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Windies warn of more pain as Aussies eye first Test win

Windies warn of more pain as Aussies eye first Test win

Travis Head and Josh Hazlewood have starred to put Australia on the verge of victory against the West Indies after day two of the first Test in Adelaide.

Windies provide highs, but same old story on scoreboard

Windies provide highs, but same old story on scoreboard

Windies provide highs, but same old story on scoreboard

Windies provide highs, but same old story on scoreboard

Shamar Joseph has provided the West Indies with an unlikely spark in the Frank Worrell Trophy, but poor batting means it's the same old story for the tourists.

Flanagan has Volkman regrets, but says he arrived hurt

Flanagan has Volkman regrets, but says he arrived hurt

Flanagan has Volkman regrets, but says he arrived hurt

Flanagan has Volkman regrets, but says he arrived hurt

St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan says he has no doubt Ronald Volkman was injured at the Warriors, after the half failed a medical at the Dragons.

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BBL eye off how to keep imports for future finals

BBL eye off how to keep imports for future finals

The Big Bash League has experienced a resurgence back to its old self, but bosses know the next challenge is how to keep overseas talent for the finals.

McSweeney backs Heat allrounders in BBL qualifier

McSweeney backs Heat allrounders in BBL qualifier

The Brisbane Heat have a new-look batting order for the BBL qualifier against the Sydney Sixers, but new captain Nathan McSweeney has faith in the side's depth.

Strikers' Short named captain of BBL team of tournament

Strikers' Short named captain of BBL team of tournament

In a nod to his record-breaking season, Adelaide Strikers batsman Matt Short has been named captain of the Big Bash League's team of the tournament.

Aussie paceman Hazlewood shrugs off Test milestone

Aussie paceman Hazlewood shrugs off Test milestone

Paceman Josh Hazlewood is shrugging off his feat of becoming the 11th Australian to take 250 Test wickets, saying he's not a numbers guy.

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Thunder's BBL clash with Renegades washed out

Thunder's BBL clash with Renegades washed out

Thunder's BBL clash with Renegades washed out

Thunder's BBL clash with Renegades washed out

Bad weather has forced the final game of the regular Big Bash season between the Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Renegades to end in abandonment.

Joseph goes from remote villager to Windies Test hero

Joseph goes from remote villager to Windies Test hero

Joseph goes from remote villager to Windies Test hero

Joseph goes from remote villager to Windies Test hero

Guyanese villager Shamar Joseph has gone from his first professional cricket game to dismissing Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne in the space of 12 months.

Smith fails but Aussies hold winning hand over Windies

Smith fails but Aussies hold winning hand over Windies

Smith fails but Aussies hold winning hand over Windies

Smith fails but Aussies hold winning hand over Windies

After bowling the West Indies out for 188, Australia are 2-59 at stumps on day one of the first Test in Adelaide.

Cummins to captain "on the fly" against unknown Windies

Cummins to captain "on the fly" against unknown Windies

Cummins to captain "on the fly" against unknown Windies

Cummins to captain "on the fly" against unknown Windies

Australia's captain Pat Cummins admits he knows little of many West Indian opponents entering the first Test in Adelaide.

Henriques hits Sixers to last-ball win over Scorchers

Henriques hits Sixers to last-ball win over Scorchers

Henriques hits Sixers to last-ball win over Scorchers

Henriques hits Sixers to last-ball win over Scorchers

The Sixers suffered a 4-5 collapse before skipper Moises Henriques saved the day, lifting them to a rare win over the Scorchers in Perth with a 20-ball 47.

Smith instantly re-energised by opening shift: Cummins

Smith instantly re-energised by opening shift: Cummins

Smith instantly re-energised by opening shift: Cummins

Smith instantly re-energised by opening shift: Cummins

Australia captain Pat Cummins says Steve Smith has been instantly re-energised by his shift to open the batting against the West Indies in the first Test.

Captain Ellis helps Hurricanes salvage pride in BBL

Captain Ellis helps Hurricanes salvage pride in BBL

Captain Ellis helps Hurricanes salvage pride in BBL

Captain Ellis helps Hurricanes salvage pride in BBL

The Hobart Hurricanes have ended their disappointing BBL campaign with an accomplished seven-run victory over the Melbourne Stars at the MCG.

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Promoted allrounder Green to feel 'less rushed' at No.4

Recalled Australian allrounder Cameron Green is feeling grateful and excited at returning to the Test team to bat in his preferred spot of No.4.

Fresh scans for Black Caps skipper Williamson

Kane Williamson is set to miss the rest of New Zealand's T20 series against Pakistan with a hamstring issue ahead of Tests against South Africa and Australia.

Strikers cruise to Thunder win, book spot in BBL finals

The Adelaide Strikers are heading to the BBL finals after a nine-wicket romp against the Sydney Thunder at Manuka Oval.

Shaun Marsh to end 24-summer career, retiring from BBL

Shaun Marsh has made the call to retire from the Big Bash League at age 40, ending a professional cricket career that started way back in 2000-01.

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Smith won't entertain selection issue if move backfires

Steve Smith expects the freedom of more attacking cricket at the top of the Test order, but hasn't considered what it means for his spot if the move fails.

West Indies hope new blood helps bring better fortune

The West Indies' struggles have become one of Test cricket's longest ongoing issues, but they are hopeful debutants will bring fresh energy in Australia.

Aussie pilot Naqvi flying high in cricket's 300 club

Antum Naqvi, a Belgian-born Australian club cricketer, is eyeing a Test place with Zimbabwe after a record-breaking, first-class triple hundred in Harare.

Finch suffers duck but lands a winning BBL send-off

Melbourne Renegades have given Aaron Finch.a winning send-off though he was dismissed for a duck in their six-wicket BBL win over local rivals Melbourne Stars.

Scorchers fight back for vital BBL win against Brisbane

Stunning bowling from AJ Tye and Lance Morris has helped the Perth Scorchers overcome the Brisbane Heat by 35 runs at Optus Stadium.

Stars bat first in Melbourne Big Bash League derby

Finals-chasing Melbourne Stars have been put in to bat in their must-win Big Bash derby clash with the Renegades at Marvel Stadium.

Warner sees clear upside in Smith's shift to the top

David Warner has declared Steve Smith's move to the top of the Test order will play into Australia's hands by forcing bowlers to change tactics against him.

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