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Philippe sparks NSW in Shield clash with Tas

Philippe sparks NSW in Shield clash with Tas

Josh Philippe has scored a half century to put NSW in a strong position after a rain-ravaged second day of their Sheffield Shield cricket match in Hobart.

Sutherland scores ton as Fanning just misses out

Sutherland scores ton as Fanning just misses out

Sutherland scores ton as Fanning just misses out

Sutherland scores ton as Fanning just misses out

Sam Fanning fell one short of a maiden first class century for WA after Victoria captain Will Sutherland posted a ton in their Sheffield Shield cricket match.

Lehmann, bowlers give South Australia edge over Bulls

Lehmann, bowlers give South Australia edge over Bulls

Lehmann, bowlers give South Australia edge over Bulls

Lehmann, bowlers give South Australia edge over Bulls

Fortunes fluctuated on day two of the Sheffield Shield match at the Gabba, with Jake Lehmann's 74 the decisive knock for South Australia.

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Australia blow flying start and face T20 World Cup exit

Australia blow flying start and face T20 World Cup exit

Australia face an early T20 World Cup exit despite Mitch Marsh and Travis Head's 104-run opening stand after Sri Lanka chased down a home record 182.

England complete Italian job to progress after a scare

England complete Italian job to progress after a scare

England are into the Super Eight stage of the Twenty20 World Cup after a nervy 24-run victory over minnows Italy in Kolkata.

Blues rookie shines under lights against Tasmania

Blues rookie shines under lights against Tasmania

Impressive young NSW opener Will Salzmann has hit the third half-century of his rookie Sheffield Shield season, giving NSW a first-innings lead over Tasmania.

Harper's blitz sets up Victoria's day in Perth

Sam Harper has continued the best summer of his career, whacking a 76-ball century for Victoria in the Sheffield Shield match against Western Australia.

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Crucial Carey wicket gives Queensland day-one honours

Crucial Carey wicket gives Queensland day-one honours

Crucial Carey wicket gives Queensland day-one honours

Crucial Carey wicket gives Queensland day-one honours

After South Australia won the toss and had Queensland in deep trouble, the Bulls fought back to claim the honours on day one of their Sheffield Shield match.

Selectors make big call on Smith for T20 World Cup

Selectors make big call on Smith for T20 World Cup

Selectors make big call on Smith for T20 World Cup

Selectors make big call on Smith for T20 World Cup

After weeks of pressure, Australia have finally filled the vacant spot in their T20 World Cup squad, adding Steve Smith to the playing group.

Really tough: Why Aussies decided to drop vice-captain

Really tough: Why Aussies decided to drop vice-captain

Really tough: Why Aussies decided to drop vice-captain

Really tough: Why Aussies decided to drop vice-captain

Australia have lost the series-opening Twenty20 to India at the SCG, but the bigger story of the night was the decision to drop vice-captain Tahlia McGrath.

Australia beaten at SCG after big selection calls

Australia beaten at SCG after big selection calls

Australia beaten at SCG after big selection calls

Australia beaten at SCG after big selection calls

Australia have slumped to a rain-affected 21-run loss to India in their opening T20 at the SCG, after selectors opted to drop vice-captain Tahlia McGrath.

Sutherland in rare air with second straight top gong

Sutherland in rare air with second straight top gong

Sutherland in rare air with second straight top gong

Sutherland in rare air with second straight top gong

Annabel Sutherland has won her second consecutive Belinda Clark Medal, joining the likes of Meg Lanning in accomplishing the feat before age 25.

Aussies back bowlers with T20 World Cup on the line

Aussies back bowlers with T20 World Cup on the line

Aussies back bowlers with T20 World Cup on the line

Aussies back bowlers with T20 World Cup on the line

Australia's Twenty20 World Cup hopes could be over if they are beaten by co-hosts Sri Lanka in Pallekele, with a path to the Super Eight stage far from clear.

Molineux's T20 vision for reclaiming World Cup trophies

Molineux's T20 vision for reclaiming World Cup trophies

Molineux's T20 vision for reclaiming World Cup trophies

Molineux's T20 vision for reclaiming World Cup trophies

Australia are preparing to step into a new era with Sophie Molineux captaining the T20s against India, but the new skipper does not foresee mass changes.

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'Been here before': Aussies insist T20 Cup hopes alive

Stand-in captain Travis Head says Australia will draw on their 2023 World Cup triumph to recover from a shock loss to Zimbabwe at the T20 World Cup.

'Disappointing': Aussies stunned by Zimbabwe at T20 WC

Australia have been stunned by Zimbabwe at the Twenty20 World Cup, falling to a surprise 23-run loss in Colombo.

Gardner was 'disappointed', but backs new captain

Ashleigh Gardner is ready to step up and help new Australia captain Sophie Molineux, putting aside her disappointment of missing out on the role.

Rejecting contract the right call for Aussie allrounder

Nicola Carey believed she may never play for Australia again when she knocked back a national contract in 2023. That call has now landed her back in the squad.

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Why Hazlewood still has key role to play for Australia

Josh Hazlewood has had a second straight summer ruined by injury, but Mitchell Starc says he will play a big role through a busy schedule for Australia.

Aussies fret over skipper after World Cup winning start

Australia's T20 World Cup captain Mitch Marsh is still in pain and there is no timeline on his return after he copped a blow to the testicles at training.

No Marsh, no worries: Australia cane Irish in World Cup

Nathan Ellis has wrought havoc on Ireland's top order as Australia overcame the shock of losing Mitch Marsh to ease to a big win in their T20 World Cup opener.

Smith answers SOS after Marsh suffers testicular injury

Australia captain Mitch Marsh is suffering from internal testicular bleeding and is no guarantee to feature at the T20 World Cup.

Rugby league prodigy ready to replace Alyssa Healy

Georgia Voll envisaged a life playing in the NRLW while representing Queensland state squads in her teens, but now she is replacing Alyssa Healy for Australia.

World Cup spin danger to Aussies misses out with injury

A major threat to Australia's progression at the T20 World Cup has been removed with Sri Lanka star spinner Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out injured.

'Target's a trophy': Marsh upbeat on World T20 chances

Australia captain Mitch Marsh has offered an upbeat assessment of their chances of lifting the T20 World Cup on the eve of the opening match against Ireland.

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