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10th November 2025
9th November 2025
From birthing suite to the WBBL in just four months
Erin Burns set for remarkably quick return to elite cricket as WBBL takes centre stage.
8th November 2025
‘I didn’t want to make it all about me’: Jake Weatherald on his path to an Ashes call-up
The opener is in line for an Australia debut after twice taking time away from cricket to protect his mental health and piling on the runs for Tasmania. Jake Weatherald and Justin Galeotti travelled separately on the short journey from the coffee shop to the nets for their scheduled hit.
How these English amateur players made it to international cricket
Dodgy souvlaki, forgotten bails, and schoolboy defeats — even so, this unlikely group of amateurs are off to play in Gambia.
‘Really surreal’: Inside rise of 13yo record-breaker to Big Bash wunderkind... and Aussie hopeful
During the recent SXSW festival in Sydney, Melbourne-based music group Folk Bitch Trio performed an assortment of cuts from their ARIA-nominated debut album Now Would Be a Good Time at Darling Harbour’s Tumbalong Park, with hundreds of adoring onlookers watching on.
Women's World Cup 2029 to have ten teams; talks on for cricket in 2032 Olympics
The ICC board also revealed that the LA28 Olympics will have 28 games in total.
Benny Howell heads to Trent Bridge on two-year T20 deal
Allrounder moves on from Hampshire at age of 37 to fill hole left by Steven Mullaney.
Notts sign all-rounder Howell on two-year T20 deal
All-rounder Benny Howell joins T20 Blast side Notts Outlaws on a two-year contract.
Counties confirm decision to bin Kookaburra ball trial
Kookaburra had been used instead of the Dukes in selected rounds of the County Championship.
Eshan Malinga picked for white-ball tour of Pakistan; Rajapaksa back for T20Is
Madushanka was out of the ODIs with a knee injury, whereas Pathirana wasn't part of T20I squad because of an infection.
Kane Williamson to replace Taijul Islam at DSG ahead of SA20 2025-26
NZ batter had represented the franchise in 2025, but was released despite being their highest run-getter.
Hit for six: why India’s Women’s Cricket World Cup win is victory for equality
Sacrifices made to reach final – defying social stigma, lack of resources and juggling jobs between training – makes victory still more extraordinary. Growing up in rural India, Shafali Verma always knew she had a hunger to play cricket.
Pratika Rawal: 'I have my own medal now'
She also said she believed in her replacement Shafali Verma to do "something special" in the final.
Prasidh, Siraj and Akash Deep star as Ackerman ton keeps South Africa A in the fight
The three quicks shared seven wickets for India A, while KL Rahul was unbeaten at stumps.
7th November 2025
Women's World Cup final equals viewership record of 2024 Men's T20 World Cup final
Overall, the tournament recorded a reach of 446 million on digital in India, greater than the combined total of the last three editions.
Controversial County Kookaburra ball trial scrapped
The experiment of using Kookaburra cricket balls in some rounds of the County Championship has been scrapped.
'So far, so good' - Wood out to show Ashes fitness
Bowler Mark Wood says he has "pulled up really well" from the England's first days training in Australia as he bids to be ready for the first Ashes Test in Perth.
Mark Wood puts 'boring' rehab behind him as he gears up for bowling return
Fast bowler wants to be "mint" for first Test as he looks forward to playing at "rapid" Perth Stadium.
Sports quiz of the week: champions, challengers, scorers, Ashes and Traitors
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Australia look for a final lift to earn share of T20 series
India's spinners have started to dominate but the Gabba surface may not be quite as conducive for them.
Taylor says Konstas must ditch ramp shots to revive Test career
The former Australian captain believes it is time for the talented opener to go back to basics as he finds himself on the outer as the Ashes begin.
No championship hangover for 'Gades in fresh start for WBBL|11
The Renegades hope some new faces can help their championship-winning side overcome injuries to start the new season.
Name every England bowler with five-wicket haul in Australia since 2005
The Ashes returns on 21 November and to get you in the mood we thought we'd Test your knowledge with a quiz.
England and Australia Ashes squads compared: who comes out on top?
The age of the home side is a major talking point but they remain formidable while England have come full of strokemakers and genuine pace.
