Marnus Labuschagne has been dropped for Australia’s first Test against the West Indies, with opener Sam Konstas and reserve wicketkeeper Josh Inglis recalled for the series opener in Barbados.
Three-letter text proves England weapon is ‘desperate’ for Ashes revenge after ‘horrific’ hiatus
England captain Ben Stokes says Jofra Archer is “absolutely desperate” to be involved in the upcoming home series against India and to revive a Test career that has been stalled for more than four years.
Poms shocks as ex-No.1 pick, fan favourite cop cruel snubs — BBL Draft Winners and Losers
Pakistani cricketers and fast bowlers were in high demand during Thursday’s Big Bash League overseas player draft, with seven players from the south Asian nation set to appear in the T20 tournament this summer.
Aussies face Lord’s blockbuster against India as 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup draw revealed
Australia will face India in a blockbuster at Lord’s next June in a clash likely to be pivotal to its bid to reclaim the Women’s T20 World Cup it conceded in a rare form dip last October.
Heat land Pakistan superstar with No.1 pick; Stars cult hero returns home — Big Bash Draft wrap
The Brisbane Heat have snapped up Shaheen Shah Afridi as the No. 1 pick in the Big Bash League overseas player draft, with six compatriots joining the Pakistan superstar in the 15th edition of the T20 tournament.
West Indies captain Hayley Matthews ruled out of Women’s Big Bah League
West Indies captain Hayley Matthews has been ruled out of the upcoming Women’s Big Bash League in a massive blow to reigning champions the Melbourne Renegades.
Australia’s looming Ashes shake-up creates Big Bash dilemma: BBL Mock Draft
There’s expected to be an influx of Pakistani cricket stars in the upcoming Big Bash League, with 74 players from the south Asian nation nominating for this year’s overseas player draft.
Glenn Maxwell blasts 13 sixes in unbeaten century playing in Major League Cricket T20 tournament
With only T20 on his mind in the wake of his ODI retirement, Glenn Maxwell proved himself the money man in an MLC rampage, swatting a staggering 13 sixes in California to blast a sizzling 49-ball century with his parents in the stands.
Test heroes headline 585 players up for grabs in Big Bash Draft: Ultimate Guide
Nearly 600 cricketers are up for grabs in this year’s Big Bash overseas player drafts as the eight clubs look to strengthen their squads ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.
‘He needs to go’: Brendon Julian calls for ‘struggling’ Marnus Labuschagne to be dropped
Former Australian all-rounder Brendon Julian has called for the “struggling” Marnus Labuschagne to be dropped from the Test side ahead of the upcoming Frank Worrell Trophy.
Absurd T20I history made as THREE Super Overs, crazy collapse decide tri-series clash
For the first time ever in professional cricket history, a T20 match has been decided by not one, not two but THREE Super Overs.
From ‘so much talent’ to another T20 flop: Growing Fraser-McGurk fears amid USA league woes
A reconfigured baseball stadium in California provided the launch pad for one-time boom batter Jake Fraser McGurk to refind his mojo.
‘Vulnerable’ Aussies’ Ashes questions exposed… as Bazball could turn star into ‘passenger’ — UK View
Former England Test captain Michael Vaughan declared Australia “look beatable” after its “batting frailties” were exposed in the five-wicket defeat to South Africa in the World Test Championship final.
From office job to Test smokey in five weeks: The SOS call that revived Tom Andrews’ career
The Sydney Thunder have offered spinner Tom Andrews his maiden Big Bash League contract, putting pen to paper six months after reviving the Darwin-born all-rounder’s professional career in “extraordinary” circumstances.
Wildcard option to solve Aussies’ big issue amid Test squad call-up as coach speaks on Marnus
Australian coach Andrew McDonald has flagged Travis Head as a wildcard option to open in the West Indies while acknowledging he is not in charge of a “perfect team”.