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Skipper Healy may miss T20 clash with South Africa

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

Masses flock in Brisbane as cricket hit by protests

Masses flock in Brisbane as cricket hit by protests

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.

Windies back in contest as Starc relives Pakistan scare

Windies back in contest as Starc relives Pakistan scare

Windies back in contest as Starc relives Pakistan scare

Windies back in contest as Starc relives Pakistan scare

West Indies wicketkeeper Josh Da Silva reckons the pressure is back on Australia after a fighting day-one partnership gave the tourists a total to defend.

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Inspired by Warner, Dixon shines at Under-19 World Cup

Inspired by Warner, Dixon shines at Under-19 World Cup

Young Australian batting prospect Harry Dixon has led the national under-19 side to an emphatic win over Zimbabwe at the World Cup.

Pat Cummins honoured with world cricket's top award

Pat Cummins honoured with world cricket's top award

Australian captain Pat Cummins has won the ICC's men's player of the year award while teammate Usman Khawaja is the men's Test cricketer of 2023.

Starc reaches 350 Test wickets with quadruple blow

Starc reaches 350 Test wickets with quadruple blow

Mitchell Starc has become just the fifth Australian bowler to reach 350 Test wickets after snaring four West Indies wickets on day one of the Gabba Test.

Windies battle back from brink in Gabba Test contest

Windies battle back from brink in Gabba Test contest

A wicketless middle session and record West Indies partnership has kept Australian at bay, the visitors 8-266 at stumps after day one of the Gabba Test.

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Johnson wants to be Starc's heir apparent for Australia

Johnson wants to be Starc's heir apparent for Australia

Johnson wants to be Starc's heir apparent for Australia

Johnson wants to be Starc's heir apparent for Australia

Spencer Johnson wants to be the man to replace Mitchell Starc in Australian teams after bowling the Brisbane Heat to a BBL title.

Renshaw goes straight from BBL winner to Test reserve

Renshaw goes straight from BBL winner to Test reserve

Renshaw goes straight from BBL winner to Test reserve

Renshaw goes straight from BBL winner to Test reserve

Matt Renshaw has skipped any loose celebrations following Brisbane's Big Bash final win over Sydney to prepare to return to the Australian Test squad.

Litchfield honoured with ICC 'emerging player' award

Litchfield honoured with ICC 'emerging player' award

Litchfield honoured with ICC 'emerging player' award

Litchfield honoured with ICC 'emerging player' award

Phoebe Litchfield has had her remarkable breakthrough year recognised by being named the ICC Women’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year.

No terrors in Gabba pitch but Smith still 'intrigued'

No terrors in Gabba pitch but Smith still 'intrigued'

No terrors in Gabba pitch but Smith still 'intrigued'

No terrors in Gabba pitch but Smith still 'intrigued'

Steve Smith and West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite don't see any demons in the Gabba pitch for the second Test, but bowlers are still expected to find joy.

Heat beat Sixers by 54 runs to win second BBL title

Heat beat Sixers by 54 runs to win second BBL title

Heat beat Sixers by 54 runs to win second BBL title

Heat beat Sixers by 54 runs to win second BBL title

The Brisbane Heat have beaten the Sydney Sixers by 54 runs in the Big Bash League final at the SCG to claim their first men's title in 11 years.

Brown's BBL century catapults him towards overseas deal

Brown's BBL century catapults him towards overseas deal

Brown's BBL century catapults him towards overseas deal

Brown's BBL century catapults him towards overseas deal

Josh Brown's BBL century has attracted the attention of global franchises, with the Brisbane opener offered his first chance to play in overseas leagues.

Smith joins Cummins in calling for new Australia Day

Smith joins Cummins in calling for new Australia Day

Smith joins Cummins in calling for new Australia Day

Smith joins Cummins in calling for new Australia Day

Steve Smith has become the second high-profile cricketer in two days to push the case for a change of date for Australia Day.

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Marsh gets chance to captain before T20 World Cup call

Mitch Marsh is set to captain Australia's Twenty20 series against West Indies and New Zealand as selectors weigh up who will lead the side in the World Cup.

Green, McDonald catch COVID-19 as Head tests negative

Cameron Green and coach Andrew McDonald have contracted COVID-19 ahead of the second Test against West Indies, while Travis Head has received the all-clear.

Look after your body, McDonald warns Glenn Maxwell

Australia coach Andrew McDonald has told Glenn Maxwell he needs to better look after himself to extend his international career, after his hospitalisation.

Five Aussie men in ICC Test XI, but just two WC winners

Only two of Australia's ODI World Cup winners have been included in the ICC's world XI, but five of their Test players made the red-ball selection.

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Sixers out to prove champion team beats team of champs

Sydney Sixers players were snubbed from the BBL's team of the tournament, but the depth in their squad makes them favourites for the final against Brisbane.

Travis Head fit, top order due big scores: Cummins

Pat Cummins says COVID-stricken Travis Head will play in the second Test against West Indies, in which he expects Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne to fire.

Sixers set sights on O'Keefe shutting down Brown in BBL

Steve O'Keefe is the spinner to stop Brisbane Heat blaster Josh Brown from stealing the show at the Big Bash League final, the Sydney Sixers believe.

Joseph can leave Test legacy for West Indies: Roach

Veteran West Indies paceman Kemar Roach wanted to follow in the footsteps of his nation's great fast bowlers and says tyro Shamar Joseph can do the same.

Maxwell embarrassed, but set to avoid sanction

Glenn Maxwell will avoid any formal sanction over his night out in Adelaide, with Cricket Australia's integrity unit not investigating the matter.

Pat Cummins backs calls for Australia Day rethink

National cricket captain Pat Cummins has become the highest-profile sporting star to call for a move away from marking Australia Day on January 26.

Four Australian women in ICC T20 team, but men snubbed

Australia's triumph in the women's T20 World Cup has been reflected in four players making the ICC T20 team of 2023, but no Australian men have been selected.

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