Australia's Gen Z cricketers sticking together Incumbent Australia Test opener Sam Konstas will face up to his under-19 World Cup teammates in an intriguing Sheffield Shield clash between Victoria and NSW. AAP · Oct 14, 2025
Labuschagne set to stay Bulls No.3 in Ashes bat off Marnus Labuschagne remains the frontrunner to open with Usman Khawaja in the Ashes, but the Test hopeful is expected to stay at No.3 for Queensland. AAP · Oct 14, 2025
Warner says Konstas still the man for his old spot David Warner believes Sam Konstas should be the man to open for Australia in the Ashes, believing Marnus Labuschagne is best suited returning at No.3. AAP · Oct 13, 2025
Labuschagne 'close to his best': Andrew McDonald Australia coach Andrew McDonald has confirmed Marnus Labuschagne is an option to open again in Test cricket, praising his return to form ahead of the Ashes. AAP · Oct 10, 2025
Weatherald makes more runs as Tassie draw Shield game Tasmania opener Jake Weatherald scored a second fifty for the match as the Tigers comfortably batted for a Sheffield Shield draw against Queensland. AAP · Oct 7, 2025
Labuschagne hits Shield ton as Konstas fails again Queensland No.3 Marnus Labuschagne has top-scored with 160, making a major statement in his bid for a Test recall, while NSW's Sam Konstas fell cheaply again. AAP · Oct 6, 2025
Renshaw wins round one of Ashes bat-off with Shield ton Opener Matt Renshaw was the big winner as Queensland's top order made a solid start to their first innings in the Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania. AAP · Oct 5, 2025
Khawaja at peace with 'the end' as Ashes race begins Usman Khawaja has scored more Test runs beyond the age of 35 than any Australian, and credits his mindset for his success as the Sheffield Shield season begins. AAP · Oct 2, 2025
Who is this clown? How Konstas won Langer over Sam Konstas is being urged to embrace his attacking identity as the rising star attempts to win a spot at the top of the order for this summer's Ashes series. AAP · Oct 2, 2025
In-form Aussie McSweeney remains open for business Nathan McSweeney has claimed opening bragging rights after scoring twin half-centuries for Australia A in their four-day loss against India A in Lucknow. AAP · Sep 26, 2025
Online TV viewers should have power to block gambling ads, former SBS chair says Exclusive: George Savvides says networks should follow SBS’s lead with opt-out feature to protect people from ‘addictive and destructive’ advertising The Guardian - AU · Sep 21, 2025
'Learn more from failure': Khawaja's advice for Konstas Usman Khawaja says Sam Konstas must blaze his own trail to the top of Test cricket but insists the power of the mind and learning from failure is paramount. AAP · Sep 15, 2025
Enough is enough: why Khawaja speaks up for Gaza's kids Usman Khawaja has become a voice for the voiceless. and after meeting the prime minister he will continue to speak up on issues, with a moral compass his guide. AAP · Sep 11, 2025
Test cricket star wants sports betting hit for six Australian cricket star Usman Khawaja is calling for stronger action on sports gambling, warning of a frightening uptick in betting amongst young people. AAP · Aug 28, 2025
AAP · Aug 28, 2025 Show us your 'cojones': cricket star tests PM on Israel The prime minister has been urged to sanction Israel during a meeting with cricketer Usman Khawaja who says Anthony Albanese has the "cojones" to take action.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 28, 2025 Usman Khawaja says Labor has been ‘100% too slow’ to ban gambling ads to protect children Australian cricketer says the normalisation of gambling in sport for young people is ‘scary and dangerous’ as government continues to sit on reforms
The Guardian - AU · Aug 27, 2025 Government condemns planned anti-immigration rallies; Taylor defends focus on Marles-Hegseth meeting – as it happened This blog has now closed
AAP · Jul 16, 2025 McSweeney the shining star as Sri Lanka A secure draw The Australia A-Sri Lanka A four-day clash in Darwin has ended in a draw, but Nathan McSweeney can be proud of his work with the Ashes on the horizon.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 14, 2025 Cameron Green plays lone hand as Australia batting woes worsen in West Indies Australia collapse under lights to reach 99 for 6 with a lead of 181 runs at stumps after bowlers on both sides wreak havoc on day two of the third Test
The Guardian - AU · Jul 12, 2025 Third Test’s day-night format should feel like home turf for Australia in Kingston The series against West Indies may be decided but every Test counts, as long as Sabina Park’s lights shine bright enough
AAP · Jul 5, 2025 Green finds form as Australia eye series win in Windies Struggling in his early days as a No.3, Cameron Green has peeled off an important fifty to help put Australia 254 ahead of West Indies in Grenada.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 4, 2025 Scrutiny of Sam Konstas ramps up as West Indies keep second Test alive Australia’s top order has more question marks than the Riddler’s pants after Konstas and Usman Khawaja again failed to deliver
The Guardian - AU · Jul 3, 2025 Carey and Webster steady Australia after more batting woe in West Indies Half-centuries to Beau Webster and Alex Carey have helped Australia to 286 after batting first in the second Test against the West Indies in Grenada
The Guardian - AU · Jun 26, 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 Usman Khawaja refuses SEN interview after radio station’s sacking of journalist The Test opener snubbed the radio station after Peter Lalor was taken off air four months ago over social media posts relating to Gaza