Sam Konstas at centre of shock axing
Sam Konstas is set to be axed for the World Test Championship final for a batsman who has never opened at international level.
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Inspiration behind rising Aussie star
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.
Cricket erupts as item appears out of thin air
A professional player has some questions to answer after a rogue act during a game left cricket commentators and fans gobsmacked.
Aussie goes postal on ‘hidden’ drug ban
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.
‘It stinks’: Ex-skipper calls out secret drug ban
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.
Big Bash hero’s huge payday
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.
Huge drugs bombshell rocks cricket
The World Test Championship final has been thrown into chaos with a star bowler confessing to a secret doping ban he is serving.
Harris century tops the charts in County Championship
A second century in four matches for former Test opener Marcus Harris has him averaging more than 100 in English County cricket.
Disgraced legend to be stripped of honours
Cricket NSW will consider removing two of Michael Slater’s honours as the fallout from his domestic violence charges continues.
‘Benchmark’: Aussie legend’s last hurrah
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.
‘Pretty bad’: Finger injury ends Maxy’s IPL
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.
14yo freak blows minds as record smashed
Cricket commentators around the world, including Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar, have been left in awe after a teen phenom’s history-making feat.
Watch: 14-year-old sensation blasts 35-ball IPL ton
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.
England women’s Ashes drubbing claims big scalp
Following a humiliating Ashes result in Australia, the England women’s coach who cited ‘cultural’ differences as a factor in defeat, has been moved on.
Aussie gun under cloud as spinner rolls Poms
Australia will sweat on the fitness of its greatest women’s Test player despite another dominant day against England at the MCG.
Mooney magic lifts Aussies to Ashes win
A superb unbeaten half-century to Beth Mooney propelled Australia to a commanding 72-run win in Saturday night’s T20 International against England at Adelaide Oval, the result continuing the visitors’ Women’s Ashes nightmare.
England captain’s tantrum after cruel blow
Australian’s women’s cricket team say they want to “embarrass” England in the Ashes after the Poms were cruelly denied a rare win.
‘Haven’t looked at me’: Cricket storm erupts
A former English player has revealed she has been “hung out to dry” by the current women’s cricket team in their horror Ashes campaign.
Cricket world melts at star’s baby boy
One of the stars of Australian cricket has a very good reason for sitting out the current one-day and T20 series against Pakistan.
‘Scariest’ night of Maxwell’s life – and why he won’t talk about it
Glenn Maxwell describes it as ‘a bad night’, where he found himself lost in the middle of India after a drinking session. Seven years on, he’s still reluctant to share details of what happened.
‘Generational chokers’: World Cup final hell
A proud cricketing nation is a laughing stock after a drama-charged T20 World Cup Final that turned into a nightmare for them.
Aussies stunned: ‘Just didn’t show up’
Australia, the roaring favourites to win another women’s T20 World Cup, have been shocked by South Africa in humbling scenes.
Aussie saves the day in World Cup drama
Australia’s mind-blowing winning streak continues with a big win on Monday morning moving them into a T20 World Cup semi-final.
‘Lot to build on’: Star batter extends Heat stay
Brisbane Heat has locked in the services of a star batsman who was a shining light last season for another three years.
Big Bash rival’s new move shocks
The fight for the best players is already a tough one for the BBL, but a move by a rival South African competition could make things even more challenging.
Big Bash revelation nets overseas deal
Everyone expected Mitch Owen’s phone to ring hot after his unbelievable hundred in the Big Bash final, and it’s resulted in an overseas deal.
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