‘You wrote the rules you f***ing idiot’: Inside Aussies' unseen reaction to Bairstow stumpingNever before seen footage from the explosive second Ashes Test has poured fuel all over the feud between Australia and England.
World Cup fears for axed Warner as Aussie superstar’s sorry IPL campaign endsAustralia begins its T20 World Cup campaign in three weeks and David Warner didn’t play in his team’s final IPL game amid an ongoing injury cloud.
Lyon’s teary Ashes heartbreak laid bare in new, confronting dressing room visionConfronting footage of a distressed Nathan Lyon is set to rock cricket with new details emerging from the bitter 2023 Ashes series.
Batter up: Snubbed Smith’s plan to return a week after World Cup final alongside ex-teammatesSteve Smith will make his return to the crease along two Australian stars in the United States less than a week after the final of the T20 World Cup he was overlooked for is decided.
The moment Marsh proved he was ready for big gig as new skipper leaves ‘hated’ call in dustAn off-Broadway tour of South Africa during a mammoth year proved the stage where Mitch Marsh demonstrated to national selectors that he was far more than just a powerful all-rounder.
‘Hard to fathom’: Aussie great can’t believe World Cup snub as selector explains big callThe World Cup dream for Australia’s batting sensation Jake Fraser-McGurk is not completely dashed but the dynamo needs a significant stroke of fortune to travel to the Caribbean.
Boy wonder snubbed, new skipper confirmed in 15-man Aussie T20 World Cup squadBREAKING: Australian selectors have rejected the temptations offered by precocious talent Jake Fraser-McGurk and will rely on established cricketers in their bid for cricket history.
Less means more: WBBL revamp, extra league to help world-best Aussies get even betterAmong the aspirations of a new action plan for women’s cricket in Australia is to ensure the WBBL holds its place as the most competitive T20 league in the world. And a key cog is that a reduction in matches will ultimately benefit the competition.
‘Really hard to hear’: Aussie star concerned after former captain Meg Lanning reveals health battleChampion cricket Ellyse Perry has praised the bravery of her former captain Meg Lanning for shedding light on her battle with an eating disorder in the hope it will help others struggling with the debilitating issue.
‘Can’t believe this: Breakout Aussie star facing World Cup snub as likely squad revealedBreakout Aussie cricket star Jake Fraser-McGurk has reportedly been snubbed from the nation’s T20 World Cup squad.
‘Appetite for women’s cricket’ indisputable as Aussie champion Ellyse Perry eyes the futureCricket Australia is projecting a massive uptick in revenue streams and participation over the next decade due to the burgeoning interest driven by the nation’s champion women’s team.
‘Fraser-Berserk’: 22yo ‘sensation’ breaks records in statement ‘sledgehammer’ knockAustralian batting sensation Jake Fraser-McGurk has sent a brutally blunt statement to T20I selectors, bludgeoning a blistering IPL innings that left commentators and fans in awe.
‘Warrior’ Stoinis delivers historic IPL ton, classy response to Aussie contract snubAustralia’s Marcus Stoinis made history in an IPL batting masterclass, hitting the highest ever score by a chasing batter to deliver a huge win for his team.
‘Little longer than first thought’: Ponting’s brutal Marsh call as Aussie races clock for T20 WCAustralia’s Mitchell Marsh remains on course to play at the T20 World Cup despite being likely ruled out of the rest of the IPL, Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting said.
‘I was in denial’: Aussie cricket legend opens up on shock retirement in powerful interviewWhile Meg Lanning was smashing centuries for Australia she was enduring a personal battle that ultimately forced her to retire.
Starc finally explodes in IPL stunner as Aussie responds over $4m fearsMitchell Starc was the most expensive player ever sold at the IPL auction and amid growing pressure the Aussie veteran has delivered.
Cricket great MacGill to stand trial over alleged $330k cocaine dealCricketing great Stuart MacGill will stand trial in November over allegations he was involved in a $330,000 cocaine deal.
‘Never let it go that far’: Candice opens up on rumour over Warner cap mysteryCandice Warner has opened up about the unexplained mystery surrounding her husband David’s baggy green storm.
‘My hands are tied’: Lyon hits back over Cricket Australia callAustralian off-spin superstar Nathan Lyon has expressed his disappointment with Cricket Australia after they applied the handcuffs over plans he had made.
‘I know I’m Australian …’: Why Lyon wants to follow in Warnie’s ‘footsteps’ and help Pom spinnerNathan Lyon is “happy to help” English spinner and new Lancashire teammate Tom Hartley with his craft, even if it means the latter can be “effective” on Australian soil during the Ashes.
Aussies cruise to series victory after Wareham blasts career-best fifty in T20 experimentAustralia’s experimental batting line-up paid dividends as Alyssa Healy’s side secured a 58-run victory against Bangladesh in Mirpur.
Aussie skipper’s four-year best in T20 thumping as speedster makes long-awaited returnTayla Vlaeminck celebrated her long-awaited return to international cricket as Australia cruised towards a ten-wicket victory over Bangladesh.
Aussie bowling great quits state’s top job amid ongoing SA slumpFormer Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie has resigned from his role as head coach of South Australia and the Adelaide Strikers.
Brisbane’s billion-dollar stadium mess explained as iconic home nears ‘death’s door’The streets surrounding the Gabba were crammed with fans on Thursday. But the future of the historic venue is at stake amid a fierce debate about Brisbane’s Olympic legacy.
Snubbed Aussie’s career hanging by thread; selectors’ big nod to next Marsh: Winners and LosersA change of the guard in Australia’s ODI team is in the works, with a crop of young white-ball stars earning national contracts for the 2024/25 season.
