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Mooney magic continues as Perth reach WBBL decider

Mooney magic continues as Perth reach WBBL decider

Perth will face Hobart in the WBBL title match, after Beth Mooney led the Scorchers to an 11-run win over the Sydney Sixers.

Don't write off dangerous England in Ashes yet: Paine

Don't write off dangerous England in Ashes yet: Paine

Don't write off dangerous England in Ashes yet: Paine

Don't write off dangerous England in Ashes yet: Paine

Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine says Adelaide Oval will perfectly suit England's aggressive approach as they seek to fight back in the lopsided series.

Renegades need 'tempting' offer to relocate franchise

Renegades need 'tempting' offer to relocate franchise

Renegades need 'tempting' offer to relocate franchise

Renegades need 'tempting' offer to relocate franchise

Cricket Victoria chief executive Nick Cummins has indicated the Melbourne Renegades are leaning towards staying at Marvel Stadium rather than relocating.

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Sydney Sixers' teen star sidelined with back injury

Sydney Sixers' teen star sidelined with back injury

Sydney Sixers' 16-year-old star Caoimhe Bray will miss several months of cricket, after scans showed a re-emergence of a stress fracture in her back.

'They know me, I know them': Afridi to bring the Heat

'They know me, I know them': Afridi to bring the Heat

Shaheen Afridi, among a crop of Pakistan stars ready to make their mark on the Big Bash League, says Mitchell Starc was a defining figure in his development.

Cummins return sets Aussies up for fresh Ashes record

Cummins return sets Aussies up for fresh Ashes record

Pat Cummins has been named in Australia's squad for the first time this Ashes, putting Australia in the box seat to clinch the series.

'Hope for the best': Australian gloveman on masterclass

'Hope for the best': Australian gloveman on masterclass

Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey is being lauded around the world, but says his latest masterclass came with no specific training and a basic mantra.

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Pandya sends Aussies warning as South Africa demolished

Pandya sends Aussies warning as South Africa demolished

Pandya sends Aussies warning as South Africa demolished

Pandya sends Aussies warning as South Africa demolished

India have thrashed South Africa by 101 runs after dismissing them for 74. Australia are likely to face both at the T20 Word Cup.

Next gen needed for Australia's most-gruelling schedule

Next gen needed for Australia's most-gruelling schedule

Next gen needed for Australia's most-gruelling schedule

Next gen needed for Australia's most-gruelling schedule

Australia are about to face their busiest 12 months of Test cricket in history, making the depth of talent beyond the current Ashes squad even more important.

'Heard something about that' - WBBL dig at Sixers

'Heard something about that' - WBBL dig at Sixers

'Heard something about that' - WBBL dig at Sixers

'Heard something about that' - WBBL dig at Sixers

The Sydney Sixers have had mixed fortunes this season at North Sydney, and Thursday's WBBL knockout final visitors the Perth Scorchers have noticed.

Perth hold their nerve to beat Stars in WBBL final

Perth hold their nerve to beat Stars in WBBL final

Perth hold their nerve to beat Stars in WBBL final

Perth hold their nerve to beat Stars in WBBL final

The Perth Scorchers will now head to Sydney to play the Sixers after they ended the Melbourne Stars' season with a 28-run win in their WBBL knockout final.

England cop hammer blow with quick ruled out of Ashes

England cop hammer blow with quick ruled out of Ashes

England cop hammer blow with quick ruled out of Ashes

England cop hammer blow with quick ruled out of Ashes

England quick Mark Wood has been ruled out for the rest of the Ashes, making the tourists' task of recovering from 2-0 down even more difficult.

Injured Aussie quick ruled out of Ashes series

Injured Aussie quick ruled out of Ashes series

Injured Aussie quick ruled out of Ashes series

Injured Aussie quick ruled out of Ashes series

Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes series in another setback for the injury-plagued paceman.

Australia ponder surprise new role for Khawaja

Australia ponder surprise new role for Khawaja

Australia ponder surprise new role for Khawaja

Australia ponder surprise new role for Khawaja

Australia are considering recalling Usman Khawaja into the middle order for the third Ashes Test, says coach Andrew McDonald.

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Maddinson eyes return to elite cricket through Big Bash

Nic Maddinson is hoping to be back playing in the Big Bash League this summer with Sydney Thunder after undergoing successful treatment for testicular cancer.

Marsh still open to Test recall despite Shield exit

Mitch Marsh has announced he will retire from Sheffield Shield at the end of the season, but has indicated he'd still be available for a Test cricket return.

England's 'over-prepared' claim raises eyebrows

England's coach believes they over-trained leading into the second Ashes Test that ended in a bruising loss to Australia at the Gabba.

England sink to another low as Lions flogged by Aust A

England's miserable Ashes tour has reached the depths of their Lions side, who were beaten by an innings and 131 runs by an Australia A team.

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Sixers eye WBBL title after massive form turnaround

After being humiliated by the Melbourne Stars on November 20, the Sydney Sixers are two wins away from becoming the first three-time WBBL champions.

Gabba moment that gives Marnus confidence of kicking on

Marnus Labuschagne was very impressed by the work of two lower-order batters in Australia's second Ashes Test victory at the Gabba.

Smith hopes Neser heroics proved tough Lyon call right

Michael Neser was a controversial inclusion in the Australian XI for the second Test match but proved the key man on day four at the Gabba.

'Just fight': Stokes flips Bazball script on head

Ben Stokes says there is no place for weak-minded Bazball players in his dressing room as he laid down the law about what he expects after another loss.

Australia thrash England at Gabba for 2-0 Ashes lead

Michael Neser starred on day four as Australia won the second Ashes Test at the Gabba to take a formidable 2-0 series lead over England.

England young gun stakes claim for Ashes call

Young allrounder Jacob Bethell has enhanced his prospects of an Ashes call up, scoring 71 in the England Lions' clash with Australia A in Brisbane.

Konstas shines again as NSW crush Queensland in Shield

There were more runs for Sam Konstas as NSW made light work of an undermanned Queensland to claim a 342-run Shield win.

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