Steve Smith’s new role ahead of key Ashes task as Mark Taylor shares Konstas advice
Steve Smith will get the chance to captain NSW in the Sheffield Shield next week before he stands in for the injured Pat Cummins for the first Test of the Ashes series later this month.
Renegades' remarkable rise from last to first feature of new doco
Step into the inner sanctum of the Renegades' remarkable WBBL|10 triumph in a new documentary available below.
Henry returns for West Indies ODIs, Tickner retains his spot
Williamson, who is recovering from a groin injury, was not considered for the ODI series and will focus on preparing for the Test series.
BCB to investigate Jahanara Alam's allegations of inappropriate behaviour by former selector
Bangladesh seamer claimed that a former selector approached her inappropriately during the 2022 ODI World Cup.
Gardner takes captaincy step with Sydney Sixers leadership
The allrounder replaces Ellyse Perry as the club look to the future after just one finals appearance in six seasons.
Smith to lead Blues in final hit-out for Ashes lynchpins
The 119-Test veteran will captain NSW for first time in eight years, pulling the strings of an attack with four Test squad members.
Weatherald's 'pinch me' moment after long route to Test selection
The Tasmania left hander made a case over the last 18 months that the selectors couldn't ignore.
With India's World Cup victory, women's cricket is forever changed
In a short period of time, women's cricket in India has travelled from uneven, dusty grounds to floodlit stadiums packed with roaring fans. The team's upset victory promises yet more investment in the women's game from the world's most fanatical cricketing nation.
All the round four Sheffield Shield squads as they drop
Test quicks Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Scott Boland return for a blockbuster Shield round beginning Monday.
Weatherald's 'pinch-yourself moment' as potential Ashes debut looms
Jake Weatherald feared playing for Australia was out of reach when dropped by South Australia, but a move to Tasmania has him on the verge of a Test debut.
'Gades take no risks with Molineux to miss start of WBBL|11
Leg-spinner Georgia Wareham will lead the reigning champions in their first two games of the season.
‘Screaming in my head’: Weatherald reveals moment of Ashes call-up, prior struggles — Daily
A raw and transparent Jake Weatherald has opened up on his decade-long journey to Australia’s Test circle just days after his announcement in the country’s 15-man Ashes squad.
Former Aussie captain’s Ashes concern as Vaughan picks left-field Aussie bolter
Former England captain Michael Vaughan says he would have picked Mitchell Marsh at the top of the order for the first Test in Perth, while legendary Australian opener Mark Taylor revealed his preferred top six is contingent on how many overs Cameron Green can bowl.
Ashes twist as England discard bowls to Aussie Test stars amid comeback bid
In a surprising pre-Ashes twist, a former England Test bowler is in Sydney bowling to the likes of Steve Smith and Sam Konstas as he launches a last-ditch bid to get an Ashes call-up.
'Who this?' Khawaja meets his match in new opening partner
Potential new Aussie opening pair hope to handle England's quicks as well as they have their online banter.
Young Heat allrounder to press for Australia debut
Selection in recent Australian T20 squads has given international aspirant Charli Knott plenty of incentive ahead of WBBL|11.
Uncapped Aussie ready to shine on international stage: Kasprowicz
Former Australian fast bowler lauds Jason Gillespie's role in Brendan Doggett's rise and sees no concerns for the next era of Aussie quicks.
Finn warns not to ignite Stokes ahead of Ashes
Former England fast bowler cautions media against providing the captain with any added motivation ahead of the Ashes.
Gardner named captain as Sixers transition into new era
Dual title-winning captain Ellyse Perry will hand the reins over to Ashleigh Gardner as the Sydney Sixers prepare for WBBL|11.
The best Sheffield Shield matches of the century: 5-1
We've scoured the history books and analysed the scorecards to select the greatest contests since 2000.
De Kock ton fires Proteas to victory over Pakistan
Proteas star's return to international cricket gathers pace with a hard-hitting century helping level the three-match ODI series in Faisalabad.
Robinson aids Smith's Ashes prep as Stokes steps up bowling return
Former England seamer makes surprise appearance in NSW nets during Sydney grade-cricket stint.
