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Thunder blast devastates Gades' BBL finals push

Thunder blast devastates Gades' BBL finals push

Chris Green and Nic Maddinson forged the game-winning partnership as the Sydney Thunder stunned the Melbourne Renegades at ENGIE Stadium.

Why Sean Abbott won't give up on T20 World Cup hopes

Why Sean Abbott won't give up on T20 World Cup hopes

Why Sean Abbott won't give up on T20 World Cup hopes

Why Sean Abbott won't give up on T20 World Cup hopes

Sydney Sixers gun Sean Abbott missed the cut for Australia's Twenty20 World Cup squad but is on stand-by for a late call-up.

Carey fireworks not enough as Strikers fall to Perth

Carey fireworks not enough as Strikers fall to Perth

Carey fireworks not enough as Strikers fall to Perth

Carey fireworks not enough as Strikers fall to Perth

Adelaide's finals hopes are on thin ice after Alex Carey's blistering 71 wasn't enough to lift them to victory against the Perth Scorchers.

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Rain puts dampener on Steve Smith's Big Bash return

Rain puts dampener on Steve Smith's Big Bash return

The Sydney Sixers' clash against the Hobart Hurricanes has been washed out after five overs, with Steve Smith unbeaten when play was abandoned.

Gardner leads Australians' super show in India's WPL

Gardner leads Australians' super show in India's WPL

Australians Nicola Carey, Georgia Wareham, Ash Gardner and Phoebe Litchfield have all lit up the second day of action in India's Women's Premier League.

Stars' simple Sam reaping benefits of BBL shift

Stars' simple Sam reaping benefits of BBL shift

Sam Harper's red-hot BBL form continued with another match-winning performance for the Stars in their derby win over the Renegades.

Stars openers take derby revenge on Renegades

Stars openers take derby revenge on Renegades

The Stars have gained revenge on the Renegades in a crucial Melbourne derby win as Tom Rogers smashed the equal second-fastest half-century in club history.

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Khawaja shines, Warner hurt as Heat thump Thunder

Khawaja shines, Warner hurt as Heat thump Thunder

Khawaja shines, Warner hurt as Heat thump Thunder

Khawaja shines, Warner hurt as Heat thump Thunder

Usman Khawaja's international career may be over, but he showed he is far from a spent force, stroking a fine 78 to help the Brisbane Heat to a BBL victory.

Carey shines on WPL bow but eclipsed by epic de Klerk

Carey shines on WPL bow but eclipsed by epic de Klerk

Carey shines on WPL bow but eclipsed by epic de Klerk

Carey shines on WPL bow but eclipsed by epic de Klerk

The WPL in India has exploded into life with Nicola Carey making a fine debut, only to be overshadowed by South African hitter Nadine de Klerk.

Former captain wants SOS sent for Nicola Carey

Former captain wants SOS sent for Nicola Carey

Former captain wants SOS sent for Nicola Carey

Former captain wants SOS sent for Nicola Carey

Nicola Carey knocked back a Cricket Australia contract three years ago, but Alex Blackwell believes she could be key to refilling the team's trophy cabinet.

Quicks, Owen fire as Hurricanes humble Strikers

Quicks, Owen fire as Hurricanes humble Strikers

Quicks, Owen fire as Hurricanes humble Strikers

Quicks, Owen fire as Hurricanes humble Strikers

The Adelaide Strikers have crumbled with the bat in a heavy loss to the Hobart Hurricanes who were spearheaded by fast men Riley Meredith and Nathan Ellis.

'Meg-astar' out to make more history in India's WPL

'Meg-astar' out to make more history in India's WPL

'Meg-astar' out to make more history in India's WPL

'Meg-astar' out to make more history in India's WPL

Mighty Meg Lanning seems to be playing better with age - and she's out to lift the WPL title that would cap her matchless captaincy career.

Starc warning: age no barrier for Aussies at next Ashes

Starc warning: age no barrier for Aussies at next Ashes

Starc warning: age no barrier for Aussies at next Ashes

Starc warning: age no barrier for Aussies at next Ashes

When Australia left England after the 2023 Ashes, it looked likely most of the squad could retire before 2027. Now, the vast majority look set to return.

WA skipper coming home to play for English county

WA skipper coming home to play for English county

WA skipper coming home to play for English county

WA skipper coming home to play for English county

Western Australia's stalwart skipper Sam Whiteman has been signed up to play for Yorkshire, the county where he was born, over the next three seasons.

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Smith, Starc come to defence of George Bailey

Mitchell Starc and Steve Smith have pointed at Australia's success during George Bailey's time as chief selector, dismissing criticism of him during the Ashes.

Stokes concedes other teams are decoding Bazball

Ben Stokes has pledged to fight for "very, very, very good coach" Brendon McCullum as other teams begin to decode his 'Bazball' tactics.

Sixers extend BBL win streak over falling Stars

The Sydney Sixers had a tight bowling unit to thank for a third straight BBL victory, consigning the Melbourne Stars to a third consecutive defeat.

McCullum doesn't want to be told what to do as coach

Brendon McCullum has indicated he'd push back against major change to England's set up after their Ashes series loss, leaving his future as coach in question.

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Hatchet buried? Ashes tradition flagged for restart

After the teams failed to reconcile in 2023, the Ashes combatants are expected to once again get together for a post-Ashes dressing room tradition.

Bucket list item still looms after Ashes domination

Australia have produced one of the most impressive series wins of the Andrew McDonald era in the home Ashes, but the lure of 2027 still looms large.

'I just don't get it': DRS drama angers England

A controversial moment from the Ashes series finale is set to intensify scrutiny on the Real Time Snicko technology used in Australian Test matches.

Grateful Khawaja waves and kisses Test cricket goodbye

Not even missing out twice with the bat could dampen the emotion from retiring Usman Khawaja or his tearful family watching on in the stands.

'Almost a miracle' as cricket great Martyn returns home

Australian Test cricket legend Damien Martyn has been released from a Gold Coast hospital after awakening from his induced coma.

'Gades stun Scorchers with Peake's last-ball six

After surviving a contentious overturned catch by Ashton Turner and ignoring boos, Ollie Peake smashed a last-ball six to win the match for the Renegades.

Triple threat: Webster turns SCG Test on its head

Australia are facing an intriguing final-day chase in the fifth Ashes Test after England went to stumps on day four at 8-302, with a lead of 119 runs.

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