Agitated Australian cricketers have been in critical meetings to decide whether they should flee war-threatened Pakistan, as Ricky Ponting is among a slew of Aussies in a similar situation in India.
Channel 7 is locked in an 11th-hour bid to show the World Test Championship final, but world No.3 South Africa’s standing in world cricket has exposed a stunning grey area in legislation.
Cricket faces a financial and logistical nightmare with the Indian coach calling for no more cricket between India and Pakistan due to military conflict.
The unexpected demotion of Sean Abbott from the Australian contract list along with a salary cap crunch has put the Blues’ recruitment drive in a spin, as a host of experienced stars head out the door.
A stunning international debut last year announced Georgia Voll as a future superstar of Australian cricket. The best however is yet to come for the 21-year-old batting powerhouse.
14-year-old phenomenon Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been the talk of world sport, now one of cricket’s leading batting coaches reveals the subtle piece of magic that has enabled India’s new wonder child.
A South African star will return from a drugs ban no one knew about with enough time to get ready for a huge showdown with Australia.
One of the most devastating fast bowlers in world cricket has been banned after he tested positive to a recreational drug. More here.
Australia’s preferred Kookaburra ball has been shunned in favour of the Dukes for June’s World Test Championship final and CricViz statistics show that is bad news for Aussie batters.
Dennis Lillee has lifted the lid on the secret role a former teammate and Australian cricket legend played in his infamous Ashes aluminium bat throw.
A statue of all-time Australian cricket great Allan Border must be moved from the Gabba but where should it go? Border has a slight preference but cast your vote.
A second century in four matches for former Test opener Marcus Harris has him averaging more than 100 in English County cricket.
He was accused of having a holiday at the IPL so bad was his output and now an Australian star’s tournament is over because of a bad injury.
It’s a BBL recruiting coup for the Adelaide T20 side, writes Andrew Capel.
The Cricket Australia CEO opens up to BEN HORNE about the biggest issues in the game, including Will Pucovski’s retirement, Usman Khawaja’s Shield controversy, and privatising the BBL.
Brisbane Heat has locked in the services of a star batsman who was a shining light last season for another three years.
Seventeen-year-old Aryan Sharma will be in the action when Cricket Victoria launches T10 in Australia with a five-team tournament at the Junction Oval this month.
Teacher Locky Price turned his summer SuperCoach hobby into a jaw-dropping payday, outsmarting 56,000 players to clinch the BBL14 title and top prize. Here’s how a game-changing new feature played a pivotal role in his stunning win.
The final round of SuperCoach BBL is upon us, with league titles and the $25,000 grand prize on the line. TIM MICHELL names the trade targets to take you to glory.
The last two rounds of SuperCoach BBL for the summer are almost here and it’s time to load up on Hobart Hurricanes. We rate the best options to bring in ahead of round 8.
One SuperCoach will be $25,000 richer in less than two weeks as the race for the SuperCoach BBL grand prize heats up. Here are our expert tips on who you must target for round 7.
A six-time World Cup winner who for a long time was the world’s No.1 T20 bowler couldn’t make her way onto Cricket Australia’s contract list.
A Queensland all-rounder has been rewarded for her good form by being named as the replacement for the injured Ashleigh Gardner in Australia’s T20 squad.
The rich are getting richer. Fresh from bringing superstar Ellyse Perry back to NSW, the Breakers are on the verge of adding another high-profile recruit for their title defence.
Women hold some of the most powerful positions in Australian sport – and boast some of the country’s most recognisable athletes. But who really holds the power?
After piling on thousands of runs for Australia and becoming the ultimate cult hero, David Boon has called time on his second career in cricket.
Australia is firming up its plans to defend the World Test Championship final at Lord’s – and they are expected to involve a shock new face.
It’s designed to promote and celebrate cultural diversity in the local community, but instead the Thunder Nation Cup semi-final descended into ugly violence – and led to some monstrous bans.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi was only 10, his dad literally bet the family farm on his success. Now he’ll have a billion eyes following every move. Here’s everything you need to know about the kid who could change cricket forever.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi only turned 14 last month. He’s just made history as the youngest player to ever score a men’s T20 century, and he’s done it on the cutthroat stage of the IPL.
Alex Carey has revealed fresh details on the vicious fallout from the Jonny Bairstow incident – opening up on a chilling incident where the sanctity of Australian dressing room was breached.
Just 14 years old, Vaibhav Suryavanshi is the talk of the world after taking the IPL by storm. But history is littered with cautionary tales of teenage athletes thrown in deep end too soon.
This is the story of Graham Williams, the South Australian fast bowler who survived World War II then brought the Lord’s crowd to their feet — and Aussie great Keith Miller to tears.
Bill Lawry is renowned as cricket’s voice of eternal sunshine but after the news of his dear friend’s passing, he simply could not fake it.
Glenn Maxwell is under fire on and off the field in the Indian Premier League, with one of India’s finest batters Virender Sehwag reigniting an ongoing feud with the Australian star.
Usman Khawaja does not buy the suggestion immigrants are making life tougher for others, making clear his stance in a week Opposition leader Peter Dutton linked increased house prices with rising immigration rates.
Cricket has lost one of its most colourful and forthright characters with the death of former Test opener Keith Stackpole at the age of 84.
Australian paceman Josh Hazlewood starred with 4-33 in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s 11-run IPL win at home against Rajasthan Royals, stunning with his bowling at the death.
Former England cricketer Andrew Flintoff has revealed harrowing details of his shocking Top Gear car crash, in which he suffered serious facial injuries and broken ribs.
An overseas cricket coach admired by Pat Cummins has revealed the extraordinary story of how he had to flee Bangladesh after a shocking allegation he claims never happened.
Several top players have been shamed during the Indian Premier League for using bats that are too deep – but manufacturers are still trying to have final say.
Thanks to a mystery benefactor, Cameron Green is back playing cricket in the English County Championship, and in the first of five matches has already staked his claim for a Test revival.
Sam Konstas is set to be axed for the World Test Championship final for a batsman who has never opened at international level.
Battling for runs and results, Rohit Sharma has saved India’s selectors from a brutal call. But it’s left them with an equally tricky decision to make, writes Mike Atherton.
Two Victorian sensations who were part of Australia’s U19 Cricket World Cup triumph have been rewarded for breakout seasons with new deals.
Fergus O’Neill is tearing through top orders at home and overseas – but the seam sensation is happy to bide his time for a Test call-up.
A Tinder profile purporting to be of disgraced cricket legend Michael Slater has emerged online just weeks after he was convicted of serious domestic violence related charges.
A professional player has some questions to answer after a rogue act during a game left cricket commentators and fans gobsmacked.
A South African star is free to face Australia in a huge showdown despite a drugs ban that appears to have been swept under the rug.
Blasting a record-equalling hundred in the Big Bash final put Mitch Owen on the world’s radar, and he’s now collecting cash after signing another deal.
The World Test Championship final has been thrown into chaos with a star bowler confessing to a secret doping ban he is serving.
Cricket NSW will consider removing two of Michael Slater’s honours as the fallout from his domestic violence charges continues.
Among the most recognisable faces in the country, Australia’s sporting power couples are taking over. But behind the movie star smiles the challenges they face, and sacrifices they make, can paint a very different picture.
Cricket commentators around the world, including Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar, have been left in awe after a teen phenom’s history-making feat.
England cricket chief executive Richard Gould fears Test cricket would suffer major financial harm if England, India or Australia found themselves in the second tier of the proposed structure.
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