Cricket Australia announces appointment of Greg Rowell
The Board of Cricket Australia today announced the appointment of incoming director, Greg Rowell, effective 10 June.
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Peter Siddle will miss rest of 2021 Essex campaign
Essex County Cricket Club can today confirm that Peter Siddle has returned to Australia for personal reasons and will miss the rest of the 2021 campaign.
Australian Men's Preliminary list for Tour of the West Indies and Bangladesh
The National Selection Panel has added Ben McDermott, Dan Christian, Cameron Green, Ashton Turner, Wes Agar and Nathan Ellis to the preliminary list of players for the Qantas Australian men’s white ball tours of the West Indies and Bangladesh.
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rebel WBBL|06 reaches new heights
In its sixth season and one like no other, the rebel Women’s Big Bash League reached new heights in one of the most memorable tournaments to date.
Captains speak ahead of rebel WBBL|06 Final
Melbourne Stars captain, Meg Lanning and Sydney Thunder captain, Rachael Haynes spoke to media this morning ahead of the rebel WBBL|06 Final tomorrow at North Sydney Oval.
Hannah Darlington speaks after Sydney Thunder victory
The Sydney Thunder have secured a spot in the rebel WBBL|06 Final alongside the Melbourne Stars thanks to a nail-biting 12-run victory over the Brisbane Heat at North Sydney Oval.
WBBL Latest: Perth Scorchers crush Hobart Hurricanes
Perth Scorchers crushed the Hobart Hurricanes in a dominating 10-wicket win at North Sydney Oval today
Babar Azam and Alyssa Healy voted ICC Players of the Month for April 2021
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the winners of the ICC Player of the Month Awards for April which recognise and celebrate the best performances from both male and female cricketers across all forms of international cricket throughout the year.
Sammy-Jo Johnson takes Breakers reins in Alyssa Healy absence
All-rounder Sammy-Jo Johnson has been named to lead NSW just six games into her Breakers career, taking the reigns from Alyssa Healy who is on international duty.
Annabel Sutherland ruled out of upcoming tour of New Zealand
All-rounder Annabel Sutherland has been ruled of the upcoming Commonwealth Bank Tour of New Zealand and remainder of the Women’s National Cricket League season after suffering a stress reaction in her femur.
NSW Breakers make one squad change for WNCL matches
The NSW Breakers have made one change to their squad for this week’s pair of WNCL matches with the ACT Meteors in Canberra.
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Chadd Sayers announces first-class retirement
Lionhearted West End Redbacks bowler Chadd Sayers has today announced his retirement from first-class cricket after 10 years at the top level.
Kurtis Patterson to lead NSW in massive Shield clash
Test batsman Kurtis Patterson will lead a 12-player NSW Blues squad into the Marsh Sheffield Shield match against Queensland, that will begin at North Dalton Park in Wollongong, on Saturday.
NSW Blues name powerful squad for Bulls battle
The NSW Blues have called in four world class players to their 13-player squad for Wednesday’s top of the table Marsh One Day Cup clash with Queensland, in a day-night match, at North Sydney Oval.
Young guns set to shine for Blues in Shield
Test squad members David Warner, Josh Hazlewood and Moises Henriques have earned a rest, allowing the call up of youngsters Liam Hatcher, Matthew Gilkes and Lachlan Hearne to the 14-player NSW Blues squad for the Marsh Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania that will begin in Hobart on Saturday.
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Cricket NSW squad for 2021-22 confirmed
The Cricket NSW Male Pathway system has produced four more contracted players after Baxter Holt, Tanveer Sangha, Oliver Davies and Lachlan Hearne were elevated from the rookie list for the 2021-22 season.
Brendan Doggett leads key acquisitions for new-look SA
The West End Redbacks are pleased to announce the recruitment of Brendan Doggett, Nathan McSweeney, Jake Carder and Nathan McAndrew in its 2021-22 contract list released today.
