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Ellyse Perry ended the Women's Premier League on a winning note, making 49no and taking two wickets. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumRCB's Aussie quartet sign off in style as champs exit

A brutal partnership by Ellyse Perry and Georgia Wareham has enabled Royal Challengers Bengaluru to end their unsuccessful WPL defence on a high note.

Glenn Moore

Steve Holland has overseen Yokohama F Marinos' progress to the ACL Elite quarter-finals. (AP PHOTO)

CricketLopes double takes Yokohama F Marinos into ACL quarters

Last year's finalists Yokohama F Marinos of Japan, and Thailand's Buriram United have both reached the last eight of the Asian Champions League Elite.

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AFLPremiumAFL clubs circle young cricketer

AFL clubs are interested in recruiting a young cricketer who is fresh off scoring a century for his home state.

Tyler Lewis

The MCG lit up for the women's day-night Ashes Test in 2025.

CRICKETPremiumWarnie’s MCG wish granted in historic move

Shane Warne’s dream of a day-night Test at the MCG has come true, with the iconic venue set to host a match to celebrate a big anniversary in 2027.

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Australian skipper Pat Cummins (left) and his England rival Ben Stokes with the Ashes urn. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPretty in pink at MCG for 150th anniversary Ashes Test

Two years out from the 150th anniversary Ashes Test at the MCG, Cricket Australia has confirmed it will be a pink-ball match.

Oliver Caffrey

Despite a strong performance in the field by Ash Gardner her Gujarat side have lost to Mumbai. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketGardner's Giants remain midgets against Mumbai

Mumbai Indians have maintained their stranglehold on Ash Gardner's Gujarat Giants to put themselves on the brink of direct entry to the WPL final.

Glenn Moore

New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra has been voted Champions Trophy player of the tournament. (AP PHOTO)

CricketAustralians snubbed for Champions Trophy best XI

Champions Trophy semi-finalists Australia have been overlooked for the official team of the tournament with winners India snagging five places plus 12th man.

Glenn Moore

South Australia wants the Sheffield Shield final played at the Adelaide Oval between AFL games. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketSA working to host Shield final at Adelaide Oval

South Australia are pushing to host their Sheffield Shield final at the Adelaide Oval, sandwiched between AFL games.

Oliver Caffrey

India have celebrated their second global title salute in a row, taking out the Champions Trophy. (AP PHOTO)

CricketIndia milk 'home' advantage to win Champions Trophy

India have been crowned ICC Champions Trophy winners after their controversial campaign in the UAE, beating the Black Caps by four wickets in the decider.

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Harry Brook, formerly at Hyderabad, has now pulled out of an IPL deal for a second-straight year. (AP PHOTO)

CricketHarry Brook faces IPL ban over Delhi deal withdrawal

England cricket star Harry Brook has pulled out of his IPL deal with the Delhi Capitals again, which could result in a two-year ban from the league.

Staff Writers

WA has plenty of young talent coming through.

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WA rolling out ‘conveyor belt’ of talent amid golden run

Any rival cricket fan hoping WA’s golden run is nearing an end could be left bitterly disappointed; with the talent pool becoming so deep, one talent coach says the state may have a dilemma fitting everyone in.

Aaron Kirby

A half-century for Sam Konstas has helped NSW to a Sheffield Shield draw in Perth. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketKonstas helps NSW grind out Shield draw at the WACA

Sam Konstas has scored a half-century as NSW held firm to fight out a draw with Western Australia in the Sheffield Shield clash in Perth.

Justin Chadwick

Western Australia drew with New South Wales on Sunday at the WACA Ground.

CRICKET CommentsPremiumWACA draw leaves shield four-peat hopes on life support

Western Australia will need to beat Victoria next week and hope both New South Wales and Queensland lose to keep their hopes of a historic fourth straight Sheffield Shield title alive. 

Jackson Barrett

India's Virat Kohli and teammates savour the Champions Trophy after the win over New Zealand. (AP PHOTO)

CricketIndia edge NZ in Champions Trophy after Dubai thriller

KL Rahul has dragged India across the line for a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in a nail-biter of a Champions Trophy final in Dubai.

Ian Chadband

Jake Lehmann steered South Australia to a famous victory on Sunday.

CRICKET CommentsPremiumPremier backs bid to play final played at Adelaide Oval

South Australian premier Peter Malinauskas has added his muscle to a looming standoff between Cricket Australia and the AFL over a historic Sheffield Shield final. 

Jackson Barrett

An unbeaten Jake Lehmann century has steered South Australia to a Shield win over Victoria. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketLehmann stars as SA secure home Sheffield Shield final

Jake Lehmann has struck an unbeaten ton and Liam Scott chipped in with 83 as South Australia secured hosting rights for the Shield final by beating Victoria.

Justin Chadwick

Simon Budge says he’s all in on pushing for his cricket dreams.

CricketCommentsBudge all in on cricket, Scorchers dream after U19s success

State Under 19s captain Simon Budge says now that he’s had a taste of WA’s success and the ‘fear’ it instils in the rest of the nation’s cricket programs, he’s all in on pushing for his cricket dreams.

Aaron Kirby

Usman Khawaja has helped Queensland to a crushing Shield win over hosts Tasmania. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketBulls thump Tasmania to keep Shield title hopes alive

Queensland have beaten Tasmania by nine wickets thanks to Usman Khawaja's heroics with the bat and Michael Neser's star display with the ball.

Justin Chadwick

Georgia Voll has just missed out on being the first batter to score a Women's Premier League ton. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketVoll's brilliance brings an end to Perry's WPL dream

Georgia Voll is the latest Aussie to just miss out on the WPL century landmark, but her 99 not out has ended the title hopes of her compatriot Ellyse Perry.

Ian Chadband

Cooper Connolly has copped plenty of flack following Australia's semifinal defeat.

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Connolly an easy fall guy for Australia’s semifinal defeat

The scrutiny players face from the media and public can often seem uneven, and there are several reasons why some players are targeted more than others.

Mitchell Johnson

Matt Henry winces after the injury that's concerning NZ before the Champions Trophy final. (AP PHOTO)

CricketNZ fret over Henry fitness ahead of Champs Trophy final

The fitness of paceman Matt Henry is the big concern for New Zealand before their Champions Trophy final against India in Dubai.

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Hilton Cartwright raises his bat to the members stand while walking from the field at stumps.

CricketCommentsCartwright, Bancroft star as WA turn tables on NSW

Hilton Cartwright has struck an unbeaten ton and Cameron Bancroft is 85 not out as WA took the honours on day three of their Sheffield Shield clash with NSW.

Justin Chadwick

Mark Steketee took three wickets as Queensland close in on a Sheffield Shield win over Tasmania. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketQueensland close in on Shield win despite Tas fightback

Queensland should beat Tasmania before lunch on Sunday after restricting the home side at Bellerive on day three of their must-win Sheffield Shield match.

Roger Vaughan

Nathan McSweeney is hoping to lead South Australia to a momentous Shield win over Victoria. (Steven Markham/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketMcSweeney, Hunt give SA hope of pulling off Shield win

Nathan McSweeney and Henry Hunt have a chance to steer South Australia to a historic Sheffield Shield victory ahead of the final day against Victoria.

Oliver Caffrey