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'No stress': Aussie skipper on disjointed T20 lead-in

'No stress': Aussie skipper on disjointed T20 lead-in

Australia's T20 captain Mitch Marsh says a disjointed preparation won't be an issue against Pakistan in a three-match series ahead of the World Cup.

Injury scuppers Aussie batting ace's WPL campaign

Injury scuppers Aussie batting ace's WPL campaign

Injury scuppers Aussie batting ace's WPL campaign

Injury scuppers Aussie batting ace's WPL campaign

Australian batting star Phoebe Litchfield has had to abandon her Women's Premier League season because of injury.

Captain's ton guides Aussie teens into World Cup semis

Captain's ton guides Aussie teens into World Cup semis

Captain's ton guides Aussie teens into World Cup semis

Captain's ton guides Aussie teens into World Cup semis

Captain Ollie Peake has scored a hundred to lead his Australia under-19s to a hard-earned win over West Indies and confirm the holders' semi-final place.

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Unsigned veteran to keep playing BBL with Heat priority

Unsigned veteran to keep playing BBL with Heat priority

Usman Khawaja has no intention of retiring from T20 cricket, and while he is unsigned for next BBL season, the Brisbane Heat are still right in the frame.

Gardner's Giants hold nerve in WPL thriller

Gardner's Giants hold nerve in WPL thriller

Beth Mooney's fifty, Ash Gardner's four catches and Sophie Devine's nerves of steel have enabled Gujarat Giants to clinch a critical, dramatic WPL victory.

Maxwell makes call on future ahead of BBL deadline

Maxwell makes call on future ahead of BBL deadline

With intense interest from rivals, Melbourne Stars veteran Glenn Maxwell has made a call on his future as the BBL's trade deadline looms.

Hurricanes hero makes history in Women's Premier League

Hurricanes hero makes history in Women's Premier League

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has become first centurion of the WPL, inspiring Mumbai Indians to a victory that keeps Grace Harris and Georgia Voll waiting.

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Calls grow for Smith to earn T20 World Cup call-up

Calls grow for Smith to earn T20 World Cup call-up

Calls grow for Smith to earn T20 World Cup call-up

Calls grow for Smith to earn T20 World Cup call-up

Star veteran Steve Smith didn't end the BBL season with a trophy, but his hot form has at least given him a chance to earn a dream T20 World Cup call-up.

Scorchers reveal dynasty plans after latest BBL triumph

Scorchers reveal dynasty plans after latest BBL triumph

Scorchers reveal dynasty plans after latest BBL triumph

Scorchers reveal dynasty plans after latest BBL triumph

The Perth Scorchers have won six BBL titles from nine grand-final appearances across 15 seasons, and the team is well placed to go back-to-back next season.

Aussie teens triumph after first tough World Cup battle

Aussie teens triumph after first tough World Cup battle

Aussie teens triumph after first tough World Cup battle

Aussie teens triumph after first tough World Cup battle

Ollie Peake's Australia U19s have won the fourth-straight match of their World Cup defence thanks to another scintillating display by their young quicks.

We couldn't even train: tired Sixers cop dud deal

We couldn't even train: tired Sixers cop dud deal

We couldn't even train: tired Sixers cop dud deal

We couldn't even train: tired Sixers cop dud deal

A hectic travel schedule has finally caught up with the Sydney Sixers as the Perth Scorchers put their tired opponents to the sword in a one-sided decider.

Payne stars as Perth crush Sixers to snare BBL crown

Payne stars as Perth crush Sixers to snare BBL crown

Payne stars as Perth crush Sixers to snare BBL crown

Payne stars as Perth crush Sixers to snare BBL crown

David Payne starred with the ball before Mitch Marsh got the job done with the bat as the Perth Scorchers thumped the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash final.

New year, same old Bling: Matthews grabs first 2026 win

New year, same old Bling: Matthews grabs first 2026 win

New year, same old Bling: Matthews grabs first 2026 win

New year, same old Bling: Matthews grabs first 2026 win

Serial Aussie cycling winner Michael Matthews has raced to his first victory of 2026 in Spain's Gran Premio Castellon, an early birthday gift to his daughter.

Scorchers veteran Paris in desperate bid for BBL final

Scorchers veteran Paris in desperate bid for BBL final

Scorchers veteran Paris in desperate bid for BBL final

Scorchers veteran Paris in desperate bid for BBL final

Perth Scorchers captain Ashton Turner says his team faces a difficult decision on Joel Paris as the team attempts to win BBL title No.6.

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Travel-weary Sixers aim to turn tables on Scorchers

Sydney Sixers skipper Moises Henriques pulled out of a planned media conference on Saturday as his travel-weary side prepare for Sunday's final in Perth.

Deserved rest finally in sight for warhorse Mitch Starc

Superstar left-arm paceman Mitch Starc is just hours away from being able to put his feet up following a taxing but successful summer with the ball.

Mitch Marsh to lead throng of Aussies into The Hundred

There'll be at least 16 Australian internationals featuring in this year's edition of England's lucrative showpiece white-ball event, The Hundred.

Sliding doors moments as Hobart's BBL dream dashed

The Hobart Hurricanes' Big Bash League season is over after a 57-run loss to the Sydney Sixers in the challenger final at the SCG.

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Babar back for Pakistan to face Aussies after BBL flop

Pakistan great Babar Azam is back in their T20 squad to face Australia ahead of the World Cup following his eventful if under-performing spell in the Big Bash.

Will power as Aussie teens sink Sri Lanka in World Cup

Australia's Under 19 quicks have skittled Sri Lanka for just 58 as the defending champs go into the World Cup Super Six stage unbeaten and flying high.

Smith heroics power Sixers past 'Canes, into BBL final

Steve Smith and Joel Davies were the key men as the Sydney Sixers stormed into the Big Bash League final with a win over the Hobart Hurricanes.

Gardner gets better of Lanning again in key WPL battle

Ash Gardner has again won the battle of Australian WPL skippers with her Gujarat Giants eking out a key victory over Meg Lanning's UP Warriorz.

Babar Azam leaves BBL day before grand final qualifier

Superstar international signing Babar Azam has left the Sydney Sixers one day before their BBL grand final qualifier.

Red-hot Steve Smith 'due to fail': Hurricanes captain

Red-hot opening batter Steve Smith is set to have a big say on whether the Sydney Sixers can defeat the Hobart Hurricanes and advance to the BBL final.

Warner named captain in BBL team of tournament

David Warner has been selected as captain of the Big Bash team of the tournament after scoring more runs than any other player in the league this summer.

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