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Weatherald backed after rough Shield return as SA win

Weatherald backed after rough Shield return as SA win

Two-time defending Sheffield Shield champions South Australia have started their new campaign with an innings win over Victoria at Junction Oval.

Maddinson return falls flat before Australia fightback

Maddinson return falls flat before Australia fightback

Maddinson return falls flat before Australia fightback

Maddinson return falls flat before Australia fightback

Australia have fought to 6-187 on the opening day of the first Test against South Africa, with Matt Renshaw and Pat Cummins saving the tourists' blushes.

Bartlett skittles WA to puts Queensland in control

Bartlett skittles WA to puts Queensland in control

Bartlett skittles WA to puts Queensland in control

Bartlett skittles WA to puts Queensland in control

Jimmy Peirson posted a hundred in his 100th game before Xavier Bartlett pressed his Test claims to put Queensland on top of WA in the Sheffield Shield.

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Fab Phoebe leads Aussie win as Megan shoots for stars

Fab Phoebe leads Aussie win as Megan shoots for stars

Australia opener Phoebe Litchfield's whirlwind half-century and an all-round display by Annabel Sutherland led a seven-wicket ODI win over Bangladesh..

SA on the brink as Victoria crumbles in Shield opener

SA on the brink as Victoria crumbles in Shield opener

Victoria are staring down the barrel of a Sheffield Shield rout after being put to the sword by two-time defending champions South Australia.

NSW take control over Tasmania with Davies double-ton

NSW take control over Tasmania with Davies double-ton

Tasmania are on the back foot heading into day three of their Sheffield Shield clash with NSW following centuries from Ollie Davies and Jack Edwards.

Masked man intrigue as Australia weigh up Test XI

Masked man intrigue as Australia weigh up Test XI

Australia will wait until the toss to name their side to face South Africa, with the sight of Cooper Connolly leaving training in a mask adding more intrigue.

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Behind the scenes of Aussie cricket's sandpaper scandal

Behind the scenes of Aussie cricket's sandpaper scandal

Behind the scenes of Aussie cricket's sandpaper scandal

Behind the scenes of Aussie cricket's sandpaper scandal

AAP's sports editor was in South Africa for Australia's tampering-marred 2018 tour, charting how the perfect storm erupted and what stood out in the aftermath.

'Sandpapergate' potential in book doesn't worry Cummins

'Sandpapergate' potential in book doesn't worry Cummins

'Sandpapergate' potential in book doesn't worry Cummins

'Sandpapergate' potential in book doesn't worry Cummins

Usman Khawaja is likely to be the first player to write about 'sandpapergate' once his book is released, but Pat Cummins insists that won't be an issue.

South Africa suffer huge blow ahead of Australia Test

South Africa suffer huge blow ahead of Australia Test

South Africa suffer huge blow ahead of Australia Test

South Africa suffer huge blow ahead of Australia Test

South Africa's best bowler Kagiso Rabada has failed to overcome a hamstring injury in time for the first Test against Australia.

Clayton, Peirson lead Bulls' charge in Shield clash

Clayton, Peirson lead Bulls' charge in Shield clash

Clayton, Peirson lead Bulls' charge in Shield clash

Clayton, Peirson lead Bulls' charge in Shield clash

Jack Clayton missed out on a ton as Queensland withstood a shaky start and three rain delays to post 6-258 on day one of their Shield clash with WA.

SA hit back after Weatherald ruled out with concussion

SA hit back after Weatherald ruled out with concussion

SA hit back after Weatherald ruled out with concussion

SA hit back after Weatherald ruled out with concussion

Two months after being dropped from the Test team, South Australian opener Jake Weatherald has been subbed out of their Sheffield Shield game with concussion.

All action as Jackson finally makes his Shield debut

All action as Jackson finally makes his Shield debut

All action as Jackson finally makes his Shield debut

All action as Jackson finally makes his Shield debut

NSW paceman Bryce Jackson has celebrated his Sheffield Shield debut with three wickets as Tasmania blew a solid start in their season opener.

'Back to basics': McGrath buoyed for Bangladesh series

'Back to basics': McGrath buoyed for Bangladesh series

'Back to basics': McGrath buoyed for Bangladesh series

'Back to basics': McGrath buoyed for Bangladesh series

Australia's women's cricket team will take to the field for the first time since winning the T20 World Cup in a three-match ODI series against Bangladesh.

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No.1 for a reason: Aussie coach defends batting group

Australia's batting has been under the spotlight in the lead up to the South Africa Test series, but coach Andrew McDonald insists it has performed well.

Plot twist: Durban Test may turn on spinners decision

With Kingsmead set to offer a different challenge in the series opener, South Africa appear set to play two frontline spinners in Durban, but Australia one.

Proteas secure advantage in exclusive pitch training

South Africa have granted themselves access to training on a pitch similar to the one expected for the first Test, with Australia not offered the same luxury.

Hotel breakfasts give officials hope for no 2018 repeat

Australia's last Test tour of South Africa was one of the ugliest series since Bodyline. But officials are confident tensions have thawed between the two sides.

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Unfair criticism: Head hits back at golden generation

Vice-captain Travis Head has highlighted the generational split in Australian cricket, accusing the golden era of unfairly going after the current side.

'Bitten your hand off': Hoekstra shines in Shield debut

Victoria left-armer Harry Hoekstra has starred in his Sheffield Shield debut, at the expense of dropped Australian opener Jake Weatherald.

Fairytale Maddinson return close with Green injury blow

Nic Maddinson is a chance to play the first Test against South Africa, with coach Andrew McDonald insistent selectors have long viewed him as a genuine option.

Women's cricket stars in talks over schedule concerns

Frustrated players have spoken with Cricket Australia over the lack of elite women's games at home in the peak of summer, with officials looking at solutions.

Five-Test South Africa series on Australia's wish list

Cricket Australia could begin hosting South Africa in five-Test series for the first time in more than 60 years, if CEO Todd Greenberg can convince the Proteas.

'Stagnated': Perry talks up WBBL privatisation

Ahead of Australia's women returning to competition with games against Bangladesh, Ellyse Perry is keen to see how the WBBL will benefit from privatisation.

Aussie speedster makes statement while back from injury

Pace bowler Mahli Beardman has wasted no time on his return from a back injury, taking four wickets for Australia A in a big win over India A.

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