Sean Abbott and Tanveer Sangha named in Blues squad for Marsh Cup Final
The NSW Blues have named an extended 14-player squad for this Sunday’s Marsh One Day Cup Final, against Western Australia at Bankstown Oval, with Sean Abbott returning from a hand injury and potential debutant Tanveer Sangha notable inclusions.
Sam Kerber earns maiden selection
Prolific West End Premier Cricket runscorer Sam Kerber has been selected in South Australia’s 13-player squad to face Queensland at Allan Border Field next Tuesday.
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Ashes 2021-22: Do England really have a chance of breaking the Oz hoodoo?
With England having won just two away Ashes series in their last 10 attempts, the hosts start firm favourites in Ashes 2021-22
Ashes 2021-22 schedule confirmed
The England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Cricket Australia (CA) have confirmed the Men’s and Women’s Ashes schedule for 2021-22 to be staged in Australia.
Australian Men's Preliminary squad for Tour of the West Indies
The National Selection Panel (NSP) has chosen the following 23-player preliminary list for the Qantas Australian men’s tour of the West Indies:
CWI confirms busy summer home schedule for West Indies Men
Cricket West Indies (CWI) today announces an action-packed schedule for the West Indies Men, featuring three consecutive international home tours against South Africa, Australia and Pakistan, from June to August 2021.
ICC Player of the Month nominations for April announced
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the nominees for April’s ICC Player of the Month Awards to recognise the best performances from both male and female cricketers across all forms of international cricket.
Australian Cricket throws support behind India COVID-19 Crisis Appeal
Australian Cricket will throw its support behind the India COVID-19 Crisis Appeal,
Australia’s qualification for Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games confirmed
The Australian Women’s Team is set to compete in Birmingham next year following Commonwealth Games Australia’s acceptance, with the agreement of Cricket Australia
Australian men's contracted player list announced for 2021-22
Cricket Australia has today announced a list of 17 men’s players to be offered national contracts for 2021-22.
Cricket Australia welcome Gabba redevelopment announcement
Cricket Australia and Queensland Cricket welcome today’s announcement by the Queensland Government that the Gabba would undergo a substantial redevelopment for the 2032 Olympic Games.
Queensland wins ninth Marsh Sheffield Shield title
Queensland has won its ninth Marsh Sheffield Shield title, defeating New South Wales in the 2020-21 Final by an innings and 33 runs at Allan Border Field.
Marsh Cup: New South Wales wins 12th Marsh One-Day Cup title
New South Wales has won its 12th Marsh One-Day Cup title and third in the past six seasons
New Zealand Women vs Australia Women, 3rd ODI: Australia Women win ODI series 3-0
Australia Women won the ODI series against New Zealand Women 3-0 by beating the White Ferns by 21 runs
New Zealand Women vs Australia Women, 2nd ODI: Australia beat New Zealand to take ODI series
Australia Women completed another comprehensive win over New Zealand Women in the 2nd ODI
New Zealand Women v Australia Women, 1st ODI: Australia win to beat record
Australia's women set a new world record for consecutive ODI victories with a six-wicket win over New Zealand.
New Zealand Women vs Australia Women, 3rd T20I: No result due to Rain
Unfortunately, the match was abandoned due to rain in the 3rd over with the Australian Women 14/1.
New Zealand Women vs Australia Women, 2nd T20I: New Zealand win in last ball thriller
New Zealand Women won the 2nd T20I, off the last ball of the match, in what was a nail biting run chase for the Kiwi Women
New Zealand Women vs Australia Women, 1st T20I: Australia Women won by 6 wickets
Australia Women had a convincing 6 wicket win over New Zealand Women at Seddon Park, Hamilton today
Queensland wins their first Women's National Cricket League title
Queensland has won its first Women’s National Cricket League title, defeating Victoria by 112 runs in today’s 2020-21 season Final at the CitiPower Centre.
