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CricketRoot's big century has England in command

Joe Root is eyeing a third double century as he put his England side in a dominant position after a rain-shortened second day of the first Test in Sri Lanka.

Rory Dollard

CricketCovid-19 cases in England team hotel

The England and Wales Cricket Board insists it is "not concerned" about two positive cases of Covid-19 in their team hotel in Galle.

Rory Dollard

CricketFletcher, Zampa dominate in Stars' big win

Andre Fletcher smacked 89 not out and Adam Zampa claimed 5-17 to guide the Melbourne Stars to a big win over the Adelaide Strikers at the MCG.

Shayne Hope

Not again!Indian bowler abused by fans at Gabba

India’s young bowler Mohammed Siraj was once again targeted by fans, less than a week after the Third Test was sensationally stopped for almost 10 minutes due to racism claims.

CricketAussies 5-274 at stumps, Marnus posts ton

Australia have reached 5-274 at stumps on day one of the fourth Test against India in Brisbane, where Marnus Labuschagne posted a century.

Rob Forsaith

CricketIndian injury crisis deepens, Saini hurt

Navdeep Saini limped off the Gabba with a suspected groin injury, becoming the latest on a long list of Indians to suffer a setback in the Test series.

Rob Forsaith

Absentee listDepleted India attack forge on

One is yet to meet his newborn daughter, the other grieving a father lost while on tour and a third owes his cricketing rise to a generous retiree who lived around the corner.

Murray Wenzel

CricketLabuschagne still hungry after Gabba ton

Marnus Labuschagne has scored his fifth Test century to steer Australia out of early danger in the series-deciding fourth Test against India at the Gabba.

Murray Wenzel

CricketDepleted India keep coming at Gabba

Thangarasu Natarajan missed his daughter's birth to tour as a net bowler, but on Friday became the first Indian to debut in all three formats on the same tour.

Murray Wenzel

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Inside Cricket Australia’s panic over Smith scuff video

The potential long-term ramifications were far greater than the tiddly little incident in itself. But would Steve Smith really want to return to the captaincy even if ultimately offered the chance?

Robert Craddock

CricketChappell, Gavaskar cricket caps auctioned

As Australia and India do battle in the fourth Test in Brisbane, the caps of cricket legends Greg Chappell and Sunil Gavaskar are being auctioned for charity.

Michael Ramsey

Studs and dudsHITS & MISSES: Marnus GABBA-schagne or Labu-CHANCE-ne?

Marnus Labuschagne proved why he’s the king of Brisbane - but could only do it thanks to some woeful Indian fielding. Here are the hits and misses from day one of the final Test at the Gabba.

Bonnie Raynor & Chris Robinson

CricketCA wait and see on BBL for Test players

Cricket Australia have started conversations with state governments on allowing Test players to exit Brisbane and play BBL, hopeful the bio-bubble will help.

Scott Bailey and Rob Forsaith

Purple patchLivingstone: Our form isn’t due to playing at home

Scorchers opener Liam Livingstone has played down the influence of their home conditions, remaining confident the team can emulate the same blistering form in Canberra tomorrow night.

Bonnie Raynor

CricketMcAndrew catches ex-idol Shane Lee's eye

Nathan McAndrew grew up playing on the fields named after Shane Lee in the Illawarra, but now the Sydney Thunder allrounder has impressed his childhood idol.

Scott Bailey

Fourth TestHarris roasted over ‘soft’ Test dismissal

Australia Test great Ricky Ponting has slammed opener Marcus Harris for his “soft” dismissal against India, saying “you can’t be getting out like that”.

Murray Wenzel

CricketWickets trump runs in BBL's power surge

Wickets have proven more important than runs during the power surges of this year's Big Bash, with teams unable to recover from a flurry of wickets.

Scott Bailey

CricketOpener Harris out cheaply in Test return

Australia's search for a functioning opening partnership continues after David Warner and Marcus Harris were out cheaply against India's makeshift Test attack.

Murray Wenzel

At long lastWarne apologises to Marnus over THOSE comments

Australian spin legend Shane Warne has issued a belated apology to Marnus Labuschagne for his scathing criticism that mistakenly went to air last week.

Bonnie Raynor

Day oneAussies on top after Labuschagne ton

Marnus Labuschagne rode his remarkable luck with dropped catches to finally convert scoring consistency into a fifth Test century for Australia.

Rob Forsaith

Fair bump, play onWe had no idea Smith marked centre: India

India aren’t jumping at Steve Smith’s shadow batting, dismissing his much- maligned marking of centre on day five of the SCG Test as a non-story.

Rob Forsaith

Shane WarneWarne apologises to Marnus, names highlight of summer

No matter what happens in this Test, the highlight of the summer has been Cameron Green.

Shane Warne

CricketLynn, Burns guide Heat to narrow BBL win

Joe Burns hit 31 not out from 15 balls to steer Brisbane Heat to a five-wicket win over Melbourne Renegades after some nervous moments in the BBL.

Shayne Hope

Must-read featureWhy Hussey chose Nathan Lyon to lead the song

When Mike Hussey chose Nathan Lyon to be the custodian of Australia’s team song, it had nothing to do with his cricketing ability. Simply, it was because he spotted a trait deep inside him.

Ben Horne