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Ponting in talks to coach Major League Cricket team

Ponting in talks to coach Major League Cricket team

Legendary Australian batter Ricky Ponting is in talks to become head coach of the Washington Freedom in the US-based Major League Cricket competition.

Lauren Cheatle sidelined after skin cancer removed

Lauren Cheatle sidelined after skin cancer removed

Lauren Cheatle sidelined after skin cancer removed

Lauren Cheatle sidelined after skin cancer removed

Lauren Cheatle has undergone surgery to have a skin cancer removed from her neck, with the Australia quick to miss out on the Women's Premier League.

Brisbane boys lead Aussie U19 World Cup rout of England

Brisbane boys lead Aussie U19 World Cup rout of England

Brisbane boys lead Aussie U19 World Cup rout of England

Brisbane boys lead Aussie U19 World Cup rout of England

A superb ton from Hugh Weibgen and a blistering spell by his old schoolmate Callum Vidler have inspired Australia to an Under-19 World Cup thrashing of England.

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Marsh goes from 'hated' to Australian cricket favourite

Marsh goes from 'hated' to Australian cricket favourite

Mitch Marsh believed he was "hated" five years ago but the resurgent Australian allrounder not need worry about that now after winning the Allan Border Medal.

Mitch Marsh, Gardner named Australia’s top cricketers

Mitch Marsh, Gardner named Australia’s top cricketers

Mitch Marsh and Ash Gardner have been crowned Australia’s best cricketers of 2023, winning the Allan Border Medal and Belinda Clark Awards.

Smith now 'comfortable' opening for Australia in Tests

Smith now 'comfortable' opening for Australia in Tests

A vindicated Steve Smith was puzzled by critics who were quick to jump on the decision to promote him to Australia's Test opener.

Mooney leads Australia to T20 win over South Africa

Mooney leads Australia to T20 win over South Africa

Australia secured a T20 series win against South Africa with a five-wicket victory founded on Beth Mooney overcoming sickness to hit a classy 82.

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West Indies hero Joseph out of ILT20 with toe injury

West Indies hero Joseph out of ILT20 with toe injury

West Indies hero Joseph out of ILT20 with toe injury

West Indies hero Joseph out of ILT20 with toe injury

Injury has forced West Indies hero Shamar Joseph out of the ILT20, but he has signed a maiden Pakistan Super League deal on the back of his Gabba heroics.

BBL eye off consultants to improve standard of pitches

BBL eye off consultants to improve standard of pitches

BBL eye off consultants to improve standard of pitches

BBL eye off consultants to improve standard of pitches

The BBL will put improving the standard of pitches on the agenda as officials consider making a consultant available to encourage higher-scoring games.

Shamar Joseph's Windies Test vow after Gabba heroics

Shamar Joseph's Windies Test vow after Gabba heroics

Shamar Joseph's Windies Test vow after Gabba heroics

Shamar Joseph's Windies Test vow after Gabba heroics

Shamar Joseph had West Indies legends crying tears of joy after bowling his side to victory in the Gabba Test and then committing to the longest format.

Smith repeats Warner's Hobart feat to make mark at top

Smith repeats Warner's Hobart feat to make mark at top

Smith repeats Warner's Hobart feat to make mark at top

Smith repeats Warner's Hobart feat to make mark at top

A gutted Steve Smith was unable to steer Australia out of a hole to victory but his unbeaten 91 was the ultimate way to show he can fill the David Warner void.

Labuschagne safe for NZ tour despite lean run: McDonald

Labuschagne safe for NZ tour despite lean run: McDonald

Labuschagne safe for NZ tour despite lean run: McDonald

Labuschagne safe for NZ tour despite lean run: McDonald

Australia coach Andrew McDonald says the top six batters will be given an extended run in Test cricket, including the out-of-form Marnus Labuschagne.

Hicks the starlet for Australia in U19 World Cup win

Hicks the starlet for Australia in U19 World Cup win

Hicks the starlet for Australia in U19 World Cup win

Hicks the starlet for Australia in U19 World Cup win

Ryan Hicks has proved Australia's cool head as they maintained their unbeaten record in the Under-19 World Cup with a win over Sri Lanka in Bloemfontein.

Aussies crumble at hands of new 'superstar' Joseph

Aussies crumble at hands of new 'superstar' Joseph

Aussies crumble at hands of new 'superstar' Joseph

Aussies crumble at hands of new 'superstar' Joseph

Shamar Joseph has taken seven wickets to lead West Indies to an eight-run victory against Australia and snap a 27-year Test cricket losing streak in Australia.

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South Africa stun Australia for maiden women's win

South Africa have beaten Australia in women's cricket for the first time, comfortably winning their T20 clash at Manuka Oval by six wickets.

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

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 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 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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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