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Captain Ellis helps Hurricanes salvage pride in BBL

Captain Ellis helps Hurricanes salvage pride in BBL

The Hobart Hurricanes have ended their disappointing BBL campaign with an accomplished seven-run victory over the Melbourne Stars at the MCG.

Promoted allrounder Green to feel 'less rushed' at No.4

Promoted allrounder Green to feel 'less rushed' at No.4

Promoted allrounder Green to feel 'less rushed' at No.4

Promoted allrounder Green to feel 'less rushed' at No.4

Recalled Australian allrounder Cameron Green is feeling grateful and excited at returning to the Test team to bat in his preferred spot of No.4.

Fresh scans for Black Caps skipper Williamson

Fresh scans for Black Caps skipper Williamson

Fresh scans for Black Caps skipper Williamson

Fresh scans for Black Caps skipper Williamson

Kane Williamson is set to miss the rest of New Zealand's T20 series against Pakistan with a hamstring issue ahead of Tests against South Africa and Australia.

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Strikers cruise to Thunder win, book spot in BBL finals

Strikers cruise to Thunder win, book spot in BBL finals

The Adelaide Strikers are heading to the BBL finals after a nine-wicket romp against the Sydney Thunder at Manuka Oval.

Shaun Marsh to end 24-summer career, retiring from BBL

Shaun Marsh to end 24-summer career, retiring from BBL

Shaun Marsh has made the call to retire from the Big Bash League at age 40, ending a professional cricket career that started way back in 2000-01.

Smith won't entertain selection issue if move backfires

Smith won't entertain selection issue if move backfires

Steve Smith expects the freedom of more attacking cricket at the top of the Test order, but hasn't considered what it means for his spot if the move fails.

West Indies hope new blood helps bring better fortune

West Indies hope new blood helps bring better fortune

The West Indies' struggles have become one of Test cricket's longest ongoing issues, but they are hopeful debutants will bring fresh energy in Australia.

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Aussie pilot Naqvi flying high in cricket's 300 club

Aussie pilot Naqvi flying high in cricket's 300 club

Aussie pilot Naqvi flying high in cricket's 300 club

Aussie pilot Naqvi flying high in cricket's 300 club

Antum Naqvi, a Belgian-born Australian club cricketer, is eyeing a Test place with Zimbabwe after a record-breaking, first-class triple hundred in Harare.

Finch suffers duck but lands a winning BBL send-off

Finch suffers duck but lands a winning BBL send-off

Finch suffers duck but lands a winning BBL send-off

Finch suffers duck but lands a winning BBL send-off

Melbourne Renegades have given Aaron Finch.a winning send-off though he was dismissed for a duck in their six-wicket BBL win over local rivals Melbourne Stars.

Scorchers fight back for vital BBL win against Brisbane

Scorchers fight back for vital BBL win against Brisbane

Scorchers fight back for vital BBL win against Brisbane

Scorchers fight back for vital BBL win against Brisbane

Stunning bowling from AJ Tye and Lance Morris has helped the Perth Scorchers overcome the Brisbane Heat by 35 runs at Optus Stadium.

Stars bat first in Melbourne Big Bash League derby

Stars bat first in Melbourne Big Bash League derby

Stars bat first in Melbourne Big Bash League derby

Stars bat first in Melbourne Big Bash League derby

Finals-chasing Melbourne Stars have been put in to bat in their must-win Big Bash derby clash with the Renegades at Marvel Stadium.

Warner sees clear upside in Smith's shift to the top

Warner sees clear upside in Smith's shift to the top

Warner sees clear upside in Smith's shift to the top

Warner sees clear upside in Smith's shift to the top

David Warner has declared Steve Smith's move to the top of the Test order will play into Australia's hands by forcing bowlers to change tactics against him.

O'Keefe calls it quits, promising not to be back at 40

O'Keefe calls it quits, promising not to be back at 40

O'Keefe calls it quits, promising not to be back at 40

O'Keefe calls it quits, promising not to be back at 40

Veteran Sydney Sixers spinner Steve O'Keefe has officially announced he will retire from BBL at summer's end, finishing a 19-season professional cricket career.

Warner takes flight but Smith's Sixers beat Thunder

Warner takes flight but Smith's Sixers beat Thunder

Warner takes flight but Smith's Sixers beat Thunder

Warner takes flight but Smith's Sixers beat Thunder

The Sydney Sixers have booked a spot in the BBL finals, with David Warner's lone-hand 37 unable to help the Thunder avoid a 19-run loss at the SCG.

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Smith points to new-ball success to back opener move

Steve Smith considered previous successes against the new ball, including in his Bradman-esque 2019 Ashes, before moving to the top of Australia's Test order.

West Indies find positives in CA XI draw

A century to wicketkeeper Joshua Da Silva and 99 for Test hopeful Kavem Hodge have highlighted the final day of West Indies' tour match in Adelaide.

Australia women find stability for South Africa series

Australia have named a virtually unchanged squad for their women's white-ball matches against South Africa.

Weatherald shines as Strikers stay in BBL finals hunt

The Strikers have kept their Big Bash League finals hopes alive with an eight-wicket win over the Hurricanes on the back of Jake Weatherald's 80 from 32 balls.

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West Indies show fight in Adelaide tour match

A West Indies bowling fightback has helped the tourists take a 214-run lead at stumps on day two against a Cricket Australia XI in Adelaide.

Warner's high-flying BBL entrance confirmed for the SCG

David Warner will take a helicopter from his brother's wedding and land on the SCG outfield before his Big Bash League return for the Sydney Thunder.

How Renshaw thrived during 'weird' time in Test cricket

Recalled Matt Renshaw admits he was once a naive Test cricketer but found the key to unlocking his best during what was a mentally challenging six months.

Neser stars as Heat beat Scorchers, secure BBL top spot

Allrounder Michael Neser shone with the bat, ball and in the field as Brisbane Heat beat Perth Scorchers by 23 runs to secure first position in the BBL.

Khawaja displays peace dove on shoes, bat in BBL cameo

Usman Khawaja's campaign to draw attention to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza stepped up a notch when he got to display the peace dove in his BBL knock.

West Indies stumble to start tour of Australia

West Indies showed some fight in their tour match against a Cricket Australia XI, but frailties in the batting still left them 8-251 at stumps on day one.

Game not up for Stoinis despite his ODI axing: Bailey

Australia's selectors have cut Marcus Stoinis and left out Ashton Agar for the three-match one-day international series against West Indies.

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