Huge names dumped in CA shake-up as bolter earns shock call upMarcus Stoinis and Ashton Agar have not been offered national contracts for the 2024/25 season, with Cricket Australia unveiling a 23-player list on Thursday morning.
‘Asked the question’: Next step for India-Pakistan epic in Australia after fresh blowCricket fans hoping to see India take on Pakistan on Aussie soil were left wanting but a telling admission from Cricket Australia revealed a titanic clash might not be a distant dream.
Australia’s blockbuster Indian cricket schedule revealed as big Ashes hint emergesWestern Australia has received a big boost in its quest to become the permanent host of the opening Test each summer as Cricket Australia unveiled its schedule for the 2024/25 summer.
‘The next evolution’: Aussie star ecstatic as MCG set for 75-year first ahead of epic Ashes seriesHaving endured the heartbreak of missing the 2020 World Cup final, Ellyse Perry is ecstatic at the thought of playing in a groundbreaking Ashes Test at the MCG.
‘Succumbing to external pressures’: Afghanistan hits back at CA decisionCricket Australia officials have called out the poor treatment of women and girls in Afghanistan after cancelling another planned series.
CA makes surprise Perth call on blockbuster India Test series as Gabba snubbed againPerth will reportedly host the first match of next season’s highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy campaign, with Brisbane once again missing out.
Shock $1.6bn Brisbane Olympics call: Gabba stays, Suncorp hosts and no new stadiumThe Queensland government has made the surprising call to save billions of dollars on a stadium for the Olympics and hold the Opening and Closing ceremonies at Lang Park instead.
‘Unbelievable’ bolter Aussies snubbed as Bancroft weighs in on opener issueOverlooked Test opener Cameron Bancroft has another option for Australian selectors to consider as questions linger over Steve Smith’s future.
‘It doesn’t work’: Aussies urged to abandon Smith experiment as legend sends stern warningAustralia has been urged to abandon the Steve Smith experiment despite coach Andrew McDonald claiming criticism of the newly-converted opener was “harsh” and “unfair”.
Perry shatters cricket records in incredible WPL blitzAustralia superstar Ellyse Perry made history overnight, taking the first-ever six-wicket haul in the Women’s Premier League in India – and claiming a host of records on the way.
Marsh’s Aussie resurgence takes another step as massive World Cup nod loomsThe rewards keep coming for newly minted Allan Border medallist Mitch Marsh, with the World Cup captaincy nod closer than ever.
‘Small sample size’: Aussie coach backs under-fire Smith despite ‘unfair’ criticismAustralian coach Andrew McDonald believes it’s too early to judge Steve Smith’s success as an opener, labelling the recent criticism as “harsh” and “unfair”.
How Australia’s most under pressure man saved himself with innings of a lifetimeAlex Carey has not only silenced his doubters, but proven he’s a matchwinner capable of standing up for the national side when duty calls.
‘Give me a break’: Kiwi star goes full Bazball with bizarre take that left great bewilderedA New Zealand star has been slammed for a comment after the Test loss to Australia you’d usually only hear from a salty England player.
‘Wouldn’t beat Poms’: Fears over Aussie near-miss; obvious solution to batting woes — Talking PtsAustralia has produced a stunning comeback in Christchurch to clinch the second Test against New Zealand and complete a clean sweep of the Trans-Tasman Trophy series.
‘We’re pretty adamant’: Cummins’ confident call ahead of Aussies’ eight-month Test hiatusPat Cummins has declared that Australia is in “no rush to make rash changes” to the Test side after an underwhelming campaign for the rejigged top order in New Zealand.
Record escape act stuns Kiwis amid career-defining moment in epic Aussie Test heistAlex Carey has steered Australia towards its highest successful run chase against New Zealand in Tests in a career-defining performance at Hagley Oval on Monday.
‘I had no idea’: Clueless Cummins robs Carey of ‘deserved’ ton … but he didn’t mindAustralia’s Alex Carey was denied the chance to snare a century when captain Pat Cummins struck the winning runs against NZ – and Cummins admitted he had ‘no idea’ his teammate was on 98.
Redemption for out-of-form duo but top order woes exposed: Aussie Player RatingsAustralias has secured a 2-0 series whitewash over New Zealand after Alex Carey steered the tourists towards a dramatic three-wicket victory in Christchurch.
‘Smashed it’: Marsh survives massive scare as DRS drama ignitesMitchell Marsh had an extremely narrow escape as a razor-thin DRS decision ignited controversy on the final day of Australia’s Test against New Zealand.
‘Call that man’: Cummins nails crucial calls; axe still hovers for history maker — Talking PtsNew Zealand is on the cusp of ending a 31-year drought against Australia after completely dominating proceedings on the third day of the Christchurch Test.
Crushing series win helps ‘proud’ India leapfrog vulnerable Aussies to become world No.1India have climbed to the number one spot in Test cricket rankings following an emphatic 4-1 series victory against England.
Kiwis on verge of ending 31-year drought after latest Smith failure sparks nightmare collapseThe Black Caps look poised to secure its first home Test victory over their trans-Tasman rivals in a generation after Australia’s top order crumbled in Christchurch.
‘What a bloke’: Hazlewood wins over Kiwi fans with surprise sandpaper actJosh Hazlewood is one of Australian cricket’s favourite players but he may just have won over New Zealand with one signature.
‘Freebie’ raises awkward question; Aussies’ shining light silences sceptics: Talking PtsNew Zealand has the lead but Australia marginally holds the upper-hand after an enthralling second day of the trans-Tasman Trophy Test underway in Christchurch.