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Aussies look to exorcise ball-tampering ghosts in ODIs

Aussies look to exorcise ball-tampering ghosts in ODIs

Australia's three-match ODI series against England has barely received any attention as Usman Khawaja's ball-tampering allegations continue to reverberate.

Sixers stay perfect in WBBL, Heat too hot for Stars

Sixers stay perfect in WBBL, Heat too hot for Stars

Sixers stay perfect in WBBL, Heat too hot for Stars

Sixers stay perfect in WBBL, Heat too hot for Stars

A star-studded Sydney Sixers have hit the halfway mark of the WBBL season unbeaten after accounting for the Melbourne Renegades.

Batsmen thrive in Shield game as cricket returns to MCG

Batsmen thrive in Shield game as cricket returns to MCG

Batsmen thrive in Shield game as cricket returns to MCG

Batsmen thrive in Shield game as cricket returns to MCG

After last season's dramatic two-day Ashes Test, wickets are proving much harder to claim so far as cricket returned to the MCG.

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Neser on song as Bulls take charge against Tasmania

Neser on song as Bulls take charge against Tasmania

Veteran Michael Neser has played a key role in giving Queensland control of Tasmania on day two of their Sheffield Shield game at the Gabba.

Konstas boosts Test prospects with another NSW ton

Konstas boosts Test prospects with another NSW ton

Sam Konstas has scored another Sheffield Shield century for NSW to further boost his prospects of a recall to Australia's Test squad.

Australia rising star to make ODI debut against England

Australia rising star to make ODI debut against England

Mahli Beardman will make his ODI debut among an inexperienced pace attack in Friday's series opener against England at Optus Stadium.

Star quiet, Cummins set to tackle Khawaja 'allegations'

Star quiet, Cummins set to tackle Khawaja 'allegations'

Mitch Marsh has defended his choice not to revisit the 2018 sandpaper saga as Pat Cummins prepares to publicly respond to Usman Khawaja's ball-tampering claims.

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Finch denies Victoria was 'best' ball-tampering state

Finch denies Victoria was 'best' ball-tampering state

Finch denies Victoria was 'best' ball-tampering state

Finch denies Victoria was 'best' ball-tampering state

Former Australian limited-overs captain Aaron Finch has denied Usman Khawaja's claim Victoria were ball-tampering geniuses in domestic cricket.

England suffer another injury setback in Australia

England suffer another injury setback in Australia

England suffer another injury setback in Australia

England suffer another injury setback in Australia

England rising star Jacob Bethell has been ruled out of the white-ball tour of Australia after suffering a setback in his recovery from a knee injury.

No Mooney, no worries as Scorchers beat Thunder

No Mooney, no worries as Scorchers beat Thunder

No Mooney, no worries as Scorchers beat Thunder

No Mooney, no worries as Scorchers beat Thunder

The Perth Scorchers have improved their season record to a perfect 5-0 after holding their nerve against the Sydney Thunder to post a four-wicket win.

Veteran's hopes of Test recall buoyed by Shield ton

Veteran's hopes of Test recall buoyed by Shield ton

Veteran's hopes of Test recall buoyed by Shield ton

Veteran's hopes of Test recall buoyed by Shield ton

A slow-but-sure Peter Handscomb century has built a solid platform for Victoria on the opening day of their Sheffield Shield clash with WA at the MCG.

Test hopeful shines for Bulls as Marnus fails again

Test hopeful shines for Bulls as Marnus fails again

Test hopeful shines for Bulls as Marnus fails again

Test hopeful shines for Bulls as Marnus fails again

Queensland No.4 Jack Clayton has made another half-century in his quest for a Test debut, but it was another unhappy day for battling Marnus Labuschagne.

Redbacks star makes Test statement with Shield ton

Redbacks star makes Test statement with Shield ton

Redbacks star makes Test statement with Shield ton

Redbacks star makes Test statement with Shield ton

Jake Weatherald has reeled off a century in South Australia's Sheffield Shield clash, while fellow Test aspirant Nathan McSweeney fell short against NSW.

Englishman plays straight bat on Aussie ball tampering

Englishman plays straight bat on Aussie ball tampering

Englishman plays straight bat on Aussie ball tampering

Englishman plays straight bat on Aussie ball tampering

Usman Khawaja's bombshell claims about Australia's past ball tampering has rocked the cricket world, but England captain Joe Root doesn't want a piece of it.

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Khawaja bunkers down as sandpaper scandal festers

Usman Khawaja has canned some book tour appearances as fresh fallout from the sandpaper controversy continues to fester in Australian cricket.

Hussey makes call on Australia's best batting line up

Mike Hussey believes Travis Head still remains part of Australia's best middle order, arguing a new face should partner Matt Renshaw at the top.

Adelaide break Hobart hearts with last-ball WBBL win

Sophie Ecclestone has smashed a boundary off the last ball to steer Adelaide to victory over Hobart in the WBBL, keeping the reigning champions winless.

Greenberg's Sandpapergate warning already playing out

The Sandpapergate saga is unlikely to be put to bed after Mitchell Starc's denial of Usman Khawaja's latest claims showed the divide in stories will continue.

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Starc emphatically denies knowledge of sandpaper plot

Mitchell Starc has rejected Usman Khawaja's claims that the entire team knew about the use of sandpaper on the ball at Cape Town in 2018.

'I'll be back': Marnus far from terminated in Tests

Axed Test batter Marnus Labuschagne has outlined how he will return to the Australian team as he prepares for three make or break Sheffield Shield fixtures.

Warner backs Khawaja's claims: '100 per cent accurate'

David Warner, one of the three Australian players banned for Sandpapergate, has strongly endorsed Usman Khawaja's claims about the scandal.

Early call made to axe Marnus as Test squad firms

Marnus Labuschagne has been axed from the four-Test series against New Zealand, but chairman of selectors George Bailey has left the door open for a comeback.

Gardner explodes before Sixers teen takes stunner

Ash Gardner was dropped on nought before cracking a remarkable 18-ball half-century in the Sydney Sixers' nine-run win over the Thunder.

Khawaja explains long wait for his sandpaper revelation

Usman Khawaja has revealed Steve Smith talked him out of going public on claims of widespread knowledge around ball-tampering during the 2018 saga.

England lose paceman ahead of ODI series Down Under

Paceman Josh Tongue will return to England due to a toe injury, but Jacob Bethell remains a chance to play in the ODI series against Australia.

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