Sport
Cricket
Ben Stokes return spoilt as late onslaught sinks England
Out he marched, after picking up his gloves and helmet and a final word with Mark Wood, his Durham team-mate, who was sitting on the bench injured.
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Sheffield Shield
Life for bowlers is better away from 'frustrating' MCG wicket
Victorian quick Chris Tremain enjoyed getting away from the "frustrating" MCG wicket to claim 7-82 against Western Australia.
Big Bash
BBL clubs eye Stokes as all-rounder returns for England in ODI
Early enquiries have been made about the prospect of controversial Englishman playing in the Big Bash League next summer.
- by Daniel Cherny
Test cricket
Australians victorious against South Africa A
Australia warmed up for their four-Test series against the Proteas with a five-wicket win over South Africa A in Benoni.
High school
Partially blind cricketer's teammates had to tell her she got a wicket
14-year-old Amelia Derrett is determined to make the most of life and not let her disability get in her way.
- by Tom Decent
David Warner
Warner the warrior without pause
The hardest working man in showbiz. That’s no longer James Brown (may he boogie in peace) but David Warner.
- by Adam Collins
Opinion
Test cricket
South Africa Test series will reveal just how far Australia have come
A win away from home against the No.2-ranked Test team will tell us a lot about Australia's progress.
- by Geoff Lawson
Chris Lynn still a chance to play in Indian Premier League
Chris Lynn remains hopeful of playing in thes Indian Premier League month after learning that his latest injury won’t need surgery.
ACT Sport
Canberra product Mac Wright in the frame to make Sheffield Shield debut
It's been a big year for Canberra products on the domestic scene.
- by Caden Helmers
Alex Blackwell admits she has 'more left in the tank' despite retirement
“It’s lovely to finish on top . . . it’s also about the life opportunities that are popping up."
- by Daniel Lane
Opinion
Australia need to fight fire with fire on South African tour
Australia have not lost a Test series in South Africa since 1970 and our success will depend on how our batsmen handle the home team's fiery attack.
- by Dean Jones