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Aussie selector defends Molineux captaincy call

Aussie selector defends Molineux captaincy call

National selector Shawn Flegler has backed the decision to bestow the Australia team captaincy upon injury-plagued bowling allrounder Sophie Molineux.

Cricket legend arrested over mid-range drink-driving

Cricket legend arrested over mid-range drink-driving

Cricket legend arrested over mid-range drink-driving

Cricket legend arrested over mid-range drink-driving

David Warner, one of Australia's most decorated cricketers, has been charged with drink-driving after being stopped on Easter Sunday.

Famed commentator to receive state send-off

Famed commentator to receive state send-off

Famed commentator to receive state send-off

Famed commentator to receive state send-off

Renowned broadcaster Dennis Cometti will receive a state memorial service in Western Australia, giving the public a chance to say farewell.

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Molineux rested again as Australia sweep West Indies

Molineux rested again as Australia sweep West Indies

Alana King took 5-19, leading Australia to a nine-wicket ODI win in their last game of the white-ball series against the West Indies.

More IPL woe for Green but Head start fires Sunrisers

More IPL woe for Green but Head start fires Sunrisers

Cameron Green's ropey start to his big-money IPL return has continued with an unfortunate run-out -- but Aussie colleague Travis Head blasted back to his best.

Voll can't see herself as world's best after rapid rise

Voll can't see herself as world's best after rapid rise

Georgia Voll has played down her meteoric ascension to the globe's No.1-ranked Twenty20 batter ahead of a crucial World Cup for Australia in England.

No luck for Lucknow despite brief Marsh fireworks

No luck for Lucknow despite brief Marsh fireworks

Australia captain Mitch Marsh did his best to give lift off to Lucknow's IPL season but Justin Langer's side ended up being outplayed by Delhi Capitals.

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Selectors approach Lyon return with dose of reality

Selectors approach Lyon return with dose of reality

Selectors approach Lyon return with dose of reality

Selectors approach Lyon return with dose of reality

Nathan Lyon is on track to return from injury for Australia's next Test in August, but chief selector George Bailey admits big blocks of games may be difficult.

Weatherald given early backing with national contract

Weatherald given early backing with national contract

Weatherald given early backing with national contract

Weatherald given early backing with national contract

Jake Weatherald has been included on Cricket Australia's contract list for the first time, taking the place of Sam Konstas ahead of a busy 12 months of Tests.

Mooney, spinners lead series-clinching win in Windies

Mooney, spinners lead series-clinching win in Windies

Mooney, spinners lead series-clinching win in Windies

Mooney, spinners lead series-clinching win in Windies

Ash Gardner, Georgia Wareham and Beth Mooney starred as Australia comfortably defeated West Indies in the second ODI of their Caribbean tour.

McAndrew shines as SA go back-to-back in Shield

McAndrew shines as SA go back-to-back in Shield

McAndrew shines as SA go back-to-back in Shield

McAndrew shines as SA go back-to-back in Shield

Nathan McAndrew, who has overcome a form of vertigo, was named player of the final as SA won back-to-back Sheffield Shield titles for the first time.

Flat IPL launch for Australia's $4 million Knight Rider

Flat IPL launch for Australia's $4 million Knight Rider

Flat IPL launch for Australia's $4 million Knight Rider

Flat IPL launch for Australia's $4 million Knight Rider

Australian Test allrounder Cameron Green, the most expensive international signing in IPL annals, had a disappointing first outing for Kolkata in Mumbai.

Carey adds a ton of intrigue to absorbing Shield final

Carey adds a ton of intrigue to absorbing Shield final

Carey adds a ton of intrigue to absorbing Shield final

Carey adds a ton of intrigue to absorbing Shield final

A Sheffield Shield final featuring several plot twists will go down to the last day, with Victoria needing another 94 runs to beat South Australia.

Sultan of swing: Globetrotter Smith shines in Pakistan

Sultan of swing: Globetrotter Smith shines in Pakistan

Sultan of swing: Globetrotter Smith shines in Pakistan

Sultan of swing: Globetrotter Smith shines in Pakistan

Ashton Turner's Australian-dominated Multan Sultans have won their opening match in the Pakistan Super League with the help of a sparky Steve Smith knock.

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Genius at work: Aussie David admires Kohli IPL mastery

Tim David has done a finishing job for champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru but only as a quiet assistant to masterly Virat Kohli in an emotional IPL opener.

Vics close in on Shield title after substitute drama

Amid some confusion, Victoria have used the injury substitute rule before dominating SA late on day three of the Sheffield Shield final.

Australia cruise to big one-day win over West Indies

Stafanie Taylor's century was the sole highlight for the West Indies as Australia easily won their opening one-day game.

'Exceptional': Cummins' fitness hailed ahead of IPL

Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood won't play in the season-launching IPL match in Bengaluru, but the latest fitness reports on the Aussie pace duo bode well.

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Vics hunt first-innings lead as rain hits Shield final

Victoria are eying a first-innings lead against South Australia in the Sheffield Shield final after bowling the visitors out for less than 200 at Junction Oval.

Aussie 'big three' on ice with Green in IPL spotlight

The Aussie pace trio who've become key weapons in the IPL must wait to burst into action as all eyes will be on $4-million man Cameron Green.

Marnus beaten as Aussie big names hit Pakistan league

Test batter Marnus Labuschagne was the first big-name Aussie in action in the 2026 Pakistan Super League, but it didn't begin well for the Hyderabad skipper.

Rain dampens Shield final after Vics claim SA wickets

Victoria sent South Australia in to bat on day one of the Sheffield Shield final and claimed three wickets before rain stopped play.

'Amazing' leader Molineux hailed despite bit-part role

New national cricket captain Sophie Molineux has been hailed for her leadership in the West Indies after guiding Australia to a 3-0 win in the T20 series.

Rogers reflects on '50-50' call, coaching evolution

Victoria's wealth of bowling options has left coach Chris Rogers with one of the toughest calls of his coaching career ahead of the Sheffield Shield final.

England stars react as Ashes Bazball fallout rumbles on

Three former England captains have said Brendon McCullum is lucky to survive the Ashes fiasco while Ben Duckett is quitting the IPL to fight for his Test place.

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