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Scorchers adamant belief intact after Smith masterpiece

Scorchers adamant belief intact after Smith masterpiece

Perth face the prospect of needing to win their last two games and relying on other results to reach the BBL finals, but they insist all hope is not lost.

Hamstring might hobble Strikers' in-form opener Lynn

Hamstring might hobble Strikers' in-form opener Lynn

Hamstring might hobble Strikers' in-form opener Lynn

Hamstring might hobble Strikers' in-form opener Lynn

In-form Adelaide Strikers opener Chris Lynn might be out for the rest of the BBL with a hamstring injury, in what would be a major blow to their finals hopes.

Ashes series opener crucial in condensed schedule

Ashes series opener crucial in condensed schedule

Ashes series opener crucial in condensed schedule

Ashes series opener crucial in condensed schedule

Australia and England are both viewing the Ashes opening one-dayer as crucial, with a tight schedule meaning the series could quickly get away from either team.

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Matt Short goes big as Strikers break BBL team record

Matt Short goes big as Strikers break BBL team record

Matt Short has belted the Adelaide Strikers' fastest century and they posted their highest BBL score in the crucial 56-run win over Brisbane.

Smith proves his T20 worth with stunning BBL century

Smith proves his T20 worth with stunning BBL century

Steve Smith has smashed 121 runs from 64 balls to lead the Sydney Sixers to a 14-run BBL win over Perth, in a masterful display of targeted hitting at the SCG.

Skipper Healy cleared to keep wicket in Ashes opener

Skipper Healy cleared to keep wicket in Ashes opener

Alyssa Healy will be able to play as a wicketkeeper for Australia in the Ashes series opener, after getting through a solid work out on her sore knee.

Tim David smashes Thunder as Hurricanes extend streak

Tim David smashes Thunder as Hurricanes extend streak

Hobart have stamped themselves genuine Big Bash League title contenders with a fifth straight win courtesy of a brutal unbeaten 68 from Tim David.

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Nervous 9999s: Smith opens up on milestone miss

Nervous 9999s: Smith opens up on milestone miss

Nervous 9999s: Smith opens up on milestone miss

Nervous 9999s: Smith opens up on milestone miss

Steve Smith admits he thought "too much" of passing the 10,000 Test runs milestone against India before falling one run short.

Smith on 'little chat' behind Connolly Test call-up

Smith on 'little chat' behind Connolly Test call-up

Smith on 'little chat' behind Connolly Test call-up

Smith on 'little chat' behind Connolly Test call-up

Stand-in Australian Test skipper Steve Smith has revealed he pushed selectors to include bolter Cooper Connolly on their tour of Sri Lanka.

Drawn 2023 Ashes driving Australia's women this summer

Drawn 2023 Ashes driving Australia's women this summer

Drawn 2023 Ashes driving Australia's women this summer

Drawn 2023 Ashes driving Australia's women this summer

Australia have vowed to be a more "fearless" team in this summer's Ashes, after Alyssa Healy's side drew the last series in England in 2023.

Maxwell helps Stars tame Sixers in BBL boilover

Maxwell helps Stars tame Sixers in BBL boilover

Maxwell helps Stars tame Sixers in BBL boilover

Maxwell helps Stars tame Sixers in BBL boilover

The Melbourne Stars' BBL campaign remains alive after Glenn Maxwell's unbeaten 58 helped them to a 16-run win against the Sydney Sixers at the MCG.

Rain denies skipper Healy wicketkeeping fitness test

Rain denies skipper Healy wicketkeeping fitness test

Rain denies skipper Healy wicketkeeping fitness test

Rain denies skipper Healy wicketkeeping fitness test

Alyssa Healy's hopes of proving she can keep wicket at the start of the Ashes have been dashed by rain, with weather ending a warm-up match early.

Captain Cummins in doubt for Champions Trophy

Captain Cummins in doubt for Champions Trophy

Captain Cummins in doubt for Champions Trophy

Captain Cummins in doubt for Champions Trophy

Australia are sweating on scan results for captain Pat Cummins' sore ankle which will determine whether he plays in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan.

Why Aussies rushed to recall McSweeney for Sri Lanka

Why Aussies rushed to recall McSweeney for Sri Lanka

Why Aussies rushed to recall McSweeney for Sri Lanka

Why Aussies rushed to recall McSweeney for Sri Lanka

Nathan McSweeney was axed after three Tests, now he is back in Australia's squad with some strong words of endorsement from chief selector George Bailey.

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Sutherland forges own path towards leading next gen

Annabel Sutherland has gone from being introduced as ex-CEO James Sutherland's daughter on international debut to one of the game's biggest stars.

Rain washes out Thunder's BBL clash with Hurricanes

The BBL clash between the Sydney Thunder and Hobart Hurricanes has been abandoned without a ball being bowled.

Sri Lanka Tests no certainty for Aussie TV screens

Australia's looming two-Test series in Sri Lanka is no guarantee to be televised back home, with a broadcast deal yet to be finalised by Foxtel or any rivals.

Gardner leads calls for expanded women's Ashes

Ashleigh Gardner has called for more Tests to be included in the women's Ashes, with England players also backing a push for three in the multi-format series.

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O'Keefe backs Connolly as bolter for Sri Lanka call-up

If retired Test spinner Steve O'Keefe has his wish, young gun Cooper Connolly will be on the plane to Sri Lanka less than a year after his first-class debut.

Scorchers back 'heart and soul' Mitch Marsh to blossom

Mitch Marsh has been dismissed for a golden duck in his BBL return, but he's being tipped to be a major weapon as the Scorchers attempt to nab a finals berth.

Renegades post miraculous win over Perth Scorchers

The Melbourne Renegades have recovered from 4-10 to post a season-saving four-wicket win over the Perth Scorchers at Optus Stadium.

Test players prepare for BBL, but no Head, Lyon, Boland

Cricket Australia has confirmed which of its Test players will suit up in the Big Bash League this summer.

Spin-seam combo wrapped up in a tidy Beau for Sri Lanka

Australia's Test selectors will soon name a touring squad for Sri Lanka, with allrounder Beau Webster spruiking his ability to bowl both seam and spin.

Rabada confident Proteas can down Aussies in Test final

South Africa paceman Kagiso Rabada has warned Australia that the buoyant Proteas will fight fire with fire in the World Test Championship final at Lord's.

Bryant, Renshaw lift Heat to stunning win over Thunder

Brisbane Heat kept their BBL finals hopes alive thanks to a 108-run stand between Max Bryant and Matt Renshaw in a five-wicket win over Sydney Thunder.

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