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Sutherland in rare air with second straight top gong

Sutherland in rare air with second straight top gong

Annabel Sutherland has won her second consecutive Belinda Clark Medal, joining the likes of Meg Lanning in accomplishing the feat before age 25.

Aussies back bowlers with T20 World Cup on the line

Aussies back bowlers with T20 World Cup on the line

Aussies back bowlers with T20 World Cup on the line

Aussies back bowlers with T20 World Cup on the line

Australia's Twenty20 World Cup hopes could be over if they are beaten by co-hosts Sri Lanka in Pallekele, with a path to the Super Eight stage far from clear.

Molineux's T20 vision for reclaiming World Cup trophies

Molineux's T20 vision for reclaiming World Cup trophies

Molineux's T20 vision for reclaiming World Cup trophies

Molineux's T20 vision for reclaiming World Cup trophies

Australia are preparing to step into a new era with Sophie Molineux captaining the T20s against India, but the new skipper does not foresee mass changes.

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'Been here before': Aussies insist T20 Cup hopes alive

'Been here before': Aussies insist T20 Cup hopes alive

Stand-in captain Travis Head says Australia will draw on their 2023 World Cup triumph to recover from a shock loss to Zimbabwe at the T20 World Cup.

'Disappointing': Aussies stunned by Zimbabwe at T20 WC

'Disappointing': Aussies stunned by Zimbabwe at T20 WC

Australia have been stunned by Zimbabwe at the Twenty20 World Cup, falling to a surprise 23-run loss in Colombo.

Gardner was 'disappointed', but backs new captain

Gardner was 'disappointed', but backs new captain

Ashleigh Gardner is ready to step up and help new Australia captain Sophie Molineux, putting aside her disappointment of missing out on the role.

Rejecting contract the right call for Aussie allrounder

Rejecting contract the right call for Aussie allrounder

Nicola Carey believed she may never play for Australia again when she knocked back a national contract in 2023. That call has now landed her back in the squad.

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Why Hazlewood still has key role to play for Australia

Why Hazlewood still has key role to play for Australia

Why Hazlewood still has key role to play for Australia

Why Hazlewood still has key role to play for Australia

Josh Hazlewood has had a second straight summer ruined by injury, but Mitchell Starc says he will play a big role through a busy schedule for Australia.

Aussies fret over skipper after World Cup winning start

Aussies fret over skipper after World Cup winning start

Aussies fret over skipper after World Cup winning start

Aussies fret over skipper after World Cup winning start

Australia's T20 World Cup captain Mitch Marsh is still in pain and there is no timeline on his return after he copped a blow to the testicles at training.

No Marsh, no worries: Australia cane Irish in World Cup

No Marsh, no worries: Australia cane Irish in World Cup

No Marsh, no worries: Australia cane Irish in World Cup

No Marsh, no worries: Australia cane Irish in World Cup

Nathan Ellis has wrought havoc on Ireland's top order as Australia overcame the shock of losing Mitch Marsh to ease to a big win in their T20 World Cup opener.

Smith answers SOS after Marsh suffers testicular injury

Smith answers SOS after Marsh suffers testicular injury

Smith answers SOS after Marsh suffers testicular injury

Smith answers SOS after Marsh suffers testicular injury

Australia captain Mitch Marsh is suffering from internal testicular bleeding and is no guarantee to feature at the T20 World Cup.

Rugby league prodigy ready to replace Alyssa Healy

Rugby league prodigy ready to replace Alyssa Healy

Rugby league prodigy ready to replace Alyssa Healy

Rugby league prodigy ready to replace Alyssa Healy

Georgia Voll envisaged a life playing in the NRLW while representing Queensland state squads in her teens, but now she is replacing Alyssa Healy for Australia.

World Cup spin danger to Aussies misses out with injury

World Cup spin danger to Aussies misses out with injury

World Cup spin danger to Aussies misses out with injury

World Cup spin danger to Aussies misses out with injury

A major threat to Australia's progression at the T20 World Cup has been removed with Sri Lanka star spinner Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out injured.

'Target's a trophy': Marsh upbeat on World T20 chances

'Target's a trophy': Marsh upbeat on World T20 chances

'Target's a trophy': Marsh upbeat on World T20 chances

'Target's a trophy': Marsh upbeat on World T20 chances

Australia captain Mitch Marsh has offered an upbeat assessment of their chances of lifting the T20 World Cup on the eve of the opening match against Ireland.

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WA edge Tasmania despite dazzling Webster century

Western Australia have edged their one-day cricket game against Tasmania at the WACA by one wicket despite a magnificent 138 from Test player Beau Webster.

Two centuries in two knocks for red-hot Blue Patterson

Kurtis Patterson has continued his red-hot form to help NSW to a seven-wicket defeat of South Australia in the One-Day Cup.

Australia go full white-ball in T20 World Cup battle

Australia are set to face an uphill battle to win a second T20 World Cup, with their squad having a distinct white-ball feel to it.

Pakistan agree to play India in T20 World Cup clash

Pakistan have agreed to reverse the boycott of their T20 World Cup tie with India after the game's governing body made a series of concessions to Bangladesh.

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Rain frustrates NSW in draw with South Australia

The final day of NSW's Shield clash against SA at the SCG has turned into a fizzer after rain ensured neither side had the chance to push for victory.

Bell rings true for Tasmania in narrow win over WA

Man of the match Gabe Bell's six wickets on the final day has proved the difference in Tasmania 22-run win over Western Australia in the Sheffield Shield.

Queensland topple Vics again in 'extreme' conditions

Queensland's Tom Straker finished with career-best match figures of 7-75.as the Bulls completed a narrow Sheffield Shield win over Victoria at the MCG.

SKY's the limit for India as skipper roars in World Cup

Hot favourites and co-hosts India suffered a bit of a scare in their opening T20 World Cup clash against USA until their captain got going.

Hardie key as WA chase Shield win over Tasmania

WA have closed to within 148 runs of victory against Tasmania with six wickets in hand as Aaron Hardie spearheads the chase in their Sheffield Shield clash.

Patterson's milestone century puts NSW in control

NSW set South Australia an improbable 446 to win their Sheffield Shield contest after Kurtis Patterson belted 173 no for the home side at the SCG.

Vics' debutant shines as Shield clash goes down to wire

Victoria's top-of-the-table Sheffield Shield clash with Queensland at the MCG is on a knife's edge, with Dylan Brasher the key to victory for the hosts.

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