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Thumb injury leaves Kuhnemann's Test return in tatters

Thumb injury leaves Kuhnemann's Test return in tatters

Recalled Australian spinner Matthew Kuhnemann's availability for the tour of Sri Lanka is in serious doubt due to a thumb injury.

Gabba fire, Marnus hit-and-run can't stop Hurricanes

Gabba fire, Marnus hit-and-run can't stop Hurricanes

Gabba fire, Marnus hit-and-run can't stop Hurricanes

Gabba fire, Marnus hit-and-run can't stop Hurricanes

Matthew Wade hit a final-ball six as Hobart notched a crucial Big Bash win in Brisbane that was delayed by a fire in the grandstand.

Australia mull dual leg-spin attack in third Ashes tie

Australia mull dual leg-spin attack in third Ashes tie

Australia mull dual leg-spin attack in third Ashes tie

Australia mull dual leg-spin attack in third Ashes tie

An unexpectedly spin-friendly women's Ashes series has Australia considering tweaking their bowling line-up for the third ODI.

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Konstas promises signed merch for fan who crashed car

Konstas promises signed merch for fan who crashed car

Sam Konstas says he'll sign merchandise for the punter who accidentally crashed his four-wheel drive in an ill-fated attempt to meet the teen cricket star.

BBL won't force Thunder to bigger ground in finals

BBL won't force Thunder to bigger ground in finals

The Sydney Thunder's home ground is much smaller than the SCG across town, but the BBL will resist the temptation to shift any home final away.

Sixers take BBL's top spot with tight win over Strikers

Sixers take BBL's top spot with tight win over Strikers

The Sydney Sixers are top of the BBL ladder after beating the Adelaide Strikers with one ball to spare at Adelaide Oval.

BBL's Tom Andrews goes from financial planner to finals

BBL's Tom Andrews goes from financial planner to finals

Financial planner Tom Andrews had all but given up on his cricket career, until a call from Sydney Thunder boss Trent Copeland that changed everything.

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Aussies put positive spin on Dubai camp in Test lead-up

Aussies put positive spin on Dubai camp in Test lead-up

Aussies put positive spin on Dubai camp in Test lead-up

Aussies put positive spin on Dubai camp in Test lead-up

Australia will spend five days in the United Arab Emirates ahead of their two-Test series against Sri Lanka.

Aus A call-up: Kurtis Patterson resurgence continues

Aus A call-up: Kurtis Patterson resurgence continues

Aus A call-up: Kurtis Patterson resurgence continues

Aus A call-up: Kurtis Patterson resurgence continues

Kurtis Patterson was relegated to grade cricket at the start of this season, now he is among Australia's form batters and demanding selectors' attention again.

King does Warne proud as Wareham prepares for T20s

King does Warne proud as Wareham prepares for T20s

King does Warne proud as Wareham prepares for T20s

King does Warne proud as Wareham prepares for T20s

Australia's Alana King has been the player of the women's Ashes so far, but the star spinner is still unlikely to keep her spot for the T20 part of the series.

Daniel Sams' BBL season over as new injury emerges

Daniel Sams' BBL season over as new injury emerges

Daniel Sams' BBL season over as new injury emerges

Daniel Sams' BBL season over as new injury emerges

The concussion Daniel Sams suffered in a horror head clash appeared to threaten his BBL season, but the allrounder has been ruled out with a new injury.

Hurricanes go top in BBL, end Renegades' finals hopes

Hurricanes go top in BBL, end Renegades' finals hopes

Hurricanes go top in BBL, end Renegades' finals hopes

Hurricanes go top in BBL, end Renegades' finals hopes

Tim David hit a six in the last over to ensure Hobart's BBL win over the Melbourne Renegades, a result that puts the Hurricanes on top of the ladder.

King 'bloody stoked' with Australia's unlikely ODI win

King 'bloody stoked' with Australia's unlikely ODI win

King 'bloody stoked' with Australia's unlikely ODI win

King 'bloody stoked' with Australia's unlikely ODI win

Australia have grabbed a crucial early lead in the women's Ashes after defending a paltry 180 in the second ODI against England at the Junction Oval.

Backyard rivalry hits new heights in bumper BBL clash

Backyard rivalry hits new heights in bumper BBL clash

Backyard rivalry hits new heights in bumper BBL clash

Backyard rivalry hits new heights in bumper BBL clash

The winner of Friday night's Sydney Smash will lock up a double chance in the BBL finals but there's more at stake for rival brothers Ollie and Joel Davies.

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Sam Konstas will keep sticking to his guns in Sri Lanka

Sam Konstas has not yet heard from selectors about their top-order plans for the tour of Sri Lanka but will remain his confident self if given another chance.

BBL's Scorchers left to rue what might have been

The Perth Scorchers have been left to rue a four-game losing streak that will likely preclude them from the finals for only the third time in 14 years.

Thunder into BBL finals after Konstas hits half-century

Teen sensation Sam Konstas was in the runs as the Sydney Thunder punched their ticket to the Big Bash League finals by defeating the Perth Scorchers.

Australia 'confident' on Cummins for Champions Trophy

Australia have named injured captain Pat Cummins in their squad for the Champions Trophy, while Jake Fraser-McGurk headlines the list of notable omissions.

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Maxwell concedes Test selectors made right call

Veteran allrounder Glenn Maxwell holds no grudges over the Australian selectors' decision to leave him out of the Test squad for the tour of Sri Lanka.

Explosive Gardner most crucial in 50-over format

Ashleigh Gardner's hard-hitting approach might appear better suited to T20 cricket, but it is in the 50-over format where the allrounder has returned to form.

Maxwell fires in Stars' BBL derby win over Renegades

Glenn Maxwell wowed tennis icon Novak Djokovic on his way to a game-high 90 from 52 balls, setting up the Stars' vital Melbourne Derby win over the Renegades.

Healy back in runs as Australia win Ashes opener

Australia have claimed a four-wicket win to open the multi-format Ashes, with Alyssa Healy and Ashleigh Gardner starring in the victory over England.

Jhye Richardson's summer over as high five catches up

Jhye Richardson is set to undergo a third surgery on his problematic right shoulder, after dislocating the joint celebrating a wicket back in November.

Safety concerns over Ninja Stadium dimensions in BBL

There are concerns proper safety guidelines were not followed at Ninja Stadium, when Hobart captain Nathan Ellis slid head-first into an LED advertising screen.

Sizzling Smith sets Olympics as his T20 target

Seven months after being left out of Australia's squad for the T20 World Cup, in-form Steve Smith says he wants to play in the 2028 Olympics in the format.

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