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O'Keefe calls it quits, promising not to be back at 40

O'Keefe calls it quits, promising not to be back at 40

Veteran Sydney Sixers spinner Steve O'Keefe has officially announced he will retire from BBL at summer's end, finishing a 19-season professional cricket career.

Warner takes flight but Smith's Sixers beat Thunder

Warner takes flight but Smith's Sixers beat Thunder

Warner takes flight but Smith's Sixers beat Thunder

Warner takes flight but Smith's Sixers beat Thunder

The Sydney Sixers have booked a spot in the BBL finals, with David Warner's lone-hand 37 unable to help the Thunder avoid a 19-run loss at the SCG.

Smith points to new-ball success to back opener move

Smith points to new-ball success to back opener move

Smith points to new-ball success to back opener move

Smith points to new-ball success to back opener move

Steve Smith considered previous successes against the new ball, including in his Bradman-esque 2019 Ashes, before moving to the top of Australia's Test order.

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West Indies find positives in CA XI draw

West Indies find positives in CA XI draw

A century to wicketkeeper Joshua Da Silva and 99 for Test hopeful Kavem Hodge have highlighted the final day of West Indies' tour match in Adelaide.

Australia women find stability for South Africa series

Australia women find stability for South Africa series

Australia have named a virtually unchanged squad for their women's white-ball matches against South Africa.

Weatherald shines as Strikers stay in BBL finals hunt

Weatherald shines as Strikers stay in BBL finals hunt

The Strikers have kept their Big Bash League finals hopes alive with an eight-wicket win over the Hurricanes on the back of Jake Weatherald's 80 from 32 balls.

West Indies show fight in Adelaide tour match

West Indies show fight in Adelaide tour match

A West Indies bowling fightback has helped the tourists take a 214-run lead at stumps on day two against a Cricket Australia XI in Adelaide.

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Warner's high-flying BBL entrance confirmed for the SCG

Warner's high-flying BBL entrance confirmed for the SCG

Warner's high-flying BBL entrance confirmed for the SCG

Warner's high-flying BBL entrance confirmed for the SCG

David Warner will take a helicopter from his brother's wedding and land on the SCG outfield before his Big Bash League return for the Sydney Thunder.

How Renshaw thrived during 'weird' time in Test cricket

How Renshaw thrived during 'weird' time in Test cricket

How Renshaw thrived during 'weird' time in Test cricket

How Renshaw thrived during 'weird' time in Test cricket

Recalled Matt Renshaw admits he was once a naive Test cricketer but found the key to unlocking his best during what was a mentally challenging six months.

Neser stars as Heat beat Scorchers, secure BBL top spot

Neser stars as Heat beat Scorchers, secure BBL top spot

Neser stars as Heat beat Scorchers, secure BBL top spot

Neser stars as Heat beat Scorchers, secure BBL top spot

Allrounder Michael Neser shone with the bat, ball and in the field as Brisbane Heat beat Perth Scorchers by 23 runs to secure first position in the BBL.

Khawaja displays peace dove on shoes, bat in BBL cameo

Khawaja displays peace dove on shoes, bat in BBL cameo

Khawaja displays peace dove on shoes, bat in BBL cameo

Khawaja displays peace dove on shoes, bat in BBL cameo

Usman Khawaja's campaign to draw attention to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza stepped up a notch when he got to display the peace dove in his BBL knock.

West Indies stumble to start tour of Australia

West Indies stumble to start tour of Australia

West Indies stumble to start tour of Australia

West Indies stumble to start tour of Australia

West Indies showed some fight in their tour match against a Cricket Australia XI, but frailties in the batting still left them 8-251 at stumps on day one.

Game not up for Stoinis despite his ODI axing: Bailey

Game not up for Stoinis despite his ODI axing: Bailey

Game not up for Stoinis despite his ODI axing: Bailey

Game not up for Stoinis despite his ODI axing: Bailey

Australia's selectors have cut Marcus Stoinis and left out Ashton Agar for the three-match one-day international series against West Indies.

Smith to open, Green in at No.4 against West Indies

Smith to open, Green in at No.4 against West Indies

Smith to open, Green in at No.4 against West Indies

Smith to open, Green in at No.4 against West Indies

Selectors hope Steve Smith's shift to opening the batting could help extend his career, while also allowing Cameron Green back into the Test team at No.4.

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Captain Healy leads Australia to series win in India

Australia, led with skill and luck by Alyssa Healy, have chased down a target of 148 to defeat India in the third T20 international, clinching a series win.

Strikers cruise past Hurricanes for vital BBL triumph

The Adelaide Strikers have found an important BBL win against Hobart on Tuesday night, despite a classy 95 not out from Hurricanes opener Ben McDermott.

Marnus backs Khawaja on 'special' BBL dove unveiling

With Usman Khawaja expected to unveil the dove symbol banned by the ICC in the BBL, teammate Marnus Labuschagne explains why he showcases the eagle on his bat.

Smith opening, Green No.4 'a perfect scenario': Marnus

Marnus Labuschagne has outlined why Australia will be well served if Steven Smith opens and Cameron Green bats No.4 in the first Test against the West Indies.

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History shows manufactured openers work for Australia

An analysis of players who moved from the middle-order to open for Australia shows most perform better at the top, aiding Cameron Green's Test recall chances.

Thunder committed to Sydney as captain defends pitch

Sydney Thunder captain Chris Green's rejected calls for the club to consider moving home, defending a Showground pitch labelled "substandard" by Ricky Ponting.

Renegades' Mujeeb given green light by Afghan board

Melbourne Renegades spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman is among three players to be granted permission by the Afghanistan Cricket Board to take part in overseas leagues.

Ponting lashes Showground wicket as Thunder lose

Ricky Ponting has labelled the Sydney Showground wicket as "substandard" after spin dominated Perth's seven-wicket win over the Thunder in the Big Bash League.

Bartlett credits Bichel with heating up his BBL form

Brisbane paceman Xavier Bartlett has been a shining light in the BBL this season and says Queensland legend Andy Bichel has made him a more complete T20 bowler.

Opener call to herald era of big selection decisions

The decision on who should replace David Warner as Test opener is the first of several big calls for Australia's selectors as an era of transition arrives.

Perry marks 300 by leading Australia to win in India

Elysse Perry has marked her 300th match in Australian colours by scoring the winning runs as the tourists level the T20 series in India with a six-wicket win.

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