Aussie maestro quicks set to strike IPL fear again The three maestro quicks of Australian cricket are poised to be strutting their stuff together as the business end of the IPL season begins to ramp up. AAP · Apr 23
Starc honoured as Wisden slams England's feckless Ashes Australia's Ashes ace Mitchell Starc has been named leading men's cricketer of the year by the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack after taking 55 wickets in 2025. AAP · Apr 13
Aussie 'big three' on ice with Green in IPL spotlight The Aussie pace trio who've become key weapons in the IPL must wait to burst into action as all eyes will be on $4-million man Cameron Green. AAP · Mar 27
Why Hazlewood still has key role to play for Australia Josh Hazlewood has had a second straight summer ruined by injury, but Mitchell Starc says he will play a big role through a busy schedule for Australia. AAP · Feb 12
Deserved rest finally in sight for warhorse Mitch Starc Superstar left-arm paceman Mitch Starc is just hours away from being able to put his feet up following a taxing but successful summer with the ball. AAP · Jan 23
Red-hot Steve Smith 'due to fail': Hurricanes captain Red-hot opening batter Steve Smith is set to have a big say on whether the Sydney Sixers can defeat the Hobart Hurricanes and advance to the BBL final. AAP · Jan 22
Gutted Sixers sweat on Mitch Starc's shoulder scare The Sydney Sixers have been thrust into a must-win Challenger clash on Friday after losing to Perth, and star paceman Mitch Starc is no guarantee to play. AAP · Jan 20
Scorchers back Super Cooper to regain batting touch Perth will host the Sydney Sixers in a blockbuster Big Bash final and Cooper Connolly will be hoping to make a huge impact with both bat and ball. AAP · Jan 19
Smith, Starc and Curran lift Sixers into BBL finals Allrounder Sam Curran had a blinder to lift Sydney Sixers to second on the BBL ladder and dash Brisbane Heat's finals hopes in a five-wicket win at the Gabba. AAP · Jan 18
'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
Ashes hero Starc's summer far from over with BBL return Australia's Ashes hero Mitchell Starc is far from feeling spent, saying there's one more item on the bucket list ahead of his BBL return with the Sydney Sixers. AAP · Jan 14
Ashes 2025-26: our writers’ end-of-series England v Australia awards Brainless moments, moral victories and tough lessons were abundant during a series that still provided plenty of drama The Guardian - UK · Jan 10
Green or Webster, Head the opener: Australia’s searching questions to rise from the Ashes Australia take away 4-1 series victory and bragging rights but also a number of issues that need to be addressed over a busy 18-month period ahead The Guardian - AU · Jan 9
Nostradamus Starc and Smith saw England's woes coming Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc's Ashes predictions have proven correct, with the pair highlighting England's biggest bowling issues months before the series. AAP · Jan 9
AAP · Jan 8 Starc warning: age no barrier for Aussies at next Ashes When Australia left England after the 2023 Ashes, it looked likely most of the squad could retire before 2027. Now, the vast majority look set to return.
AAP · Jan 8 Smith, Starc come to defence of George Bailey Mitchell Starc and Steve Smith have pointed at Australia's success during George Bailey's time as chief selector, dismissing criticism of him during the Ashes.
The Independent UK · Jan 8 England’s Ashes player ratings: Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope flop in 4-1 defeat by Australia as Jacob Bethell shines England toiled to another Ashes humiliation at the hands of Australia
AAP · Jan 8 Who fired and who flopped? Aussie Ashes player ratings A look at how Australia's players fared in their 4-1 Ashes series triumph over England.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 8 Talismanic Mitchell Starc adds final flourish to his imperious Ashes series The bowler’s smarts and stamina from the first ball in Perth to the last in Sydney – not to mention his batting – made him a worthy man of the series
AAP · Jan 8 Mitchell Starc named Ashes player of the series Australia's Mitchell Starc has been crowned player of the Ashes series for his superb performances in leading the bowling attack against England.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 8 Australia hold on to win fifth Ashes Test and leave England rueing missed chances Alex Carey hits winning runs at SCG to defeat tourists by five wickets as hosts wrap up Ashes series 4-1
Evening Standard · Jan 7 Jacob Bethell's sublime Ashes hundred cements his status in England's future ‘Starboy’ provides glimpse of what might have been had the selectors backed him earlier
The Independent UK · Jan 7 Jacob Bethell’s coming-of-age century offers silver lining for England as defeat looms in Sydney Bethell – 22 years old and playing just his sixth Test match – had never scored a first-class hundred before hitting an unbeaten 142 at the SCG
The Guardian - UK · Jan 7 Bethell’s elegant first Test century presses pause on Australia’s Ashes party Tourists lead by 119 thanks to 22-year-old Bethell’s Swiss-clock precision and despite Australia’s unremitting bowlers
The Independent UK · Jan 7 Jacob Bethell leads charge as England look to stave off defeat in Sydney Bethell hit an excellent 79 not out as England shaved a 183-run first-innings deficit down to single figures.