Vics intent on lifting Dean Jones Trophy
With the Dean Jones Trophy up for grabs for the first time, Victoria has extra reason to win Saturday’s domestic One-Day Cup final.
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SA aiming to break One-Day title drought
Cricket: South Australia are looking to break their One-Day Cup title drought when they host Victoria in the final.
Sediq, Azmat, fireworks lead Afghanistan to tough target
Sediqullah Atal and Azmatullah Omarzai combined for eight sixes in their half-centuries as Afghanistan set Australia a target of 274 in a winner-takes-all Champions Trophy clash at Lahore.
Aussies looking for strong finish
Cricket: Marnus Labuschagne insists Australia are not worried about the weather and are hoping his side can finish their final pool match on…
Billion dollar league: Private ownership on the cards for BBL
Cricket Australia is investigating how private equity could enhance the Big Bash and return the league to its former status as the undisputed No.2 T20 league on earth.
‘The game will bite you’: Test legend’s warning for Sam Konstas
Former Test captain Steve Waugh has issued some blunt advice to young gun Sam Konstas about the style of play he must adopt if he wants to survive long term in the Australian Test team.
Marnus supports Afghanistan match
Cricket: Marnus Labuschagne is hopeful the Champions trophy match against Afghanistan will go ahead despite weather disruption, and controversy…
Gardner smashes another fifty!
WPL: Ash Gardner starred for the Gujurat Giants with another fifty helping steer them to victory.
How Kuhnemann’s official ICC green light can set him free
The International Cricket Council’s investigation into Matt Kuhnemann should be seen as a blessing for the bowler, with the official ruling silencing the whispers forever, writes BEN HORNE.
‘Disappointing’: Kuhnemann speaks out after ICC decision
Australian spinner Matthew Kuhnemann has spoken for the first time since the ICC released its decision on his bowling action.
Aussie spin star breaks silence on ICC probe
Matthew Kuhnemann has broken his silence after being cleared of a suspect bowling arm by the ICC, saying he “never doubted” his action.
Rumour swirls amid Mitch Starc no-show
The reasons why arguably Australia’s best bowler isn’t at the Champions Trophy tournament in Pakistan have been revealed.
Perry poised to make big state move next season
The landscape of women’s state cricket is set for a major shift, with champion Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry to make a bombshell move.
The bush Bradman you’ve never heard of
With no fuss or fanfare but reserves of patience, Andrew Philip has become one of Victorian country cricket’s most prolific batsmen. And the Moe champion isn’t done yet.
‘We should consider all possibilities’
Cricket: England captain Jos Buttler has admitted that the side should consider stripping him of the captaincy following their defeat to Afghanistan….
Knives out as Bazball hits embarrassing low
England have been dumped out of the Champions Trophy by cricket minnows Afghanistan, as Bazball continues to die a slow death.
Starc reveals reasons for absence
The reasons why one of Australia’s best fast bowlers isn’t at the Champions Trophy tournament in Pakistan have been revealed.
Buttler weighs up future after Poms fiasco
A third straight major tournament failure has Jos Buttler weighing up his future as England’s white-ball captain.
Test great appointed to crucial cricket role
A former star batsman in the Test and one-day international arenas has been appointed to the Cricket Australia board.
England knocked out of Champions Trophy
Cricket: Afghanistan have taken down England in the Champions Trophy, winning by 8 runs and sending England home.
‘No excuse’: Poms roasted over dismal exit as Afghanistan stun in thriller
Ibrahim Zadran’s massive century helped Afghanistan knock England out of the Champions Trophy in a thriller that may have another disastrous consequence for the Poms.
Aussie caught up in ‘cheating’ storm learns fate
Australian spinner Matt Kuhnemann was reported for a suspect bowling action as he starred in the two-Test series against Sri Lanka.
The shock data revealed on Kuhnemann bowling action
Astonishing data on the bowling action of Matthew Kuhnemann reveals even more questions about how the ICC investigation into the Test spinner got this far, after he was cleared of having a suspect action.
Starc reveals ‘mystery’ reasons for Champions Trophy withdrawal
Mitchell Starc has revealed the injury which primarily kept him out of Australia’s Champions Trophy campaign, but also conceded “personal views” played a part in his decision.
Hit a Vic: Reborn batsman aims to make former team pay in final
He was discarded by Victoria and now a star SA batsman hopes to make show them what they’re missing out on in Saturday’s One-Day Cup final at Adelaide Oval, writes Andrew Capel.
Young gun to trust short-ball approach
Victoria opener Harry Dixon knows the short ball is a double-edged sword – his strength and, at times, his downfall.
‘Simple’ equation for wary Aussies
A semi-final berth at the ICC Champions Trophy awaits Australia if Steve Smith’s team can beat Afghanistan.
Uproar as India handed ‘huge advantage’
India have secured a spot in the Champions Trophy semifinals but many believe they have been given a huge leg up from tournament officials.
Jonassen leads Delhi to top WPL ladder
WPL: A player of the match performance from Jess Jonassen has led the Delhi Capitals to a 6-wicket win over the Giants.
Smith not fussed despite abandoned match
Cricket: Steve Smith and the Aussies have already turned their focus to their match against Afghanistan, after their clash against the Proteas…
Cummins drops truth bomb on cricket world
Pat Cummins is 11,000km away from the cricket world’s swirling controversy but the Aussie Test captain doesn’t like what he’s seeing.
‘Put your money where your mouth is’: SA coach’s call to arms
South Australian cricket coach Ryan Harris has pleaded with long-suffering fans to support his team as the state tries to snap a 13-year trophy drought.
‘Equation is simple’ as Champions Trophy clash abandoned
Australia’s crucial Champions Trophy clash with South Africa has been abandoned due to constant rain at Rawalpindi, and it means both side face must-win games to progress to the next phase.
India beat Pakistan + Australia down England – 2025 Champions Trophy | Cricket Today Show
India beat Pakistan + Australia down England – 2025 Champions Trophy | Cricket Today Show – Tuesday February 25. The Cricket Today Show wrap…
Perry blasts 90* from 56 balls
Cricket: Ellyse Perry has scored an unbeaten ninety and taken a wicket in a thrilling draw between the Royal Challengers and UP Warriorz.
Carey: “We might have to make 400”
Cricket: Australian star Alex Carey believes that there will be some very high scored during Pakistan’s hosting of the ICC Champions Trophy tournament….
NZ continue perfect tournament start
Cricket: A century from Rachin Ravindra has helped the Black Caps secure a perfect start to their ICC Champions Trophy campaign.
Carey? Inglis? Who is the best credentialed to wear the gloves?
Josh Inglis was long the understudy to Alex Carey before usurping him in India. Now, both are in the side together – but who wears the gloves? BEN HORNE investigates.
How England didn’t ‘deserve to lose’
Cricket: England’s Liam Livingstone reviewed his team’s loss to Australia in the Champions Trophy, offering an interesting take.
Runs, the Ryder, regrets, Red Hill: Dart opens up
At age 47, Simon Dart continues to churn out runs and take wickets for Red Hill in local cricket. He just wishes he’d done more for Victoria, believing he was unfulfilled at first-class level.
Inglis focuses on South Africa, not ton
Josh Inglis isn’t keen to bask in the glory of his superb unbeaten century against England as Australia concentrates on continuing its winning form at the ICC Champions Trophy.
Australia-first rule to combat slow over rates in cricket
Slow over rates are a scourge of the game at all levels but NT Cricket is introducing a unique rule which aims to instantly hit clubs where it hurts.
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