NSW Blues make two changes to One-day Cup Squad
The NSW Blues have made two changes to their squad for Thursday’s top of the table Marsh One Day Cup clash with Tasmania at Blundstone Arena in Hobart.
Jake Lehmann added to Redbacks Marsh Cup squad
The West End Redbacks have added Jake Lehmann to a 13-player squad for Friday's third-round Marsh One-Day Cup match against Tasmania at CitiPower Centre (Junction Oval).
New Zealand vs Australia, 5th T20I: New Zealand take series 3-2 with comfortable win
New Zealand won the T20I series 3-2 with comfortable 7 wicket win over Australia,
New Zealand vs Australia 2021 5th T20I Preview: Resurgent Oz favourites to clinch series
Australian captain Aaron Finch said before the 3rd T20I that his team was confident of winning the last three matches to take the series. You might not have taken him seriously at that point, but Australia have a real shot of doing it now.
New Zealand vs Australia, 4th T20I: Australia level series 2-2 with emphatic win
Australia levelled the five match T20I series against New Zealand series 2-2, with an emphatic 50 run win
New Zealand vs Australia 2021 4th T20I Preview: Series nicely set up as Finch, Maxwell find their mojo back
The return of captain Aaron Finch to form is a massive relief for Australia and gives them a shot at series victory.
West End Redbacks name squads for upcoming matches
The West End Redbacks name the following squads for a week of Marsh One-Day Cup and Marsh Sheffield Shield action against New South Wales at Adelaide Oval, beginning Thursday.
David Warner makes return from injury in Marsh One Day Cup
Warner will make his return from injury on Thursday in the Blues’ Marsh One Day Cup game against the Redbacks and has also been selected to play his first Shield game of the season, starting Saturday.
New Zealand vs Australia, 3rd T20I: Agar on form as Australia bounce back
Thanks to a well batted innings from Aaron Finch (69) and Glenn Maxwell (70) plus some heroics from Ashton Agar (6/30) Australia were able to take a comfortable win over New Zealand, in the 3rd T20I at the Westpac Stadium today.
New Zealand vs Australia 2021 3rd T20I Preview: Amid Covid-19 concerns, Australia aim to open account
Following another case of community transmission, the remaining matches of the New Zealand vs Australia series have been moved to Wellington
David Warner set to return for NSW Blues
Superstar opener David Warner is set to return to cricket for the NSW Blues on Thursday after six weeks recovering from a groin injury.
Western Australia announce WNCL squad
Western Australia have announced a 13-player squad for their 2021 Women’s National Cricket League double header against Queensland tomorrow, Saturday 27 February, and Monday 1 March, at Allan Border Field in Brisbane.
Ben Dunk gives Pakistan security vote of confidence for Australia tour
Swashbuckling batsman Ben Dunk approved security arrangements for teams in Pakistan, raising hopes Australia's next year's tour to the country would be amazing for the people of Pakistan as well as for the players.
New Zealand vs Australia 2nd T20I: Aussies just lose out to Kiwis in high scoring thriller
New Zealand won by just 4 runs against Australia in the 2nd T20I at the University Oval, Dunedin
Cameron Green inducted into WACA's Test Player Walk
Green was officially inducted into the Western Australian Cricket Association’s Test Player Walk following his Australian Test debut against India in December and spoke with media at the official unveiling.
New Zealand vs Australia 2021 2nd T20I Preview: Oz look to budget for extravagant swing against the Boult-Southee threat
New Zealand's new ball bowlers Tim Southee and Trent Boult made the ball talk in the first T20I as the fate of the match was essentially decided within the powerplay.
Shawn Flegler on Australia squad for Commonwealth Bank Tour New Zealand
Shawn Flegler, Cricket Australia’s Female High Performance Manager and National Selector, addressed the media today after the announcement of a 17-player squad for the Commonwealth Bank Tour of New Zealand.
MCC World Cricket Committee: Latest Statements on Short Pitched bowling, DRS and More
The MCC World Cricket committee (WCC) met recently via Conference Call.
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