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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

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.

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.

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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

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

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

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.

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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.

Six men now deny kidnapping MacGill in extortion bid

Six men now deny kidnapping MacGill in extortion bid

Six men now deny kidnapping MacGill in extortion bid

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

Khawaja hurt as Australia thump Windies by 10 wickets

Khawaja hurt as Australia thump Windies by 10 wickets

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

West Indies want more Tests to end long-time struggles

West Indies want more Tests to end long-time struggles

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

Windies warn of more pain as Aussies eye first Test win

Windies warn of more pain as Aussies eye first Test win

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.

Windies provide highs, but same old story on scoreboard

Windies provide highs, but same old story on scoreboard

Windies provide highs, but same old story on scoreboard

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.

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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.

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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.

Joseph goes from remote villager to Windies Test hero

Guyanese villager Shamar Joseph has gone from his first professional cricket game to dismissing Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne in the space of 12 months.

Smith fails but Aussies hold winning hand over Windies

After bowling the West Indies out for 188, Australia are 2-59 at stumps on day one of the first Test in Adelaide.

Cummins to captain "on the fly" against unknown Windies

Australia's captain Pat Cummins admits he knows little of many West Indian opponents entering the first Test in Adelaide.

Henriques hits Sixers to last-ball win over Scorchers

The Sixers suffered a 4-5 collapse before skipper Moises Henriques saved the day, lifting them to a rare win over the Scorchers in Perth with a 20-ball 47.

Smith instantly re-energised by opening shift: Cummins

Australia captain Pat Cummins says Steve Smith has been instantly re-energised by his shift to open the batting against the West Indies in the first Test.

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