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England's Pope heads to BBL and city of churches

England's Pope heads to BBL and city of churches

England's Ollie Pope will play in the BBL, joining the Adelaide Strikers as a pre-draft signing.

Darwin wants South Africa T20s for international return

Darwin wants South Africa T20s for international return

Darwin wants South Africa T20s for international return

Darwin wants South Africa T20s for international return

Northern Territory Cricket is targeting hosting Australia's white-ball matches against South Africa in 2025, in a bid to bring internationals back to Darwin.

Sydneysider Darius Visser the toast of Samoan cricket

Sydneysider Darius Visser the toast of Samoan cricket

Sydneysider Darius Visser the toast of Samoan cricket

Sydneysider Darius Visser the toast of Samoan cricket

Sydneysider Darius Visser has blasted 39 runs for Samoa against Vanuatu to establish a new ICC world record for most runs scored in an over.

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Steve Smith leaves door open for 2028 Olympics

Steve Smith leaves door open for 2028 Olympics

Superstar batter Steve Smith sees a world where he is still playing cricket when the sport is included at the 2028 Olympics.

Steve Smith, David Warner lead BBL's all-star cast

Steve Smith, David Warner lead BBL's all-star cast

Steve Smith has re-signed with the Sydney Sixers as David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne and Alex Carey also pledge allegiance to BBL franchises.

Ex-cricket star Michael Slater remains behind bars

Ex-cricket star Michael Slater remains behind bars

Former cricket star and TV commentator Michael Slater who is accused of more than a dozen offences including choking has had a second bail application refused.

Cummins to manage workloads before Test summer

Cummins to manage workloads before Test summer

Test captain Pat Cummins is unlikely to bank on a Sheffield Shield warm-up ahead of Australia's series against India, instead preferring one-day internationals.

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Healy finds it 'hard to fathom' playing in Bangladesh

Healy finds it 'hard to fathom' playing in Bangladesh

Healy finds it 'hard to fathom' playing in Bangladesh

Healy finds it 'hard to fathom' playing in Bangladesh

Alyssa Healy says it would be morally "hard to fathom" October's Twenty20 World Cup being played in Bangladesh, amid political unrest in the country.

Rashid Khan to skip BBL in blow to CA and Strikers

Rashid Khan to skip BBL in blow to CA and Strikers

Rashid Khan to skip BBL in blow to CA and Strikers

Rashid Khan to skip BBL in blow to CA and Strikers

Highly-marketable and successful Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan will skip the Big Bash League for a second straight summer after not nominating for the draft.

Gabba uncertainty clouds Brisbane's cricket Test future

Gabba uncertainty clouds Brisbane's cricket Test future

Gabba uncertainty clouds Brisbane's cricket Test future

Gabba uncertainty clouds Brisbane's cricket Test future

The Gabba is set to go without a Test match in 2026-27 for the first time in 50 years, as part of a Cricket Australia long-term plan for fixtures.

Ex-Test skipper Paine gets first big head-coaching gig

Ex-Test skipper Paine gets first big head-coaching gig

Ex-Test skipper Paine gets first big head-coaching gig

Ex-Test skipper Paine gets first big head-coaching gig

Tim Paine has gone from Australia's Test captain to elite-level coach in just three years after being handed the keys to the Adelaide Strikers' BBL side.

Richardson back to old ways after beating hamstring woe

Richardson back to old ways after beating hamstring woe

Richardson back to old ways after beating hamstring woe

Richardson back to old ways after beating hamstring woe

Fit-again Australian quick Jhye Richardson will return to his old tried-and-tested bowling formula, hopeful he has put two years of hamstring woes behind him.

Aussie trio's Hundred hopes over but Lanning fights on

Aussie trio's Hundred hopes over but Lanning fights on

Aussie trio's Hundred hopes over but Lanning fights on

Aussie trio's Hundred hopes over but Lanning fights on

With the Hundred teams playing their final round of matches before the knock-out stages Meg Lanning has helped London Spirit virtually ensure a slot.

Former Test quick Harris new South Australia coach

Former Test quick Harris new South Australia coach

Former Test quick Harris new South Australia coach

Former Test quick Harris new South Australia coach

Ryan Harris has been appointed as the next coach of South Australia, taking over from fellow former Test quick Jason Gillespie.

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Hockley to resign as CA boss, race now on for top job

Nick Hockley has announced he will resign as Cricket Australia's CEO, potentially opening the door for ex-NRL boss Todd Greenberg to take charge.

Top talent to get Shield warm-up before India Tests

Australia's multi-format stars will be given the luxury of their best preparation for a Test summer in five years ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Perth quick Peschel takes the cross-country WBBL leap

Taneale Peschel has laid bare her desire to rid of post-career what-ifs, ending a career-long stint with Perth Scorchers to join the Sydney Thunder in the WBBL.

Cummins to rest for Australia's white-ball tour of UK

Star quick Pat Cummins will sit out Australia's entire white-ball tour of the United Kingdom in a bid to protect the Test captain from burnout.

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BBL returns to old ways in school-holiday window

The Big Bash League will be played almost entirely in the holiday window for the first time in eight years in 2024-25, with a hope Test players can feature.

Atkinson upstages Anderson farewell with 7-45 on debut

Debutant Gus Atkinson took seven wickets as England established a strong lead on day one of the first Test against the West Indies at Lord's.

Big stadiums beckon for shorter WBBL in November

More Women's Big Bash League games will be played in stadiums and third-umpire technology will be greatly increased as part of the 2024 schedule.

Ashes run out: Root's verdict bound to upset Bairstow

Twelve months on, England players have reflected quite differently to the infamous Ashes run out of Jonny Bairstow at Lord's than they did at the time.

Afghanistan's women want refugee side in Australia

Players from Afghanistan's disbanded women's cricket have pleaded with the ICC to allow them to reform and play as a refugee side based out of Australia.

Kiwi Colin Munro re-signs with Brisbane Heat until 2026

Defending BBL champions Brisbane Heat have re-signed New Zealand T20 legend Colin Munro to a new two-year deal.

Kohli-powered India lift T20 World Cup against S Africa

Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from T20 internationals after inspiring India to a narrow World Cup triumph over South Africa in Barbados.

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