Not even one of the greatest catches in WBBL history could save the Hurricanes as the Thunder avenged Monday night’s loss in Hobart to pick up their first victory of the season.
Cricket officials have accepted there is one Australia Day battle they cannot win and a former Australian cricket captain has provided his reaction to the decision.
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.
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.
An Australian fast bowler has called for the ICC to step in as a breakdown in communication keeps the world’s best side off TV screens.
Injuries have limited this tearaway quick to just 24 international matches across the past five and a half years, but Tayla Vlaeminck has kept busy on the sideline. Find out more inside.
A forgotten Australian bowler will make a long-awaited return to the green and gold in preparation for a World Cup.
Ellyse Perry has done it again – the Australian star produced another matchwinning performance to add to her collection and steer Bangalore to victory in the Women’s Premier League final.
From his back shed in the Hawkesbury region, a Sydney dad has created a centrepiece of one of world cricket’s major events, the concept of which is the brainchild of a former NSW Blues cricketer and legendary Balmain Tiger, writes BEN HORNE.
Ellyse Perry first played for Australia as a teenager in 2007 and now 17 years later she’s still setting records.
Four shoulder reconstructions, two cancer fights, and a five-figure loss – you’d forgive Lauren Cheatle for being be consumed by her own problems. But, as BEN HORNE writes, she’s found the way to keep life in perspective.
Women’s sport faces all manner of barriers when it comes to getting the respect it deserves. But one obstacle, according to Australian Olympic champion Cate Campbell, stands above all others.
Cricket Victoria has created two high-powered positions to help lift its underperforming BBL and WBBL teams, with a pair of former Australian internationals linked to the roles.
A pitch invader had to be dealt with, so Alyssa Healy handled it after a rough encounter during the Women’s Premier League in India.
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