This Month
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.
Half-centuries by Smith and Green put Australia back in charge in Grenada
Australia, 1-0 up in the three-test series, was back in charge after recovering its second innings from 12-2 at the start of the day to 221-7 at stumps.
Aussie batting woes continue against Windies quicks
Australia slumped to two-12 at stumps on day two of the second Test in Grenada, leading by just 45 after bowling the Windies out for 253.
Australia battle to 286 against West Indies as top-order woes continue
Beau Webster emerged as Australia’s saviour after they slumped to 93-4 after electing to bat first, his patient knock providing the backbone of their recovery.
June
Hazlewood bowls Aussies to victory in Windies opener
A bowling masterclass has helped Australia claim a resounding 159-run victory over the West Indies on day three of the Test series opener in Bridgetown.
Trash, treasure and trauma: inside the Manhari juggernaut
Manhari’s scrap metal empire has made millions and bankrolled major sports. But it has a long compliance rap sheet and former staff are speaking out.
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.
Australia’s new top order shredded in Barbados Test
West Indian tormentor Shamar Joseph bowled the Windies to their first Test triumph Down Under in 27 years.
South Africa stun Australia to win World Test Championship
South Africa erased decades of heartbreak with an upset victory over Australia at Lord’s, chasing down 282 to win their first major title.
March
NRL chief says streamers are ‘apex predators’ looking at sports rights
The NRL will soon kick off a process to sell its broadcast rights post-2027. Its CEO, Andrew Abdo, says global streamers are adding to the competitive tension.
February
Inglis ton lifts Aussies to famous ODI win over England
Australia chased down the victory target of 5-356 with 15 balls to spare courtesy of the batsman’s heroics.
January
Test team enters echelon of greats after gripping series win
Australia’s Test side wrested back the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade, and can stake a claim to being one of the country’s most successful.
How Australia’s unpredictable weather is changing sport
Athletes now worry that unpredictable weather may affect participation and ultimately the financial viability of sports long-term.
Australia defeats India in Sydney to regain Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Scott Boland took six for 45 for the home side in the second innings to claim a 10-wicket match haul, setting up a 3-1 Test victory over India in an absorbing series.
Bowler-friendly SCG wicket spices up Test series finale
On what was the hardest wicket in the world to take wickets on as recently as two years ago, 26 wickets have now fallen on the first two days at the SCG.
India bowler Bumrah taken to a hospital during Sydney test
Bumrah, who replaced Rohit Sharma as captain for this test, could be seen on the television broadcast leaving in a car from underneath the SCG grandstands.
The time Allens hired a Test batter to beat KWM
Allens showed the sort of ruthlessness clients pay it for, drafting in future Test captain Kepler Wessels for a social cricket game.
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.
December 2024
Australia secures victory in Boxing Day Test
Pat Cummins’ team won the epic match in front of a record-breaking crowd at the MCG after Nathan Lyon clinched the final wicket with 12 overs remaining.
Heatwave gives Pat Cummins pause for thought before Boxing Day Test
The temperature is forecast to reach 39 degrees on Thursday in Melbourne when Australia takes on India.