The Latest Breaking News from Cricket

Cricket-based chain Sixes falls into administration

The brand, which counts Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer and Stuart Broad among its investors, will shut its Southampton venue as a result.

Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2025

'Careers are on the line': cricket union blasts Snicko

The boss of the Australian Cricketers' Association is demanding an urgent review into failing Snicko technology, warning careers are at risk.

AAP · Dec 19, 2025

England in talks to replace controversial Snicko with new technology for fourth Ashes Test

Cricket Australia could bring in UltraEdge technology for Melbourne’s Boxing Day Test after Snicko is blamed more bad decisions on day two in Adelaide

The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2025

Usman Khawaja defies cricketing obituaries to seize unexpected chance in third Ashes Test

Khawaja, who turns 39 years old on day two of the Adelaide Test, wasn’t initially selected but stepped up when Steve Smith was forced to withdraw

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025

Greenberg makes long-term call on pink-ball Tests

Brisbane could continue to host some day-night Tests instead of Adelaide, but the pink-ball fixtures are staying on Australia's calendar until at least 2031.

AAP · Dec 17, 2025

Clubs will decide on team rebranding if BBL privatises

Cricket Australia would not oppose BBL clubs changing their names or colours if sold in a privatisation process, but say mass rebranding is unlikely.

AAP · Dec 17, 2025

'A special moment': cricket unites in Bondi tribute

John Williamson has performed an emotional version of True Blue as shockwaves from the Bondi shootings reverberated around Adelaide Oval's Ashes Test.

AAP · Dec 17, 2025

How cricket balls move: the science behind swing, seam and spin

If you’ve ever watched a batter get beaten by a ball that curved, jagged or dipped at the last moment, you’ve seen one of cricket’s great mysteries.

The Conversation · Dec 16, 2025

At Square One: inside the big barn that offers English cricket a brighter future

Centre with goal of inclusivity pursues a reassessment of the coaching and even the language of the sport

The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2025

Pat Cummins says Bondi terror attack ‘hit home pretty hard’ as tributes flow before third Ashes Test

Australia captain lives in neighbouring suburb and takes his kids to beach ‘all the time’, while players will wear black armbands at Adelaide Oval

The Guardian - AU · Dec 16, 2025