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Heat on Green as Australia name first Test side

Heat on Green as Australia name first Test side

Australia want Cameron Green to back himself at No.5 as Scott Boland and Josh Inglis deal with missing selection for the first Test against Bangladesh.

Ex-BBL cricketer jailed for abusing teenage fan

Ex-BBL cricketer jailed for abusing teenage fan

Ex-BBL cricketer jailed for abusing teenage fan

Ex-BBL cricketer jailed for abusing teenage fan

A former professional cricketer who has been jailed twice for child sexual offences used his prominence as a sportsperson to gain access to young people.

Australia embrace 'unknowns' on Darwin's split-pitch

Australia embrace 'unknowns' on Darwin's split-pitch

Australia embrace 'unknowns' on Darwin's split-pitch

Australia embrace 'unknowns' on Darwin's split-pitch

Darwin will host its first Test in 22 years and Australia allrounder Beau Webster says the players will soon work out how to adapt to the rare split-pitch.

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Test runs the key: why Webster is not Green with envy

Test runs the key: why Webster is not Green with envy

Beau Webster is not trying to compete with fellow allrounder Cameron Green for a regular Test spot because he regards himself as a top batter in his own right.

'Lots of options': Carey coy on changed batting order

'Lots of options': Carey coy on changed batting order

Wicketkeeper Alex Carey has been Australia's saviour with the bat and while he's not certain were in the order he will come in, he does know why he's firing.

Stoinis wins battle of Aussie power hitters in Hundred

Stoinis wins battle of Aussie power hitters in Hundred

In an Hundred head-to-head between Australia's muscle-men batters Marcus Stoinis has outshone Tim David to hit Southern Brave to victory over Trent Rockets.

Gardner's Rockets fire their way into Hundred final

Gardner's Rockets fire their way into Hundred final

Australia's Ash Gardner has led Trent Rockets into the final of the Hundred Women English franchise tournament, top-scoring in their win over Southern Brave.

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'Put on a show': Darwin-born Weatherald faces big Test

'Put on a show': Darwin-born Weatherald faces big Test

'Put on a show': Darwin-born Weatherald faces big Test

'Put on a show': Darwin-born Weatherald faces big Test

Jake Weatherald has made the most of a county cricket stint to find form and belief in his methods as he readies to play Test cricket in the city of his birth.

Bring it on: opening front of mind for adaptable Head

Bring it on: opening front of mind for adaptable Head

Bring it on: opening front of mind for adaptable Head

Bring it on: opening front of mind for adaptable Head

Travis Head will play in Australia, South Africa, India and England in the next 12 months and has revealed why he can succeed as an opener everywhere.

Rocket-powered Mooney weaves more magic for Trent

Rocket-powered Mooney weaves more magic for Trent

Rocket-powered Mooney weaves more magic for Trent

Rocket-powered Mooney weaves more magic for Trent

A dashing half-century from Australia's Beth Mooney has sealed Trent Rockets' place in the knockout phase of The Hundred cricket competition in England.

Aussie T20 star helps Rocket Trent into knockout phase

Aussie T20 star helps Rocket Trent into knockout phase

Aussie T20 star helps Rocket Trent into knockout phase

Aussie T20 star helps Rocket Trent into knockout phase

Australia's T20 player of the year Tim David has helped the Trent Rockets into the knockout stage of The Hundred cricket competition in England.

Unheralded quick takes eight-for to rout Bangladesh

Unheralded quick takes eight-for to rout Bangladesh

Unheralded quick takes eight-for to rout Bangladesh

Unheralded quick takes eight-for to rout Bangladesh

Bangladesh have collapsed to be all out for 54 as Cricket Australia XI paceman Campbell Thompson took 8-25 to secure a huge win for the hosts in Darwin.

Star Head backs teammate to thrive in Top End Tests

Star Head backs teammate to thrive in Top End Tests

Star Head backs teammate to thrive in Top End Tests

Star Head backs teammate to thrive in Top End Tests

Star Australia batter Travis Head has given an insight into how opening partner Jake Weatherald is shaping up ahead of the Tests against Bangladesh.

Aussie star creates history with Allan Border Medal

Aussie star creates history with Allan Border Medal

Aussie star creates history with Allan Border Medal

Aussie star creates history with Allan Border Medal

Three-format star Travis Head has become the sixth multiple winner of the Allan Border Medal, pipping great mate Alex Carey for Australian cricket’s top award.

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Aus A ton for Wyllie in first knock since WA delisting

Teague Wyllie has scored a century to help Australia A take a handsome lead over Bangladesh in the tourists' last hit-out before the Test series.

'Longest break': Marnus recharged to find Test runs

Marnus Labuschagne hasn't scored a Test century for Australia in more than three years, but says a lengthy break has given him the clarity to regain top form.

Rocchiccioli's six-wicket haul keeps heat on Lyon

Corey Rocchiccioli has put his hand up to lead Australia's next crop of spinners, but Sam Konstas has struggled for the Cricket Australia XI against Bangladesh.

Neser injures calf as Australia reveal India plans

Australia fast bowler Michael Neser's calf injury has the veteran targeting a return for the South Africa tour.

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Clear head puts Starc on precipice of greatness

More history awaits Mitchell Starc this summer, with the 36-year-old believing he is bowling as well as ever thanks to a clear mindset shift.

Ferocious Aussie barrage launches Sunrisers record

A rapid half-century from Mitch Marsh has set up a record score in The Hundred competition with Sunrisers Leeds making a massive 2-241 off 100 balls.

Rare English rain shower ends Harris Hundred momentum

Grace Harris has hit her first half-century of this year's Hundred but finished on the losing side as a trio of Aussies enjoyed victory with Leeds Sunrisers.

Fire's Short wins battle of Aussie allrounders

Matt Short and Marcus Stoinis have both made half centuries in scoring half the runs in an English Hundred match with the Victorian coming out on top.

Veteran reminds Australia's skipper of her quality

Heather Graham's international days are probably behind her, but the smart operator was the star turn of four Australians on show in the Hundred Women.

Final frontiers drive Hazlewood in twilight years

Test quick Josh Hazlewood wants to play alongside Scott Boland more often as he prepares to play home Tests for the first time since 2024.

Short provides a spark but Fire are doused by Trent

Australian batter Matthew Short rallied Welsh Fire after the loss of early wickets but Trent Rockets had enough all-round power to ease to a nine-wicket win.

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