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Cameron Green could be the next Kallis at No.4: Lyon

Cameron Green could be the next Kallis at No.4: Lyon

Steve Smith and Cameron Green can end any debate over their new positions in Australia's batting order by spearheading a home triumph at the Gabba.

Joseph cleared of toe fracture after Starc yorker

Joseph cleared of toe fracture after Starc yorker

Joseph cleared of toe fracture after Starc yorker

Joseph cleared of toe fracture after Starc yorker

West Indies fast bowler Shamar Joseph retired hurt after a Mitchell Starc yorker speared into his right foot and prevented him from bowling on Saturday.

Australia within 156 of Windies win, Smith unbeaten

Australia within 156 of Windies win, Smith unbeaten

Australia within 156 of Windies win, Smith unbeaten

Australia within 156 of Windies win, Smith unbeaten

Australia are 2-60 and require a further 156 runs to win the Gabba pink-ball Test with Steve Smith still in and West Indies fast bowler Shamar Joseph injured.

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Australia ease to first-up T20 win against South Africa

Australia ease to first-up T20 win against South Africa

Australia have won the opening game of their multi-format series against South Africa in Canberra by eight wickets, with skipper Alyssa Healy in red-hot form.

Windies out to flip the script by ending win drought

Windies out to flip the script by ending win drought

Buoyant West Indies think they can set Australia a challenging victory target when they resume at the Gabba with a lead of 35 runs and nine wickets in hand.

Warner solution not an open-and-shut case for Australia

Warner solution not an open-and-shut case for Australia

Steve Smith and Cameron Green fell cheaply for the second time in two Tests since the experiment to replace the retired long-time opener David Warner began.

Windies lead by 35 runs after bold Cummins declaration

Windies lead by 35 runs after bold Cummins declaration

Australia trail West Indies by 35 runs after day two of the second Test with Pat Cummins notching his highest Test score before declaring at the Gabba.

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Protest forces Gabba lockdown ahead of play

Protest forces Gabba lockdown ahead of play

Protest forces Gabba lockdown ahead of play

Protest forces Gabba lockdown ahead of play

Protesters entered the Gabba stands ahead of play on day two of the Australia-West Indies Test in Brisbane, forcing the venue into a brief lockdown.

Skipper Healy may miss T20 clash with South Africa

Skipper Healy may miss T20 clash with South Africa

Skipper Healy may miss T20 clash with South Africa

Skipper Healy may miss T20 clash with South Africa

Australia's women's T20 series against South Africa kicks off on Saturday morning when the two sides do battle at Canberra's Manuka Oval.

Masses flock in Brisbane as cricket hit by protests

Masses flock in Brisbane as cricket hit by protests

Masses flock in Brisbane as cricket hit by protests

Masses flock in Brisbane as cricket hit by protests

Rallies for Invasion Day across Brisbane remained civil until incidents at the second day's play between Australia and the West Indies.

Windies back in contest as Starc relives Pakistan scare

Windies back in contest as Starc relives Pakistan scare

Windies back in contest as Starc relives Pakistan scare

Windies back in contest as Starc relives Pakistan scare

West Indies wicketkeeper Josh Da Silva reckons the pressure is back on Australia after a fighting day-one partnership gave the tourists a total to defend.

Inspired by Warner, Dixon shines at Under-19 World Cup

Inspired by Warner, Dixon shines at Under-19 World Cup

Inspired by Warner, Dixon shines at Under-19 World Cup

Inspired by Warner, Dixon shines at Under-19 World Cup

Young Australian batting prospect Harry Dixon has led the national under-19 side to an emphatic win over Zimbabwe at the World Cup.

Pat Cummins honoured with world cricket's top award

Pat Cummins honoured with world cricket's top award

Pat Cummins honoured with world cricket's top award

Pat Cummins honoured with world cricket's top award

Australian captain Pat Cummins has won the ICC's men's player of the year award while teammate Usman Khawaja is the men's Test cricketer of 2023.

Starc reaches 350 Test wickets with quadruple blow

Starc reaches 350 Test wickets with quadruple blow

Starc reaches 350 Test wickets with quadruple blow

Starc reaches 350 Test wickets with quadruple blow

Mitchell Starc has become just the fifth Australian bowler to reach 350 Test wickets after snaring four West Indies wickets on day one of the Gabba Test.

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Windies battle back from brink in Gabba Test contest

A wicketless middle session and record West Indies partnership has kept Australian at bay, the visitors 8-266 at stumps after day one of the Gabba Test.

Johnson wants to be Starc's heir apparent for Australia

Spencer Johnson wants to be the man to replace Mitchell Starc in Australian teams after bowling the Brisbane Heat to a BBL title.

Renshaw goes straight from BBL winner to Test reserve

Matt Renshaw has skipped any loose celebrations following Brisbane's Big Bash final win over Sydney to prepare to return to the Australian Test squad.

Litchfield honoured with ICC 'emerging player' award

Phoebe Litchfield has had her remarkable breakthrough year recognised by being named the ICC Women’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year.

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No terrors in Gabba pitch but Smith still 'intrigued'

Steve Smith and West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite don't see any demons in the Gabba pitch for the second Test, but bowlers are still expected to find joy.

Heat beat Sixers by 54 runs to win second BBL title

The Brisbane Heat have beaten the Sydney Sixers by 54 runs in the Big Bash League final at the SCG to claim their first men's title in 11 years.

Brown's BBL century catapults him towards overseas deal

Josh Brown's BBL century has attracted the attention of global franchises, with the Brisbane opener offered his first chance to play in overseas leagues.

Smith joins Cummins in calling for new Australia Day

Steve Smith has become the second high-profile cricketer in two days to push the case for a change of date for Australia Day.

Marsh gets chance to captain before T20 World Cup call

Mitch Marsh is set to captain Australia's Twenty20 series against West Indies and New Zealand as selectors weigh up who will lead the side in the World Cup.

Green, McDonald catch COVID-19 as Head tests negative

Cameron Green and coach Andrew McDonald have contracted COVID-19 ahead of the second Test against West Indies, while Travis Head has received the all-clear.

Look after your body, McDonald warns Glenn Maxwell

Australia coach Andrew McDonald has told Glenn Maxwell he needs to better look after himself to extend his international career, after his hospitalisation.

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