Ellyse Perry’s blistering start to the domestic summer has continued as she steered the Sydney Sixers home with an unbeaten 48 to claim an easy victory over the Melbourne Stars.
‘I’m ready to go’: Marcus Harris puts hand up for vacancy with stellar knock as India rue contentious call
Australia A is on track for a series sweep over India A after another eventful day at the MCG as opener Marcus Harris pressed his case for a Test recall with a gritty fifty.
‘One of our worst’: Woeful Aussies stunned in embarrassing loss to set up ODI series decider
Pakistan has given itself a massive chance of upsetting reigning world champions Australia on home turf after squaring the one day series with a dominant win in Adelaide on Friday.
Ladder-leading Thunder beat Heat amid superstar’s second life after review blunder
The Sydney Thunder have consolidated their spot at the top of the WBBL table with a 19-run win over the Heat, but they made life tougher than it needed to be after they failed to review a clear caught behind that was missed in the run chase.
Selection race takes late twist; forgotten star’s blow opens door to shock bolter: Talking Points
With the MCG pitch tinged with green and a potential debut for Australia on the cards against India, it was scarcely a surprise that Australia A captain Nathan McSweeney sent India A into bat on Thursday morning after winning the toss.
Aussies’ double blow as leading candidate hits stumbling block despite dominant day: Aus A Wrap
On a day Australia A dominated their Indian rivals at the MCG, it seems extraordinary to suggest the ultimate result was one of disappointment with a view to the Border Gavaskar Trophy beginning in a fortnight.
‘Absolutely livid’: West Indies bowler Alzarri Joseph storms off field after bizarre altercation
West Indies bowler Alzarri Joseph stormed off the field following a bizarre altercation with his captain during the third ODI against England in Bridgetown on Thursday morning AEDT.
‘Blown my mind’: Aussie superstar granted second life after ‘no one appealed’ in certain run-out
Ellyse Perry has escaped a certain run-out after not a single Hurricanes fielder appealed, with one commentator saying the moment has “blown my mind”.
‘Imperious’ pair smoke rapid tons for SA; Aussie bowlers find groove: One-Day Wrap
Mackenzie Harvey and Daniel Drew have hit monster centuries for South Australia against Victoria, with Australia’s white-ball batting depth on full display at Karen Rolton Oval.
‘Gets you nowhere’: The big question looming over Australia’s ‘genius’ white ball phenomenon
Jake Fraser-McGurk has been implored to find a ‘second gear’ with his batting for Australia, with questions on his style of play asked after his side’s two-wicket win over Pakistan on Monday.
‘Squashed it as fast as they could’: David Warner calls for India ball-tampering probe
- Retired opener wants Cricket Australia to explain investigation
- Umpire claimed ‘scratch’ on ball in tour match against Australia A
David Warner has accused Cricket Australia of sweeping the India A ball-tampering accusation under the carpet, suggesting officials had quickly “squashed” the issue before the Test summer.
Warner officially declared closure on his own ball-tampering scandal on Wednesday, after being announced as the Sydney Thunder’s new BBL captain. The 38-year-old’s appointment comes just a fortnight after his lifetime leadership ban was lifted, removing the last remaining sanction from Australia’s 2018 ball-tampering saga.
Continue reading...Money on their minds? Aussie, India stars chase IPL riches during first Test
Several of Australia and India’s Test stars will have plenty on their mind during the first Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy with the IPL mega auction confirmed to take place on November 24 and 25.
World Cup winner unveiled as new Aussie white-ball captain for Pakistan clashes
Josh Inglis is Australia’s newest white-ball captain with the wicket-keeper batter to take the reins for the final ODI of the three match series against Pakistan, as well as for the upcoming T20I series.
Nathan McSweeney edges closer to Test debut with first audition as opener
- Australia A captain batted at No 4 in first tour match against India
- Marcus Harris named to open ahead of Cam Bancroft and Sam Konstas
In-form Nathan McSweeney has one foot in the Test team after being confirmed as opener for the final Australia A game. The South Australia captain was the only contender for the vacant batting spot in Australia’s top six to fire in last week’s win against India A in Mackay.
McSweeney top-scored twice in the game, including hitting an unbeaten 88 in the second innings as Australia A sealed a seven-wicket victory over India A. The 25-year-old batted at No 4 in both innings of that match but has been promoted to open with Marcus Harris in the four-day match at the MCG starting on Thursday.
Continue reading...‘A complete player’: Warner backs opening contender as selectors drop big summer hint
Australia A captain Nathan McSweeney will open for the first time in his red-ball career on Thursday, as selectors narrow down their opening candidates for the upcoming summer of Test cricket.