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Legendary coach axed by Sydney Sixers, Cricket NSW

Legendary coach axed by Sydney Sixers, Cricket NSW

Legendary cricket coach Greg Shipperd has been sacked from his dual state and BBL roles in a major shake-up at Cricket NSW.

Wareham's a Giant as Gardner leads Gujarat to playoffs

Wareham's a Giant as Gardner leads Gujarat to playoffs

Wareham's a Giant as Gardner leads Gujarat to playoffs

Wareham's a Giant as Gardner leads Gujarat to playoffs

Skipper Ash Gardner has led her Gujarat Giants side to the WPL playoffs, with more than a bit of help from her Australian teammate Georgia Wareham.

Zampa four-fer can't save Aussies in Pakistan defeat

Zampa four-fer can't save Aussies in Pakistan defeat

Zampa four-fer can't save Aussies in Pakistan defeat

Zampa four-fer can't save Aussies in Pakistan defeat

With three new faces in their team, Travis Head's Australia have succumbed to a 22-run defeat against Pakistan in their first T20 international in Lahore.

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Amazing Grace: Harris powers Bengaluru into WPL final

Amazing Grace: Harris powers Bengaluru into WPL final

Australia star Grace Harris enjoyed one of her special days with the bat to send Bengaluru to the WPL final and kill off the hopes of Meg Lanning's UP Warriorz.

Ponting backs Maxwell for World Cup form revival

Ponting backs Maxwell for World Cup form revival

Glenn Maxwell endured a torrid BBL campaign but Ricky Ponting sees the T20 World Cup as a perfect stage for Australia's X-factor star to find top gear.

'We must hit new heights': new Aussie women's captain

'We must hit new heights': new Aussie women's captain

Allrounder Sophie Molineux has lofty goals after being appointed captain of Australia's women's cricket teams, taking over from Alyssa Healy.

'No stress': Aussie skipper on disjointed T20 lead-in

'No stress': Aussie skipper on disjointed T20 lead-in

Australia's T20 captain Mitch Marsh says a disjointed preparation won't be an issue against Pakistan in a three-match series ahead of the World Cup.

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Injury scuppers Aussie batting ace's WPL campaign

Injury scuppers Aussie batting ace's WPL campaign

Injury scuppers Aussie batting ace's WPL campaign

Injury scuppers Aussie batting ace's WPL campaign

Australian batting star Phoebe Litchfield has had to abandon her Women's Premier League season because of injury.

Captain's ton guides Aussie teens into World Cup semis

Captain's ton guides Aussie teens into World Cup semis

Captain's ton guides Aussie teens into World Cup semis

Captain's ton guides Aussie teens into World Cup semis

Captain Ollie Peake has scored a hundred to lead his Australia under-19s to a hard-earned win over West Indies and confirm the holders' semi-final place.

Unsigned veteran to keep playing BBL with Heat priority

Unsigned veteran to keep playing BBL with Heat priority

Unsigned veteran to keep playing BBL with Heat priority

Unsigned veteran to keep playing BBL with Heat priority

Usman Khawaja has no intention of retiring from T20 cricket, and while he is unsigned for next BBL season, the Brisbane Heat are still right in the frame.

Gardner's Giants hold nerve in WPL thriller

Gardner's Giants hold nerve in WPL thriller

Gardner's Giants hold nerve in WPL thriller

Gardner's Giants hold nerve in WPL thriller

Beth Mooney's fifty, Ash Gardner's four catches and Sophie Devine's nerves of steel have enabled Gujarat Giants to clinch a critical, dramatic WPL victory.

Maxwell makes call on future ahead of BBL deadline

Maxwell makes call on future ahead of BBL deadline

Maxwell makes call on future ahead of BBL deadline

Maxwell makes call on future ahead of BBL deadline

With intense interest from rivals, Melbourne Stars veteran Glenn Maxwell has made a call on his future as the BBL's trade deadline looms.

Hurricanes hero makes history in Women's Premier League

Hurricanes hero makes history in Women's Premier League

Hurricanes hero makes history in Women's Premier League

Hurricanes hero makes history in Women's Premier League

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has become first centurion of the WPL, inspiring Mumbai Indians to a victory that keeps Grace Harris and Georgia Voll waiting.

Calls grow for Smith to earn T20 World Cup call-up

Calls grow for Smith to earn T20 World Cup call-up

Calls grow for Smith to earn T20 World Cup call-up

Calls grow for Smith to earn T20 World Cup call-up

Star veteran Steve Smith didn't end the BBL season with a trophy, but his hot form has at least given him a chance to earn a dream T20 World Cup call-up.

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Scorchers reveal dynasty plans after latest BBL triumph

The Perth Scorchers have won six BBL titles from nine grand-final appearances across 15 seasons, and the team is well placed to go back-to-back next season.

Aussie teens triumph after first tough World Cup battle

Ollie Peake's Australia U19s have won the fourth-straight match of their World Cup defence thanks to another scintillating display by their young quicks.

We couldn't even train: tired Sixers cop dud deal

A hectic travel schedule has finally caught up with the Sydney Sixers as the Perth Scorchers put their tired opponents to the sword in a one-sided decider.

Payne stars as Perth crush Sixers to snare BBL crown

David Payne starred with the ball before Mitch Marsh got the job done with the bat as the Perth Scorchers thumped the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash final.

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New year, same old Bling: Matthews grabs first 2026 win

Serial Aussie cycling winner Michael Matthews has raced to his first victory of 2026 in Spain's Gran Premio Castellon, an early birthday gift to his daughter.

Scorchers veteran Paris in desperate bid for BBL final

Perth Scorchers captain Ashton Turner says his team faces a difficult decision on Joel Paris as the team attempts to win BBL title No.6.

Travel-weary Sixers aim to turn tables on Scorchers

Sydney Sixers skipper Moises Henriques pulled out of a planned media conference on Saturday as his travel-weary side prepare for Sunday's final in Perth.

Deserved rest finally in sight for warhorse Mitch Starc

Superstar left-arm paceman Mitch Starc is just hours away from being able to put his feet up following a taxing but successful summer with the ball.

Mitch Marsh to lead throng of Aussies into The Hundred

There'll be at least 16 Australian internationals featuring in this year's edition of England's lucrative showpiece white-ball event, The Hundred.

Sliding doors moments as Hobart's BBL dream dashed

The Hobart Hurricanes' Big Bash League season is over after a 57-run loss to the Sydney Sixers in the challenger final at the SCG.

Babar back for Pakistan to face Aussies after BBL flop

Pakistan great Babar Azam is back in their T20 squad to face Australia ahead of the World Cup following his eventful if under-performing spell in the Big Bash.

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