Blackwell retires from international cricket
Australian vice-captain Alex Blackwell has retired from international and state cricket but will continue to play in the Women's Big Bash League.
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Jon Pierik
Jon Pierik is a sports writer with The Age, focusing primarily on AFL football, cricket and basketball. He has won awards for his cricket and basketball writing.
Ellyse Perry backs women's Ashes points system for other series
Australian cricket star Ellyse Perry has backed the points system used during the women's Ashes to be introduced in other series.
'Refreshed' Steve Smith ready to make Australia a great team
Steve Smith has conceded he was mentally exhausted after a stirring Ashes campaign but is ready now to try and help Australia become a "great" team.
Victoria hoping to find signs of life in MCG pitch
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Warner backed to rebound as Stanlake stands tall
While David Warner deals with a form slump, rising fast bowler Billy Stanlake has been branded an "asset" Australia hopes to soon maximise on the world stage.
Short 'suited' to opening role in Twenty20 side
Batting sensation D'Arcy Short insists he is best suited to an opening role in Australia's reborn Twenty20 side, meaning Aaron Finch may have to adjust to a new spot.
Warner's struggles continue but Australia into T20 final
David Warner's troubles in white-ball cricket have continued, posing a selection conundrum heading into the final matches of the Twenty20 tri-series.
Running hot: Smith favourite to claim AB Medal
David Warner faces a major fight to become the first man to claim three straight Allan Border medals in a summer Steve Smith was labelled Australia's best batsman in 70 years.
Ponting, O'Neill and Rolton to join Hall of Fame
Former Australian captains Ricky Ponting and Karen Rolton and batsman Norm O'Neill will have their status in the game recognised with induction into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame.
Warner 'not happy' with form but energy remains high
Australia have backed David Warner to emerge from a batting funk in the sport's short form and have no intention of resting him ahead of the Test series against South Africa.
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