Versatile Renshaw happy to be a floater on move to No.5 Matt Renshaw has gone from being recalled as an opener to moving to No.5 in the space of two Tests. But the Queenslander insists that is not an issue. AAP · 1h ago
Cricketer accused of south London rape won't stand trial until four years after alleged crime The cricketer will not stand trial until January 2028, nearly four years after the alleged offence in March 2024 Evening Standard · 6h ago
Renshaw keeps Australia’s hopes intact against South Africa after Maddinson gamble fails Australia’s hopes of a competitive first innings total rest with Matt Renshaw and Pat Cummins after they steered them to 187 for 6 on day one of the first Test against South Africa The Guardian - UK · 7h ago
Behind the scenes of Aussie cricket's sandpaper scandal AAP's sports editor was in South Africa for Australia's tampering-marred 2018 tour, charting how the perfect storm erupted and what stood out in the aftermath. AAP · 23h ago
'Back to basics': McGrath buoyed for Bangladesh series Australia's women's cricket team will take to the field for the first time since winning the T20 World Cup in a three-match ODI series against Bangladesh. AAP · Oct 8
No.1 for a reason: Aussie coach defends batting group Australia's batting has been under the spotlight in the lead up to the South Africa Test series, but coach Andrew McDonald insists it has performed well. AAP · Oct 7
Proteas secure advantage in exclusive pitch training South Africa have granted themselves access to training on a pitch similar to the one expected for the first Test, with Australia not offered the same luxury. AAP · Oct 7
Plot twist: Durban Test may turn on spinners decision With Kingsmead set to offer a different challenge in the series opener, South Africa appear set to play two frontline spinners in Durban, but Australia one. AAP · Oct 7
Hotel breakfasts give officials hope for no 2018 repeat Australia's last Test tour of South Africa was one of the ugliest series since Bodyline. But officials are confident tensions have thawed between the two sides. AAP · Oct 7
Women's cricket stars in talks over schedule concerns Frustrated players have spoken with Cricket Australia over the lack of elite women's games at home in the peak of summer, with officials looking at solutions. AAP · Oct 7
Five-Test South Africa series on Australia's wish list Cricket Australia could begin hosting South Africa in five-Test series for the first time in more than 60 years, if CEO Todd Greenberg can convince the Proteas. AAP · Oct 7
'Stagnated': Perry talks up WBBL privatisation Ahead of Australia's women returning to competition with games against Bangladesh, Ellyse Perry is keen to see how the WBBL will benefit from privatisation. AAP · Oct 7
What’s left to say about Australia’s ball-tampering? The answer is everything The story from the 2018 Test in South Africa will stay alive for years more, unless it is finally put to sleep with the truth of what happened The Guardian - AU · Oct 7
Aussie speedster makes statement while back from injury Pace bowler Mahli Beardman has wasted no time on his return from a back injury, taking four wickets for Australia A in a big win over India A. AAP · Oct 6
AAP · Oct 6 Fairytale Maddinson return close with Green injury blow Nic Maddinson is a chance to play the first Test against South Africa, with coach Andrew McDonald insistent selectors have long viewed him as a genuine option.
AAP · Oct 6 Green to miss first Test, may not bowl in SA series Cameron Green has failed to overcome an abdominal injury in time for the first Test against South Africa in Durban, leaving Nic Maddinson closer to a return.
The Independent UK · Oct 6 Kate Cross finally finds some ‘closure’ after abrupt end to England career Cross bowed out on her own terms with Lancashire last month.
The Independent UK · Oct 6 Harmanpreet Kaur resigns as India cricket captain Kaur first took over as permanent all-format captain in 2016 and says she has given ‘everything I had to this team’
AAP · Oct 6 'A bad time of year': star's plea to Cricket Australia Beth Mooney has called for Australia's schedule to change, fearing there will be knock-on effects as her team go four years without playing in school holidays.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 5 ICC delays plans for World Club Championship after ‘Big Three’ object The ICC will not introduce a World Club Championship or more international multilateral tournaments until 2031 at the earliest after resistance from England, Australia and India
AAP · Oct 4 Labuschagne set for Test after first ton in 11 months Stalwart Marnus Labuschagne has showed his readiness for Australia's first Test in South Africa with a warm-up century in Potchefstroom.
AAP · Oct 3 Brand-ed Australians put to the sword in Test warm-up Australia used 11 different bowlers and Neil Brand dined out in a low-key but entertaining build-up to the three-Test series against South Africa.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 2 Brydon Carse charged by Cricket Regulator over arrest on night out Brydon Carse has been charged with improper conduct by the Cricket Regulator after his arrest on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly during a night out in August
AAP · Oct 1 Champs set for India World Cup final rematch in 2027 Pat Cummins' Australian champions will face their 2023 final victims India and Pakistan in their group next year as they set out on their World Cup defence.
AAP · Oct 1 Australia call in two bolters for Tests with star hurt Nic Maddinson and Sam Harper have been called into Australia's Test squad in South Africa, with the news not good for Josh Inglis and Cameron Green.