Cricket Australia will return to scheduling matches on Australia Day – but not before gauging the views of its Indigenous advisory group and committing to fixtures on the controversial date.
Australia’s cricketers have reacted to a key change to the Test calendar, which has left some of the game’s biggest names disappointed, and concerned about the impact it could have.
Cross-town rivals the Stars and Renegades will meet on cricket’s biggest stage in a season-defining match, to headline a huge fortnight of Melbourne events. SEE WHAT’S ON
Teammates in pink, combatants in green and gold, navy and red. That’s the prospect facing Sydney Sixers teammates Ash Gardiner and Sophie Ecclestone as they prepare to face each other in next year’s Ashes at the SCG.
Grace Harris is calling on fans to fill the stands as the WBBL returns to the Gabba for the first time in six years on Saturday night, to headline a big month of Brisbane events. SEE WHAT’S ON
Aussie cricket superstars Ellyse Perry, Ash Gardner and Phoebe Litchfield will be keen to put on a show as the Sixers and Thunder meet on a bumper weekend for Sydney events. SEE WHAT’S ON
Not even one of the greatest catches in WBBL history could save the Hurricanes as the Thunder avenged Monday night’s loss in Hobart to pick up their first victory of the season.
Cricket officials have accepted there is one Australia Day battle they cannot win and a former Australian cricket captain has provided his reaction to the decision.
Adelaide’s thrilling win over the Sixers has been marred by a nasty incident in the field that saw Bridget Patterson struck in the face by a 119km/h delivery.
She has done it all in cricket playing for her country, a world renowned broadcaster and even a Cricket Australia director, but there is one thing Mel Jones is yet to tick off her list that she’d love to do. DANIEL CHERNY speaks to her and provides a BBL player update.
Caoimhe Bray made a stunning WBBL debut at just 15 years, claiming a key wicket for the Sydney Sixers and striking the winning runs — before revealing how she’d like to celebrate.
A five-time World Cup-winning Australian cricketer has flagged her plan to retire, as a rising star faces a surgery setback.
She may be just 15 but Caoimhe Bray is following in the footsteps of Elysse Perry by combining an elite football career with the Junior Matildas with WBBL stardom.
Six of Brisbane Heat’s squad who made the WBBL Final last season have departed, including super star Amelia Kerr to arch rival Sydney Sixers, but Grace Harris is not concerned and backs the talent coming through to get the job done.
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