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Victoria pull off brilliant late run chase in Shield

Victoria pull off brilliant late run chase in Shield

Unheralded opener Blake Macdonald has posted a maiden first-class century to guide Victoria to a thrilling six-wicket win against Western Australia at the MCG.

Shield champs continue comeback with big home win

Shield champs continue comeback with big home win

Shield champs continue comeback with big home win

Shield champs continue comeback with big home win

South Australia have notched their second win against Tasmania in four weeks, crushing the Tigers by 10 wickets at the Adelaide Oval.

Perry smashes 111, Sixers make finals in one-run win

Perry smashes 111, Sixers make finals in one-run win

Perry smashes 111, Sixers make finals in one-run win

Perry smashes 111, Sixers make finals in one-run win

The Sydney Sixers have survived an almighty scare as Ellyse Perry's 111-run knock helped secure a one-run WBBL win over the Adelaide Strikers.

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Caught-and-bowled king feared his Test career was over

Caught-and-bowled king feared his Test career was over

It wasn't so long ago that bowling allrounder Michael Neser was beginning to think he'd played his last Test match for Australia.

'GOAT' Starc stars as Aussies eye 2-0 Ashes series lead

'GOAT' Starc stars as Aussies eye 2-0 Ashes series lead

With Mitchell Starc stellar, Australia are within striking distance of a 2-0 series lead following a dominant third day of the second Ashes Test.

Slow learners England burn Ashes dream with brain fades

Slow learners England burn Ashes dream with brain fades

Ollie Pope's daft dismissal has summed up why England are on the cusp of falling 2-0 behind in the Ashes series after playing into Australia's hands.

Scorchers book final spot with Renegades defence over

Scorchers book final spot with Renegades defence over

Beth Mooney's flawless 94no has led Perth to victory in their must-win game against Brisbane, ensuring the Scorchers will play finals again in the WBBL.

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Scott the goods as SA dominate Tasmania Shield clash

Scott the goods as SA dominate Tasmania Shield clash

Scott the goods as SA dominate Tasmania Shield clash

Scott the goods as SA dominate Tasmania Shield clash

Bowling allrounder Liam Scott has hit his maiden first-class century to help South Australia take a mammoth lead over Tasmania in Adelaide.

Marsh fails again as rain halts Victoria's charge

Marsh fails again as rain halts Victoria's charge

Marsh fails again as rain halts Victoria's charge

Marsh fails again as rain halts Victoria's charge

Less than 30 overs were bowled at the MCG on Saturday, but Mitch Marsh was dismissed cheaply in that period in a blow to his hopes of a Test cameo.

Stobo's stunning spell helps NSW seize control at SCG

Stobo's stunning spell helps NSW seize control at SCG

Stobo's stunning spell helps NSW seize control at SCG

Stobo's stunning spell helps NSW seize control at SCG

NSW are putting in a ruthless Sheffield Shield performance against an undermanned Queensland, heading towards a crucial win at the SCG.

Remember me? McSweeney hits double ton for Australia A

Remember me? McSweeney hits double ton for Australia A

Remember me? McSweeney hits double ton for Australia A

Remember me? McSweeney hits double ton for Australia A

After a torrid introduction to Test cricket against India ace Jasprit Bumrah, Nathan McSweeney has staked his claim to replace Usman Khawaja.

Relieved Richardson ready for Test cricket again

Relieved Richardson ready for Test cricket again

Relieved Richardson ready for Test cricket again

Relieved Richardson ready for Test cricket again

Jhye Richardson has been the unlucky man in Australia's bowling attack for the past four years, but he says his pace and swing is back after shoulder surgery.

Weatherald feels for England amid fielding blunders

Weatherald feels for England amid fielding blunders

Weatherald feels for England amid fielding blunders

Weatherald feels for England amid fielding blunders

Jake Weatherald says he felt for England as they fumbled a handful of catches in a sloppy final session on day two of the second Ashes Test.

'Get back to me': Root puts ton aside for Ashes glory

'Get back to me': Root puts ton aside for Ashes glory

'Get back to me': Root puts ton aside for Ashes glory

'Get back to me': Root puts ton aside for Ashes glory

Joe Root has reached a huge personal milestone in Australia -- but he's not interested in dissecting anything except the path to Ashes success for England.

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'Third-grade' Carse off canvas to keep England in Ashes

England's woeful catching cost them in the second Test at the Gabba, with paceman Brydon Carse getting some redemption after a tough day.

Aussies take the lead after messy day at Gabba

Australia have chased down England's first-innings total in the second Ashes Test, but the hosts have left the door open with some batting brain-snaps.

Hole in Adelaide pitch complicates WBBL finals puzzle

The Adelaide-Hobart WBBL match has had to be abandoned after a ball went under the roller during the innings break, creating a hole in the pitch.

Hazlewood setback puts pace attack reunion in limbo

An achilles complaint has halted the progress of Australia paceman Josh Hazlewood, who will not recommence running and bowling until next week.

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Tailender top-scores in Shield debut for Tasmania

Ruwantha Kellapotha led the recovery after Tasmania won the toss and batted poorly in the Sheffield Shield match against South Australia.

Richardson back in the wickets on day of Lions misery

Jhye Richardson has taken four wickets as the England Lions were all out for 166 in a tour match, before Australia A finished day one 2-155.

Axed Test batter finds form with Shield century for NSW

Discarded Australia opener Sam Konstas has ended a 14-month drought without a Sheffield Shield hundred, scoring a ton for NSW against Queensland at the SCG.

Victoria racing towards another big Shield win

Victoria have inflicted a late, major blow on day two of their Sheffield Shield clash at the MCG, leaving Western Australia struggling in their second innings.

No Lyon helped me find rhythm: England's Crawley

England's Zak Crawley conceded it was easier to find his rhythm against an all-pace attack after Nathan Lyon was axed from Australia's XI for the second Test.

Root breaks through for first century in Australia

Joe Root's maiden ton in Australian, his first in 30 innings, was a masterclass worth waiting for at the Gabba and his 40th century in a magnificent career.

Starc, Root star on seesawing first day of Gabba Test

The second Ashes Test has begun with Mitchell Starc and Joe Root standing up for their respective sides.

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