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Perth Scorchers' Maddy Darke is working on turning to more aggressive strokes earlier in her innings.

CricketCommentsMore aggression on the cards for Scorchers’ Darke horse

Perth Scorchers batter Maddy Darke is working on turning to more aggressive strokes earlier in her innings as part of a bid to regain her spot at the top of the order. 

Jackson Barrett

Billy Slater celebrates winning with captain Cameron Munster after game three of the State Of Origin series.

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Brave Munster stirs memories of Aussie Test star tragedy

MITCHELL JOHNSON: Queensland’s stirring State of Origin triumph will long be remembered for the contribution of captain Cameron Munster, who played just days after the death of his father.

Mitchell Johnson

The majestic Adelaide Oval will be the only major sporting venue to host WNBL matches this year. (David Mariuz/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumSCG, MCG off the menu in WBBL fixture change up

The WBBL has returned to all its games being played at suburban venues in Melbourne and Sydney, with the stadium series removed from the east coast.

Scott Bailey

This year’s Women’s Big Bash League final will be played the day before Perth Scorchers open the men’s season in Perth.

CRICKET CommentsPremiumBig Bash officials lock in bumper weekend of Twenty20s

This year’s Women’s Big Bash League final will be played the day before Perth Scorchers open the men’s season in Perth as part of a bumper weekend of Twenty20 cricket. 

Jackson Barrett

Joe Root will be eyeing a hundred early on day two.

CricketCommentsRoot on brink of ton as England battle to subdue India

England's star Joe Root has again come up trumps, ending the opening day on 99 to steer them to 4-251 in a tight battle with India in the third Test at Lord's.

Ed Osmond

Maddy Darke has been retained by Perth Scorchers for this summer’s Women’s Big Bash League.

CRICKETCommentsPremiumYoung batter holds her spot on Scorchers list for WBBL

Top-order batter Maddy Darke has been retained by Perth Scorchers, despite falling out of favour in Becky Grundy’s side last season. 

Jackson Barrett

Sam Konstas is one Aussie top-order batsman struggling for runs in the Caribbean. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumThose days are gone: Australia play down low returns

Australia's faltering top order are set to face a tough test under lights in Jamaica, but coaching staff say critics are missing the wider point.

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Finn Allen has picked up an injury but it won’t affect his Scorchers campaign.

CRICKET CommentsPremiumScorchers star injured as Unicorns bundled out of MLC

Cooper Connolly and Finn Allen’s San Francisco Unicorns have been bundled out of the Major League Cricket finals, while the Perth Scorchers international will have tests on a foot injury.

Jackson Barrett

Jofra Archer will play his first Test match in nearly five years, against India in London. (AP PHOTO)

CricketEngland's Archer arrows in on Test return against India

England quick Jofra Archer has been picked to play his first Test match since 2021, the third in the series against India at Lord's.

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Nathan McSweeney, Cam Bancroft and Kurtis Patterson could all make a late push for an Ashes spot.

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The Aussie batters that could pounce on an Ashes spot

Australia hasn’t learnt a lot about it’s top order two Tests into the West Indies tour and there will be an opportunity for players to throw their hat in the ring ahead of the Ashes. Here are the contenders.

Jackson Barrett

Matthew Renshaw pushed his case for Australia one-day selection with another big performance. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumRenshaw stars again as Australia A crush Sri Lanka A

Matt Renshaw thumped 62 off 36 balls and Jason Sangha struck an unbeaten 79 as Australia A crushed Sri Lanka A by seven wickets in Darwin.

Justin Chadwick

Triple centurion Wiaan Mulder appropriately had the last act in South Africa's Test win in Zimbabwe (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumSouth Africa crush Zimbabwe to win Test series

South Africa have completed their tenth Test victory in succession, thrashing Zimbabwe to win the two-Test series against their neighbours 2-0.

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Tim David has signed for the Hurricanes again in a major boost for the Tasmanian T20 franchise. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumHurricanes lock down big hitter for title defence

Tim David has re-signed with the Hobart Hurricanes, who have kept the bulk of their Big Bash League championship-winning batting firepower together.

Ethan James

Jofra Archer is ready to fire for England again if called upon against India. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremium'Buzzing' paceman Archer in selection frame for England

England coach Brendon McCullum is excited to have fiery paceman Jofra Archer available for the third Test against India.

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New Zealand's Kane Williamson will miss the two-Test series in Zimbabwe. (AP PHOTO)

CricketWilliamson, Bracewell skip NZ Test tour to Zimbabwe

Veteran batting superstar Kane Williamson and allrounder Michael Bracewell have been given approval to miss New Zealand's upcoming two-Test tour of Zimbabwe.

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South Africa's Wiaan Mulder declared while he was on an incredible 367 not out against Zimbabwe. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumSouth Africa's Mulder sacrifices shot at Lara's record

South Africa's Wiaan Mulder has sacrificed a shot at one of cricket's most hallowed records to start mopping up Zimbabwe in the second Test in Bulawayo

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South Africa's Wiaan Mulder reached 367 before declaring within sight of Test cricket's top score. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumSA's Mulder declares 33 runs off Test record score

South Africa captain Wiaan Mulder made Test cricket's fifth-highest score but opted to declare against Zimbabwe rather than chase Brian Lara's record 400no.

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Piepa Cleary has suffered a fresh injury setback.

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West Aussie quick in for surgery on brutal knee setback

West Australian pace bowler Piepa Cleary has suffered another serious knee injury, a year after an ACL rupture ruled her out of the entire season. 

Jackson Barrett

Australia's Mitchell Starc celebrates taking the wicket of West Indies' captain Roston Chase. (AP PHOTO)

cricketVideoCommentsAustralia's Windies dominance extends beyond 30 years

Australia have retained the Frank Worrell Trophy after another powerful performance to skittle the West Indies in the second Test in Grenada.

Oliver Caffrey and Ben Findon

South Africa captain Wiaan Mulderth has hit a record-breaking unbeaten double century. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumMulder leads from the front with mighty unbeaten 264

Stand-in captain Wiaan Mulder has scored an unbeaten double century to put his South Africa side firmly in command of the second Test with Zimbabwe.

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India's Akash Deep celebrates another wicket as he pushes England to defeat in the second Test. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumDeep inspires India to second Test victory over England

India rested star pacer Jasprit Burmah but understudy Akash Deep ensured he was not missed by demolishing England's top order in the second Test at Edgbaston.

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Australia's Mitchell Starc celebrates taking the wicket of West Indies' captain Roston Chase. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumAustralia's Windies dominance extends beyond 30 years

Australia have retained the Frank Worrell Trophy after another powerful performance to skittle the West Indies in the second Test in Grenada.

Oliver Caffrey and Ben Findon

Queensland's Matt Renshaw continued his fine form with a century in Australia A's loss to Sri Lanka. (Michael Dodge/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumRenshaw in the runs but Australia A beaten in Darwin

Matt Renshaw has scored a century but Australia A were comprehensively beaten by 51 runs by their Sri Lankan counterparts in Darwin.

Steve Larkin and Scott Bailey

Cameron Green salutes after bringing up his half century against West Indies. (AP PHOTO)

cricketCommentsGreen finds form as Australia eye series win in Windies

Struggling in his early days as a No.3, Cameron Green has peeled off an important fifty to help put Australia 254 ahead of West Indies in Grenada.

Oliver Caffrey and Richard Hookham