1-0: Aussie veterans crush England in Women’s Ashes opener
Aussie captain Alyssa Healy put any concerns about her troublesome knee to rest with a matchwinning display to open the Women’s Ashes against England while Ash Gardner was also influential.
Womens Cricket
Healy on navigating Australian cricket’s generational divide
A lot has changed since Alyssa Healy was a newbie on the international cricket scene 15 years ago. For the Aussie captain, it’s a transition from tradition as she looks to bridge the gap from the old generation to the new.
‘Feels like a novelty’: Rivals united over change to Ashes format
Australia and England’s women may be preparing to battle it out for the Ashes, but they are united in their call to make future series three Tests to avoid the one-off match become a ‘novelty’.
‘Been so successful’: Aussie gun’s call for Ashes love
The Australian women’s cricket team is arguably the most successful of any sport and going into a blockbuster series players want their time in the spotlight.
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Aussies out of World Cup as insane streak is destroyed
Australia has been knocked out of the women’s T20 World Cup in devastating fashion – demolished by South Africa to end their incredible record in the event they’ve won six times.
Insane heart rate: Aussie star’s ‘suffocating’ heatstroke fears
The sight of Beth Mooney hunched over with an ice pack atop her head is not uncommon in the Australian team. But what’s more mysterious is why her heartrate rockets to 215 in the first place.
‘Bloody sore’: Worrying hint on Aussie skipper
As Alyssa Healy spoke about her injury pain, a star teammate’s revelation was a significant guide to the captain’s fitness for Australia’s T20 World Cup semi-final.
How speaking out has helped Lanning change lives
When all-time cricket great Meg Lanning opened up about an ‘unhealthy relationship’ with food and exercise six months ago, she never imagined the impact it would have on everyday people – until they made it known to the former Australian captain.
World Cup gap filler set for Healy’s role
Jigsaw puzzles are occupying the time for the middle-order slogger given the task of filling Alyssa Healy’s T20 World Cup opening role.
‘Only 13’: Teen quick’s stunning call-up
A teenage fast bowler who is only a few years out of primary school is on the verge of a big-time debut.
Teen shock: Call up for 13yo star in WBBL squad
A teen cricket sensation could challenge the country’s best players after being called into the Hobart Hurricanes WBBL squad and may be in line for a shock debut.
‘Fingers crossed’: Unknowns for Aussie skipper
Australia is through to the final four at the T20 World Cup, but chances of snaring a fourth-straight title could hinge on the captain’s fitness.
‘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.
WBBL star leads groundbreaking skin cancer study
Georgia Redmayne has been a star of WBBL and WNCL cricket in Queensland, yet she may have a bigger impact off the field through research into skin cancer in the game.
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