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Massive WBBL signings include Oz's top T20 batter

Massive WBBL signings include Oz's top T20 batter

The Perth Scorchers have announced the signing of Beth Mooney ahead of WBBL|06, while the Melbourne Renegades and the Hobart Hurricanes have also made significant signings and renewals.
30 Jul 2020
Meg Lanning makes WBBL switch

Meg Lanning makes WBBL switch

Australian national team captain Meg Lanning has signed with WBBL side the Melbourne Stars ahead of WBBL|06.
23 Jul 2020
Biggest ever standalone WBBL announced

Biggest ever standalone WBBL announced

The schedule for the upcoming Rebel WBBL season was released today by Cricket Australia.  The tournament is to take place this October-November and will remain a stand-alone competition.
15 Jul 2020
Australian T20 World Cup's 1.1 billion views sets standard for 2023 World Cup

Australian T20 World Cup's 1.1 billion views sets standard for 2023 World Cup

The International Cricket Council has announced that the latest T20 Women's World Cup, which took place earlier this year in Australia, was the most-watched women's cricket and one of the most-watched women's sporting competitions in history.
5 Jul 2020
Breaking down why Aussie women's teams dominate every emotional connection study

Breaking down why Aussie women's teams dominate every emotional connection study

A recent BenchMark study conducted by True North Research about Australia's emotional connection to sports teams has shown Australian women's national teams dominating top connectivity rankings.
20 Jun 2020

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Is Twitter the new Aussie pub?
Prestwidge heating up for finals berth

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25 years on - The day the tiny island of Sri Lanka was on top of the world

25 years on - The day the tiny island of Sri Lanka was on top of the world
2020 Women’s Big Bash Final: Three things we learned

2020 Women’s Big Bash Final: Three things we learned

News

Cricket Australia CEO exits - official

Cricket Australia CEO exits - official

Cricket Australia today confirmed Kevin Roberts has quit as Chief Executive after days of speculation.
From WBBL to tennis number one: The moments that made Ash Barty

From WBBL to tennis number one: The moments that made Ash Barty

Over the last four years, we have seen Ashleigh Barty make an exceptional return to professional tennis in 2016 after falling out of love with the sport in 2014.
OP: Lanning and Healy are right. Do not shorten the WBBL

OP: Lanning and Healy are right. Do not shorten the WBBL

Cricket Australia is considering curtailing their Women's Big Bash League this season, something several high profile players disagree with. Not only would it take away opportunity but it could send a dangerous message about the importance of women in the game.
Australian women's cricket team announces packed summer schedule

Australian women's cricket team announces packed summer schedule

After months of uncertainty about the summer season, Cricket Australia announced that the Australia Women's National Team is scheduled to play three series in the upcoming season.
'We can't go backward': W-League must be included in TV deal

'We can't go backward': W-League must be included in TV deal

Any future TV deal must include the W-League, say fans of the country’s premier women’s competition.

Analysis

The Case for Four Day Test Matches

The Case for Four Day Test Matches

The Australian test cricket summer has followed the same path of so many before it in recent years.
Can David slay Goliath as Bangladesh face India?

Can David slay Goliath as Bangladesh face India?

In November 2000, the Indian cricket team travelled to Dhaka to play in Bangladesh's maiden test match. To say that the hosts exceeded expectations by making 400 in their maiden test innings would be an understatement.
World’s Best or Worst Club Cricketer?

World’s Best or Worst Club Cricketer?

Australia has retained the Ashes. One nation believes that the natural order of things has been maintained, whilst the other bemoans its own weather that cost it probable victory in the second test, and thus the chance to take the Old Urn from its bitter rivals.
Is Smith really a Titanic failure?

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

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?

Galleries

Celebrating Legends: Best Moments of the 2020 Australian Cricket Awards

Celebrating Legends: Best Moments of the 2020 Australian Cricket Awards

Recap an incredible night for Ellyse Perry, Alyssa Healy, David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne and so many more in our incredible gallery.
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.
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.

Videos

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

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...

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