Aussie’s inspirational return to Indian tour after cancer scare
Lauren Cheatle hasn’t played for the Australian women’s team for nearly five years. Four shoulder reconstructions and a cancer scare later, she’s back. SEE THE FULL SQUAD HERE.
Womens Cricket
Why broken jaw couldn’t stop Australia’s toughest cricketer
She’s widely recognised as the No.1 batter in women’s cricket, but few realised just how tough Beth Mooney was – until she padded up a week after X-rays revealed a sickening injury.
‘In my own head, I’m playing’: Will Healy make historic Mumbai Test?
Alyssa Healy will likely miss the entire WBBL season after a freak home accident, but with a leadership void at the top following Meg Lanning’s retirement, when will she be back to fill it?
Call on Katie: Six contenders to replace Lanning
Meg Lanning has been a mainstay in the Australian side since 2010, so who’s next in line to replace the sporting great? TIM MICHELL analyses the next steps for the all-conquering team.
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Channel 9 slammed for ‘appalling’ move
The cricket community has voiced its anger after it was confirmed the Women’s World Cup would not be broadcast on free-to-air TV.
Jawdropper: Aussie gun poised for shock Test appearance
Australia’s Beth Mooney could pull off one of the more remarkable comebacks after fracturing her jaw, but the news is not good for another member ahead of this week’s Ashes Test.
Aussies rocked by more ‘terrible’ news
The Aussie women’s side might’ve thought they’d had all the bad luck they were going to get on the injury front but they were mistaken.
Aussies sweating on injured Ashes star
Australia is yet to learn the extent of an injury which ruled star quick Tayla Vlaeminck out of the second T20 against England. Get the latest Ashes news.
‘Outrageous’: Aussie star demolishes Poms
In just four matches, South Australia’s Tahlia McGrath has eclipsed superstar Ellyse Perry as Australia’s first-choice T20 all-rounder.
Ellyse Perry axed from Aussie Ashes side
Superstar all-rounder Ellyse Perry has been axed from the Australian T20 side after an underwhelming two years in the 20-over format.
How ‘rogue incident’ knocked world No.1 batter out of Ashes
The Aussies are holding out hope she may return quickly, but the likelihood of star opener Beth Mooney playing any part in The Ashes series is now extremely low after she broke her jaw.
Why ‘best player of all time’ no longer commands certainty
She has been a mainstay of the Aussie T20 team since 2008 but, ahead of The Ashes, Ellyse Perry suddenly finds herself on the outside looking in.
‘Tough decisions’: Big call looming on Aussie star
Ellyse Perry not playing the Ashes opener looms as a real and distinct possibility this week.
‘Confronting’ birth changed star’s approach to cricket
Last year, Aussie bowler Megan Schutt stepped away from cricket while her prematurely born child fought for life in a neonatal intensive care unit in Adelaide. Her daughter’s now thriving. And the Ashes beckons.
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