Two of South Africa’s best cricketers will lock horns when the Sydney Thunder host reigning champions the Adelaide Strikers at North Sydney Oval on Friday afternoon.
‘They’ve been ground down’: How form of ageing greats Smith, Kohli will define this Aussie summer
The outcome of the five Test Border Gavaskar Trophy beginning in three weeks time in Perth could rest on the ability of champions Steve Smith and Virat Kohli to rediscover vintage form in their mid-30s.
Only two Australians retained in $14.6m mass IPL snub as Starc, Maxwell lose mega deals
Just two Australians were retained while a number of big names, including Mitchell Starc — the Indian Premier League’s most expensive player — will be headed to auction.
Hurricanes no match for Thunder despite WBBL veteran’s one-handed stunner
Not even one of the greatest catches in WBBL history could save the Hurricanes as the Thunder avenged Monday night’s loss in Hobart to pick up their first victory of the season with a 33-run win in a rain-affected match at North Sydney Oval.
‘Have the same issues’: Indian legend’s telling admission amid potential NZ series whitewash
Batsmen have forgotten how to defend in Test cricket because of the T20 game, India coach Gautam Gambhir said Thursday ahead of the third and final match against New Zealand.
‘Everyone’s crying out’: Aussie coach signals big white ball ‘opportunity’ for batting prodigy
Before Sam Konstas emerged as a future star of Test cricket this month, the most hyped cricketer in the country was Jake Fraser-McGurk, who is set to re-emerge in Australian colours in the one-day series against Pakistan beginning at the MCG on Monday.
Why there’s ‘no endpoint’ for ageing Aussie stars amid looming transition period
Australian coach Andrew McDonald is in no hurry to phase out senior members of the national side but says overseeing a transition in personnel will be a top priority.
‘Fearless’ 13yo debutant and Irish ‘secret weapon’ headline ‘bloody awesome’ Big Bash trend
The Women’s Big Bash League introduced the associate player rule several years ago, but it wasn’t until summer that there’s been a sudden influx of bargain-price international stars.
‘Hasn’t had that chance’: How Aussies will settle opener ‘bat-off’ as timeline for decision revealed
Australia is unlikely to settle on a new Test opener until the completion of both matches in the current series against India A, coach Andrew McDonald said on Thursday.
Who’d be a selector? Big winner from audition disaster as headache worsens — What we learned
Sam Konstas and Cameron Bancroft failed to press their case for Test selection after registering ducks during the frantic opening day of Australia A’s match against India A in Mackay.
Inside the making of Sam Konstas — and ‘rare quality’ that has prodigy primed for Aussie call-up
Sam Konstas had removed his helmet and saluted the Cricket Central crowd before the ball had even landed in Silverwater’s snake-infested bushes.
Stokes reveals scary home invasion with family inside as ‘irreplaceable’ items stolen
England Test cricket captain Ben Stokes has revealed his family experienced a scary incident while he was away in Pakistan this month for the three-match Test series.
Rising heat star spins a web to sun winless Renegades after red-hot start
Emerging leg-spinner Grace Parsons snared three wickets, including the prized scalp of West Indies star Hayley Matthews, as Brisbane Heat secured back-to-back WBBL wins at the expense of the Melbourne Renegades.
Australian coach Andrew McDonald pens contract extension through to 2027 World Cup
Australian coach Andrew McDonald has signed a contract extension through to the end of 2027, keeping him in the role until the next World Cup in South Africa.
‘It just sucks’: Cautionary tale for Test hopeful Nathan McSweeney as poisoned chalice looms
Nathan McSweeney is on the cusp of Test selection, but the South Australian captain will almost certainly need to bat out of position if he receives a coveted baggy green this summer.