Cricket Australia have confirmed that Test opener Jake Weatherald is in their long term plans as the left-hander was awarded a maiden national contract on Wednesday.
Clear message in Lyon call; contract snub raises Ashes question — Winners and losers
A Tassie dasher yet to set the Test world on fire has been backed to deliver over a rising star once identified as Australia’s next great opener in a season of massive significance, while a western speedster is among those to lose their national contracts.
Sam Konstas axed from Cricket Australia’s contract list for busy 2026-27 season
Batter pays for poor form since fearless Boxing Day knock in 2024
Brendan Doggett earns spot on 21-man list after Ashes Test debut
Australia’s Ashes-winning players have been rewarded with contracts for a bumper 2026-27 cricket season, but there was no room on the 21-man list for Sam Konstas and Glenn Maxwell.
Paceman Brendan Doggett, who made his full international debut against England in November’s opening Ashes Test in Perth, earned his first national contract, while opener Jake Weatherald, who played all five Tests last summer, retained his upgraded contract despite averaging just 22.33 during the series.
Continue reading...Aussie young gun makes unforgettable IPL debut with incredible match winning knock
Australian Cooper Connolly made a memorable Indian Premier League debut, holding his nerve as wickets tumbled around him to haul Punjab Kings to a tense three-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans on Tuesday.
County Championship 2026: team-by-team guide to the new season
Surrey look well placed to reclaim the title after their runner-up finish last season while all eyes are on promotion for Lancashire
Continue reading...Report: Test speedster’s surprise omission as Australia makes 12-month contract call on openers
Cricket Australia is reportedly poised to confirm a surprise contract call over Test speedster Jhye Richardson, despite being brought back into the international fray less than four months ago.
Pakistan cricket star handed massive $105k fine for deleted social media post
Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah has been hit with a massive AU$105,000 fine for a deleted social media post that appeared to criticise Punjab’s chief minister Maryam Nawaz.
‘Should have already done it’: Why Aussie Test selectors can’t keep ignoring Shield hero
South Australian coach Ryan Harris is willing to go one step further.
Epic Shield triumph exposes Aussie cricket’s growing elephant in the room
New South Wales cricket’s failure to retain talent has once again been thrust into the spotlight after South Australia successfully defended its Sheffield Shield title to become back-to-back champions.
‘Supposed to be in school’: Teen phenom ignites IPL with 15-ball fifty as India call-up beckons
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.
Continue reading...‘Get what it deserves’: Plea over ‘sixth Test’ change as coach speaks over controversial calls
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.