Teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi lived up to the hype with a 17-ball 52 as Rajasthan Royals thrashed Chennai Super Kings by eight wickets in their opening IPL match on Tuesday morning AEDT.
County season arrives with fresh hope of domestic displays paving path to international stage
Not everyone in the county game is optimistic but players should start the season believing performances will be noticed by the England setup
Peter Moores could be forgiven for raising an eyebrow at England’s backing for Brendon McCullum after four years as head coach and that bleak Australian winter. Moores was afforded barely three across his two spells in the job, neither of which included an Ashes series.
But as his Nottinghamshire side begin the defence of their County Championship title away at Somerset this Friday, Moores is keen to look forwards. During his Ashes mea culpa, the England team director, Rob Key, said he wanted better communication with the counties on selection – music to the ears of the leading domestic coach.
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Chris Rogers says Cricket Australia should “absolutely” invest in the Decision Review System for the Sheffield Shield in the future.
Mystery solved on struggling $4.17m star after IPL captain’s telling swipe at Cricket Australia
Openers Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton hit blistering half-centuries to lead Mumbai Indians to a six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders as they opened their IPL campaign in style on Sunday.
Ball-tampering drama erupts as Pakistan star charged for costly final-over act
Lahore Qalandars batter Fakhar Zaman has been charged for ball-tampering during Sunday’s Pakistan Super League match against the Karachi Kings at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium.
BACK-TO-BACK! Reigning champs seal remarkable comeback win in Shield heist
South Australia has pulled off a massive heist in the Sheffield Shield final, defending their title after a 56-run comeback win over Victoria at Junction Oval.
‘Game on!’: Aussie star’s epic recovery mission sets up classic Shield final nailbiter
Test gloveman Alex Carey’s century has left the Sheffield Shield final on a knife’s edge as Victoria head into the final day at the Junction Oval needing 94 runs for the title with five wickets in hand.
King Kohli inspires record chase as Head fails to fire in IPL season opener
Virat Kohli hit an unbeaten 69 as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru thrashed Sunrisers Hyderabad by six wickets in the IPL season opener on Saturday, after a tribute in memory of the 11 fans who died in a stampede last year.
‘It’s a s*** rule’: Coach fumes as star goes from brutally axed to hero in Shield final drama
From despair to jubilation.
Slap heard around the world, Starc’s blow-up and a crazy three-day final — IPL’s best moments
The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League gets underway this weekend, with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru hosting the Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday morning at 1am AEDT.
Speedster set to end 11-month hiatus after Aussie star ruled out of IPL: Ultimate Guide
The Chennai Super Kings have signed Australian quick Spencer Johnson as a replacement player for Nathan Ellis, who has been ruled out of this year’s Indian Premier League due to injury.
‘Free Imran Khan’: Cricket fan denied entry to Sheffield Shield final due to shirt
Cricket Australia has backflipped on its decision to deny a pundit entry to the Sheffield Shield final at Melbourne’s Junction Oval because he was wearing a ‘Free Imran Khan’ shirt.
Shield final effectively turns into four-day decider as rain strikes after SA’s wobbly start
The Sheffield Shield final will effectively revert to a four-day match after day one was severely impacted by tempestuous weather.
‘No hiding’: Duckett’s shock $380k call as England star opens up on THAT Ashes moment
England opener Ben Duckett has made the decision to withdraw from this year’s Indian Premier League, while he has also shed light on his infamous Noosa incident during the summer’s disastrous Ashes tour.
They are Australian cricket’s powerhouse hidden in plain sight. A Shield title can finally prove it
As Sam Elliott was preparing for his first Sheffield Shield final beginning today in Melbourne, the Victorian fast bowler with big aspirations was balancing the old with the new.