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Sam Konstas of New South Wales looks on during the Sheffield Shield.

CricketCommentsPremiumKonstas braces for new kind of spotlight in shield bat-off

Sam Konstas has already taken the cricket world by storm, he is being warned that New South Wales’ Sheffield Shield clash with Western Australia will turn a new kind of spotlight on him. 

Jackson Barrett

Albany and Districts captain Coen Marwick says the logistics of sending a team to this season’s Country Cup were too difficult.

Cup no showPremiumWhalers won’t defend Country Cup title in revised comp

Albany and Districts won’t defend the Belt-Up Country Cup title they won last season, with a revised version of the competition to be played in Geraldton this weekend – minus the Whalers.

Cameron Newbold

Bay Oval ground staff have done their best but failed to help a trans-Tasman T20 clash be completed. (Andrew Cornaga/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketAustralia retain trophy as second NZ T20I washed out

Australia's second Twenty20 International against New Zealand has been washed out with less than three overs bowled in Tauranga.

Jasper Bruce

Cameron Green.s bowling is a welcome addition for Australian selectors. Photo by Michael Klein.

CRICKETPremium‘Feel strong’; Green’s Ashes bowling plan confirmed

The Aussie all-rounder is about to make picking the XI for the first Test even harder by hitting the bowling crease this weekend.

News Corp Australia

Cameron Green has revealed his plan for The Ashes build-up.

CRICKET CommentsPremiumGreen reveals his path to blockbuster Ashes series

Cam Green has mapped out his path to bowling in this summer’s bumper Ashes series and confirmed it will involve some white-ball cricket. 

Jackson Barrett

WA player Corey Rocchiccioli at the WACA.

CricketCommentsPremiumWACA spin twins? Agar and Rocchiccioli set for shield opener

Corey Rocchiccioli’s face lights up at the thought of playing alongside great mate Ashton Agar. Just years ago, that would have been unthinkable at the WACA Ground.

Jackson Barrett

Cam Green is on target to be fully fit and bowling before the start of next month's Ashes. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketNo restrictions: Green maps out Ashes bowling plan

Star allrounder Cam Green says he's not feeling apprehensive ahead of his return to match bowling for the first time in 12 months.

Justin Chadwick and Jasper Bruce

Usman Khawaja's positive mindset has contributed to his longevity in Test cricket. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketKhawaja 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.

Joel Gould

Sophie Molineux has made a superb return to action to boost Australia's World Cup bid. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketSophie so good: Molineux return a boon for world champs

Rejuvenated Sophie Molineux's return to Australia's ranks after her injury nightmare is the best news for their World Cup defence.

Ian Chadband

Bangladesh debutant Rubya Haider and teammate Sobhana Mostary celebrate their World Cup win. (AP PHOTO)

CricketBangladesh spin Pakistan to defeat in Women's World Cup

Pakistan have been skittled for just 129 by Bangladesh, whose spinners bowled them to a memorable seven-wicket win at the Women's Cricket World Cup in Colombo.

Staff Writers

India's Mohammed Siraj wreaked early havoc in the first Test against West Indies. (AP PHOTO)

CricketBowlers put Windies to the sword as India take control

Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah shared seven wickets as India took control of the first Test against the touring West Indies in Ahmedabad.

Staff Writers

Cam Green will return to the Shield thiss weekend.

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The West Australian exclusive
CRICKET CommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Mystery grows around Green’s role in Aussie Ashes side

Western Australia have not been given a directive for Cam Green to bat at No.3 — or anywhere else in the order — as intrigue grows around his role in this year’s Ashes series. 

Jackson Barrett

Sam Konstas poses during a portrait session at the National Cricket Centre.

Cricket VideoCommentsPremiumKonstas would be ‘confused’ about treatment, says Langer

Former Australian Test opener and coach Justin Langer has backed batting wunderkind Sam Konstas to “find his identity” and become a key plank in this summer’s Ashes defence.

Glen Quartermain

Sam Konstas has received the backing from one of Australia's greatest Test opening batters. (Steven Markham/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketWho 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.

Justin Chadwick

CricketCommentsPremiumAshes opener to headline West Fest

Former Test opener and coach Justin Langer says there is ”real optimism” in the England squad ahead of an Ashes series that will place Perth at the centre of the cricket universe.

Glen Quartermain

Ash Gardner celebrates her ton.

CricketGardner mows down NZ to give Aussies World Cup lift off

Ash Gardner has hit a landmark ton to set Australia on their way to an 89-run victory over New Zealand, a striking lift-off to their World Cup title defence.

Ian Chadband

Asian Cricket chief Mohsin Naqvi (c) says India can come to his office and pick up the trophy. (AP PHOTO)

CricketRow over Asia Cup cricket trophy ceremony escalates

Asian Cricket Council president Mohsin Naqvi insists India are still welcome to collect the Asia Cup trophy from him.

Staff Writers

Mitch Marsh destroyed NZ.

CRICKETCommentsMarsh crushes Kiwis in series opener

Australia has blitzed New Zealand in the first Twenty20 courtesy of a special innings from captain Mitch Marsh.

Tyler Lewis

Nathan Lyon (l) will captain Sam Konstas (r) when the Sheffield Shield starts this weekend. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Cricket'Runs': Lyon has simple advice for Konstas before Ashes

Nathan Lyon will captain NSW for the first time when the Sheffield Shield starts this weekend and he will not be heaping advice onto teammate Sam Konstas.

Roger Vaughan

Skipper Mitch Marsh spearheaded Australia's successful run chase with 85 off 43 deliveries. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketAustralia easily beat NZ in T20 despite Robinson ton

Captain Mitch Marsh top-scored with 85 as Australia cruised to victory in their opening T20 against New Zealand, despite Tim Robinson's century.

Roger Vaughan

Sam Konstas is back in action for NSW this weekend. Cricket NSW

CricketPremiumLyon’s one word ask of teen tyro

Sam Konstas turns 20 on Thursday and the incumbent Test opener has been given a clear demand of what’s needed when the race for Ashes spots heats up this weekend.

News Corp Australia

Akeal Hosein has skippered West Indies to a much-needed T20 victory against Nepal. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketWounded Windies deliver response to Nepal humiliation

Having already lost the three-match T20 series to associate nation Nepal, West Indies have cruised to a 10-wicket win in the final game.

Staff Writers

India's players celebrate a wicket in their 59-run defeat of Sri Lanka in the Cricket World Cup. (AP PHOTO)

CricketNervous India reveal depth to open World Cup with win

The Women's Cricket World Cup has begun with hosts India defeating Sri Lanka by 59 runs with a performance that will give both them and their rivals hope.

Glenn Moore

Ben Duckett learned a harsh lesson when he carried the can for a late-night Ashes drinking incident. (AP PHOTO)

Cricket'Don't be stupid in Ashes', England boss warns players

England's managing director has warned the players picked to be Ashes tourists to be "smart" and "not get caught doing stupid things" in Australia.

Glenn Moore