw a shoulder specialist on Thursday ahead of impending surgery which could rule her out of the Ashes.
Steve Smith relishing a return to cricket
It's been two months since Steve Smith picked up a bat, but the Australian skipper is raring to return to cricket as the road to the Ashes begins.
BBL homecomings expected for Victorians
The upcoming Big Bash League season is poised to be a homecoming for several Victorian guns with Jon Holland expected to join the Melbourne Renegades and veteran Brad Hodge a ...