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Bancroft out to bizarre dismissal for WA against NSW

Bancroft out to bizarre dismissal for WA against NSW

Test hopeful Cameron Bancroft may have been desperately unlucky as the bowlers continued to dominate on day two of the WA-NSW Sheffield Shield match.

Renshaw wins round one of Ashes bat-off with Shield ton

Renshaw wins round one of Ashes bat-off with Shield ton

Renshaw wins round one of Ashes bat-off with Shield ton

Renshaw wins round one of Ashes bat-off with Shield ton

Opener Matt Renshaw was the big winner as Queensland's top order made a solid start to their first innings in the Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania.

Run out thwarts Harris after Shield half-century

Run out thwarts Harris after Shield half-century

Run out thwarts Harris after Shield half-century

Run out thwarts Harris after Shield half-century

A sharp piece of fielding has cut Marcus Harris's promising innings short on day two of the South Australia-Victoria Sheffield Shield match at Adelaide Oval.

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Australia's World Cup clash in Sri Lanka washed out

Australia's World Cup clash in Sri Lanka washed out

Australia's World Cup defence has been interrupted by a washout match against hosts Sri Lanka in Colombo.

Smooth as: Silk and Weatherald shine as Tigers rally

Smooth as: Silk and Weatherald shine as Tigers rally

Jake Weatherald and Jordan Silk have rescued Tasmania after three early wickets on day one of their Sheffield Shield match against Queensland.

Brilliant Marsh inspires Aussies to T20 win in NZ

Brilliant Marsh inspires Aussies to T20 win in NZ

Australia captain Mitch Marsh has fired his first Twenty20 international century, inspiring his team to a two-wicket win over New Zealand.

Hunt, Lehmann score tons to give SA control in Shield

Hunt, Lehmann score tons to give SA control in Shield

SA were teetering at 3-58 before centuries to Henry Hunt and Jake Lehmann put them in early control of their Sheffield Shield match against Victoria.

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Konstas among Ashes hopes to fail on day one of Shield

Konstas among Ashes hopes to fail on day one of Shield

Konstas among Ashes hopes to fail on day one of Shield

Konstas among Ashes hopes to fail on day one of Shield

Sam Konstas only made four and Kurtis Patterson was dismissed for eight as NSW made a bad start to their Sheffield Shield match against WA.

England make emphatic opening statement at World Cup

England make emphatic opening statement at World Cup

England make emphatic opening statement at World Cup

England make emphatic opening statement at World Cup

Left-arm spinner Linsey Smith has taken 3-7 in four overs as ruthless England routed South Africa by 10 wickets in their Women's Cricket World Cup opener.

Australia retain trophy as second NZ T20I washed out

Australia retain trophy as second NZ T20I washed out

Australia retain trophy as second NZ T20I washed out

Australia retain trophy as second NZ T20I washed out

Australia's second Twenty20 International against New Zealand has been washed out with less than three overs bowled in Tauranga.

No restrictions: Green maps out Ashes bowling plan

No restrictions: Green maps out Ashes bowling plan

No restrictions: Green maps out Ashes bowling plan

No restrictions: Green maps out Ashes bowling plan

Star allrounder Cam Green says he's not feeling apprehensive ahead of his return to match bowling for the first time in 12 months.

Khawaja at peace with 'the end' as Ashes race begins

Khawaja at peace with 'the end' as Ashes race begins

Khawaja at peace with 'the end' as Ashes race begins

Khawaja at peace with 'the end' as Ashes race begins

Usman Khawaja has scored more Test runs beyond the age of 35 than any Australian, and credits his mindset for his success as the Sheffield Shield season begins.

Sophie so good: Molineux return a boon for world champs

Sophie so good: Molineux return a boon for world champs

Sophie so good: Molineux return a boon for world champs

Sophie so good: Molineux return a boon for world champs

Rejuvenated Sophie Molineux's return to Australia's ranks after her injury nightmare is the best news for their World Cup defence.

Who is this clown? How Konstas won Langer over

Who is this clown? How Konstas won Langer over

Who is this clown? How Konstas won Langer over

Who is this clown? How Konstas won Langer over

Sam Konstas is being urged to embrace his attacking identity as the rising star attempts to win a spot at the top of the order for this summer's Ashes series.

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Gardner mows down NZ to give Aussies World Cup lift off

Ash Gardner has hit a landmark ton to set Australia on their way to an 89-run victory over New Zealand, a striking lift-off to their World Cup title defence.

Australia easily beat NZ in T20 despite Robinson ton

Captain Mitch Marsh top-scored with 85 as Australia cruised to victory in their opening T20 against New Zealand, despite Tim Robinson's century.

'Runs': Lyon has simple advice for Konstas before Ashes

Nathan Lyon will captain NSW for the first time when the Sheffield Shield starts this weekend and he will not be heaping advice onto teammate Sam Konstas.

Wounded Windies deliver response to Nepal humiliation

Having already lost the three-match T20 series to associate nation Nepal, West Indies have cruised to a 10-wicket win in the final game.

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Nervous India reveal depth to open World Cup with win

The Women's Cricket World Cup has begun with hosts India defeating Sri Lanka by 59 runs with a performance that will give both them and their rivals hope.

'Don't be stupid in Ashes', England boss warns players

England's managing director has warned the players picked to be Ashes tourists to be "smart" and "not get caught doing stupid things" in Australia.

'It didn't sound good': injured Maxwell out of T20s

A brutal run of injuries has continued for one of Australia's top white-ball cricketers, who is out of the T20 series against New Zealand.

In-form Aussie McSweeney remains open for business

Nathan McSweeney has claimed opening bragging rights after scoring twin half-centuries for Australia A in their four-day loss against India A in Lucknow.

Aussie coach takes helm of Mumbai Indians women's team

Double Australian World Cup winner Lisa Keightley is to take over as coach to the Mumbai Indians women's team, the most successful in the WPL.

WA paceman takes five wickets in one-day win over SA

A trio of Western Australia batsmen have struck half-centuries before a teammate took five wickets in a 66-run one-day win against South Australia.

England make shock Ashes squad pick as Brook promoted

Occasional spinner Will Jacks has been included in England's Ashes squad with Harry Brook made vice-captain and several players needing to prove their fitness.

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