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'We want 90,000 there': Australia’s women look to the future

'We want 90,000 there': Australia’s women look to the future

The Australian women’s team has won five of the last six T20 world tournaments, and are hoping to replicate their success at the MCG in two years' time.

  • by Paul Sakkal

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Khawaja gives knee green light as Queensland beat Vics
Sheffield Shield

Khawaja gives knee green light as Queensland beat Vics

He missed out on vital batting practice but Usman Khawaja has still given his troublesome knee the all clear for next week's first Test against India.

  • by Laine Clark
'In good hands': Architect of players' pact backs Australia's leaders
Australia

'In good hands': Architect of players' pact backs Australia's leaders

Rick McCosker, who chaired the player-led review into the game, has publicly backed the leadership of the national teams.

  • by Andrew Wu
Hard reign: Teen rookie cleans up world's best batsman
Australia

Hard reign: Teen rookie cleans up world's best batsman

Virat Kohli made 64 as India were bowled out for 358 in their tour match against a Cricket Australia XI.

  • by Tom Decent
The Tonk: Clarke won't be heard or seen, at least in Australia
Australia

The Tonk: Clarke won't be heard or seen, at least in Australia

Michael Clarke can still create a headline, which makes it all the more puzzling why he did not land a gig in Australia's expanded cricket media landscape.

  • by Andrew Wu & Christian Nicolussi
Open and shut case: Hayden says Khawaja should revert to No.3
Australia

Open and shut case: Hayden says Khawaja should revert to No.3

Matthew Hayden would never second-guess his good mate and coach Justin Langer, but believes Usman Khawaja is our best batsman who should revert to No.3.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
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Uncapped teen claims prized scalp of Kohli
Australia

Uncapped teen claims prized scalp of Kohli

Aaron Hardie is yet to celebrate a 20th birthday or first-class debut but on Thursday he achieved something that so many bowlers around the world have struggled to do.

  • by Rob Forsaith
'Headline chasing coward': Clarke v Whateley gets personal
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Australia

'Headline chasing coward': Clarke v Whateley gets personal

Former Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke has stood by the lashing he gave broadcaster Gerard Whateley on social media.

  • by Ronny Lerner
The Virat Kohli numbers that could spell more trouble for Aussies
Australia

The Virat Kohli numbers that could spell more trouble for Aussies

The master blaster's 2019 Test numbers more than hold their own against the seven Australian batsmen vying for six spots in next week's opening Test.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
Marsh leaves door ajar as Harris, Handscomb close in
Australia

Marsh leaves door ajar as Harris, Handscomb close in

Mitch Marsh made just six in the Shield but it's the manner of his dismissal which will be of most concern to selectors.

  • by Andrew Wu
Open fire: Hayden backs Clarke's calls for Aussies to play tough
Australia

Open fire: Hayden backs Clarke's calls for Aussies to play tough

Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden backed Michael Clarke's claims the Aussies needed to play tough in the upcoming Test series against India.

  • by Christian Nicolussi