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The likes of Pat Cummins could be freed up for more white-ball cricket this summer. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketCA give Test stars clear gap before Ashes in schedule

Australia's Test stars are more likely to be able to play white-ball matches this summer, with a clear two-week gap before the Ashes begin in Perth.

Scott Bailey

The battle for The Ashes will be the centrepiece for the summer of cricket. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketSeven-month summer: Full cricket schedule for 2025-26

Australia's home men's and women's matches for the 2025-26 summer, with games across 14 venues and 11 cities.

Scott Bailey

After winning the Champions Trophy, India are coming back to Perth later this year

CricketCommentsKohli’s India set for Perth return this spring

Australia’s summer villains are returning to Perth later this year. India — including megastar Virat Kohli — have been locked in for another Optus Stadium blockbuster. SEE EVERY PERTH MATCH HERE

Jackson Barrett

Marnus Labuschagne endured his leanest run-scoring summer but believes he can return to his best. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketLabuschagne to reset after leanest run-scoring summer

After his leanest run-scoring summer, Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne will take a month off before heading to English country cricket to find peak form.

Steve Larkin

Gujarat Titans' Sai Sudharsan has proved their matchwinner with a second-straight IPL half-century. (AP PHOTO)

CricketSudharsan inspires Gujarat to IPL win over Mumbai

Sai Sudharsan has hammered another brilliant half-century as Gujarat Titans beat the Mumbai Indians by 36 runs in the IPL.

Staff Writers

Bowlers have struggled in the IPL.

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CRICKETComments
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It’s raining sixes in the IPL but what about the bowlers?

MITCHELL JOHNSON: If you haven’t caught up with the first week of this year’s Indian Premier League, you would be forgiven for thinking the bowlers have been replaced by bowling machines in some of the games.

Mitchell Johnson

Fans stormed the oval after SA won the Shield title.

CricketVideoCommentsSuccess-starved SA fans storm field after Shield triumph

Success-starved South Australian cricket fans have vented 29 years of pain as the state won the Sheffield Shield over Queensland on Saturday.

Aaron Kirby

Mark Chapman made 139 as New Zealand beat touring Pakistan in the opening ODI. (AP PHOTO)

CricketChapman ton as NZ beat Pakistan by 73 runs in first ODI

Hosts New Zealand continue to dominate Pakistan, winning the first ODI by 73 runs in Napier after winning the T20 series 4-1.

Staff Writers

Josh Hazlewood has delivered another superb performance for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. (AP PHOTO)

CricketMore Hazlewood brilliance inspires Bengaluru win in IPL

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Josh Hazlewood has produced another bowling masterclass to help consign s two wickets in Chennai Super Kings' first over

Ian Chadband

Joe Root says he won't be in the running for England white-ball captain as "that ship has sailed". (AP PHOTO)

CricketRoot rules out being England's next white-ball captain

England's former Test skipper Joe Root has ruled himself of the running to be their next white-ball skipper.

Staff Writers

South Australia's Sheffield Shield drought is over, thanks to tons from Jason Sangha and Alex Carey. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketSA win Sheffield Shield for first time in 29 years

South Australia want more after claiming the Sheffield Shield for the first time in 29 years with a four-wicket win against Queensland in the final.

Steve Larkin

Lucknow Super Giants' Mitch Marsh on the rampage during his second IPL 50 in succession. (AP PHOTO)

CricketMarsh ends up smiling after Aussie skippers' IPL duel

Australia's T20 skipper Mitch Marsh has had the last laugh for Lucknow in an IPL duel - even after Test captain Pat Cummins got him out for Hyderabad.

Ian Chadband

NSW stalwart Moises Henriques has called time on his first-class cricket career. (Steven Markham/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketMoises Henriques retires from first-class cricket

Moises Henriques has played his last first-class game of cricket but will continue to turn out for the Big Bash League's Sydney Sixers.

Jasper Bruce

Queensland's Jack Wildermuth lets out a Bulls roar on scoring a ton against SA in the Shield final. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketTwin tons as Bulls roar back in Shield final against SA

South Australia have to rewrite history in a chase for 270 runs to win the Sheffield Shield after a remarkable Queensland revival on day three of the final.

Steve Larkin

Former England bowler Peter Lever, an Old Trafford hero, has died at the age of 84. (AP PHOTO)

CricketEx-England Ashes bowler Peter Lever dies aged 84

Former England and Lancashire fast bowler Peter Lever has died at the age of 84, his former club has announced.

Staff Writers

With Tom Latham injured, Michael Bracewell (r) will lead New Zealand in the ODIs against Pakistan. (AP PHOTO)

CricketNZ skipper Latham injured, out of Pakistan ODIs

A late injury to their skipper has forced change for New Zealand ahead of their home ODI series against Pakistan.

Staff Writers

Wandering player Lewis Parsons won three major A-grade awards for an outstanding 2024-25 season.

Triple treat PremiumTriple treat for Lewis Parsons in UGSCA A-grade awards

Wandering all-rounder Lewis Parsons has been recognised for an outstanding 2024-25 season, picking up three major awards including the Upper Great Southern Cricket Association A-grade cricketer of the year.

Hannah Whitehead

Jake, with his dad Darren, at Adelaide Airport in March 1995.

CRICKETPremiumBulls back in Shield final after Marnus takes chances

A no-ball reprieve and a close lbw call helped Queensland skipper Marnus Labuschagne to a crucial half-century, keeping the Bulls alive in the Sheffield Shield decider after Jake Lehmann’s classy century.

Steve Zemek, Tyler Lewis

Brett Lee and Glenn McGrath in 2005.

RetailCommentsEx-paceman’s charity caught in Lee’s failed beer group

Australian cricket legend Brett Lee’s failed Sydney Beer Co owes more than 60 creditors nearly $10 million, including $1.3m to the Australian Taxation Office and the charity founded by a fellow ex-paceman.

Cheyanne Enciso

Mikayla Hinkley is set to play a vital role in the state’s women’s National Indigenous Cricket Championships campaign.

CricketCommentsPremiumHinkley brings star power to WA’s Indigenous Championships

WA middle-order batter Mikayla Hinkley is set to play a vital role in the state’s women’s National Indigenous Cricket Championships campaign as the men shoot for back-to-back crowns.

Aaron Kirby

Spencer Johnson (R) has enjoyed his first win for his new IPL team, Kolkata Knight Riders. (AP PHOTO)

CricketStarc replacement Johnson earns first win with Kolkata

Kolkata signed Spencer Johnson as a cut-price replacement for Mitchell Starc, and the Aussie left-arm quick has now enjoyed his first win with the IPL champs.

Ian Chadband

Brendan Doggett is on the cusp of bowling SA to victory against Queensland in the Shield final. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketDoggett's delight as SA keep control of Bulls in Shield

Paceman Brendan Doggett has claimed two more key Queensland wickets to give South Australia a stranglehold on the Sheffield Shield final.

Steve Larkin

New Zealand's Jimmy Neesham has taken 5-22 as they beat Pakistan again in a T20 international. (AP PHOTO)

CricketNeesham 5-for and Seifert 97 blast NZ to Pakistan win

New Zealand have crushed Pakistan by eight wickets in the fifth Twenty20 international in Wellington.

Staff Writers

Williams celebrate winning back-to-back Upper Great Southern Cricket Association A-grade premierships.

Grand final PremiumWilliams claim back-to-back UGSCA A-grade premierships

Williams claimed back-to-back Upper Great Southern Cricket Association A-grade premierships after beating rivals Wandering in a tense finish on Saturday.

Cameron Newbold and Hannah Whitehead

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