The big issue facing new WBBL season
Too much cricket is never a bad thing unless a tournament like the men’s T20 World Cup clashes with the start of the new WBBL season.
Womens Cricket
Lanning’s replacement ‘learned so much’
Taking over from one of the most revered captains in Australian sport could be intimidating and that’s not lost on the Melbourne Stars skipper.
In pictures – grade cricket, Qld Fire WNCL 80 image photo gallery
In pictures – an 80 image gallery of Sci-Fleet Motors two day men’s cricket and Qld Fire women’s action featuring hundreds by Uni’s Bryce Street (177) and Angus Lovell (173), a win to the Fire and four wickets each to Jasper Sumner, Kane Hurley and Paddy Dooley.
Batting jet’s 251 average great for Aussie ‘reset’
As Australian captain Meg Lanning weighs up her future before the T20 World Cup defence next February, the next-gen of talent is stepping up.
‘No doubt’: 19yo phenom ready for Aussie debut
The future of Australian cricket is in safe hands, with teenager Phoebe Litchfield scoring up her maiden WNCL century over the weekend.
‘Outrageous’: Aussie destroys cricket record
Queensland batter Laura Harris has shattered the all-time record for fastest WNCL century, reaching triple figures in blistering speed.
‘Bigger things at play’: Perry shuts down talk
The absence of Australian captain Meg Lanning could continue for some time, but talk of replacing her isn’t something one star teammate is keen on.
Aussie captain’s return unknown
An indefinite break from cricket will extend into a major summer competition for Australian captain Meg Lanning, leaving her future under a cloud.
World No. 1 batter’s record-breaking demolition
It hasn’t taken Beth Mooney long to start breaking records for West Australia, smacking a huge century in her second match for the state.
Ellyse Perry’s record-breaking masterclass
Australian superstar Ellyse Perry has gotten her summer off to a dream start, cracking an unbeaten century in the WNCL opener.
‘Terrible’: Aussie cricket star’s ‘freak accident’
Breakers all-rounder Hannah Darlington has been dealt a “devastating” injury setback ahead of the WNCL season opener.
No captain? No worries for new coach
The new Australia Women’s cricket coach Shelley Nitschke takes over a team in transation with a recently retired vice-captain and a skipper on indefinite leave.
New Australian cricket coach revealed
Former Australian cricketer Shelley Nitschke has penned a four-year deal as head coach of the all-conquering national women’s team.
Haynes backs Healy as next Australian captain
Rachael Haynes‘ retirement and Meg Lanning’s indefinite break has opened the door for a new captain to lead the side, writes LACHLAN McKIRDY.
‘Sad day’: Aussie champion calls it quits
Australian vice-captain Rachael Haynes has retired from international cricket after helping revolutionise the women’s game.
Aussie cricket legend announces retirement
Australian vice-captain Rachael Haynes has announced her retirement from international cricket, effective immediately.
‘Right time to go’: Aussie star on big call
There’s been more movement among the leadership of Australian cricket, with a veteran batter calling time.
Cricket superstar considers snubbing WBBL
Indian vice-captain Smriti Mandhana is considering pulling out of the upcoming Women’s Big Bash League to help manage her workload.
Women’s WC organisers tipping huge windfall
The rapid growth of women’s football has Women’s World Cup organisers bullish and planning for a huge influx of international visitors beyond initial expectations.
Aussie cricket wizard just can’t be stopped
Aussie spinner Amanda-Jade Wellington is wreaking havoc in The Hundred, cementing her status at the competition’s highest wicket-taker.
IPL set to rip huge hole in Aussie cricket future
Australians have always enjoyed a full summer of test cricket but that is set to be turned on it’s head by the IPL and an Indian cricket tour.
‘Class is permanent’: Big news for Ellyse Perry
Ellyse Perry couldn’t get a crack at the Commonwealth Games but is showing her class in England.
Aussie hero honours Warne with historic first
Alana King has honoured her childhood hero by becoming the first cricketer to take a hat-trick in the Hundred women’s competition.
World No. 1 cricketer’s brutal demolition
Fresh off her triumphant Commonwealth Games campaign, Australia’s Beth Mooney has come within touching distance of a historic feat.
