Brisbane Heat follow Matildas to big stadium success
The Brisbane Heat will follow the trend of Australia’s biggest women’s sporting teams when it takes to the Gabba for a stand-alone WBBL match.
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Cricket proves that it’s more than simply a religion in India
Following the World Cup triumph all the divisions that exist and control Indian society were wiped away, even if only very briefly, as the rich and poor immersed themselves in glory.
Why rules were bent for Cummins’ long-term US cricket deal
The finer details behind San Francisco’s marquee signing of Pat Cummins has industry figures taking interest, as the Australian skipper joins several major Aussie names at Major League Cricket.
ECB reignite infamous Bairstow dismissal in new documentary
ECB unveil new documentary series following Cricket Australia’s ‘The Test,’ and dig into THAT now infamous controversial dismissal of Jonny Bairstow.
Cyclone Folkes: When Dogs great took Caribbean cricket by storm
Steve Folkes had a reputation as a hard-hitting defender for the Canterbury Bulldogs. That’s nothing compared to the shot he once put on Chris Gayle and the West Indies cricket team, writes BEN HORNE.
Hurricane leaves India’s billion dollar cricket team stranded
Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and India’s superstar cricket team have been stranded in Barbados as the Caribbean island braces for the “life threatening” force of a Category 4 hurricane.
South Africa capitulate in biggest choke of all, India win World Cup
South Africa thought they had broken their World Cup curse by progressing past the semi-final stage, but they will struggle to get over the mental damage caused by what happened in the final overs in Barbados. The win for India marking the end for a super star in the T20 International format.
Aussie Matthew Mott under fire to keep England job
As head coach of the Australian women’s cricket team, Matthew Mott conquered the highest peaks, winning ODI and T20 World Cups, and his stint with England also started with success. Since then though, his tenure has taken a dramatic turn.
Warner exit with no fanfare while his country sleeps
Australia’s most polarising cricketer bid farewell to the game he he set alight in front of a disappointing crowd and while his home fans slept.
England captain admits to massive blunder after defending champs obliterated by India
England has failed to defend its T20 World Cup crown, with India cruising to a dominant 68-run victory over the reigning champions.
Ashes feud to reignite at new legends championship
“The battles we had last time at Edgbaston was nearly 20 years ago,” Brett Lee is set to lead Australia at a new World Championships of Legends and face old foe in Kevin Pietersen.
Tasmania spinner Freeman takes mental health break
Jarrod Freeman, a fan favourite at Tasmania who represented Australia at Under-19 level, is taking an indefinite break from cricket because of mental health issues.
How Starc helped South Africa snap World Cup curse
South Africa demolished Afghanistan to reach the T20 World Cup final, and a leading Australian seamer may have helped them overcome Afghanistan, writes BEN HORNE.
Warner crowns JFM as successor and backs him for baggy green
Jake Fraser-McGurk averages less than 20 in first-class cricket but retired Australian great David Warner has no doubt the big hitting young gun can become his successor in all formats, writes BEN HORNE.
No laughing matter as hamstrung Aussies exit T20 campaign early
If the loss to Afghanistan had stung, the overwhelming domination by India 36 hours later left the Aussies demoralised.
Anthem bans and visa battles: Reality of Afghanistan fairytale
With no guarantee on visas, no music to be played and the boycotting of the nation, Afghanistan reveal the extent of their challenges faced to make it to the T20 World Cup.
‘Have to make decisions’: Marsh hints at Aussie T20 regeneration
After Australia’s disappointing T20 World Cup exit, Mitch Marsh has declared that there could be further change on the cards with an eye on the future.
Big Bash ball to blast off in Victorian T20s
Cricket Victoria is set to overhaul the ball used for it’s premier T20 competitions in line with a request from its high performance division.
Why total overhaul is needed for Australian T20 cricket team
The early end to Australia’s T20 World Cup campaign proves it’s time to put the broom through its Twenty20 team and go young. BEN HORNE explains why inside.
Australia unceremoniously dumped from T20 World Cup
Dave Warner played his last innings for Australia. He just didn’t know it at the time.
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