Records tumble as England beat Australia at MCG
Australia's bowling underbelly was exposed under the MCG lights as England beat the hosts for the first time this summer, inflicting Australia's eighth defeat from their past ...
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Australia's new-look middle order passes first test in opening ODI
For those who watch Australia play one-day cricket all year round there was a point on Sunday when it seemed like Channel Nine was putting on a rerun.
Starc to challenge Smith, Warner as Australia's highest IPL earner
Star paceman Mitchell Starc is set to challenge Steve Smith and David Warner as Australia's highest paid player ever in the Indian Premier League.
Renegades blow away Hurricanes in WBBL
Melbourne Renegades have romped to a 10-wicket WBBL demolition of the Hobart Hurricanes after the hosts' diabolical batting collapse.
Cricket Australia closes Big Bash League loophole
Cricket Australia has quietly closed a loophole that could have allowed Big Bash League clubs to change their captains mid-season purely for the sake of avoiding a suspension ...
Live: Australia v England, first ODI in Melbourne
Follow the action as Australia host England in the first ODI at the MCG.
Root looks to cash in at IPL auction
Joe Root has entered the Indian Premier League auction for the first time but has said he will miss the competition in future if he thinks it is getting in the way of his ...
Players must do it my way or face axe, warns Root
​Joe Root has been hardened by his first Ashes experience as captain and has warned players that they must either follow his lead or be left out.
Henriques ends Thunder's hopes as Sixers win last-ball thriller
Moises Henriques has given the Sixers a thrilling last-ball victory to end the Thunder's BBL finals hopes.
Shape up or ship out: Aussies step up 2019 World Cup plans
The plethora of one-day internationals have become a scourge the International Cricket Council is looking to erase.
Erin Osborne spins Stars to victory over Heat
The Melbourne Stars have spun their way to an upset six-wicket win over the in-form Brisbane Heat.
Delays at SCG after roof panel dislodged while players were warming up
A roof panel dislodged by strong winds has forced players off the field at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday afternoon, and caused delays to the Women's Big Bash League.
Time to turn up the heat in ODIs: Smith
While Steve Smith is tired of Australia's "hot and cold" form in one-day internationals, England just want to emerge from their Ashes big freeze when the two nations renew ...
Selectors right to pick players in form
A year ago the Australian ODI selectors 'looked ahead' with their selections. Where are they looking now?
Hurricane Short blasts his way into national T20 selection
Just who was the lefty hitting cannon shots into the crowd at the Gabba a few days ago, breaking the Big Bash League record?
Warner likely starter v England despite stomach bug training absence
A stomach bug continues to affect David Warner but the Australian vice-captain is expected to play in Sunday's one-day international series opener against England.
Handcomb 'confident' of South Africa tour
Peter Handscomb insists he is "confident" of being selected for Australia's tour of South Africa next month and will use cricket's bite-sized format to reinforce his technique ...
England to throw Roy and Hales at Australia in packed batting lineup
​England's freewheeling style of one-day cricket will be unleashed on World Cup winners Australia on Sunday when the one-day series starts at the MCG.
The Ashes: razing the standard
From England, there has emerged a sense that the aggro was different in Australia this time: meaner, nastier, more concerted, unprecedented. But was it?
Stars finally shine in Melbourne derby
Kevin Pietersen played with a freedom he had not enjoyed so far this summer and the Melbourne Stars came alive in the field to rip bragging rights back from the Renegades in ...
Smith: Maxwell dropped because of poor form
Australian captain Steve Smith has insisted Glenn Maxwell was dropped from the one-day international squad because of poor form, declaring Cameron White had arguably been the ...
Warner sidelined from Australian ODI camp with illness
A washed-out training session and a David Warner stomach bug have threatened Australia's preparations for Sunday's one-day international series-opener against England at the MCG.
Sixers and Thunder out for bragging rights in Sydney smash
A Sydney derby, a top-of-the-table clash, and a vital two points heading into the business end of the season.
Ryan Harris penalised over BBL Twitter spray
Ryan Harris has been reprimanded by Cricket Australia in relation to tweets he sent in the aftermath of Brisbane Heat batsman Alex Ross' controversial obstructing the field ...
Why only the extraordinary BBL players can count on IPL big bucks
Big Bash stars across Australia are hopeful good form this summer will spark a massive pay day in the IPL.
'World class' Khawaja gives Thunder a boost before Sixers clash
Sydney Thunder captain Shane Watson says that the inclusion of Usman Khawaja can push the side towards a Big Bash finals berth.
Female umpire Polosak makes history again
There was a small but important piece of history made in an otherwise low-key warm up game at the Drummoyne Oval when Claire Polosak became the first women to umpire an ...
Live Big Bash League: Melbourne Renegades v Melbourne Stars
The two Melbourne teams go head-to-head at Etihad Stadium.
Slow Voges suspended for crucial BBL clash
Perth Scorchers skipper Adam Voges will miss Saturday's top-of-the-table BBL clash with Adelaide after being penalised for a slow over rate for the second time this season.
17-year-old's quickfire knock against England
Teenage cricket prodigy Mackenzie Harvey says he scared even himself sometimes with how comfortable he felt against England's one-day attack in his 39-ball half century.