During the Sydney Thunder’s first match of this season’s Women’s Big Bash League, Anika Learoyd had to correct herself after calling new captain Phoebe Litchfield by her nickname. She didn’t want to disrespect her new skipper.
‘What’s underneath?’: Breaking down the stars jostling for position amid Australia’s big batting crisis
In the aftermath of Australia’s worst loss on home soil in 12 years, there is one guarantee leading into the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Adelaide.
‘Player we need’: Coach backs Marnus to turn it around, but flags change as squad revealed
Australian coach Andrew McDonald has not guaranteed that the XI was demoralised by India in Perth in what was a record-breaking defeat in the opening Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy will feature in Adelaide.
West Australian opener Cameron Bancroft cracks Sheffield Shield century after horror slump
Former Test opener Cameron Bancroft has overcome a horror slump with the bat by cracking an unbeaten century during Western Australia’s day-night Sheffield Shield match against South Australia at Adelaide Oval.
ALL OUT FOR 7! Ivory Coast bowled out for lowest score in men’s T20I history
Ivory Coast has claimed the unwanted record of lowest score in men’s T20I history, bowled out for 7 during Sunday’s T20 World Cup regional qualifier against Nigeria in Lagos.
England great’s ‘big concern’ from Aussie disaster… and how it could trigger Ashes ambush: World View
For India it was far too easy, cruising to a 295-run win in the first Test to leave Australia with a whole lot of questions and not many answers.
Punter’s $2m plunge as new Aussie king emerges; Smith’s harsh truth: IPL Auction Winners and Losers
The IPL mega auction has wrapped up in Saudi Arabia with some astronomical figures put up by franchises to secure the biggest names in white-ball cricket.
13-year-old Indian prodigy becomes IPL’s youngest ever… and he’s already terrorised Aussies
13-year-old Indian cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi has become the youngest player ever to be drafted in the IPL overnight, after being auctioned off for $200,000 to the Rajasthan Royals.
‘Not what we wanted’: Cummins responds over Marnus flop… and THAT Aussie ‘divide’ claim
Australian captain Pat Cummins has dismissed suggestions of a split in the Australian dressing room — but could not rule out changes to the side for the second Test against India after his side’s disastrous series opening loss in Perth.
IPL Auction: The biggest Aussie snubs amid $1.2m paycut as 13yo batting prodigy makes history
Left-arm paceman Spencer Johnson took a $1.2 million paycut, while Josh Inglis and Tim David were among the other Aussies picked up on day two of the Indian Premier League mega auction.
Sliver lining in Perth anihilation; four ugly fails expose huge Aussie headache— Player Ratings
India has taken a 1-0 lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after thumping hosts Australia by 295 runs at Perth Stadium.
Smith selection mistake spirals; crucial call on rookie goes begging – First Test Talking Points
Australia have been humbled by a rampaging India, with the home side slumping to a 295-run defeat in the First Test in Perth.
‘Can’t blame him’: The $1.65m dilemma as Aussie’s irresistible payday points to growing issue
The first night of the IPL auction saw several stars, including Australia’s Jake Fraser-McGurk, secure bumper pay days and a pair of cricketing legends believe the eye-watering sums of money could have a dramatic impact on the future of cricket.
‘Never seen that from an Australian’: Paceman’s ‘unwarranted comments’ spark team divide question
Doubts have been cast over the “togetherness” of the Australian Test team following comments from seamer Josh Hazlewood that suggested there’s a divide in the playing group.
Aussie capitulation complete as inevitable India condemns hosts to 12-year home low
Australia finally showed some fight at Perth Stadium on Monday, but it wasn’t enough to prevent India from inflicting a heavy 295-run defeat in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener.