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Smith to open, Green in at No.4 against West Indies

Smith to open, Green in at No.4 against West Indies

Selectors hope Steve Smith's shift to opening the batting could help extend his career, while also allowing Cameron Green back into the Test team at No.4.

Captain Healy leads Australia to series win in India

Captain Healy leads Australia to series win in India

Captain Healy leads Australia to series win in India

Captain Healy leads Australia to series win in India

Australia, led with skill and luck by Alyssa Healy, have chased down a target of 148 to defeat India in the third T20 international, clinching a series win.

Strikers cruise past Hurricanes for vital BBL triumph

Strikers cruise past Hurricanes for vital BBL triumph

Strikers cruise past Hurricanes for vital BBL triumph

Strikers cruise past Hurricanes for vital BBL triumph

The Adelaide Strikers have found an important BBL win against Hobart on Tuesday night, despite a classy 95 not out from Hurricanes opener Ben McDermott.

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Marnus backs Khawaja on 'special' BBL dove unveiling

Marnus backs Khawaja on 'special' BBL dove unveiling

With Usman Khawaja expected to unveil the dove symbol banned by the ICC in the BBL, teammate Marnus Labuschagne explains why he showcases the eagle on his bat.

Smith opening, Green No.4 'a perfect scenario': Marnus

Smith opening, Green No.4 'a perfect scenario': Marnus

Marnus Labuschagne has outlined why Australia will be well served if Steven Smith opens and Cameron Green bats No.4 in the first Test against the West Indies.

History shows manufactured openers work for Australia

History shows manufactured openers work for Australia

An analysis of players who moved from the middle-order to open for Australia shows most perform better at the top, aiding Cameron Green's Test recall chances.

Thunder committed to Sydney as captain defends pitch

Thunder committed to Sydney as captain defends pitch

Sydney Thunder captain Chris Green's rejected calls for the club to consider moving home, defending a Showground pitch labelled "substandard" by Ricky Ponting.

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Renegades' Mujeeb given green light by Afghan board

Renegades' Mujeeb given green light by Afghan board

Renegades' Mujeeb given green light by Afghan board

Renegades' Mujeeb given green light by Afghan board

Melbourne Renegades spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman is among three players to be granted permission by the Afghanistan Cricket Board to take part in overseas leagues.

Ponting lashes Showground wicket as Thunder lose

Ponting lashes Showground wicket as Thunder lose

Ponting lashes Showground wicket as Thunder lose

Ponting lashes Showground wicket as Thunder lose

Ricky Ponting has labelled the Sydney Showground wicket as "substandard" after spin dominated Perth's seven-wicket win over the Thunder in the Big Bash League.

Bartlett credits Bichel with heating up his BBL form

Bartlett credits Bichel with heating up his BBL form

Bartlett credits Bichel with heating up his BBL form

Bartlett credits Bichel with heating up his BBL form

Brisbane paceman Xavier Bartlett has been a shining light in the BBL this season and says Queensland legend Andy Bichel has made him a more complete T20 bowler.

Opener call to herald era of big selection decisions

Opener call to herald era of big selection decisions

Opener call to herald era of big selection decisions

Opener call to herald era of big selection decisions

The decision on who should replace David Warner as Test opener is the first of several big calls for Australia's selectors as an era of transition arrives.

Perry marks 300 by leading Australia to win in India

Perry marks 300 by leading Australia to win in India

Perry marks 300 by leading Australia to win in India

Perry marks 300 by leading Australia to win in India

Elysse Perry has marked her 300th match in Australian colours by scoring the winning runs as the tourists level the T20 series in India with a six-wicket win.

Heat hold off Hurricanes by one run in BBL thriller

Heat hold off Hurricanes by one run in BBL thriller

Heat hold off Hurricanes by one run in BBL thriller

Heat hold off Hurricanes by one run in BBL thriller

Brisbane Heat bowlers Xavier Bartlett and Spencer Johnson delivered match-winning spells in a one-run BBL win over Hobart Hurricanes at the Gabba.

Bancroft insists scars of ball-tampering have healed

Bancroft insists scars of ball-tampering have healed

Bancroft insists scars of ball-tampering have healed

Bancroft insists scars of ball-tampering have healed

Cameron Bancroft is confident Australian players would have no issue playing with him again after the ball-tampering scandal, as he pushes for a Test recall.

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Reluctance to move Smith boosts Green's chances to open

Steve Smith's desire to replace David Warner as a Test opener is unlikely to be fulfilled, with coach Andrew McDonald concerned about moving him from No.4.

Vince, Hughes steer Sixers to big BBL win over Stars

Opener James Vince and No.3 Dan Hughes have combined for a 99-run stand, giving the Sydney Sixers a big seven-wicket win over the Melbourne Stars at the MCG.

Perry reaches 300 not out for Australia, open to 400

Ellyse Perry is about to become the first Australian woman to play 300 cricket internationals, and the star allrounder is tempted by the lure of reaching 400.

Warner's 57 reminds Australia what they'll be missing

David Warner has signed off with the kind of batting that made him one of Australia's greatest Test openers, hitting 57 in an eight-wicket win over Pakistan.

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Cummins doesn't want changes in Aussie batting order

Pat Cummins has kept the door ajar for Cameron Green to replace David Warner at the top of the Test team, pushing against another incumbent moving up to open.

David Warner: an entertainer until the very end

David Warner has bowed out of the Test arena after a week of excellence and misadventure that could only have happened to the superstar opener.

David Warner tight-lipped on 'missing baggy green' saga

Newly retired Test opener David Warner is adamant he has no idea how the now-infamous saga of his missing baggy greens came about.

No invite for Aussies in US T20 World Cup party

Australia have been handed a friendly draw for the 2024 Twenty20 World Cup, but they will miss out on the chance to play a game in the USA.

BBL's Harper cleared of fracture after training mishap

Sam Harper has been cleared of a fracture and soft-tissue damage after a training mishap that forced the Melbourne Stars to find a replacement wicketkeeper.

Cummins' men back on top of the world Test rankings

Pat Cummins' Australia team have reclaimed their place atop the Test world rankings following India's drawn series in South Africa.

India hail new women's star Sadhu in win over Australia

Fresh from sweeping India in the ODIs, Australia's women have been blown away in the first T20 by an Indian side inspired by teenage newcomer Titas Sadhu.

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