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Australia spinner Adam Zampa was a hero of the last World Cup and is keen for 2027 to come around. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumZampa reveals spin plans to be 'purring' for World Cup

Australia's premier white-ball spinner Adam Zampa has England in his sights as he unveils his 2027 World Cup ambitions and gears up for a BBL team change.

Joel Gould

England quick Ollie Robinson has been honoured as player of the year for his brilliant performances. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumStunning Test return wins paceman England honour

England's cricketer of the year has been named as Ollie Robinson, who took 28 wickets at an astonishing average of just 9.32 over the Test summer.

Rory Dollard

Queensland quick Jem Ryan suffered a side strain in the draw with Victoria. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumQueensland paceman injured in draw with Victoria

Queensland will await scans on promising fast bowler Jem Ryan after he was injured in the Sheffield Shield draw with Victoria that was washed out late by rain.

Joel Gould

Chloe Ainsworth says the Perth’s history of defending low totals gives the group a winning edge.

CricketPremiumHistory of defending low totals gives Perth edge: Ainsworth

Perth Scorchers spearhead Chloe Ainsworth says the franchise’s history of defending low totals gives the group a winning edge.

Aaron Kirby

Mahli Beardman will get an early crack at the old enemy.

CricketPremiumBeardman set for early crack at old enemy at WACA

Young West Australian speedster Mahli Beardman will get an early crack at the old enemy, with WA coach Beau Casson revealing he expects him to play in the warm-up one-dayer against England on Saturday.

Aaron Kirby

Glenn Maxwell has announced his retirement from T20 international cricket. (Tracey Nearmy/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumNo MCG farewell as 'Big Show' calls time for Australia

Glenn Maxwell has opened up on why he was content to retire from T20 internationals as he also brought down the curtain on his Victoria career.

Joel Gould and Will Davies

Maxwell holds the world record for most T20 International centuries. Michael Klein

NewsPremiumCricketing legend denied fairytale finish

A two-time ODI World Cup winning batsman has decided to call time on his international and first-class career.

Jack Nivison

England coach Brendon McCullum is eager to see Australia unleash Mahli Beardman.

CricketPremium‘Pretty exciting’: Baz eager to see Mahli unleashed

England coach Brendon McCullum is excited by the prospect of Australia unleashing West Australian tearaway Mahli Beardman in the upcoming white-ball series between the sides.

Josh Kempton

Rookie quick Mahli Beardman is set to be unleashed on England in the upcoming white-ball matches. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumFast and raw: England also keen to see Aussie pace ace

Emerging paceman Mahli Beardman is already being touted as a star of the future, and England will get an early look at him in the upcoming ODI series.

Justin Chadwick

The Perth Scorchers have defended a small total to score an away win over the Melbourne Stars. (Scott Barbour/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumDevine intervention fires Scorchers to low-scoring win

Perth Scorchers have defended 9-124 to beat the Melbourne Stars, with Sophie Devine and Alana King securing victory despite Meg Lanning's classy knock.

Joel Gould

Brendan McCullum is back in Perth as England’s ODI coach.

CricketPremiumBazball returns to Perth after Ashes disaster

A year on from their Ashes disaster, England have returned to Perth and the old enemy will be hoping a change in format and a shift in mentality around preparation brings about a reversal in fortunes.

Josh Kempton

The Scorchers beat the Stars despite a major batting collapse.

CricketDevine, King prove Scorchers still queens of the low total

Perth Scorchers’ legendary ability to defend low totals is alive and well after strangling Melbourne Stars at Junction Oval on Monday night to defend 9-124 in a 15-run victory.

Aaron Kirby

Jack Clayton has made a seventh Shield century for Qld in the finely-poised clash with Victoria. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremium'I am thankful': Bulls gun's century vindicates Khawaja

The Sheffield Shield clash between Queensland and Victoria is set for a tight finish after Jack Clayton's century and Jem Ryan's three wickets lifted the Bulls.

Joel Gould

Cy Dyson steams in to bowl for Subiaco-Floreat.

Premier CricketPremiumTight at the top

Claremont-Nedlands joined University at the top of the Premier Cricket table after defeating the previously undefeated Joondalup while rain prevented the Students from extending their unblemished record.

Dave Friedlos

The Australian coach says Cameron Green has the game to combat India's spinners. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumWhy Aussies believe Green won't be in a spin in India

Cameron Green copped a tough working-over from Simon Harmer in Cape Town, but Andrew McDonald says his history of runs in Asia is more relevant for India.

Scott Bailey

Coach Andrew McDonald sees positive signs, despite Australia's series defeat in South Africa. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumAussie coach says batting is in a better spot after SA

Australia's batting flopped in the final two Tests in South Africa, but coach Andrew McDonald says the output from new faces means it's in a better spot.

Scott Bailey

Marnus Labuschagne suffered on the South Africa tour but his selection has been defended. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumAustralia defend handling of Labuschagne selection

Australia's prolonged selection of Marnus Labuschagne has drawn heavy criticism, but coach Andrew McDonald says his prolonged stint will not have damaged him.

Scott Bailey

Mitchell Starc and and Pat Cummins will be rested for upcoming ODIs and T20s against England. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumStar pace trio rested from Australia's ODI, T20 squads

Australian cricket selectors have opted to rest several big guns for the upcoming T20 and one-day international series against England.

Darren Walton

Mahli Beardman is set for his ODI debut.

CricketBeardman breakthrough: WA speedster set for ODI debut

WA’s Mahli Beardman is set to be unleashed for the first time at ODI level this month, with an Optus Stadium debut looming against England.

Chris Robinson

A blazing 93 from Tim Seifert has helped New Zealand beat India in their dead rubber T20I. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumSeifert guides NZ to consolation T20 win over India

New Zealand have gained a consolation win over India in the fifth and final Twenty20 ‌international in Hamilton.

Staff Writers

The Sixers' Ashleigh Gardner was in searing form on a record breaking night at Drummoyne Oval. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumGardner blasts Hurricanes in Sixers WBBL win

Ashleigh Gardner rescued her Sydney Sixers team with a super 124 off 60 balls and took three wickets in their 87 run WBBL win over the Hobart Hurricanes.

Adrian Warren

Jack Clayton is one run short of a ton and holding Queensland's innings together against Victoria. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumTon beckons for Clayton as Shield game in balance

Jack Clayton was left stranded on 99, with Queensland five wickets down halfway through their Sheffield Shield match against Victoria.

Roger Vaughan

Western Australia have made a strong start to the Sheffield Shield season, despite being depleted by injuries.

CricketCrisis creating opportunity in WA’s strong shield start

Western Australia coach Beau Casson hailed his side’s resilience after they overcame the absence of several key players to secure a stirring Sheffield Shield win over South Australia.

Josh Kempton

NSW captain Nic Maddinson was among Australia's Test hopefuls to fail against Tasmania. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumNSW top order fails again as Tasmania win by an innings

Hours after Australia's disastrous Test loss in South Africa, several top-order hopefuls also fell cheaply in Hobart as Tasmania thrashed NSW by an innings.

Roger Vaughan