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Wareham wows to set up Renegades' victory over Strikers

Wareham wows to set up Renegades' victory over Strikers

Georgia Wareham has produced a fine all-round game in the Renegades' WBBL win over the Strikers, and the Heat kept reigning champions Hobart Hurricanes winless.

Morris sizzles but England still thrash WA in warm-up

Morris sizzles but England still thrash WA in warm-up

Morris sizzles but England still thrash WA in warm-up

Morris sizzles but England still thrash WA in warm-up

WA paceman Lance Morris has made a successful return from injury, but it was England who walked away with a big win in the practice match at the WACA Ground.

CA straight bats Khawaja's sandpapergate bombshell

CA straight bats Khawaja's sandpapergate bombshell

CA straight bats Khawaja's sandpapergate bombshell

CA straight bats Khawaja's sandpapergate bombshell

Usman Khawaja has declared "all" of Australia's touring party were aware of the infamous 2018 ball-tampering plot as Cricket Australia defends their findings.

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Coyte does it again as Sixers beat Stars by one run

Coyte does it again as Sixers beat Stars by one run

Sarah Coyte has produced her second match-winning moment in the space of eight days as the Sydney Sixers hung on for a one-run win over the Melbourne Stars.

It was miles away: why WACA return has England smiling

It was miles away: why WACA return has England smiling

England's Ashes build-up last year was an utter disaster, but the lessons learnt could prove crucial in their bid to become ODI world champions.

Aussie batters to have Mr Cricket in their corner

Aussie batters to have Mr Cricket in their corner

Mike Hussey will rejoin Australia's coaching set-up in a consultancy role, knocking back an English approach ahead of next year's Ashes and the 2028 Olympics.

Lynn's secret drugs ban revealed on BBL eve

Lynn's secret drugs ban revealed on BBL eve

Chris Lynn has served a one-month ban after the big-hitting cricketer tested positive for drugs during the finals of England's T20 competition.

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Heat snap 706-day winless drought, Scorchers win again

Heat snap 706-day winless drought, Scorchers win again

Heat snap 706-day winless drought, Scorchers win again

Heat snap 706-day winless drought, Scorchers win again

Brisbane have broken a 12-game WBBL losing streak to stun Adelaide, before unbeaten Perth inflicted the Sydney Thunder's first defeat of the season.

Need for speed: Beardman set to unleash against England

Need for speed: Beardman set to unleash against England

Need for speed: Beardman set to unleash against England

Need for speed: Beardman set to unleash against England

Pace ace Mahli Beardman says an email about a clothing order gave him a clue he was about to earn a call-up for Australia's ODIs and T20s against England.

Rare rule gives Renegades thrilling win over Hurricanes

Rare rule gives Renegades thrilling win over Hurricanes

Rare rule gives Renegades thrilling win over Hurricanes

Rare rule gives Renegades thrilling win over Hurricanes

The Hobart Hurricanes were on the receiving end of one of cricket's rarely seen rules in a dramatic loss to the Melbourne Renegades in the WBBL.

Zampa reveals spin plans to be 'purring' for World Cup

Zampa reveals spin plans to be 'purring' for World Cup

Zampa reveals spin plans to be 'purring' for World Cup

Zampa reveals spin plans to be 'purring' for World Cup

Australia's premier white-ball spinner Adam Zampa has England in his sights as he unveils his 2027 World Cup ambitions and gears up for a BBL team change.

Queensland paceman injured in draw with Victoria

Queensland paceman injured in draw with Victoria

Queensland paceman injured in draw with Victoria

Queensland paceman injured in draw with Victoria

Queensland will await scans on promising fast bowler Jem Ryan after he was injured in the Sheffield Shield draw with Victoria that was washed out late by rain.

No MCG farewell as 'Big Show' calls time for Australia

No MCG farewell as 'Big Show' calls time for Australia

No MCG farewell as 'Big Show' calls time for Australia

No MCG farewell as 'Big Show' calls time for Australia

Glenn Maxwell has opened up on why he was content to retire from T20 internationals as he also brought down the curtain on his Victoria career.

Fast and raw: England also keen to see Aussie pace ace

Fast and raw: England also keen to see Aussie pace ace

Fast and raw: England also keen to see Aussie pace ace

Fast and raw: England also keen to see Aussie pace ace

Emerging paceman Mahli Beardman is already being touted as a star of the future, and England will get an early look at him in the upcoming ODI series.

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Devine intervention fires Scorchers to low-scoring win

Perth Scorchers have defended 9-124 to beat the Melbourne Stars, with Sophie Devine and Alana King securing victory despite Meg Lanning's classy knock.

'I am thankful': Bulls gun's century vindicates Khawaja

The Sheffield Shield clash between Queensland and Victoria is set for a tight finish after Jack Clayton's century and Jem Ryan's three wickets lifted the Bulls.

Australia defend handling of Labuschagne selection

Australia's prolonged selection of Marnus Labuschagne has drawn heavy criticism, but coach Andrew McDonald says his prolonged stint will not have damaged him.

Aussie coach says batting is in a better spot after SA

Australia's batting flopped in the final two Tests in South Africa, but coach Andrew McDonald says the output from new faces means it's in a better spot.

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Star pace trio rested from Australia's ODI, T20 squads

Australian cricket selectors have opted to rest several big guns for the upcoming T20 and one-day international series against England.

Gardner blasts Hurricanes in Sixers WBBL win

Ashleigh Gardner rescued her Sydney Sixers team with a super 124 off 60 balls and took three wickets in their 87 run WBBL win over the Hobart Hurricanes.

Ton beckons for Clayton as Shield game in balance

Jack Clayton was left stranded on 99, with Queensland five wickets down halfway through their Sheffield Shield match against Victoria.

NSW top order fails again as Tasmania win by an innings

Hours after Australia's disastrous Test loss in South Africa, several top-order hopefuls also fell cheaply in Hobart as Tasmania thrashed NSW by an innings.

Cricket has new kings with lionheart Bavuma at the fore

South Africa's rise to the top Test team in the world comes from the mire of being bullied in Australia and red-ball cricket not being a priority for officials.

'Un-Australian': Warner slams 'disgraceful' batting

David Warner has led savage criticism of Australia's batting in their Test loss, as captain Pat Cummins admitted they needed more patience.

Labuschagne will go - but can he return to Test team?

Marnus Labuschagne's nightmare run in Australia's top-order is certain to be over, with the Queenslander now set for a long stint in the Sheffield Shield.

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