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Australia's Mitchell Starc celebrates taking the wicket of West Indies' John Campbell during day one of the first cricket Test match at Kensington Stadium in Bridgetown, Barbados, Wednesday, June 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

CRICKETPremiumSeeing Red: Why it’s time to axe pink-ball Test matches

In a candid statement that caught my attention, Andrew McDonald remarked this week that the third Test in the West Indies – a day-nighter played with a pink Dukes ball - “didn’t even look like cricket.” 

Mitchell Johnson

Devon Conway had some narrow escapes against Zimbabwe. (AP PHOTO)

CricketConway rides luck to lead NZ to T20 win over Zimbabwe

Devon Conway has admitted he 'got a bit lucky' but he made the most of it to steer New Zealand to a comfortable victory over Zimbabwe.

Staff Writers

Sam Konstas had a nightmare tour of the West Indies.

CricketCommentsMcDonald says every chance Konstas, Khawaja open in Ashes

Australian coach Andrew McDonald says there’s every chance Sam Konstas and Usman Khawaja will walk to the crease on the opening day of the Ashes in Perth despite the pair’s horror tour of the West Indies.

Aaron Kirby

Sam Konstas needs to hone his craft in domestic cricket.

CRICKETCommentsThe Konstas issue Australia can’t afford to keep ignoring

MITCHELL JOHNSON: The West Indies series has made very clear what the Test teen prodigy needs to do next.

Mitchell Johnson

Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins (r) are among five Aussies in the Test bowling rankings top 10. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumAussie bowlers command Test rankings after Windies rout

Five Australian bowlers feature in the world's top 10 in the ICC Test rankings following their destruction of West Indies in the Caribbean.

Ian Chadband

Bangladesh's Tanzid Hasan Tamim was their batting star against Sri Lanka in Colombo. (AP PHOTO)

CricketTamim knock guides Bangladesh to T20 win over Sri Lanka

A career-best half-century from Tanzid Hasan Tamim guided Bangladesh to an eight-wicket win - and a T20 series triumph - over Sri Lanka.

Staff Writers

Huge hitter Andre Russell will play his last WIndies international against Australia in Kingston. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPowerhouse 'Dre Russ' to retire from internationals

Thunderous allrounder Andre Russell will retire from international cricket after his final hometown T20 international in Kingston against Australia next week.

Staff Writers

Nathan McSweeney did his chances of opening again with Usman Khawaja at Test level a world of good. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumMcSweeney the shining star as Sri Lanka A secure draw

The Australia A-Sri Lanka A four-day clash in Darwin has ended in a draw, but Nathan McSweeney can be proud of his work with the Ashes on the horizon.

Mohen Govender

England captain Ben Stokes has pleaded guilty to a slow over rate against India in the third Test. (AP PHOTO)

CricketEngland fined, docked two WTC points for slow over rate

England have slipped to third in the World Test Championship standings after being deducted two points for a slow over rate against India in the third Test.

Staff Writers

India's cricket teams, who met Britain's King Charles III on Tuesday, draw vast TV audiences. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumBreakfast-time cricket at the Olympics, for the players

Many cricket matches at the Los Angeles Olympics will start at 9am local time as organisers ensure the vast Indian TV market can tune in.

Glenn Moore

Hilton Cartwright (pic) has joined Southern Brave in The Hundred to replace Faf du Plessis. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumEngland's The Hundred will have strong Aussie accent

The last recruitment phase for The Hundred has concluded with 24 Australians set to play in the latest edition of England's white-ball franchise competition.

Glenn Moore

Brandon King is bowled by Mitchell Starc, one of seven ducks in West Indies' 27 all out. (AP PHOTO)

CricketWindies seek advice from legends after Aussie thrashing

After being dismissed for 27 in the final innings of their 3-0 series defeat to Australia Cricket West Indies are asking three legends to advise the recovery.

Staff Writers

Humble fast bowler Scott Boland has joined an elite list of Australian Test bowlers in Jamaica. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumBoland the best in 100 years, but remains unlucky man

Scott Boland can add a Test hat-trick to his incredible late-career surge, with the Victorian also holding a 100-year best in international cricket.

Scott Bailey

Aussie quick Mitchell Starc had an afternoon to remember in Jamaica to seal a Test series whitewash. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumStarc's afternoon of mayhem at Sabina Park

Highlights of Mitchell Starc's record-breaking spell in the third Test in Jamaica, headlined by a triple-wicket maiden over and milestone 400th wicket.

Scott Bailey

Australia's Mitchell Starc shows the ball after dismissing West Indies' Mikyle Louis to claim his 400th wicket in Test cricket on day three of the third Test match at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica, Monday, July 14, 2025.(AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

cricketVideoCommentsWATCH: Starc, Boland dominate as Aussies ROLL West Indies for just 27

Mitchell Starc took the fastest five-wicket haul by any player in Test history, and Scott Boland claimed a hat-trick as Australia routed the West Indies.

Scott Bailey

Jofra Archer is congratulated by England teammates after dismissing Washington Sundar. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumPace ace's sparkling return has England eyeing Ashes

Jofra Archer took 5-107 and bowled nearly 40 overs on his return to Test cricket leading to England fans thinking of his potential impact in the Ashes.

Glenn Moore

Australia celebrate a whitewash Test series win over West Indies after a dramatic day in Kingston. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumStarc record eclipses Boland hat-trick on 'bonkers' day

Records have tumbled as fast as West Indies wickets with Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland delivering Australia a 176-run win in the third Test.

Scott Bailey

Mohammed Siraj is aghast as the ball rolls on to his stumps to hand England victory at Lord's. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumEngland edge Lord's Test nail-biter against India

England have taken a 2-1 lead in the Test series against India after winning a dramatic third Test at Lord's by 22 runs after tea on the final day.

Staff Writers

Nathan McSweeney has boosted his hopes for a Test recall by making 94 not out for Australia A.

CricketCommentsPremiumMcSweeney puts pressure on Aussie top order in A game

Nathan McSweeney has pushed his case for a Test recall by reaching 94 not out as Australia A built a strong position in their four-day game against Sri Lanka A.

Trevor Marshallsea

Cam Bancroft will be hoping to push his case for a Test re-call.

CRICKETCommentsPremiumREVEALED: How Test hopefuls will prepare for Ashes series

Australian Test aspirants will have four Sheffield Shield matches to audition for an Ashes call-up under the new domestic fixture revealed on Monday.

Jackson Barrett

Sam Konstas failed again against West Indies.

KONSTAS STRUGGLESBereft Aussie opener haunted by blinding moment of brilliance

‘I’m afraid that was the worst thing that could have happened to him.’

Scott Bailey

Usman Khawaja was out for 14 as Australia's openers again struggled in the third Test. (AP PHOTO)

CricketVideoCommentsAustralia's top order crumbles, leaving Ashes headaches

Sam Konstas' nightmare West Indies tour has ended with another duck, and Usman Khawaja also failed to make a statement as Australia fell to 6-99 in Jamaica.

Scott Bailey

Pat Cummins protests with the umpire.

RUN OUTVideoConfusion erupts as Pat Cummins argues with umpires

The Aussie skipper had a heated discussion on the field when he felt the Aussies were robbed.

Scott Bailey

Usman Khawaja was out for 14 as Australia's openers again struggled in the third Test. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumAustralia's top order crumbles, causing Ashes headaches

The Sam Konstas nightmare West Indies tour has ended with another duck, and Usman Khawaja also failed to make a statement as Australia fell to 6-99 in Jamaica.

Scott Bailey