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It’s timeCommentsPremiumWarner leadership ban getting in the way of BBL resurrection

If Cricket Australia is serious about resurrecting the Big Bash, they must consider ending David Warner’s lifetime leadership ban, writes Ben Horne.

Ben Horne

Going aheadCommentsSri Lanka travel warning not deterring Aussie cricketers

Just weeks before the Australian cricket team arrives in Sri Lanka, the federal government has warned Aussies to reconsider travelling to the country following ‘several violent incidents’.

Jasper Bruce

harrowing experiencePremiumAussie cricket star, pregnant partner caught in midair emergency

Travis Head and his pregnant partner were caught in a midair emergency while on holiday, describing the moment they slid off the tarmac and landed in a field.

Erin Smith

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Mitchell JohnsonCommentsPremium
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He’s a keeper: Inglis ready to pounce on Carey and Wade

There was plenty of good news to go with a couple of head scratchers on the West Australian front, after four separate squads were announced for the tour of Sri Lanka.

Mitchell Johnson

‘Very proud’PremiumShield final ton thrusts Hardie into selection spotlight

A monster hundred in the Sheffield Shield final has put West Australian all-rounder Aaron Hardie firmly in the sights of national selectors.

Jackson Barrett

All aboard Agar named in all three formats as Aussies reveal squads

Australia has named four separate squads for its tour to Sri Lanka in June and a host of West Australians will be on the plane, while a Sheffield Shield final hero has been given an Australia A call up.

Jackson Barrett

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Windies of changeCommentsPremium
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What Perth fans can expect from Australia’s Calypso summer

The West Indies are Perth bound for the first time in more than a decade, and while they may no longer strike fear into the heart of Aussie sides, fans are still in for a show.

Jackson Barrett

Long roadPremiumAndrew McDonald destined for Australian coaching role

Andrew McDonald's fierce loyalty to his players and varied experiences from his own career have made him the man Cricket Australia believe they need right now.

Scott Bailey

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Mitchell JohnsonCommentsPremium
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National duties must come before IPL riches

It’s time for a blanket rule for all centrally contracted Australian players – if you want to play in the IPL, then you’ve first got to be available for every game for your country.

Mitchell Johnson

Just rewardPremiumWA’s Inglis gets first CA contract as Jhye snubbed

WA and Perth Scorchers gloveman Josh Inglis has been rewarded for his promising debut international summer with an upgrade to Australia’s contract list but teammate Jhye Richardson was a surprise omission.

Jordan McArdle

Next in line?PremiumAussie interim coach plays hardball with CA

Despite a glowing endorsement by the Australian players, interim coach Andrew McDonald says he needs clarity around what the job will look like after revealing preliminary talks.

Peter Lalor

Series overInjured Marsh out of tour, heads to IPL

Injured allrounder Mitchell Marsh will miss the remainder of Australia's white-ball series against Pakistan after injuring his left hip flexor in training.

Staff Writers

So closePremiumRevealed: One rule that stopped Warnie’s Test comeback

When Australia’s spin stocks ran dry after his retirement, Shane Warne developed an itch that needed scratching. How close did he get to playing Test cricket again?

Robert Craddock

Return delayedPremiumMarsh out: Mitch to miss Pakistan ODIs

Mitch Marsh hasn’t played for Australia since his T20 World Cup heroics and now he’s been hit with a new injury.

Russell Gould

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SERIES VICTORYCommentsPremium
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Pakistan victory erases scars of Stokes: Johnson

Australia had to go all the way to Lahore to rid themselves of their demons from Headingley in 2019, writes Mitchell Johnson.

Mitchell Johnson

PAKISTAN TOURPremiumPlayer ratings: Star’s perfect 10 as Ashes hero flops

In brutal conditions, one man stood taller than anyone else on Australia’s tour of Pakistan. And it led to his player rating being perfect. See who cracked a perfect 10.

Ben Horne

CricketPakistan-Aust series goes down to last day

Pakistan have cruised to 0-73 at stumps, facing a record run-chase of 351 heading into the final day of the deciding third Test against Australia in Lahore.

Oliver Caffrey

Big callPremiumPonting approached to replace Justin Langer

Ricky Ponting has been sounded out about his interest in the national coaching job, with one of his former teammates also set to be approached to gauge interest.

Peter Lalor and Ben Horne

In formPerth’s Green CRACKS 50 for Aussies in Pakistan

Alex Carey and Cameron Green have the chance to post maiden Test tons after steering Australia to 5-320 at lunch on day two of the third Test against Pakistan.

Justin Chadwick

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Mitchell JohnsonCommentsPremium
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Time to put the GOAT to pasture for third Test

After two gruelling draws against Pakistan, Ashton Agar deserves a chance in combination with leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson, writes Mitchell Johnson.

Mitchell Johnson

Century droughtFrustrated Smith eyes big score in Lahore

Steve Smith admits frustration at failing to convert good starts into centuries for Australia in the first two Tests against Pakistan.

Rizwan Ali

In the moneyPremiumKhawaja to become cricket’s new million dollar man

Usman Khawaja came up empty-handed when Australia last handed out its player contracts. That won’t be the case next month.

Robert Craddock

Question being askedVideoCommentsPremiumDid COVID play a part in Warnie’s tragic death?

There is growing speculation that COVID may have contributed to Shane Warne’s fatal heart attack.

Troy de Ruyter

Easy decisionPremiumScorchers star commits for two more seasons

Pace ace Jhye Richardson believes reigning Big Bash champions Perth Scorchers are capable of building a dynasty on the back of consecutive grand final appearances.

Jordan McArdle