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NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - JUNE 21: Australia captain Alyssa Healy during a nets session at Trent Bridge on June 21, 2023 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

‘So hot’: Perth heatwave to impact Test

Test matches present all manner of challenges but for Australia’s all-conquering team stifling Perth heat is an added one to overcome as they square-off against South Africa.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 10: Alana King of Australia celebrates with team mates after dismissing Sinalo Jafta of South Africa during game three of the women's One Day International series between Australia and South Africa at North Sydney Oval on February 10, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

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Spin star inches from hat-trick as Aussies clinch ODI series

Alana King went agonisingly close to an ODI hat-trick as Australia demolished South Africa’s batting line-up to clinch a series victory at North Sydney Oval.

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Sophie Molineux of Australia celebrates with team mates after dismissing Shafali Verma of India during day one of the Women's International Test match between Australia and India at Metricon Stadium on September 30, 2021 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

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Veteran’s future in doubt as Aussie favourite returns to Test fold

Australia’s spin depth has brought the international future of a longtime member of the all-conquering women’s side into question after the Test squad to face South Africa was unveiled.

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: Alyssa Healy of Australia looks on during game one of the Women's T20 International series between Australia and South Africa at Manuka Oval on January 27, 2024 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

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Aussie captain shoots down rival’s ‘gap’ call

After South Africa’s captain claimed the world was catching the all-conquering Australians skipper Alyssa Healy has had her reply.

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The umpire wasn't sure if Ellyse Perry had taken the catch.

Wild proof ‘cricket is the dumbest sport’

There were bizarre scenes in the first game of the WBBL season when a muted wicket celebration led to complete confusion.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 25: Tahlia McGrath of the Adelaide Strikers celebrates the wicket of Harmanpreet Kaur of the Melbourne Renegades during the "The Challenger" Women's Big Bash League Finals match between the Melbourne Renegades and the Adelaide Strikers at Adelaide Oval, on November 25, 2021, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

WBBL: Next wave of Aussie stars ready to emerge

As Meg Lanning’s break from cricket continues, the next wave of Australia’s rising stars are primed to emerge. See who our experts expect to dominate in News Corp’s WBBL crystal ball.

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Sixers' Lauren Cheatle celebrate's her wicket of Renegades' Amy Satterthwaite caught Hayley Silver-Holmes during WBBL match between the Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Renegades at the SCG. Picture. Phil Hillyard

‘So embarrassed’: 16-second video rattles star

After undergoing four shoulder reconstructions and a cancer scare, Lauren Cheatle returns to cricket with one central goal in mind.

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The missed wins driving Aussie star

Missing three massive Australian series wins through injury has one World Cup winner steeled to make up for lost time this season.

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All-rounder throws hat in Aussie captaincy ring

A changing of the leadership guard in Australian women’s cricket has all-rounder Jess Jonassen excited about the challenges ahead.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 10: Ellyse Perry of the Sixers speaks to the media during the Women's Big Bash League Cricket Season Launch at North Sydney Oval on October 10, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Hanna Lassen/Getty Images for Cricket Australia)

Aussie star uncomfortable over key issue

Mystery surrounds the playing future of Australian skipper Meg Lanning, but one key candidate is keen to distance herself from the role.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 10: Rachael Haynes of the Thunder speaks to the media during the Women's Big Bash League Cricket Season Launch at North Sydney Oval on October 10, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Hanna Lassen/Getty Images for Cricket Australia)

The big issue facing new WBBL season

Too much cricket is never a bad thing unless a tournament like the men’s T20 World Cup clashes with the start of the new WBBL season.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 10: Nicole Faltum (R) and Annabel Sutherland of the Stars speak to the media during the Women's Big Bash League Cricket Season Launch Ian Johnson Oval on October 10, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images for Cricket Australia)

Lanning’s replacement ‘learned so much’

Taking over from one of the most revered captains in Australian sport could be intimidating and that’s not lost on the Melbourne Stars skipper.

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Redlands players celebrate a wicketSci-Fleet Motors club cricket competition between Toombul and RedlandsSaturday October 1, 2022. Picture, John Gass

In pictures – grade cricket, Qld Fire WNCL 80 image photo gallery

In pictures – an 80 image gallery of Sci-Fleet Motors two day men’s cricket and Qld Fire women’s action featuring hundreds by Uni’s Bryce Street (177) and Angus Lovell (173), a win to the Fire and four wickets each to Jasper Sumner, Kane Hurley and Paddy Dooley.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 04: Annabel Sutherland of Victoria raises her bat after making a century during the WNCL match between Victoria and Tasmania at CitiPower Centre, on October 04, 2022, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Batting jet’s 251 average great for Aussie ‘reset’

As Australian captain Meg Lanning weighs up her future before the T20 World Cup defence next February, the next-gen of talent is stepping up.

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