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Australia U19s race to quick win over Namibia

Australia U19s race to quick win over Namibia

Chasing a sub-100 target Australia's U19s have beaten Namibia by four wickets with more than 30 overs to spare in the U19 World Cup in South Africa.

Brown's 'freak' innings sends Heat into BBL decider

Brown's 'freak' innings sends Heat into BBL decider

Brown's 'freak' innings sends Heat into BBL decider

Brown's 'freak' innings sends Heat into BBL decider

Josh Brown's record-setting BBL century has steamrolled the Brisbane Heat past the Adelaide Strikers and into the tournament decider against the Sydney Sixers.

Cricket star Maxwell investigated by CA after incident

Cricket star Maxwell investigated by CA after incident

Cricket star Maxwell investigated by CA after incident

Cricket star Maxwell investigated by CA after incident

Australian star Glenn Maxwell is being investigated by Cricket Australia after he ended up in hospital following a night out in Adelaide.

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Khawaja passes last concussion test, Head has COVID

Khawaja passes last concussion test, Head has COVID

Usman Khawaja has passed his last concussion check and will play at the Gabba, while Travis Head has battled a bout of COVID-19 since the Test win in Adelaide.

Pucovski cleared of concussion after head knock

Pucovski cleared of concussion after head knock

Will Pucovski has retired hurt after being struck in the head while batting in a Victorian second XI game, in the latest scare for the talented batter.

Sixers go from glamours to grifters in hunt of BBL win

Sixers go from glamours to grifters in hunt of BBL win

The Sydney Sixers are ready to use their status as the best defenders of middling totals in the BBL final at the SCG.

Fraser-McGurk, Bartlett in for ODIs as Maxwell rested

Fraser-McGurk, Bartlett in for ODIs as Maxwell rested

Glenn Maxwell has been rested for Australia's ODIs against West Indies, prompting a player many see as his prodigy to be called up in Jake Fraser-McGurk.

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Renshaw in as Heat prepare for BBL finals second-chance

Renshaw in as Heat prepare for BBL finals second-chance

Renshaw in as Heat prepare for BBL finals second-chance

Renshaw in as Heat prepare for BBL finals second-chance

Test hopeful Matt Renshaw has been cleared to play in the Brisbane Heat's BBL challenger final against Adelaide on the Gold Coast.

The Pope call that salvaged the Strikers' BBL season

The Pope call that salvaged the Strikers' BBL season

The Pope call that salvaged the Strikers' BBL season

The Pope call that salvaged the Strikers' BBL season

The "brave" Big Bash League recall of spinner Lloyd Pope has sparked the Strikers, who are now two wins away from a second title.

Strikers spin a web to upset Perth in BBL knockout

Strikers spin a web to upset Perth in BBL knockout

Strikers spin a web to upset Perth in BBL knockout

Strikers spin a web to upset Perth in BBL knockout

Lloyd Pope has taken four wickets and fellow leg-spinner Cameron Boyce three to help Adelaide upset Perth in their BBL knockout clash at Optus Stadium.

Windies newcomers won't get it easy again: Australia

Windies newcomers won't get it easy again: Australia

Windies newcomers won't get it easy again: Australia

Windies newcomers won't get it easy again: Australia

After facing the West Indies' debutant bowlers for the first time, Australia coach Andrew McDonald expects improved output from his batters in the second Test.

Aussie stint set Dwarshuis on BBL final path for Sixers

Aussie stint set Dwarshuis on BBL final path for Sixers

Aussie stint set Dwarshuis on BBL final path for Sixers

Aussie stint set Dwarshuis on BBL final path for Sixers

Sydney Sixers paceman Ben Dwarshuis has fed off his T20 cameo with Australia, culminating in his match-winning bowling display to secure a home BBL final.

Australia's Test bowlers on cusp of rare streak

Australia's Test bowlers on cusp of rare streak

Australia's Test bowlers on cusp of rare streak

Australia's Test bowlers on cusp of rare streak

After trouncing the West Indies, captain Pat Cummins expects Australia's bowlers to achieve the rare feat of playing five consecutive Test matches this summer.

Sixers thump Heat to book BBL final at SCG

Sixers thump Heat to book BBL final at SCG

Sixers thump Heat to book BBL final at SCG

Sixers thump Heat to book BBL final at SCG

Ben Dwarshuis has taken 5-21 to wrap up a 39-run BBL qualifying final win for the Sydney Sixers over Brisbane, set-up by captain Moses Henriques' 59.

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Six men now deny kidnapping MacGill in extortion bid

A sixth man has joined the rest of his co-accused in rejecting allegations they kidnapped former-cricketer Stuart MacGill over a drug deal gone wrong.

Khawaja hurt as Australia thump Windies by 10 wickets

Scans have cleared Usman Khawaja of a facial injury after he was struck on the head during Australia's 10-wicket win over West Indies in the first Test.

West Indies want more Tests to end long-time struggles

Windies skipper Kraigg Brathwaite says his team need the chance to play more Test cricket after slumping to their quickest defeat against Australia in 93 years.

Windies warn of more pain as Aussies eye first Test win

Travis Head and Josh Hazlewood have starred to put Australia on the verge of victory against the West Indies after day two of the first Test in Adelaide.

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Windies provide highs, but same old story on scoreboard

Shamar Joseph has provided the West Indies with an unlikely spark in the Frank Worrell Trophy, but poor batting means it's the same old story for the tourists.

Flanagan has Volkman regrets, but says he arrived hurt

St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan says he has no doubt Ronald Volkman was injured at the Warriors, after the half failed a medical at the Dragons.

BBL eye off how to keep imports for future finals

The Big Bash League has experienced a resurgence back to its old self, but bosses know the next challenge is how to keep overseas talent for the finals.

McSweeney backs Heat allrounders in BBL qualifier

The Brisbane Heat have a new-look batting order for the BBL qualifier against the Sydney Sixers, but new captain Nathan McSweeney has faith in the side's depth.

Strikers' Short named captain of BBL team of tournament

In a nod to his record-breaking season, Adelaide Strikers batsman Matt Short has been named captain of the Big Bash League's team of the tournament.

Aussie paceman Hazlewood shrugs off Test milestone

Paceman Josh Hazlewood is shrugging off his feat of becoming the 11th Australian to take 250 Test wickets, saying he's not a numbers guy.

Thunder's BBL clash with Renegades washed out

Bad weather has forced the final game of the regular Big Bash season between the Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Renegades to end in abandonment.

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