Beau Webster’s dependability should give heart to Australia’s Test hopefuls new and old Sam Konstas has been backed to open again and can look to Webster’s example of composure and calm at the crease The Guardian - AU · Jun 29, 2025
Josh Hazlewood blitz sends Australia to victory inside three days in West Indies The fast bowler’s five-wicket haul inspired a 159-run victory after a decent showing from Australia’s middle order on day three of the first Test The Guardian - AU · Jun 27, 2025
Hazlewood bowls Aussies to victory in Windies opener Veteran quick Josh Hazlewood starred on day three as Australia claimed victory in the first of three Tests against the West Indies. AAP · Jun 27, 2025
Australia’s top order stutters again to leave first Test in West Indies finely balanced The hosts were left to rue controversial dismissals at crucial moments as Beau Webster impressed by taking two wickets in Australia’s fight back with the ball The Guardian - AU · Jun 26, 2025
Australia’s new-look top order blown away by West Indies before bowlers fight back in first Test Jayden Seales and Shamar Joseph tore into Australia’s batting lineup on day one of the first Test in Bridgetown to leave their bowlers with work to do The Guardian - AU · Jun 25, 2025
Cordon conundrum leaves Australia in trouble and Steve Smith in world of pain Vice-captain fractured finger with drop at slip to give Temba Bavuma another life and South Africa control The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2025
Australia edge South Africa as bowlers dominate at WTC final Australia lead South Africa by 218 runs after wickets tumble again on Day Two of World Test Championship final. Al Jazeera · Jun 12, 2025
Australia and South Africa wickets tumble to leave WTC final on a knife-edge Pat Cummins took six wickets as South Africa were dismissed for 138 but Australia struggled their way to 144-8 in their second innings The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2025
Captain Pat Cummins answers Australia’s call before South Africa roar back in rollercoaster final Cummins took six wickets to put Australia in the ascendancy before a late collapse kept South Africa’s hopes much alive The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025
'Unbelievable' Aussie pace pack lord it at Lord's again That cut-throat firm of Cummins, Hazlewood and Starc were doing their worst once again in the World Test Championship final at Lord's. AAP · Jun 11, 2025
Cricket’s world showdown finally lives up to its billing on thrilling first day Grumbles about formats and venues are forgotten as first South Africa’s quicks, and then Australia’s, make hay in Lord’s sunshine The Guardian - AU · Jun 11, 2025
Kagiso Rabada blows clouds away with World Test Championship final fireworks Teammates say he is the world’s best bowler and judging by his first-day display against Australia he is not far off The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2025
Kagiso Rabada lets his bowling do the talking – but Australian seamers have telling say South Africa (43/4) trail Australia (212) by 169 runs: Back from a drugs ban, Rabada starred with a five-for on the opening day of the World Test Championship final before Australia exposed their batting frailties The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025
'This team is different': Proteas dismiss old failures Star batter Aiden Markram believes South Africa's miserable record in ICC tournaments counts for nothing ahead of the World Test Championship final. AAP · Jun 8, 2025
AAP · May 23, 2025 Marnus out cheaply again as World Test final looms Marnus Labuschagne's hopes of a World Test final place have taken a hit in Cardiff on a day another Aussie, Caleb Jewell, cracked a glorious first county ton.
AAP · May 17, 2025 Cameron Green cracks ton in World Test final boost Cameron Green has made the second century of his county championship spell while James Anderson has returned at 42 years young -- to take an Aussie wicket.
The Independent UK · May 13, 2025 Pat Cummins and Cameron Green return for World Test Championship final to leave Australia selection dilemma Green will be unable to bowl at Lord’s against South Africa but could return to the XI as a batter only
AAP · May 4, 2025 Beau, take a bow: Aussie allrounder shines in England Australia Test allrounder Beau Webster has made an exciting game-changing debut knock for Warwickshire, giving them the edge over a Joe Root-inspired Yorkshire.
AAP · May 3, 2025 'Harry' and 'mad badger' fly Aussie flag in county fare Australian Marcus Harris, with another century, and compatriot Harry Conway, with a five-wicket haul on debut, have starred in the county championship.
AAP · Apr 1, 2025 Whiz kid Konstas earns first Cricket Australia contract After bursting onto the scene during the Boxing Day Test, teenager Sam Konstas has been promoted to Cricket Australia's contracted players list.
AAP · Mar 16, 2025 Tasmania have upper hand against NSW in Shield clash Tasmania have a lead of 226 and are only one wicket down in the second innings of their Sheffield Shield match against NSW, who must win to reach the final.
AAP · Mar 8, 2025 Queensland close in on Shield win despite Tas fightback Queensland should beat Tasmania before lunch on Sunday after restricting the home side at Bellerive on day three of their must-win Sheffield Shield match.
AAP · Mar 7, 2025 Queensland's Neser tears through Tas Shield top order Queensland paceman Michael Neser has ripped through Tasmania with a six-wicket spell to put his team in the box seat for a crucial Sheffield Shield win.
AAP · Feb 21, 2025 Pope snares four as SA edge closer to Shield final Seeking to end a 29-year title drought, South Australia have one foot in the door of the Sheffield Shield final after completing an 87-run win over Tasmania.
AAP · Feb 18, 2025 Wickets tumble, Doggett sparks SA comeback over Tassie Twenty wickets have fallen on the opening day of the clash between Sheffield Shield leaders South Australia and Tasmania at Adelaide Oval.