WPL: Mandhana, Sciver-Brunt, Gardner retained for INR 3.5 crore; Harmanpreet gets INR 2.5 crore
UP Warriorz did not retain Deepti Sharma, the Player of the Tournament at the ODI Women's World Cup.
Only five teams to feature in BPL 2025-26
Dhaka Capitals and Rangpur Riders are the only surviving teams from the 2024-25 season.
ICC shortlists venues for 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka
The 20-team tournament will be played at three venues in Sri Lanka and five in India.
‘That’s our best side’: Khawaja makes huge Ashes call and praises uncapped Aussie
Australian opener Usman Khawaja has declared the Test side’s at its best with Marnus Labuschagne batting at first drop, praising the credentials of uncapped opener Jake Weatherald.
6th November 2025
Australia caught in spinners’ web as India win fourth T20 to take series lead
India’s spinners trapped Australia in a web of despair to secure a 48-run win in the T20 international on the Gold Coast to take a 2-1 series lead.
Dhruv Jurel's fighting 132* lifts India A to 255
India A were in trouble against a fired-up SA A attack on a green seamer before Jurel's lower-order rearguard steadied the innings.
India drown Aussies to sail away with lead from Gold Coast
Australia fell way short in the fourth T20I despite a strong comeback by the bowlers in the first innings.
Trent Rockets appoint Chris Read as women's head coach
Read's coaching staff will include fellow Trent Bridge stalwart Luke Fletcher as his assistant.
Quinton de Kock's comeback century helps South Africa level series
He made his first ton since returning to the national side, as they breezed to the target after Burger's four-for set them up.
Ashes quiz: Name every England centurion in Australia since 2005
The Ashes returns on 21 November and to get you in the mood we thought we'd Test your knowledge with a quiz.
‘If they want to come knocking...’: Aussie T20 gun’s impressive comparison with MLB superstar
Tim David has suggested that a career in Major League Baseball could be on the cards after a fascinating comparison with baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani before the fourth T20I between Australia and India on the Gold Coast.
Jonassen still 'well and truly available' for Aussie dream
Brisbane Heat captain still has her hat in the ring for international honours as T20 World Cup looms.
From Norfolk club player to Aussie Test hopeful
How opening bat Jake Weatherald's journey to Australia's Test squad included a summer in a Norfolk village.
Axar, Dube, Washington power India to 2-1 series lead
India impressively defended what had initially seemed a slightly light total on the Gold Coast.
'World class' India beguile Aussies to claim 48-run T20I victory
Australia lost 9-52 as India's spinners took control in a 48-run win in the fourth T20 international on the Gold Coast.
Australia get Maxwell boost with T20 series on the line
Leg-spinner Adam Zampa also returns as Australia opt to field first.
Cummins 'on track' to return for second Ashes Test
Australia captain Pat Cummins says he is "on track" to play the second Ashes Test against England as he recovers from a back injury.
NZ hold on in a T20 nail-biter courtesy of Chapman heroics
New Zealand squares T20 series against West Indies at 1-1 thanks to a rapid-fire half-century from Mark Chapman in Auckland.
Chapman stars as New Zealand survive West Indies scare to level series
New Zealand recorded their first T20I victory of the home season.
Healy suffers fresh injury setback, ruled out of WBBL opener
Sydney Sixers wicketkeeper reveals latest battle scar suffered during Australia's World Cup semi-final loss.
India seals crushing victory as Aussie batting falters again in ‘worrying’ collapse
India has taken a 2-1 lead in the T20 series against Australia after the tourists sealed a crushing 48-run win at the Gold Coast’s Carrara Oval on Thursday evening.
Photo exposes Poms’ bizarre Ashes call as great questions Bazball’s backwards build-up plan
Former captain Michael Vaughan says England must “earn the right” to deploy its BazBall brand in Australia by playing traditionally for the first 20 overs.
'Keep the ball': Big Bash initiative borrows from baseball traditions
New rule allows fans to take home any ball hit into the crowd in first over of Big Bash matches.
Ashes villain’s surprise reveal over infamous series; Lyon’s message for Konstas — Daily
The Ashes is well and truly just around the corner now with Australia’s squad revealed — and the discussion from both sides of the rivalry ramping up.
