Spirit of Warnie lives on in ‘bloody gutsy’ Ashes win
Bowling in front of the Shane Warne stand in Melbourne another leg-spinner did the King proud bowling Australia to a memorable win to put the Ashes within reach.
Womens Cricket
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.
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’.
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Strikers keeper struck in face after batting heroics
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.
Leg Buys: Jones’ ownership dream, Heat secure spinner
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.
‘Ice cream with my parents’: 15yo star’s plans after stunning cricket debut
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.
Aussie star flags retirement date as young gun faces setback
A five-time World Cup-winning Australian cricketer has flagged her plan to retire, as a rising star faces a surgery setback.
Multi-sport teenage star set for WBBL debut
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.
Harris: Exodus of stars won’t hold back Heat
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.
‘Still the best’: Aussie young gun’s verdict after T20 World Cup shock
Australia’s budding superstar Phoebe Litchfield is confident the national team is still the best in the world despite failing to defend their T20 World Cup title.
How a flight to Brisbane saved cricket nuffy ‘Shikhapedia’
They call her Shikhapedia but she once had to seek out someone who knew even more about the game to save her career. ROBERT CRADDOCK speaks to Brisbane Heat WBBL recruit Shikha Pandey.
Clubs cash in on niche WBBL signing rule
Scottish sisters and an Indonesian pace bowler with an insane international record have been snapped up by clubs days before the WBBL begins.
Strikers’ three-peat quest begins with hot Adelaide Oval clash
WBBL season 10 kicks off with a replay of last year’s nailbiting final – and Adelaide’s star opener is calling on locals to pack the stands. Here’s the info you need to know about the match.
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