The Latest Breaking News from Cricket

Hobart skipper Ellis to miss do-or-die Big Bash final

The Hobart Hurricanes will be without quick and captain Nathan Ellis for their elimination Big Bash League final against the Melbourne Stars.

AAP · Jan 20

London Spirit use huge Hundred windfall to treble spending on off-field talent

London Spirit’s spending on support staff will be be trebled as Hundred franchise dips into the £145m they received for sale of 49% stake last year

The Guardian - UK · Jan 19

Smith has mixed feelings on T20 World Cup omission

Steve Smith says he would accept a late offer to join Australia's T20 World Cup squad after continuing his red-hot form for Sydney Sixers.

AAP · Jan 19

Smith backs axing but day-night Ashes Test not dead yet

Steve Smith has backed calls to axe the day-night Test from Australia's next home Ashes series, but things might not be so simple for organisers.

AAP · Jan 15

Nimble or nervous 90s? Cricket maths show best approach to scoring a century

Stats tell us batters have less reason to be anxious in the 90s than common lore suggests, though the pain and fear of falling short is all too real

The Guardian - UK · Jan 14

Windrush and the rise of wandering Caribbean cricket clubs that fuelled talent in English game

Their history was in danger of being lost but a new book and project has put together an archive documenting such vibrant contributions to the game

The Guardian - UK · Jan 14

Bangladesh doubles down on demand to move T20 World Cup matches out of India

Standoff with ICC continues after talks to resolve issue fail to produce breakthrough

The Independent UK · Jan 14

'Taken aback': What looms for Healy post-cricket

After calling time on her decorated 15-year career, a spell in media commentary looks inevitable for Australian cricket star Alyssa Healy.

AAP · Jan 14

Alyssa Healy shifted the dial to propel women’s cricket to its modern heights

The retiring wicketkeeper-batter’s nervous beginnings made way for her lasting impact on the sport – and an overflowing trophy cabinet

The Guardian - AU · Jan 13

Maddinson has 'different attitude' since beating cancer

Former Test batter Nic Maddinson is simply thrilled to be back playing cricket after recovering from testicular cancer.

AAP · Jan 13