Pat Cummins has taken a hat-trick, becoming the seventh man to do so in World Cups. While Mitchell Starc trumped all bowlers at World Cups with an earlier dismissal in a match to be later hampered by rain.
World Cup weapon Travis Head has emerged as Australia’s most important batter. The loveable larrikin opens up to BEN HORNE about fatherhood, why David Boon labels shouldn’t stick, and more.
With a head coach and assistant coach who have worked closely with the core of the Australian team, and a history of recent boilovers, Bangladesh pose a real threat to Mitchell Marsh’s men, writes BEN HORNE.
Australia can’t afford to look too far ahead. This is not going to be as straightforward as you’d think.
‘If it hits the roof, it’s disappointing’ – Tim David is carving a career unlike any Australian cricketer before him. The big hitting mystery man explains the methodology that’s made him one of the sport’s most coveted players.
Victorian players and officials are increasingly resigned to the prospect Will Pucovski has played his last professional match, reports DANIEL CHERNY and PAUL AMY.
Like Nathan Lyon in the Test arena, Adam Zampa has been able to step out of the shadow of Shane Warne and forge his own incredible legacy. His teammates chart his rise to MVP status.
Going into his final fortnight as an Australian cricketer, David Warner has opened up on the impact the ball tampering scandal has had on his life, and his acceptance that he will never escape it.
Marnus Labuschagne has landed a key leadership role which could have major ramifications in Australian cricket, reports ROBERT CRADDOCK.
New Zealand quick Lockie Ferguson has made T20 World Cup history as the first bowler to ever deliver four maidens in a single game at the tournament.
Mitchell Marsh and Pat Cummins share a bond that stretches back to days couchsurfing in their teens, but as a captain, the West Australian is doing things his own way, writes BEN HORNE.
Joe Burns was an underrated Test opener for Australia, but he has saved his most important innings for Italy, his adopted country, blazing an emotional century close to his heart.
With its spot in the next stage of the T20 World Cup secured, Australia shook up its XI against Scotland. It saw Ashton Agar get the chance to dust off the cobwebs, but not Cameron Green. BEN HORNE explains why.
In its final tune-up before the Super 8 stages, Australia has scraped home against Scotland, eliminating the associate nation and ensuring England’s progress to the next round.
The Federal Government is pledging $60 million a year to bankroll a new NRL franchise in Papua New Guinea — and now cricket wants in on the action.
Cricket is a battle waged over 22 yards, but not for the Scottish secret weapon nicknamed ‘Long Ball Loch Ness’ who believes he can bamboozle Australia in a World Cup boilover.
If anything, the Scots would prefer having the honour of knocking out England for themselves by beating Australia.
Former BBL spinner Sandeep Lamichhane has joined his Nepal team for the T20 World Cup, after he was ineligible for their first two matches due to a VISA ban to the United States.
Spirit of Cricket might have been bandied around selectively by England last year, but Pat Cummins believes the term does apply when it comes to a big non-negotiable in this World Cup.
Former Australian player Cameron White only recently considered becoming a head coach but now that he is the Melbourne Renegades new mentor, back in Victoria, he’d like to see his home state embrace some change.
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