Australia overcome Healy injury to win World Cup thriller
Australia remains on course for a fourth straight Women’s T20 World Cup crown after winning a nailbiter against India to secure its spot in the semifinals.
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Teen prodigy bolts into Test frame after shock call-up
A suite of fresh faces are poised to included in an Australia A squad that will take on India A later this month, with the country’s most promising batsman inching closer to a shock Test debut.
‘Dead for five minutes’: NSW prodigy saved by cricket coach
Talented Blues junior Kade Sutton was clinically dead for five minutes after suffering a heart attack at training, only to be brought back to life by his coach. Now, he’s eyeing a return to the sport he loves by Christmas.
‘Heartbroken’: Aussie WC campaign rocked by double injury blow
There are fears Australian captain Alyssa Healy’s T20 World Cup campaign could be over after she suffered a painful injury during her side’s victory over Pakistan.
‘Play him’: Legend urges selectors to make radical Test move
Doug Walters burst on to the scene batting for Australia at 19, now he is urging selectors to be bold and pick a 19-year-old Blue to open the batting this summer for the Test series against India.
Redback’s marathon knock sends statement
South Australia’s new captain played a stirring innings to save his side as Test stars flexed their muscles on the final day of Shield action.
Maxi’s bold bid for Test re-birth gets Vic tick
Victorian selectors have given Glenn Maxwell a red ball lifeline in his audacious Test comeback bid.
Life after Cummins: Dark horse enters race to captain Australia
While the choice of a new Test opener is the biggest current issue, another intriguing storyline has taken a twist: what if skipper Pat Cummins outlasts the contenders?
‘I’ll be half a chance’: Harris puts hand up for Aussie selection
Australian selectors will provide an early steer on potential replacements for Cameron Green when they unveil an Australia A squad, with a former Test opener appearing to be a good chance for selection.
Iconic cricket name in bizarre global legal fight
Nearly 50 years since the Kerry Packer-led cricket revolution, World Series Cricket is making international headlines once again – this time with a bizarre legal battle stemming from the USA.
Lions team bus delivers Ian Healy painful Gabba reality check
With the 2032 Brisbane Olympics approaching rapidly, Australian cricket great Ian Healy was left with a wry smile as the Brisbane Lions rolled into the AFL grand final at the MCG.
Aussies start World Cup campaign with gritty win
Australia has secured a six-wicket victory in its T20 World Cup opener against Sri Lanka despite an early wobble in the run chase.
‘Why me’: Legend’s confronting Parkinson’s battle
He’s known for his resilience on the pitch but Allan Border has had to fight several battles off it too, all uncovered in his sit down with Crash Craddock. WELCOME TO HIGH STEAKS
What Maxwell told Aussie star ahead of World Cup return
Sophie Molineux had visions of winning 18 World Cups before she retired. Injuries buried that plan before it got off the ground. But now she’s back – and armed with some inside info from Glenn Maxwell.
SA call casts doubt on Head’s Test future
South Australia’s call over where they will bat Travis Head to kick off the Shield season has cast doubt over the make up of Australia’s Test side. Plus, one of the country’s best young talents left on the outer.
Cricket Australia snare global giant in hunt for new boss
Cricket Australia is pulling out all the stops in its attempt to find a successor to CEO Nick Hockley, though one hopeful seems to be the standout candidate.
Mystery surrounds Test team make-up amid Smith rumours
The race for the remaining spot at the top of Australia’s Test side has gotten murkier with Steve Smith’s start to the summer delayed, pushing back a public reveal of the first XI.
CA challenges ‘excessive’ $4m teen sexual assault claim
Cricket Australia has responded to a $4 million lawsuit relating to a sexual assault case that allegedly ruined the life of a former Australian under-19 captain.
Australia thump England despite blatant time-wasting ploy
Ricky Ponting was left shaking his head from the commentary box as England did everything it could to stop an Australian victory in the ODI series decider.
‘All sweet’: Skipper plays down injury concerns
With Cameron Green sent home from England with a back issue, seeing Mitch Marsh miss the final ODI concerned some before Travis Head was the hero, again.
Green injury puts huge cloud over Aussie Test XI plans
Cameron Green has returned early from the ODI series in England with a back injury which could have massive implications on the Aussies’ Test series against India this summer.
Aussie great’s personal pain over missing baggy green
One of Australia’s greatest ever cricketers has been left stunned and disappointed over the mysterious disappearance of his treasured baggy green cap.
Carey set for Lord’s return after streak ends
Alex Carey was booed when he went into bat at Leeds last week and could be in for the same reception when he returns to Lord’s in red-hot form.
‘Told him what I thought’: How Harris handled Test snub
After spending all summer waiting in the wings, Marcus Harris’ non-selection last season was brutal. A robust discussion with coach Andrew McDonald has given him perspective.
Aussie quicks rattle fragile England to continue hot streak
Australia has dominated England to take a 2-0 lead in the ongoing ODI series, with Alex Carey rescuing the tourists with the bat before the quicks ran through the hosts.
‘Utterly reprehensible’: CA bans Victoria coach 20 years
A former Sri Lankan Test cricketer has been banned by Cricket Australia for 20 years for inappropriate behaviour towards a female cricketer.
Abstinence, Lillee and sharks: Behind Mahli Beardman’s meteoric rise
One game into his professional career, Mahli Beardman has already been called up for Australia duty. Yet tapping into the mind and lifestyle of the teen pace phenom, there is little sense of a young man about to get ahead of himself.
Coach survey: Next gen of Aussie cricket stars revealed
A combination of Steve Smith and David Warner, a two-metre tall quick with an even higher ceiling, and a Queensland bolter for a baggy green – Sheffield Shield coaches predict their next Australian stars and reveal the talent coming through the pipeline.
The ‘toughest’ conversation behind Aussie spin star’s bold switch
Less than 18 months ago after winning his first baggy green, Matt Kuhnemann sat down for the toughest conversation of his career – and it triggered a dramatic state switch.
Aussie dynasty at risk of World Cup ambush
They’ve won three consecutive T20 World Cup titles, but Australia has been put on notice, with a former cricket great declaring two rivals are closing in on the superstar team.
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