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Why high fives are off the menu for Jhye Richardson

Why high fives are off the menu for Jhye Richardson

Scorchers' pace ace Jhye Richardson says international cricket is unrealistic for him right now, but he'd love to get back there in the not-too-distant future.

Sixties are the new hundreds with new balls and pitches

Sixties are the new hundreds with new balls and pitches

Sixties are the new hundreds with new balls and pitches

Sixties are the new hundreds with new balls and pitches

Steve Smith says batting in Australia is as hard now as any point in his career, with changes to balls and pitches in recent years reshaping the value of scores

Cartwright sent to hospital as Perth beat Stars in BBL

Cartwright sent to hospital as Perth beat Stars in BBL

Cartwright sent to hospital as Perth beat Stars in BBL

Cartwright sent to hospital as Perth beat Stars in BBL

Hilton Cartwright has suffered a painful neck injury while diving in the field during the Melbourne Stars' six-wicket loss to the Perth Scorchers in the BBL.

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Smith snaps century drought with crucial Gabba ton

Smith snaps century drought with crucial Gabba ton

Steve Smith has scored his first century in 25 Test innings, ending the longest drought of his career against India at the Gabba.

Smith and Head pile pain on Indian bowlers at the Gabba

Smith and Head pile pain on Indian bowlers at the Gabba

Steve Smith and Travis Head hit centuries to take Australia to 7-405 after day two of the third Test against India at the Gabba.

Bumrah or bust for India as legend carries team on back

Bumrah or bust for India as legend carries team on back

Jasprit Bumrah claimed the 12th five-wicket haul of his illustrious career as he single-handedly kept India in the the third Test at the Gabba.

Cricket Australia open to Asia-based BBL expansion

Cricket Australia open to Asia-based BBL expansion

The Big Bash League could expand to a team from southeast Asia, with Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley revealing overseas growth could go beyond New Zealand.

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'Passion still there': Neser keeps his Test dream alive

'Passion still there': Neser keeps his Test dream alive

'Passion still there': Neser keeps his Test dream alive

'Passion still there': Neser keeps his Test dream alive

Allrounder Michael Neser retains faith his Australian career is not over as he opens up on the agony of being injured on the cusp of the current Test series.

Australia survive before rain turns Gabba into a lake

Australia survive before rain turns Gabba into a lake

Australia survive before rain turns Gabba into a lake

Australia survive before rain turns Gabba into a lake

Australia survived the first 13 overs at the Gabba after being sent in by India, getting to 0-28 before heavy rain washed out the rest of play.

The 140-year first clouding this Border-Gavaskar battle

The 140-year first clouding this Border-Gavaskar battle

The 140-year first clouding this Border-Gavaskar battle

The 140-year first clouding this Border-Gavaskar battle

Tests are finishing quicker than at any point since the 1880s, with the series between Australia and India reigniting the debate over four-day matches.

Test hopefuls left to make Sri Lanka case in BBL

Test hopefuls left to make Sri Lanka case in BBL

Test hopefuls left to make Sri Lanka case in BBL

Test hopefuls left to make Sri Lanka case in BBL

Brisbane Heat pair Mitchell Swepson and Matt Kuhnemann will be left to push their case for Australia's Test tour of Sri Lanka in the BBL.

Molineux ruled out of NZ tour in Ashes concern

Molineux ruled out of NZ tour in Ashes concern

Molineux ruled out of NZ tour in Ashes concern

Molineux ruled out of NZ tour in Ashes concern

Offspinning-allrounder Sophie Molineux has been withdrawn from Australia's one-day tour of New Zealand, just four weeks out from the start of the Ashes.

India told to address first-innings woes with the bat

India told to address first-innings woes with the bat

India told to address first-innings woes with the bat

India told to address first-innings woes with the bat

India's batters have been told they must find a way to post a big total against Australia in Brisbane, after a run of poor scores in their first innings.

Hazlewood returns, but Boland's summer far from over

Hazlewood returns, but Boland's summer far from over

Hazlewood returns, but Boland's summer far from over

Hazlewood returns, but Boland's summer far from over

Josh Hazlewood has overcome a side strain to be fit for the third Test against India, leaving Scott Boland back out of Australia's side at the Gabba.

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Inglis set to miss BBL opener but Finn ready to fly

The Perth Scorchers are sweating on the availability of a host of players heading into their season-opening clash with the Melbourne Stars on Sunday.

Johnson targets Test cricket after new Heat BBL deal

Left-arm Brisbane Heat quick Spencer Johnson has played ODI and T20 cricket for Australia, and wants to follow in Mitchell Starc's footsteps in Test cricket.

Khawaja, Smith in form slump, but Cummins tips revival

Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja have had poor calendar years for Australia in 2024, but their skipper is not concerned ahead of the third Test against India.

Captain collaborator aims for first Hobart BBL title

Quick Nathan Ellis will lead the Hobart Hurricanes for a second season in the Big Bash League, admitting he's still learning the role on the fly.

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Bumrah bowls as skipper Rohit offers hint of opening

India's strike weapon Jasprit Bumrah got through 30 minutes of bowling unscathed in Brisbane, while Rohit Sharma showed signs he could open the batting.

Hazlewood survives crucial off-site net session

Josh Hazlewood has enhanced his chances of playing in the third Test against India at the Gabba, while Mitch Marsh is confident he is back bowling uninhibited.

Australia sweep India 3-0, now to take down NZ

Australia have turned their attention to their three-match women's ODI tour of New Zealand after posting a 3-0 clean sweep against India.

Sutherland ton lifts Australia to ODI win over India

Annabel Sutherland has smacked 110 off 95 balls and Ashleigh Gardner snared a five-wicket haul as Australia crushed India at the WACA Ground.

Stats show top order crucial for third Test in Brisbane

Data shows surviving the new ball is crucial in determining the eventual winner in Tests at the Gabba, putting the onus on Australia's top order in Brisbane.

Pre-Christmas Test gives Gabba life and spice of old

Australia and India are set to be greeted with a traditional Gabba wicket for the third Test, crucial given the hosts are a different side there pre-Christmas.

Warner leans towards Konstas as Thunder opening partner

After both pushed ultimately unsuccessful cases for Test selection, Cameron Bancroft and Sam Konstas are set to jostle to partner David Warner in the BBL.

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