Womens Cricket

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 05: Megan Schutt of Australia celebrates a wicket during game one of the Women's One Day International Series between Australia and India at Allan Border Field on December 05, 2024 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Five-star Schutt destroys India

Megan Schutt and Georgia Voll were the standout performers as Australia took a 1-0 lead in its three-game women’s one-day international series against India.

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Voll, Schutt, star as Australia rolls India in series opener

Debutant Georgia Voll was determined to “finish the job” with the bat as an Australian team inspired by a five-star performance from pace bowler Megan Schutt beat India by five wickets.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 24: (EDITORS NOTE: Multiple exposures were combined in camera to produce this image.) Jack Wildermuth of Queensland bolws during the Sheffield Shield match between Queensland and Victoria at The Gabba, on November 24, 2024, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

Women's Cricket

Leg Buys: Brisbane call for WBBL ‘rethink’ and fill final BBL list spot

Brisbane have filled the final BBL list spot with an Aussie all-rounder as they manage their roster availability issues while on the back of their WBBL final loss, the Heat have urged CA to give the league a ‘rethink’.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 29: Jemimah Rodrigues of the Heat runs between the wickets during the WBBL Challenger match between Brisbane Heat and Sydney Thunder at Allan Border Field on November 29, 2024, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

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Heat star fit for WBBL final

Brisbane Heat’s hopes of beating the Melbourne Renegades in Sunday’s WBBL final have been boosted by the availability of a star batter.

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Women's Cricket

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 28: Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney of Australia talk before walking out to open the batting during game two of the Women's T20 International series between Australia and South Africa at Manuka Oval on January 28, 2024 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Aussie dynasty at risk of World Cup ambush

They’ve won three consecutive T20 World Cup titles, but Australia has been put on notice, with a former cricket great declaring two rivals are closing in on the superstar team.

Cricket

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 26: Meg Lanning of Australia lifts the ICC Women's T20 World Cup during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup final match between Australia and South Africa at Newlands Cricket Ground on February 26, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Massive World Cup prize money boost

The money is flowing in women’s cricket and going after a fourth-straight T20 World Cup has taken on a whole new meaning for Australia.

Cricket

‘Hits different’: World Cup debut excites star

An Australian young gun has weighed in on her team’s tilt for a World Cup four-peat as a trans-Tasman series offers early clues.

Cricket

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 29: Tayla Vlaeminck of Australia during a training session after a media opportunity ahead of the Women's International Test match between Australia and India, at Metricon Stadium on September 29, 2021 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

‘I’d love to’: Rebuilt bowler’s high-speed goal

An Australian fast bowler is still determined to break speed records as she prepares to break a six-year World Cup drought.

Big Bash

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 03: Laurie Evans of the Scorchers plays a cut shot during the BBL match between Perth Scorchers and Adelaide Strikers at Optus Stadium, on January 03, 2024, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images)

BBL Draft: Renegades poach star Scorcher

The Renegades shocked the Men’s BBL draft as they poached a Scorchers gun, while crosstown rivals added much needed batting firepower with an English star. As, the Hurricanes shook up the women’s draft.

Cricket

BRISTOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Ben Duckett of England celebrates reaching his century during the 3rd Metro Bank One Day International at Seat Unique Stadium on September 26, 2023 in Bristol, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

‘Bazball’ opener No. 1 pick in BBL Draft

England opener Ben Duckett, a key member of the ‘Bazball’ set up, will join the Melbourne Stars for this summer’s Big Bash.

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Victorian players are seen during the Women's National Cricket League (WNCL) One-Day match between New South Wales and Victoria at Park 25 in Adelaide, Tuesday, September 24, 2019. (AAP Image for Cricket Australia/David Mariuz) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY, IMAGES TO BE USED FOR NEWS REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY, NO COMMERCIAL USE WHATSOEVER, NO USE IN BOOKS WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT FROM AAP

Former Test cricketer facing serious misconduct investigation

A former Sri Lankan Test cricketer and women’s cricket coach has been stood down by Cricket Australia while he is investigated for allegations of serious misconduct towards a professional women’s player.

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GQEBERHA, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 14: Jess Jonassen of Australia looks on during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup group A match between Australia and Bangladesh at St George's Park on February 14, 2023 in Gqeberha, South Africa. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Star’s T20 snubbing leaves Aussie captain ‘disappointed’

Chasing a history-making fourth consecutive T20 World Cup, Australia has named a 15-strong squad to defend its white ball crown, however a star’s omission has the skipper ‘disappointed.’

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Star’s snubbing leaves Aussie captain ‘disappointed’

One of Australia’s top female cricketers won’t be going to the T20 Women’s World Cup.

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Trans cricketer nominates for WBBL draft

Transgender cricketer Danielle McGahey has nominated for next weekend’s Women’s Big Bash League draft, and revealed the extreme personal toll of cricket’s gender eligibility storm.

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