This Month
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Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
Starc rips heart out of Windies for historic win
Mitchell Starc took six wickets, including five in his first 15 balls, as Australia destroyed the West Indies, who made the second-lowest total in Test history.
Opener woes roll on as Australia collapses under lights
The questions around Australia’s openers are likely to linger after Sam Konstas and Usman Khawaja’s difficulties against the West Indies continued.
June
West Indies squeeze lead but Australians skittle hosts for 190
The visiting bowlers have regained the initiative in an absorbing and fluctuating first Test at Bridgetown.
January
Six leadership and investing lessons from cricket
Lifelong cricket fan and seasoned investment executive John Knox reflects on the impact of the game on his career.
Titanic tests level the playing field for Australia-India ties
On-field intensity and discord symbolises how cricket is helping the two countries transcend the colonial past and manage geopolitical tensions.
December 2024
Resurgent Australia level series with thumping Test win
From Mitchell Starc’s first ball wicket to another soaring century by Travis Head, Australia dominated India in the second Test in Adelaide.
June 2024
Australia crashes from T20 World Cup after epic Afghan win
Australia is heading home from the Twenty20 World Cup elimination after a heavy loss to India and Afghanistan’s enthralling win over Bangladesh.
January 2024
Australia collapse as Shamar Joseph inspires Windies to historic win
West Indies speedster Shamar Joseph helped deliver an extraordinary eight run upset for his inexperienced side on day four of the Brisbane test.
Smith wasn’t good, but Windies were worse
Former captain Steve Smith was out for 12 runs in his first outing as Australia’s opening batsman, but his team were dominant on the first day.
Cummins’ golden summer continues with third five-wicket haul
Australia’s captain was again his country’s best as his 5-57 put the hosts on top in David Warner’s farewell Test.
December 2023
Mystery buyers of $16m ‘Starship Enterprise’ mansion revealed
Construction industry bosses are behind a series of pricey property trades across Sydney, including the purchase of a futuristic northern beaches estate.
November 2023
Aussies pick up the pace for India showdown
Withering opening spells from Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood in the semi-final leave Australia primed just in time for the World Cup final.
July 2023
Bid for Ashes series win falls in a heap
Australia were bowled out for 334, ending their fourth-innings pursuit of 384 with 18.2 overs left in the last session.
July 2023
Bazball braggadocio hurts England again as visitors on top
Led by a ripping performance from Mitchell Starc, Australia has taken the honours after day one of the Oval Test, but was let down by poor fielding.
Starc battles pain to get England out on a frantic first day
Mitchell Starc has powered through damage in his left bowling shoulder to set up Australia’s push for their first Ashes series win in England in 22 years.
Horror day for Australia as Starc hurt at Old Trafford
Australia are in deep trouble in the Ashes as England’s batsmen racked up the runs and star fast bowler Mitchell Starc injured his shoulder diving for a ball.
Third Test a three-way dance of death
Heroics by Pat Cummins and Ben Stokes have set the stage for a thrilling finish in the third test at Headingley - weather permitting.
Boos and bad blood at Lord’s: the second Test had it all
There was ill-feeling aplenty at the home of cricket, of all places, but Pat Cummins is emerging from it all as a fine Australian captain against England’s formidable Ben Stokes.
Australia near Ashes victory after drama-charged Lord’s win
Australian players were abused and endured constant booing after a controversial stumping of Jonny Bairstow before lunch. They then bowled England out for 327.