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NSW continue control of WA in Sheffield Shield

NSW continue control of WA in Sheffield Shield

NSW bowlers have continued a dominance over WA created by their batsmen to be in a strong position after day two of their Sheffield Shield game.

Wickets tumble to leave Shield match evenly poised

Wickets tumble to leave Shield match evenly poised

Wickets tumble to leave Shield match evenly poised

Wickets tumble to leave Shield match evenly poised

Tasmania have an overall lead of 79 after 14 wickets fell on day two of their Sheffield Shield match against Victoria at Bellerive.

Bartlett blitz gives Queensland control of SA in Shield

Bartlett blitz gives Queensland control of SA in Shield

Bartlett blitz gives Queensland control of SA in Shield

Bartlett blitz gives Queensland control of SA in Shield

Queensland have taken control of their Sheffield Shield match against defending champions South Australia after a Xavier Bartlett blitz.

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Boland believes his late charge can stand Test of time

Boland believes his late charge can stand Test of time

Scott Boland took four wickets to leave South Africa 5-97 after a wet opening two days of the second Test, with the ageless quick again taking his chances.

Patterson sends Test reminder as NSW cruise against WA

Patterson sends Test reminder as NSW cruise against WA

Kurtis Patterson's unbeaten century against WA is sure to catch the attention of Australia's selectors as they ponder how to strengthen the nation's batting.

Bulls veteran claims five-wicket Shield haul against SA

Bulls veteran claims five-wicket Shield haul against SA

A veteran Queensland paceman has taken the spoils with a five-wicket haul against South Australia on day one of their Sheffield Shield game.

Ton of courage rescues Tasmania against Vics in Shield

Ton of courage rescues Tasmania against Vics in Shield

A Tasmanian stalwart retired hurt before returning to rescue his state with a century against Victoria on day one of their Sheffield Shield game.

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Aussie pace ace Darcie Brown cut down by back injury

Aussie pace ace Darcie Brown cut down by back injury

Aussie pace ace Darcie Brown cut down by back injury

Aussie pace ace Darcie Brown cut down by back injury

The Adelaide Strikers will be without one of their best pace bowlers for the upcoming WBBL campaign after Darcie Brown was sidelined with a back injury.

Boland double blow shows why he's the man for Gqeberha

Boland double blow shows why he's the man for Gqeberha

Boland double blow shows why he's the man for Gqeberha

Boland double blow shows why he's the man for Gqeberha

Scott Boland has taken two wickets to leave South Africa 2-20 following a wet opening day to the second Test, after Australia picked him ahead of Nathan Lyon.

Australia survive scare to beat NZ in first women's T20

Australia survive scare to beat NZ in first women's T20

Australia survive scare to beat NZ in first women's T20

Australia survive scare to beat NZ in first women's T20

Despite a batting collapse, Australia have scored a two-wicket win over New Zealand in the first women's T20 match at North Sydney Oval.

Testosterone to burn: Rabada relaxed on Smith collision

Testosterone to burn: Rabada relaxed on Smith collision

Testosterone to burn: Rabada relaxed on Smith collision

Testosterone to burn: Rabada relaxed on Smith collision

Kagiso Rabada says his shoulder bump with Steve Smith in 2018 was "just the emotion of the game" as the pair prepare to face off again at St George's Park.

Doesn't take much: Australia expect fired-up Rabada

Doesn't take much: Australia expect fired-up Rabada

Doesn't take much: Australia expect fired-up Rabada

Doesn't take much: Australia expect fired-up Rabada

Kagiso Rabada's return for the second Test against South Africa has the potential to ignite the series against Australia and revive the hosts' chances.

Renshaw to stay No.5 as Aussies delay naming Test side

Renshaw to stay No.5 as Aussies delay naming Test side

Renshaw to stay No.5 as Aussies delay naming Test side

Renshaw to stay No.5 as Aussies delay naming Test side

Australia will keep Matt Renshaw at No.5 after his match-winning 190 and 82 in Durban, but questions remain over the rest of the side for the second Test.

South Australian star batters Bulls in record fashion

South Australian star batters Bulls in record fashion

South Australian star batters Bulls in record fashion

South Australian star batters Bulls in record fashion

Jake Fraser-McGurk now owns two of the three quickest one-day tons scored by an Australian, while guiding South Australia to a landslide win over Queensland.

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Australia eye landmark success in trilogy of Test tours

Australia will become the first team to win a Test series in South Africa in seven years with victory in Gqeberha, setting up a big 10 months for the team.

Proteas urged to wear down Australia's bowling machines

South Africa have conceded they didn't do a good enough job making Australia's bowlers toil in the first Test, a point they must address at St George's Park.

Reverse swing relevant again on return to South Africa

Eight years after a dramatic reverse-swing arms race during the controversial 2018 tour of South Africa, conditions have brought the art form back to the fore.

Teen's tragic cricket death won't lead to rule changes

The parents of a 17-year-old boy fatally struck in the neck during cricket training have responded after a coroner determined the death was a tragic accident.

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Green back batting, but second Test is too soon

Cameron Green has been all but ruled out of Australia's second Test against South Africa, with the allrounder only returning to light duties at training.

Australia's old rival firing up for South Africa return

South Africa hope Kagiso Rabada can be the spark to put them back in the series against Australia, with their key quick back firing ahead of the second Test.

'Need to get bloody better': Proteas swing axe for Test

South Africa are set to welcome back their "Rolls Royce" in Kagiso Rabada for the second Test against Australia, but are set to make two other changes.

AFL stadium builder named, final cost could blow out

The preferred builder, which has built venues in New Zealand and Queensland, has been announced for Tasmania's new 23,000-seat stadium.

Aussie selectors prove they again have the golden touch

Australia's selectors have made more than a few head-scratching calls in recent years, but Durban was another example of how they've paid dividends most times.

Testing quick turnaround puts an orange light on Green

Australian allrounder Cameron Green is unlikely to play in the second Test against South Africa as he continues his recovery from an abdominal strain.

Australia sweep Bangladesh 3-0 after Schutt stars

A four-wicket haul by Megan Schutt and unbeaten half-centuries to Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland secured Australia a 3-0 ODI series win over Bangladesh.

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