Could AFL broadcast rights be next for tech giants?

Twitter has reaffirmed its interest in the AFL, as league bosses begin to cast an eye towards the next round of broadcast rights which could involve media behemoth Amazon.

Qualifying final: Selwood 'more likely than unlikely'

Geelong captain Joel Selwood says he is firming to play in Friday night's qualifying final against Richmond after joining in match simulation training.

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 chance to follow suit.

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 contains nine new names.

Bushrangers ready to bounce back against Warriors

The Victorian Bushrangers will seek to banish the memories of a defeat inside two days when they host Western Australia in a crucial Sheffield Shield clash in Alice Springs.

Aussies look to set India imposing total on day three

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After reaching stumps at 4/143 and with a lead of 298, Australia are looking to set India an unreachable total on a devastating Pune wicket.

As it happened: All the action from day one in Pune

Join us for live coverage of the first Test in India, as Australia looks to get the series off to a good start.

Australia can inflict 'damage' on India: O'Keefe

Declaring Australia is capable of doing "some damage", Australian spinner Steve O'Keefe says the right call was made to cut short his Big Bash League season and focus on red-ball cricket ahead of this month's Test series opener against India.

Live BBL semi-final: Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Stars

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Follow our live blog as the Scorchers host the Stars in a do-or-die semi-final in Perth.