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CricketSri Lanka defend bowling plans against Australia

The Australian batters have made life difficult for Sri Lanka's attack in a one-sided first two days of the opening Test.

Jasper Bruce

CricketKing hopes spin idol Warne would have loved spell

In the first women's Test at the MCG since 1949, it was only fitting a legspinner should star with the Shane Warne Stand behind her.

Oliver Caffrey

CricketAustralia dominating first Test against Sri Lanka

Australia are in command of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle after Usman Khawaja and Josh Inglis starred on day two.

Jasper Bruce

AFLCommentsAustralia put Sri Lanka to grindstone before late wickets

Josh Inglis made a magical debut century to kick start his Test career and Usman Khawaja made a maiden double hundred that could extend his on a dominant second day in Sri Lanka.

Jackson Barrett

CricketCommentsMilestones tumble in Australia’s Galle Test epic

Australia’s near-two-day epic has seen milestones tumble in Sri Lanka.

Aaron Kirby

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How West Aussie Inglis rose to dazzling debut hundred

Coaches close to Josh Inglis believed their was ‘something about’ him as a youngster and it’s that temperament that has taken him to an historic Test century on debut, writes Jackson Barrett.

Jackson Barrett

CricketCommentsPremiumKing’s spin stumps England on opening day of pink-ball Test

Alana King has spun another web as her golden Ashes continued during the opening day of the historic day-night Test at the MCG.

Aaron Kirby

CricketIt's a sign: Warne's legacy living on in Sri Lanka

The late, great Shane Warne has been honoured during the first Test of Australia's two-match series with Sri Lanka in Galle.

Jasper Bruce

CricketCommentsInglis joins WA, Aussie elites with Test century on debut

WA’s Josh Inglis may have had to wait all summer for his Test debut, but he made the time riding the pine worth it, striking a classy debut century in Galle, nearly breaking a record in the process.

Aaron Kirby

CricketResurgent Patterson scores century for Australia A

Comeback kid Kurtis Patterson continues to put national selectors on notice after hitting a superb, unbeaten century for Australia A.

Oliver Caffrey

CricketKhawaja hits 200 before Aussie bowlers strike in Galle

After Usman Khawaja and Josh Inglis starred with the bat, Australia's bowlers found early wickets on day two of the first Test against Sri Lanka.

Jasper Bruce

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Whiteman can’t jump: WA skipper cops bizarre foot injury

West Australian captain Sam Whiteman will miss the first Sheffield Shield match of the year after a cut on his foot became infected. 

Jackson Barrett

CricketForgotten Test gun’s rise continues

He went more than 760 days between Sheffield Shield hundreds after a Test ton in 2019 but now he’s back in the spotlight Kurtis Patterson is posing big selection questions.

News Corp Australia

CRICKETPremiumWhy hall of famer chose ‘dream’ spot

Australia’s most capped female Test player “didn’t hesitate” when asked where she wanted to be acknowledged as the latest inductee to Australia’s Cricket Hall of Fame.

Tyler Lewis

SportPremium‘Such a joy’: Pioneer elevated to Hall of Fame

Australia has its latest induction to the cricket hall of fame, with Christina Matthews completing her rise from sewn-on baggy green to the highest accolade in Australian Cricket.

Ben Horne

Cricket'Bronze for Betty': cricket great wants MCG statue

Australian Cricket Hall of Fame member Christina Matthews believes a statue for the legendary Betty Wilson outside the MCG is overdue.

Oliver Caffrey

CricketCommentsRECAP: Aussies put hosts on ropes late on day two

After enjoying one of their most dominant days on the sub-continent can Australia continue to grind Sri Lanka into the dust at Galle?  

Jake Santa Maria

CricketStar injured as King shines in Australia's dominant day

Australia have made a near-perfect start in their bid to whitewash the women's Ashes, dominating England on day one of the pink-ball Test at the MCG.

Oliver Caffrey

CricketCommentsPremiumFormer WA Cricket boss earns Hall of Fame nod

Christina Matthews is the latest inductee into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame after the former star wicket-keeper turned WA cricket CEO was recognised for her immense contribution on and off the field.

Jake Santa Maria

CricketPremiumEngland's Overton admits he let temper boil over in BBL

England quick Jamie Overton reckons he's learned lessons about controlling his emotions thanks to his recent experiences in the Big Bash League.

David Charlesworth

CricketAussie girls set for T20 World Cup semi despite defeat

Australia's teenage women's side will face South Africa in the T20 Under-19 World Cup semi-final despite a reality check in a shock loss to Sri Lanka.

Ian Chadband

CricketInglis cops plenty from teammates while waiting for first Test dig

Australia didn't need Josh Inglis during a dominant first day of the Test series against Sri Lanka - but they had some fun with the English-born debutant.

Jasper Bruce

CricketWomen's Ashes teams excited for MCG Test opportunity

Australia captain Alyssa Healy and England rival Heather Knight both want to see more women's Test cricket at major grounds like the MCG.

Oliver Caffrey

CricketAustralia in control after day one of Sri Lanka series

Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith were the stars of the show on the first day of Australia's Test series opener against Sri Lanka in Galle.

Jasper Bruce