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McSweeney to open for Australia A, firms for Test debut

McSweeney to open for Australia A, firms for Test debut

In-form South Australia captain Nathan McSweeney has become the red-hot favourite to make his Test debut after being promoted to open for Australia A.

Josh Inglis to captain when Test players miss third ODI

Josh Inglis to captain when Test players miss third ODI

Josh Inglis to captain when Test players miss third ODI

Josh Inglis to captain when Test players miss third ODI

Australia's Test players will miss the third one-day international against Pakistan, prompting selectors to promote Josh Inglis to the captaincy.

Mooney and King lift Perth to WBBL win

Mooney and King lift Perth to WBBL win

Mooney and King lift Perth to WBBL win

Mooney and King lift Perth to WBBL win

A fine half century from Beth Mooney and five wickets to spinner Alana King have helped Perth Scorchers to a 28-run WBBL win over Brisbane Heat at the WACA.

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McSweeney could make 47-year first if picked for Tests

McSweeney could make 47-year first if picked for Tests

Nathan McSweeney could become the first Australian in 47 years to be picked to open on Test debut without Sheffield Shield experience in the role.

WBBL window safe, but women lose holiday-period Tests

WBBL window safe, but women lose holiday-period Tests

International women's matches will be moved out of the school-holiday window and closer to the Aussie football seasons after India shifted their WPL to January.

Why Maguire wants Cobbo at Broncos beyond 2025

Why Maguire wants Cobbo at Broncos beyond 2025

Brisbane coach Michael Maguire wants to keep Selwyn Cobbo and Kotoni Staggs at the club long-term and has special plans for Cobbo's growth.

Captain Cummins sees clearly in another tense run chase

Captain Cummins sees clearly in another tense run chase

Mitchell Starc is happy to let Pat Cummins bat ahead of him from now on after the captain guided Australia to another thrilling win in a run chase.

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Australia see off Rauf super spell to win first ODI

Australia see off Rauf super spell to win first ODI

Australia see off Rauf super spell to win first ODI

Australia see off Rauf super spell to win first ODI

In his first ODI for almost a year, Pat Cummins saved Australia from an embarrassing defeat by guiding the hosts to a two-wicket ODI win against Pakistan.

Pope spins South Australia to drought-breaking victory

Pope spins South Australia to drought-breaking victory

Pope spins South Australia to drought-breaking victory

Pope spins South Australia to drought-breaking victory

Lloyd Pope has enjoyed one of his finest hours for South Australia, taking six wickets to spin his side to their first Shield win over Victoria in nine years.

Agar sends timely reminder as WA thrash Tasmania

Agar sends timely reminder as WA thrash Tasmania

Agar sends timely reminder as WA thrash Tasmania

Agar sends timely reminder as WA thrash Tasmania

Ashton Agar pushed his Test hopes and Brody Couch took a hat-trick as Sheffield Shield leaders Western Australia thrashed Tasmania by an innings.

Patterson's big Shield return continues in NSW-QLD draw

Patterson's big Shield return continues in NSW-QLD draw

Patterson's big Shield return continues in NSW-QLD draw

Patterson's big Shield return continues in NSW-QLD draw

Kurtis Patterson made it back-to-back half-centuries on his return to the Sheffield Shield as NSW held on to force a draw against Queensland.

Healy's foot injury may force some rest before Ashes

Healy's foot injury may force some rest before Ashes

Healy's foot injury may force some rest before Ashes

Healy's foot injury may force some rest before Ashes

Alyssa Healy has revealed she could be sat out for parts of the WBBL as she fights to be fully fit for the Ashes after her foot injury at the T20 World Cup.

Reeling India face Rohit Sharma doubt for first Test

Reeling India face Rohit Sharma doubt for first Test

Reeling India face Rohit Sharma doubt for first Test

Reeling India face Rohit Sharma doubt for first Test

India have changed their preparation plans ahead of the Test series in Australia after their batsmen failed in the 3-0 home series loss to New Zealand.

International summer begins at MCG with low-key ODI

International summer begins at MCG with low-key ODI

International summer begins at MCG with low-key ODI

International summer begins at MCG with low-key ODI

Australia will play three ODIs and three T20s against Pakistan before the main course of the international summer - a five-Test battle with India.

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Lovell's maiden ton puts Qld in box seat against NSW

No.3 Angus Lovell's maiden Sheffield Shield century has powered Queensland to a 167-run lead against NSW in their Sheffield Shield match.

SA’s Manenti in boss mode against Vics

Career-best bowling and a pivotal innings helped Ben Manenti dominate on day three and put South Australia in a strong position against Victoria.

Cartwright ton puts WA in command of Tigers

Western Australia are in a strong position after day three of the Sheffield Shield match in Hobart with Tasmania 133 runs in arrears.

Molineux fires in Gades' WBBL thriller against Adelaide

Renegades captain Sophie Molineux and Stars opener Yastika Bhatia posted half-centuries to lead their Melbourne teams to wins in a WBBL double-header.

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McSweeney bangs door down with Aussies open to shake up

Nathan McSweeney has top-scored in both innings for Australia A to push his Test case, with the possibility he could open or bat No.3 in the national side.

India A cleared of ball-tampering, no further action

India A have been cleared of ball-tampering in their loss to Australia A, after it initially appeared as if umpires had accused them of causing scratches on it.

Cummins backs management of Australia's quicks

Pat Cummins believes Australia's hierarchy have nailed the preparation for their pace attack ahead of a gruelling five-Test summer against India.

McSweeney best Test option in first Australia A game

Australia A's Nathan McSweeney has had the best match of the four leading contenders to partner Usman Khawaja at the top of the Test order this summer.

Vics hanging in after Manenti inspires 4-7 collapse

Sam Harper has salvaged Victoria's innings from disarray after South Australian spinner Ben Manenti ripped the top order apart.

Cartwright catches lucky break as WA grind down Tassie

Jayden Goodwin and Hilton Cartwright will look to extend their strong partnership for WA, who moved to within 87 of Tasmania's first-innings total in Hobart.

Hobart complete record-breaking chase, Gades stun Perth

Hobart Hurricanes have produced their highest successful chase in WBBL history to beat Brisbane, while the Melbourne Renegades have stunned Perth.

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