Why the Aussies have lost their aura
After ending a 27-year winning drought against Australia, the South African captain revealed a key difference in the formerly all-conquering team.
Womens Cricket
Power couple’s live TV lovers’ tiff wins hearts
Alyssa Healy and Mitchell Starc have once again shown why they are the first couple of Australian cricket with a hilarious live TV quarrel.
Devastating all-round effort leads South Africa to historic win
Until tonight, South Africa had never beaten Australia in a 50-over game, but that all changed thanks to a stunning all-round display from Marizanne Kapp.
Aussies continue stunning 27-year streak
Few sporting teams have been as dominant as the Australian women’s cricket team and they reached a new mark in Adelaide.
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‘No doubt’: 19yo phenom ready for Aussie debut
The future of Australian cricket is in safe hands, with teenager Phoebe Litchfield scoring up her maiden WNCL century over the weekend.
‘Outrageous’: Aussie destroys cricket record
Queensland batter Laura Harris has shattered the all-time record for fastest WNCL century, reaching triple figures in blistering speed.
‘Bigger things at play’: Perry shuts down talk
The absence of Australian captain Meg Lanning could continue for some time, but talk of replacing her isn’t something one star teammate is keen on.
Aussie captain’s return unknown
An indefinite break from cricket will extend into a major summer competition for Australian captain Meg Lanning, leaving her future under a cloud.
World No. 1 batter’s record-breaking demolition
It hasn’t taken Beth Mooney long to start breaking records for West Australia, smacking a huge century in her second match for the state.
Ellyse Perry’s record-breaking masterclass
Australian superstar Ellyse Perry has gotten her summer off to a dream start, cracking an unbeaten century in the WNCL opener.
‘Terrible’: Aussie cricket star’s ‘freak accident’
Breakers all-rounder Hannah Darlington has been dealt a “devastating” injury setback ahead of the WNCL season opener.
No captain? No worries for new coach
The new Australia Women’s cricket coach Shelley Nitschke takes over a team in transation with a recently retired vice-captain and a skipper on indefinite leave.
New Australian cricket coach revealed
Former Australian cricketer Shelley Nitschke has penned a four-year deal as head coach of the all-conquering national women’s team.
Haynes backs Healy as next Australian captain
Rachael Haynes‘ retirement and Meg Lanning’s indefinite break has opened the door for a new captain to lead the side, writes LACHLAN McKIRDY.
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