England white-ball coach Brendon McCullum says he hopes to Kevin Pietersen will “challenge” him, as the former English great begins his role as a batting consultant.
Aussie top-seven dilemma to be solved in WC audition; horror sign minnows can’t be overlooked
While Australia has a massive year of Test cricket ahead, in just over a year the Aussies will also be tasked with defending the World Cup title they won in stunning fashion in India in 2023.
‘I don’t even know’: Smith drops shock Ashes hint … and reveals surprise new top priority
Steve Smith has revealed he is no guarantee to feature in the 2027 Ashes series in England, as he sets his sights on a surprise number one goal for the remainder of his glittering career.
Aussie next-gen to be unveiled as Marsh shuts down form fears before crucial World Cup audition
While Mitch Marsh cannot wait for the hostilities to resume against South Africa later this month, an ODI series against Zimbabwe beginning tomorrow night is crucial for an Australian team seeking to find its identity.
Ultimate Guide: Everything you need to know ahead of Australia’s ODI tour of Zimbabwe and South Africa
Australia’s 2027 World Cup preparations begin in earnest as the ODI squad heads to Zimbabwe and South Africa for a run of six ODIs.
History-making twins join Stars as BBL powerhouse locks in overseas trio
There will be no shortage of pace and power at the Melbourne Stars this summer.
They thrashed the ‘worst team in 50 years’… now ‘chaos’ Poms believe the Aussies are next
That may have been the worst Pakistan side in 50 years, but after trouncing them 3-0, England believe they have taken a big step towards winning back the Ashes next year.
Root return gets even better as Poms survive massive first over wobble in Test whitewash
England overcame a major wobble to beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the third Test at Edgbaston on Saturday, sealing a 3-0 series sweep.
Debutant tailender goes ballistic as ‘astonishing’ blitz ‘restores some pride’ for Pakistan
Debutant Razaullah launched a remarkable late salvo as Pakistan finally showed some fight at Edgbaston on Friday, setting England a target of 130 to seal a clean sweep in their three-Test series.
Debutant tailender goes ballistic as ‘astonishing’ blitz ‘restores some pride’ for Pakistan
Debutant Razaullah launched a remarkable late salvo as Pakistan finally showed some fight at Edgbaston on Friday, setting England a target of 130 to seal a clean sweep in their three-Test series.
‘Peak of his powers’: Rain saves hapless tourists from two-day defeat as England seamer stars again
England moved inexorably towards a crushing series whitewash against Pakistan on Thursday with three days still remaining in a one-sided third Test at Edgbaston.
Pakistan’s woes roll on as SEVEN-wicket session stuns visitors in England masterclass
Pakistan slumped to 100-7 at lunch on the opening day of the third Test at Edgbaston on Wednesday after yet another dramatic collapse during their sorry tour of England.
‘Once it’s gone, it’s gone’: Great’s big fear over ‘$1bn’ BBL shift as NSW drops heated reply
Former Australian cricket captain Greg Chappell has urged the national body to be particularly careful as it races towards privatising at least some of the BBL clubs, saying there are clear concerns to be addressed.
‘Niggly situation’: Aussie star’s record BBL team switch… and whack over import pay anger
Australian star Adam Zampa will switch to a fifth Big Bash League team for the 2026/27 season.
Aussie heavyweights’ verdict over seismic BBL shift… and what it means for comp’s future
Australian captains Pat Cummins and Sophie Molineux have thrown their support behind privatisation of the Big Bash League, after Cricket Australia confirmed on Tuesday a plan to allow states to sell shares in their BBL teams.