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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.

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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

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.

Travel-weary Sixers aim to turn tables on Scorchers

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

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.

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Mitch Marsh to lead throng of Aussies into The Hundred

Mitch Marsh to lead throng of Aussies into The Hundred

Mitch Marsh to lead throng of Aussies into The Hundred

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

Sliding doors moments as Hobart's BBL dream dashed

Sliding doors moments as Hobart's BBL dream dashed

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.

Babar back for Pakistan to face Aussies after BBL flop

Babar back for Pakistan to face Aussies after BBL flop

Babar back for Pakistan to face Aussies after BBL flop

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

Will power as Aussie teens sink Sri Lanka in World Cup

Will power as Aussie teens sink Sri Lanka in World Cup

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

Smith heroics power Sixers past 'Canes, into BBL final

Smith heroics power Sixers past 'Canes, into BBL final

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

Gardner gets better of Lanning again in key WPL battle

Gardner gets better of Lanning again in key WPL battle

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

Babar Azam leaves BBL day before grand final qualifier

Babar Azam leaves BBL day before grand final qualifier

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.

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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.

Enforcer Beardman looms as major weapon in BBL final

The Perth Scorchers will be aiming to snare their sixth BBL title in Sunday's home final, and 20-year-old paceman Mahli Beardman looms as a major weapon.

England back to the future with Aussie coach signing

Former Australian quick Troy Cooley, who helped England win the Ashes as bowling coach in 2005, is to return to join their backroom team again.

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'Right call' on Maxwell in Stars' rain-hit finals loss

The Melbourne Stars have explained some tactical choices after a narrow elimination Big Bash League final loss to the Hobart Hurricanes.

Hurricanes stay alive, beat Stars in tense BBL final

The Hobart Hurricanes have beaten the Melbourne Stars by three runs in a rain-hit elimination Big Bash League final.

Sam Harper nets Big Bash League season award

Sam Harper has continued his strong white-ball form with the Melbourne Stars wicketkeeper being named the Big Bash League player of the season.

Waugh signs Smith, Marsh for Amsterdam in new T20 comp

Steve Waugh and Glenn Maxwell have become franchise co-owners in the six-team European T20 Premier League that will launch in August.

Capitals down Indians as WPL play-off chase hits logjam

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru side of Grace Harris and Georgia Voll is almost certain to play in the WPL final as the pack compresses behind them.

Gutted Sixers sweat on Mitch Starc's shoulder scare

The Sydney Sixers have been thrust into a must-win Challenger clash on Friday after losing to Perth, and star paceman Mitch Starc is no guarantee to play.

Malajczuk smashes record-fastest century in Aussie win

Two wins with a centurion in each match have set Australia off to a fine start at the under-19 World Cup with Will Malajczuk the second teen to ton-up.

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