Cricket News

Pakistan v Australia: Tourists stage late fightback

Pakistan v Australia: Tourists stage late fightback

Despite a fight back by Australia in the final session, Pakistan finished the day in a commanding position at 3-255. An opening partnership of 205 laid the foundation as Mohammad Hafeez made 126 and Imam-ul-Haq 76. 8 Oct 2018
T20 squad named to face Pakistan

T20 squad named to face Pakistan

Aaron Finch has been unveiled as Australia’s T20 captain for the upcoming series against Pakistan in the UAE. 5 Oct 2018
More pay for BBL players

More pay for BBL players

The Big Bash League today confirmed an increased salary cap for all clubs as part of the expansion of the league to a full home and away season from BBL|08 onwards. 5 Oct 2018
Cricket Australia name new CEO

Cricket Australia name new CEO

Cricket Australia has looked internally to appoint Kevin Roberts as the next Cricket Australia CEO, the sport announced today. 3 Oct 2018
Australia clinch the series with a commanding victory

Australia clinch the series with a commanding victory

Australia have wrapped up the T20 series against New Zealand with a comfortable six wicket win at Allan Border Field. 2 Oct 2018
More girls continue to take up cricket

More girls continue to take up cricket

New information released by the National Cricket Census and Commonwealth Bank shows that more girls are joining cricket teams than boys. 29 Sep 2018
Australia vs New Zealand T20 Series Preview

Australia vs New Zealand T20 Series Preview

Australia’s road to the World T20 begins on Saturday night, with a blockbuster match-up against New Zealand. 28 Sep 2018
Breaking Down Barriers with Social Sixes

Breaking Down Barriers with Social Sixes

In an era where we’re pressed for time but also where there’s an increased focus on participation and activity such as the This Girl Can and Move it Aus campaigns, Social Sixes has landed to get more women involved in playing the game. 27 Sep 2018
Australia Test team regroups after scandal

Australia Test team regroups after scandal

Australia has revamped its leadership group in the wake of the Sandpapergate scandal that saw Steve Smith and David Warner suspended. 27 Sep 2018
Emma Kearney: 'I'd hope for a washout because I was under so much pressure...'

Emma Kearney: 'I'd hope for a washout because I was under so much pressure...'

Emma Kearney has opened up about the tremendous strain that she was under while playing both football and cricket. 12 Sep 2018
Spinner star out as Aussies named to face Kiwis

Spinner star out as Aussies named to face Kiwis

The 13 Australian players to take on New Zealand in the three-match T20 Series were revealed this morning. 12 Sep 2018
Five new faces in Australia Test squad

Five new faces in Australia Test squad

Australia's Test cricket squad has been overhauled with a string of debutants in the wake of Sandpapergate which saw skipper Steve Smith, vice-captain David Warner and Cameron Bancroft suspended, 11 Sep 2018
Women flock to cricket as player numbers surge

Women flock to cricket as player numbers surge

Women are flocking to cricket as the sport enjoys a renewed surge of popularity on the back of Big Bash League success. 6 Sep 2018
Healy and Perry join TV commentary team

Healy and Perry join TV commentary team

Fox Sports have added Australian stars Ellyse Perry and Alyssa Healy and her uncle, former Australia wicketkeeper Ian Healy, to their cricket commentary team for the coming summer. 26 Aug 2018
Foxtel launches dedicated 4K live channel

Foxtel launches dedicated 4K live channel

Foxtel today announced the launch of a new, dedicated, 4K live channel, heralding the next wave of change in Australian television. 14 Aug 2018
Grassroots the key to developing women’s cricket

Grassroots the key to developing women’s cricket

Women’s cricket in Australia has improved immeasurably in recent years, and there seems to be no signs of slowing down. 13 Aug 2018
Women in Sport Summit: Styles & McConnie

Women in Sport Summit: Styles & McConnie

Sarah Styles, Head of Female Engagement, and Kim McConnie, who oversees the men’s and women’s Big Bash League, are two of the women changing the game at Cricket Australia. 22 Jul 2018
The Aussies set to light up English Super League

The Aussies set to light up English Super League

There will be five Australian representatives in England’s women’s Super League set to begin this month with Rachael Haynes, Elyse Villani, Beth Mooney, Nicole Bolton and Delissa Kimmince all lining up. 19 Jul 2018
Wellington re-signs with Strikers

Wellington re-signs with Strikers

Adelaide Strikers have been boosted by the re-signing of Australian Test bowler Amanda Wellington. 16 Jul 2018
Exciting WBBL draw has been announced

Exciting WBBL draw has been announced

Ahead of a stand-alone fixture in 2019/20, the rebel Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) has seen new and exciting changes to the upcoming season. 16 Jul 2018
Faith Thomas: First Indigenous Australian to play test cricket

Faith Thomas: First Indigenous Australian to play test cricket

Faith Coulthard Thomas was not only the first Indigenous Australian to play test cricket for the country but the first Aboriginal woman to represent Australia in any sport. 8 Jul 2018