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Southern Stars v Sri Lanka: Everything You Need To Know

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Batsmen Dominate Opening Matches

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'It's a global game now'

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The second greatest Kerr in women's sport?

WBBL teammates announce first baby together

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'Elite transgender cricketers': Cricket's aim to be 'a sport for all'

'Elite transgender cricketers': Cricket's aim to be 'a sport for all'

Cricket Australia has released a policy series focusing on supporting transgender and gender diverse people to play cricket at the highest level.

Wollongong-bound Thunder sign prodigious wicket keeper

Wollongong-bound Thunder sign prodigious wicket keeper

After being named one of the country's most-popular sporting sides, Sydney Thunder's WBBL team are spreading the love to Wollongong.

Australia lights up for extraordinary Southern Stars

Australia lights up for extraordinary Southern Stars

Recap a phenomenal Ashes victory - and year in general - for the dominant Aussie women's cricket team.

'There's lots of reason to celebrate': Superstar Perry upbeat after slumping series end

'There's lots of reason to celebrate': Superstar Perry upbeat after slumping series end

Despite suffering a 17-run loss against England in the final match of the Women's Ashes in Bristol, Elyse Perry was full of optimism after a dominant series.

Australia look to continue unbeaten Ashes run

Australia look to continue unbeaten Ashes run

Australia is just one win away from completing their most dominant Women's Ashes performance in recent memory.

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Perry goes where no cricketer has gone before

Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry made history as her side put on a clinic performance against England in their second T20I win.

Lanning's night in Chelmsford

A stunning century from Australian captain Meg Lanning has steered her side to a 93-run win against England.

Mission 'almost' complete as Ashes retained

Mission 'almost' complete as Ashes retained

Australia has retained the Ashes following a draw in its Test match against England.

Another Test century for Ellyse Perry

Another Test century for Ellyse Perry

Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry has brought up her second Test century on a wet day two of the women’s Ashes Test.

The most beautiful in the world...

The most beautiful in the world...

Optus Stadium has been named the most beautiful sports facility in the world in the Prix Versailles 2019 international architecture awards.

Analysis

Is Smith really a Titanic failure?

Readers will be aware that on 15 April 1912, the RMS Titanic struck an iceberg and sank killing over 1500 people, including the captain, whose name was Smith. The recent ball tampering incident was the iceberg that holed HMAS Cricket, and once again Captain Smith is standing at the rail as the water surges around him.

Bancroft has runs in the bank for Brisbane

With a prolific start to the summer, has Cameron Bancroft done enough to force himself into the team for the opening Test?

Bangladesh decider has little bearing on the Ashes

Bangladesh decider has little bearing on the Ashes

Australia go into the second and deciding Test against Bangladesh needing a win to level the series, but also with one eye on the Ashes.

Dharamsala pitch could help Australia scale new heights

Dharamsala pitch could help Australia scale new heights

The wicket for the final match is expected to offer pace and bounce, something that the Australian players would be relishing.

In India, Australia must bat for days

In India, Australia must bat for days

Australia go into the series against India as massive underdogs but that doesn’t mean they should accept defeat before a ball is bowled.

Galleries

Australia lights up for extraordinary Southern Stars

Recap a phenomenal Ashes victory - and year in general - for the dominant Aussie women's cricket team.

Pic special: WBBL gets off to a flier!

Pic special: WBBL gets off to a flier!

Ahead of the opening weekend of the fourth Rebel Women’s Big Bash League season, eight marquee players from across the WBBL, including Australian Captain Meg Lanning, made sure it bounced off to a flying start in Melbourne this morning.

Champions of Champions celebrates 50 years!

Champions of Champions celebrates 50 years!

The 50th anniversary of Football NSW’s Champion of Champions finals were played at Valentine Sports Park on Sunday with 19 highly entertaining matches rocking the state governing body’s headquarters. Photos by credit Football NSW/George Loupis.

Pic special - cricket's big reveal

Pic special - cricket's big reveal

For a side that's been doing Australia proud, it was only right for them to reveal their squad and new #WatchMe video campaign at an iconic Aussie location. Australia's women cricketers posed for pics at the Fleet Steps at Mrs Macquarie's Chair overlooking Sydney Harbour, Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Pics by Getty Images.

Videos

WATCH! D'Arcy Short's 23 sensational sixes!

D'Arcy Short single-handedly smashed Queensland with an incredible record one-day innings of 257 for Western Australia, including 23 sixes, at Hurstville Oval. Check those sixes out now!

Ellyse Perry: This is our year...

Australian cricket icon Ellyse Perry says this is the year that Australian women will stamp their mark on the sport.

Herath wreaks havoc on day 5

Herath wreaks havoc on day 5

Spin vs attack spelt disaster for Australia on Sri Lanka's pitches, giving the home side a confidence boosting historic first win in the series.

Sri Lanka Day 4 - The Pivot

Sri Lanka Day 4 - The Pivot

Day four was when it all began to fall apart for the Australians with Sri Lanka's spinners wreaking havoc on the tourists' batsmen.

Sri Lanka Test Highlights Day 3

Sri Lanka Test Highlights Day 3

All you need to see form the third day of Sri Lanka v Australia as Kusal Mendis smashes 169 Runs