Lanning’s shock decision to step away
Australian captain Meg Lanning has made a shock announcement to step away from cricket just after winning Commonwealth Games gold.
Record-setting captain follows stunning World Cup catch
An amazing outfield catch came before one of the best World Cup innings of all time.
Aussies out to ‘make huge statement’
The only two undefeated teams at the World Cup clash on Tuesday and Australia wants to send a finals message.
‘This is unbearable’: Huge World Cup drama
England has somehow kept its World Cup campaign alive following a nailbiting one-wicket victory over tournament hosts New Zealand.
Aussies smash record in World Cup thriller
Australia’s women’s cricket team is on fire at the World Cup and they proved why they’re the team to beat with a record-breaking win.
Aussies storm into semis with record run chase
Meg Lanning has been instrumental in Australia reeling in the biggest run chase in ODI Women’s World Cup history to be the first team to secure a sem-final spot.
‘Awful’: Aussie cricket star’s horror show
Superstar Ellyse Perry has channelled her inner under-10s player, starting Saturday’s World Cup clash with an agonising 12-ball over.
Cricket shocked by star’s sudden collapse
There were scary scenes at the Women’s Cricket World Cup when a West Indies player suddenly collapsed during the game against Bangladesh.
Quirky venue prompts Aussie rethink
A ground built for rugby that once hosted a World Cup epic has drawn Australia’s attention ahead of a clash with India.
‘Harsh’: Star hits back hard at critics
The superstar class of Ellyse Perry has come through at the World Cup where experience is paying huge dividends for Australia.
Unchallenged Aussies dominate the world
Ellyse Perry may not be a walk-up for Australia’s T20 team, but she again showed why she’s a World Cup must-watch.
‘The most ridiculous thing I have ever seen’
England all-rounder Nat Sciver has fallen victim to one of cricket’s most unusual dismissals during the Women’s World Cup.
‘Never happy’: Aussies lay down World Cup warning
Australia could field two teams capable of winning the World Cup, with depth other teams could only dream of.
‘Weird feeling’: Powerhouse return from Covid in World Cup smashing
Before the tournament, New Zealand pumped Australia, but when it mattered most the result was reversed big time.
‘Unbelievable’: Aussie star goes ballistic
Aussie all-rounder Ash Gardner has obliterated New Zealand’s world-class bowling attack with an “unbelievable” batting performance.
‘Ruthless’: World’s best bowler brutally axed
Jess Jonassen, the world’s No. 1 ranked bowler, has been axed from Australia’s starting XI for today’s blockbuster World Cup match.
The staggering amount being bet on women’s sport
Women’s cricket has surged to become the third biggest wagered on women’s sport, but why is Cricket Australia desperately beefing up its resources to deal with anti-corruption?
How Aussies plan to blunt Kiwis’ world-class top-order
New Zealand boasts four of the most-dangerous batters at the World Cup and Aussie skipper Meg Lanning is under no illusions about the challenge her bowlers will face in a crunch game.
‘Towelled up’: Full-strength Aussies out for revenge
Before the World Cup Australia was smashed by New Zealand. Now it’s time to turn the tables.
Five things you need to know about cricket World Cup
There’s plenty happening in the Women’s ODI World Cup — the Aussies are looking good, while their arch rivals are in danger. Here’s the full wrap.
Cricket world stunned by ‘absolute screamer’
Cricket fans had their jaws on the floor when Deandra Dottin took a spectacular catch in the West Indies’ upset win at the World Cup.
‘Formidable’: Aussie keys to World Cup success
Australia already had the best ODI batter in the world, and World Cup blitzes have shown just how deep the talent goes.
Aussies continue unbeaten 25-year run
It was closer than when they first played in 1997 but after 13 tries Pakistan are still yet to beat Australia in a one-day international.
‘Simply brilliant’: Aussie golden girl does it again
Australia has cruised to a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Pakistan to reaffirm its status as World Cup favourites.
Amazing Aussie record goes on the line
Australia just over the line against England to open the World Cup but it’s how you finish not how you start that matters.
Fans melt at star’s perfect Warne tribute
Aussie leg-spinner Alana King’s perfect tribute to the late Shane Warne has brought a tear to the eye of many cricket fans.
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