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'Best friend didn't know': how Khawaja kept big secret

'Best friend didn't know': how Khawaja kept big secret

Usman Khawaja wrote his autobiography himself, not to "shock and awe" but to give cricket and non-cricket fans alike an insight into his unique journey.

Australia must go big as a pack to win in South Africa

Australia must go big as a pack to win in South Africa

Australia must go big as a pack to win in South Africa

Australia must go big as a pack to win in South Africa

Australia's failure to turn starts into big scores is a point of concern ahead of the series decider against South Africa, and one batters know must be fixed.

Cricket great saddened by end of his Red Rose adventure

Cricket great saddened by end of his Red Rose adventure

Cricket great saddened by end of his Red Rose adventure

Cricket great saddened by end of his Red Rose adventure

England cricket great James Anderson has expressed his feelings about being let go by his county side after an incredible stint.

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Kallis-Ponting Cup? Aussies and Proteas need a trophy

Kallis-Ponting Cup? Aussies and Proteas need a trophy

Australia play for perpetual trophies against seven other countries, including Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka -- but no such thing exists with South Africa.

Fresh Newlands drama will decide world's top Test team

Fresh Newlands drama will decide world's top Test team

Australia's last two visits to Cape Town shaped an era of cricket. Now the third Test there against South Africa will decide the title of world's best team.

Green good to go after finding natural game with bat

Green good to go after finding natural game with bat

Cameron Green believes he has found a batting formula to succeed in Test cricket, after admitting he went away from his natural game in recent years.

Labuschagne mystery deepens after Australia training

Labuschagne mystery deepens after Australia training

Marnus Labuschagne's schedule at Australia's main training session has raised further questions over his spot for the third Test against South Africa.

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Pick me: Sam Konstas cracks yet another century

Pick me: Sam Konstas cracks yet another century

Pick me: Sam Konstas cracks yet another century

Pick me: Sam Konstas cracks yet another century

Rising star Sam Konstas has made 149 off 131 balls to lead NSW to a 78-run One-Day Cup victory over Western Australia in Perth.

Perry, Short fire as Victoria crush Tasmania in Cup

Perry, Short fire as Victoria crush Tasmania in Cup

Perry, Short fire as Victoria crush Tasmania in Cup

Perry, Short fire as Victoria crush Tasmania in Cup

A brilliant fast-bowling spell by Mitchell Perry and fifties by Matthew Short and Campbell Kellaway have secured Victoria a big One-Day Cup win over Tasmania.

One out: numbers that show Australia's batting issues

One out: numbers that show Australia's batting issues

One out: numbers that show Australia's batting issues

One out: numbers that show Australia's batting issues

Australia have been 4-95 or worse in more than half of their past 23 innings, with data also illustrating how one player has often been left to save them.

'The benchmark': stars hail WBBL ahead of new season

'The benchmark': stars hail WBBL ahead of new season

'The benchmark': stars hail WBBL ahead of new season

'The benchmark': stars hail WBBL ahead of new season

Scheduling and privatisation concerns will be forgotten when the 12th edition of the WBBL gets under way with a double-header in Melbourne next Thursday.

Australia's batting nightmare ends in Test defeat

Australia's batting nightmare ends in Test defeat

Australia's batting nightmare ends in Test defeat

Australia's batting nightmare ends in Test defeat

Australia's batting has been put on notice, with captain Pat Cummins making clear it was not good enough in a heavy second-Test thumping from South Africa.

To axe or not to axe: Aussies weigh up team for decider

To axe or not to axe: Aussies weigh up team for decider

To axe or not to axe: Aussies weigh up team for decider

To axe or not to axe: Aussies weigh up team for decider

Australia's captain Pat Cummins says it is a delicate balance deciding how many changes to make after Australia's second-Test horror against South Africa.

Washout ruins final match of Aussie women's T20 series

Washout ruins final match of Aussie women's T20 series

Washout ruins final match of Aussie women's T20 series

Washout ruins final match of Aussie women's T20 series

Australia's third and final Twenty20 International against New Zealand has been washed out at North Sydney Oval.

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The great escape: injured Paris WA's hero against NSW

WA's No.11 Joel Paris has survived for more than 28 overs while nursing a torn hamstring to help guide his side to a thrilling draw against NSW in Perth.

Bell strikes as Tasmania pip Vics in Shield thriller

Tasmania have pipped Victoria by four runs in a Sheffield Shield thriller, with captain Jordan Silk praising his side for showing 'a bit of backbone' in Hobart.

Aussie women's cricket star banned for two matches

An Australian women's cricket star has been banned for two games for breaching guidelines regarding prescription medication.

Labuschagne at crossroads after bizarre four-year fall

Marnus Labuschagne has gone from averaging above 60 in his first 30 Tests to less than half that figure in the 37 since, leaving his future uncertain.

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Australia's capitulation leaves three at risk of axe

Australia are at serious risk of an embarrassing defeat to South Africa in the second Test, which could have selection ramifications for a number of players.

Konstas blasts unbeaten Shield ton, puts NSW in control

NSW opener San Konstas has hammered a remarkable century against Western Australia in their Sheffield Shield clash in Perth.

Bell strikes late to give Tasmania edge against Vics

Victoria need 173 to beat Tasmania at Bellerive Oval with five wickets in hand after another day of big momentum swings in their Sheffield Shield clash.

Queensland survive early fright to down SA in Shield

Queensland have defeated reigning champions South Australia by six wickets in their Sheffield Shield clash in Adelaide.

Australia rue Lyon absence in wake of Hazlewood illness

Josh Hazlewood's illness left Beau Webster playing a holding role for Australia in Gqeberha, while part-time spinners sent down 15 overs without Nathan Lyon.

Bavuma's ton of courage puts Australia on back foot

Temba Bavuma's captain's knock has taken South Africa to 9(dec)-425 on day three of the second Test, ending Australia's hopes of victory in Gqeberha.

Australia retain Rose Bowl with comfortable win over NZ

Ash Gardner has starred with the bat and done well with the ball as Australia sealed their T20 series against New Zealand.

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