Cricket

One of the Big Bash’s favourite overseas signings is set to make his return to the league.
Cricket
Aaron Kirby

England legend set to take reigns of Sydney Thunder

One of the Big Bash’s favourite overseas signings is set to make his return to the league after more than a decade, as Sydney Thunder prepare to announce Trevor Bayliss’s successor.

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Marcus North, a Test centurion for Australia, says he’s excited to become a national team selector for England.
Cricket
Ian Chadband, AAP

Aussie who’s turned back on own country makes ice-cold admission

The 46-year-old Melburnian’s use of one interesting word will not go unnoticed back home.

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Shane Warne’s ex-wife has opened up about the devastating moment she realised he had died as their son Jackson makes a devasting confession about his grief.
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Taylor Renouf

Shane Warne’s ex-wife and son make heartbreaking confessions

The family has opened up, revealing devastating details about his death.

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Australian cricket feels like it’s approaching a moment that administrators, players and fans have quietly feared for years.
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Cricket
Mitchell Johnson

Our cricket system at breaking point as new era takes over

The fear for Cricket Australia isn’t simply losing players to overseas leagues occasionally. The real fear is losing its place as the unquestioned centre of a player’s career, writes Mitchell Johnson.

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The privatisation of the Big Bash League has stalled, reportedly leaving players considering their options.
Cricket
Josh Kempton

Crisis brewing as BBL privatisation stalls

A contract crisis is brewing in Australian cricket, with several nationally-contracted stars reportedly unwilling to sign deals tying them to international cricket & some big BBL names exploring their options.

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Australia’s road to the 2027 ODI World Cup may start without some of their stars.
Cricket
Aaron Kirby

Stars set to miss Aussie’s ODI tour of Pakistan

Australia’s road to the 2027 ODI World Cup may start without some of their stars, with their upcoming tour of Pakistan scheduled to begin during the Indian Premier League finals.

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The cricketing world has been given a glimpse into Australia’s future as West Australian young gun Cooper Connolly broke a decade-old Indian Premier League record.
Cricket
Aaron Kirby

WA gun Connolly breaks decade-old IPL record

The cricketing world has been given a glimpse into Australia’s future as West Australian young gun Cooper Connolly broke a decade-old Indian Premier League record on Thursday (AWST).

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David Warner allegedly parked short of the testing site when officers approached and breathalysed him.
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Cricket
Adelaide Lang and Will Nicholas, AAP

New details as David Warner owns up to ‘reckless, foolish’ decision

The 11-minute timeline between the Aussie cricket great’s last drink and police stop has been revealed in court.

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Simon Helmot led the Melbourne Renegades to a title in 2024. Martin Keep/Getty Images
Cricket
Tyler Lewis

Champion coach quits for ‘new opportunity’

The Melbourne Renegades are searching for a new coach after the sudden resignation of championship mentor Simon Helmot.

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sam Konstas and Jake Fraser-McGurk.
opinion
Sport
Mitchell Johnson

India must learn from Aussies’ mistakes with young star

We have been guilty of it too many times. so the subcontinent heavyweight would be wise to show patience with their next teen prodigy.

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Sunrisers' Pat Cummins is welcomed back to the IPL by Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag. (AP PHOTO)
Cricket
Ian Chadband

Cummins back in style as Ricky's blasters break record

Pat Cummins has returned to cricket - and winning ways - in the IPL after four months out with injury while Ricky Ponting's Punjab Kings went on a record blitz.

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Jackson Warner claims his cricketing great father Shane (inset) died as a result of the COVID-19 vaccination.
Australia
David Johns

Shane Warne’s son drops bombshell claim about dad’s death

Cricketing great Shane Warne’s son claims his father was killed as a result of a government mandate.

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David Warner made an inauspicious return to the Pakistan Super League for Karachi Kings.
Cricket
Ian Chadband, AAP

More humiliation for David Warner days after drink-driving charge

The Aussie veteran has hopped straight off the plane and walked into a nightmare.

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David Warner has been charged with drink driving.
Cricket
Ben Sutton

Aussie cricket great David Warner charged with drink driving

The 39-year-old allegedly stopped before the testing site, and then blew over double the legal limit.

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Kolkata Knight Riders' Cameron Green plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders.
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Sport
Mitchell Johnson

Green should not be the fall guy for IPL drama

The state of the all-rounders health has been a hot topic, and while it’s easy to blame him the issue is much more complicated.

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