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Maxi's turned himself into bowling threat too: Vettori

Maxi's turned himself into bowling threat too: Vettori

Glenn Maxwell's miraculous batting shouldn't disguise what a weapon he has also become with the ball as Australia approach the business end of the World Cup.

Darlington makes selection case as Thunder beat Stars

Darlington makes selection case as Thunder beat Stars

Darlington makes selection case as Thunder beat Stars

Darlington makes selection case as Thunder beat Stars

Australia hopeful Hannah Darlington has claimed career-best figures in the Thunder's four-run win over the Stars, while the Sixers tamed the Hurricanes.

Maxi is stretching cricket's limits, says Aussie coach

Maxi is stretching cricket's limits, says Aussie coach

Maxi is stretching cricket's limits, says Aussie coach

Maxi is stretching cricket's limits, says Aussie coach

Australia coach Andrew McDonald says Glenn Maxwell will inspire the next generation of cricketers with his pyrotechnic displays - just like Ricky Ponting did.

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Lanning set new standard for women's cricket: Blackwell

Lanning set new standard for women's cricket: Blackwell

Alex Blackwell, Australia's captain when Meg Lanning made her international debut, has lauded the retiring skipper's contribution to the game.

Dazzling Devine display sets up Perth win over Heat

Dazzling Devine display sets up Perth win over Heat

Perth Scorchers captain Sophie Devine has made 106 in a 39-run win over Brisbane Heat, while Sydney Thunder's clash with Hobart Hurricanes was washed out.

Redbacks beat Bulls by three runs despite Khawaja ton

Redbacks beat Bulls by three runs despite Khawaja ton

South Australia beat Queensland by three runs in a Sheffield Shield thriller, with Bulls captain Usman Khawaja the last man out for a superb 114.

Aussie cricket Meg-a-star Lanning ends golden career

Aussie cricket Meg-a-star Lanning ends golden career

Australia women's cricket captain Meg Lanning has called it quits, insisting she has nothing left to give or achieve at international level.

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Lanning says Australia's cricket dominance can continue

Lanning says Australia's cricket dominance can continue

Lanning says Australia's cricket dominance can continue

Lanning says Australia's cricket dominance can continue

Retiring superstar Meg Lanning is confident Australia's all-conquering women's team can continue their dominance of world cricket.

Sixers remove covers to set up thrilling WBBL win

Sixers remove covers to set up thrilling WBBL win

Sixers remove covers to set up thrilling WBBL win

Sixers remove covers to set up thrilling WBBL win

The Sydney Sixers have pulled off a thrilling comeback win against the Melbourne Stars while the Adelaide Strikers have taken top spot in the WBBL.

Draw with Victoria keeps Tasmania top in Shield

Draw with Victoria keeps Tasmania top in Shield

Draw with Victoria keeps Tasmania top in Shield

Draw with Victoria keeps Tasmania top in Shield

Play was called off early on the final day of the Victoria-Tasmania Sheffield Shield match as the weather threatened at Junction Oval.

McAndrew takes six for Redbacks before Bulls fightback

McAndrew takes six for Redbacks before Bulls fightback

McAndrew takes six for Redbacks before Bulls fightback

McAndrew takes six for Redbacks before Bulls fightback

Queensland rallied to have South Australia 8-131 at stumps on day three for an overall lead of 252, after Redbacks paceman Nathan McAndrew starred earlier.

Maxwell considered retiring hurt in all-time great show

Maxwell considered retiring hurt in all-time great show

Maxwell considered retiring hurt in all-time great show

Maxwell considered retiring hurt in all-time great show

Glenn Maxwell has revealed he discussed retiring hurt from cramp during his incredible unbeaten 201 against Afghanistan, before fighting on to win the game.

NSW snap winless run in Shield with victory over WA

NSW snap winless run in Shield with victory over WA

NSW snap winless run in Shield with victory over WA

NSW snap winless run in Shield with victory over WA

NSW have beaten two-time defending champions Western Australia by 10 wickets to end the Blues' 15-match winless run in the Sheffield Shield.

Maxwell played the greatest ODI knock of all: Cummins

Maxwell played the greatest ODI knock of all: Cummins

Maxwell played the greatest ODI knock of all: Cummins

Maxwell played the greatest ODI knock of all: Cummins

Glenn Maxwell has been saluted by his Australian captain Pat Cummins as the "freak" who's played the greatest innings in the history of one-day internationals.

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Maxwell hits miracle 200 as Aussies make World Cup semi

Glenn Maxwell has scored an incredible double hundred to earn Australia a miraculous win against Afghanistan and send them into the World Cup semi-finals.

Redbacks chase result after McSweeney ton against Bulls

Former Queensland batsman Nathan McSweeney hit an unbeaten century for South Australia to set up a declaration, before the Bulls reached 1-82 at stumps.

NSW Blues on brink of drought-breaking Shield win

Oliver Davies and Chris Tremain have put NSW within touching distance of their first Sheffield Shield win in 16 games, closing in on a win against WA.

Harris smashes century as Vics set for Shield draw

A first century of the Sheffield Shield season from Test contender Marcus Harris has put Victoria in position for a likely draw against Tasmania.

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Perry aims to evolve her bowling as she did her batting

Two years after evolving her batting to become a force again in T20s, Ellyse Perry has declared she wants to do likewise with the ball to remain an allrounder.

Thunder strike statement WBBL win over Brisbane Heat

A tight eight-run win over fellow high-fliers the Brisbane Heat has allowed the Sydney Thunder to announce themselves as the real deal in the WBBL.

Smith's vertigo could put World Cup plans in a spin

Ahead of Australia's World Cup clash with Afghanistan, Steve Smith has revealed he is once again struggling with symptoms of vertigo.

Hunt's Test reminder with century in Gabba gloom

Henry Hunt has batted patiently under grey skies as cricket returned to the Gabba, posting a century for South Australia after Queensland sent them in.

Bancroft ready for Australia Test recall, says Langer

Justin Langer believes Western Australia opener Cameron Bancroft is ready to replace David Warner when the Test incumbent retires in January.

Blues bowlers stun WA in Shield before top-order fall

Liam Hatcher has taken four wickets for NSW in their Sheffield Shield match with Western Australia, before batting let the Blues down late on day one.

Opener Harris makes steady start in Vics' Shield game

Victoria have made a steady start in reply to Tasmania's 452, moving to stumps on day two at 1-142 in their Sheffield Shield match at the Junction Oval.

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