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Bradman's baggy green goes under the hammer

Bradman's baggy green goes under the hammer

A famous baggy green cap worn by the world's greatest cricket player, Sir Donald Bradman, is expected to sell for an eye-watering sum.

Aussie spinner likely to earn recall for SCG Test

Aussie spinner likely to earn recall for SCG Test

Aussie spinner likely to earn recall for SCG Test

Aussie spinner likely to earn recall for SCG Test

After being left out for the pace barrage of the two-day MCG Test, Todd Murphy is likely to be recalled for Australia's Ashes finale at the SCG.

What a difference a Wade makes as Canes beat Renegades

What a difference a Wade makes as Canes beat Renegades

What a difference a Wade makes as Canes beat Renegades

What a difference a Wade makes as Canes beat Renegades

Matthew Wade's fuss-free cameo has helped Hobart chase down the Melbourne Renegades' 163 on a night when all other batters failed to kick on.

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ICC makes judgment on MCG wicket after two-day Test

ICC makes judgment on MCG wicket after two-day Test

The MCG wicket has been deemed the worst for any Test worldwide in almost two years, as Australia coach Andrew McDonald urged curators to retain their autonomy.

More scans for Cummins, stars tipped for T20 World Cup

More scans for Cummins, stars tipped for T20 World Cup

The return of superstar Pat Cummins hinges on the result of back scans next month, but two of Australia's best T20 players are on track for the World Cup.

Why Sixers are remaining calm amid rough start to BBL

Why Sixers are remaining calm amid rough start to BBL

Perennial heavyweights the Sydney Sixers have not yet hit the panic button despite a less than ideal start to the BBL summer.

Atkinson out: England lose third Ashes quick

Atkinson out: England lose third Ashes quick

England arrived in Australia with a four-strong pace cartel ready to rock the hosts. They will end the series with just one of them still standing.

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Khawaja guaranteed for SCG, future unclear after that

Khawaja guaranteed for SCG, future unclear after that

Khawaja guaranteed for SCG, future unclear after that

Khawaja guaranteed for SCG, future unclear after that

Usman Khawaja will play in the Ashes finale at the SCG, but Australian coach Andrew McDonald remains in the dark about the 39-year-old's future beyond that.

Australia star Head not fazed on opening role future

Australia star Head not fazed on opening role future

Australia star Head not fazed on opening role future

Australia star Head not fazed on opening role future

Australia star Travis Head says he's not precious about continuing to open the batting beyond this Ashes and will bat wherever coaches tell him to.

'Clinical' Stars in 12-year first as Thunder falls flat

'Clinical' Stars in 12-year first as Thunder falls flat

'Clinical' Stars in 12-year first as Thunder falls flat

'Clinical' Stars in 12-year first as Thunder falls flat

The Melbourne Stars have equalled their best BBL start since 2013, dominating the Sydney Thunder in Canberra to post a fourth straight victory.

Australia allrounder released from squad to play BBL

Australia allrounder released from squad to play BBL

Australia allrounder released from squad to play BBL

Australia allrounder released from squad to play BBL

Australia allrounder Beau Webster and reserve batter Josh Inglis have been released from the Ashes squad to play in the BBL ahead of the SCG Test.

Aussie speedster given Hall Of Fame nod

Aussie speedster given Hall Of Fame nod

Aussie speedster given Hall Of Fame nod

Aussie speedster given Hall Of Fame nod

Renowned for his express pace, former fast bowler Brett Lee has been inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame.

'State of shock': MCC backs curator after two-day Test

'State of shock': MCC backs curator after two-day Test

'State of shock': MCC backs curator after two-day Test

'State of shock': MCC backs curator after two-day Test

MCC boss Stuart Fox has staunchly defended chief curator Matt Page after a wild Boxing Day Test finished within two days.

Heat call on lightning-fast debutant in rollicking win

Heat call on lightning-fast debutant in rollicking win

Heat call on lightning-fast debutant in rollicking win

Heat call on lightning-fast debutant in rollicking win

Injury to Shaheen Afridi left debutant Tom Balkin to bowl the final over, and the 21-year-old delivered to help Brisbane to a seven-run BBL win over Adelaide.

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Stokes hails 'brave' England after drought-breaking win

Ben Stokes beamed with pride and a hint of relief after England's "courageous" victory in the fourth Ashes Test ended a 15-year drought in Australia.

Stokes slams MCG pitch after England end Ashes drought

Even after securing a drought-breaking Ashes win in Australia, England captain Ben Stokes saved some brutal feedback for the state of the MCG pitch.

Short Tests prompt CA to consider pitch intervention

Cricket Australia will weigh up whether to take an interventionist approach to how pitches are prepared after the Boxing Day Test finished inside two days.

NZ star blown away by BBL sensation 'Super Cooper'

Cooper Connolly is a rising star in world cricket, and it looks like his bowling is set to go to another level this BBL season.

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Gardner says Aussies still No.1 despite World Cup exits

Australia are without a women's World Cup trophy in either the ODI or T20 format, but Ashleigh Gardner insists major changes to their cricket are not required.

'Brilliant slot': CA boss eyes BBL Christmas fixture

If Cricket Australia boss Todd Greenberg has his way, he'll be watching a BBL fixture instead of the Griswolds on Christmas Day next year.

Pull our fingers out: Motivation behind Harper's record

Sam Harper has detailed the changes to his batting and overall mentality that prompted one of the most remarkable centuries in BBL history for Melbourne Stars.

T20 World Cup watch for Tim David after injury setback

Nathan Ellis says it was shattering to see Tim David ping his hamstring in a setback that has put the star batter's T20 World Cup hopes in doubt.

Tim David pings a hammy as Hurricanes beat Scorchers

Hobart's title defence has suffered a huge blow after star batter Tim David injured his hamstring in his team's four-wicket win over the Scorchers.

Harper breaks BBL records in maiden Stars century

Sam Harper has blazed a 50-ball century to lead Melbourne Stars to their third straight win to start the BBL season, a seven-wicket defeat of the Sydney Sixers.

Records left in the Ashes as bowlers blitz Boxing Day

The MCG pitch has turned into a minefield as a record 20 wickets tumbled on Boxing Day as Australia's pacemen inflicted new pain on beleaguered England.

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