‘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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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.
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.’
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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Aussie skipper ‘unavailable for competitive cricket’
The reason for Meg Lanning’s ongoing absence remains unclear, but she won’t be playing when Australia tackles the West Indies next month.
IOC cracks? Cricket Olympic call put on hold
A decision on whether cricket will be part of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics has been postponed amid reports of disagreements within the organising committee.
WBBL draft: Scorchers lose superstar in ‘agonising’ decision
The Perth Scorchers have come away from the inaugural WBBL draft with wounds to lick after losing one of their biggest stars. See every pick made in the WBBL draft here.
How teen’s obsession revealed family secret
A family’s Aboriginal heritage would have remained a closely guarded secret if not for a 13-year-old girl’s innocent obsession with cricket.
More work, less pay: Female cricketers’ new wage disparity
Cricket is leading the way in gender pay parity – except if you’re an international Big Bash draftee, where women will be asked to do more for way less than the men.
Horror injury blow sinks star’s comeback
Few bowlers in women’s cricket could rock the radar like Tayla Vlaeminck, but her injury curse has struck again.
Lanning closes in on competitive comeback
After missing Australia’s Ashes triumph, national team captain Meg Lanning is closing on a return to cricket.
Big names commit to WBBL draft
The world’s best T20 bowler and an Ashes double centurion will play in the WBBL this season, but there’s a big name missing.
Perry lauds ‘phenomenal’ World Cup
Former Matilda Ellyse Perry says she hasn’t seen anything like the excitement around women’s sport at this World Cup.
Hope builds for Lanning return
Australian captain Meg Lanning is tracking “really well” and could soon make a return to cricket, a teammate says.
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