Pat Cummins targets return in second Ashes Test but doubts remain beyond Brisbane
Australia captain Pat Cummins is back bowling multiple overs on a reduced run-up and has targeted returning to the team for the second Ashes Test against England, a day-nighter in Brisbane starting on 4 December.
Cummins, Lyon insist no concerns about 'transition' for Test side
Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon have played down concerns about an ageing Aussie side, saying selectors have 'done a great job'.
Jake Weatherald's route to the Test squad a path less trodden
Jake Weatherald could become the latest player to represent Australia in the Ashes following a superb 18 months in the Sheffield Shield. But his path to the Test squad has not been conventional.
Big Bash set to announce exciting new crowd innovation days out from season opener
Cricket fans will have yet another reason to cheer during the opening over of every Big Bash innings this summer, with Cricket Australia introducing a rule that will allow fans to keep a match-day ball.
‘It’s going to come’: Lyon hits back at legend’s criticism as veteran makes retirement declaration
Test spin star Nathan Lyon insists Australia’s experienced bowling quartet haven’t discussed retirement plans as he also scoffed at claims from Steve Waugh that selectors shy away from making the tough calls required to help the national side’s transition.
Short outlines clear pathway to next T20 World Cup
Matt Short wants to make the T20 World Cup side for Australia next year and knows a role in the middle order is his best hope.
Ultimate Guide: All you need to know for WBBL|11
Get all the broadcast details, full schedule and which players to keep an eye on as Weber WBBL|11 kicks off on Sunday.
Cummins declares he's on track for Gabba return
Pat Cummins says his return to bowling has gone better than expected, with Australia's captain still eying off a return for the second Ashes Test.
Pat Cummins feeling good for Gabba Test, but rest may be needed
Pat Cummins says his return to bowling has gone better than expected, with Australia's captain still eyeing off a return for the second Ashes Test.
‘Might be a bridge too far’: Aussie skipper Pat Cummins delivers sobering Ashes update
Pat Cummins remains on track to return for the second Ashes Test at the Gabba, but the Australian skipper has all but ruled out playing back-to-back matches on short turnarounds across the five-match series.
The best Sheffield Shield matches of the century: 10-6
We've scoured the history books and analysed the scorecards to select the greatest contests since 2000.
New Zealand hold on against Windies to level series - second T20 scorecard
Latest scorecard from the second Twenty20 international between New Zealand and West Indies in Auckland.
De Kock's ton sees SA level ODI series with Pakistan - scorecard
Latest scorecard from the second one-day international between Pakistan and South Africa in Faisalabad.
India beat Australia to lead T20 series 2-1 - scorecard
Latest scorecard from the fourth Twenty20 international between Australia and India at Gold Coast.
‘Licking his lips’: Cocky Poms not scared of ‘vulnerable’ Aussies as UK hits back amid ‘purile’ swipe
On Wednesday, Australia released its 15-man squad for the first Test in Perth, and it hasn’t taken the Poms long to have their say.
Cummins feeling good for Gabba, but rest may be needed
Pat Cummins says his return to bowling has gone better than expected, with Australia's captain still eyeing a return for the second Ashes Test.
‘Didn’t understand me’: Khawaja opens up in new detail on rise from ‘outsider’ to cricket legend
Readying himself for the seventh Ashes campaign of an evolving career, Usman Khawaja could not help but see the irony in the status he now holds due to the passage of time.
Ashes Rewind: Boxing Day Test goes down to the wire
Re-live a memorable day of Ashes cricket, ball-by-ball, as we countdown to the 2025-26 series.
Short outlines clear pathway to next T20 World Cup
Allrounder has his sights set on improving his game against spin to help push his case for next year's T20 World Cup.
Jonassen hopes for recall as WBBL milestone looms
Jess Jonassen is not holding her breath for an Australian recall, but the Brisbane Heat captain believes she can still contribute at the international level.
Squad named: India superstar back for South Africa Test series as Gill revolution continues
Flamboyant wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant returned to India’s squad for the upcoming Test series against South Africa, the cricket board has announced.
Diageo mulls RCB sale, launches 'strategic review'
The review is expected to be completed by March 31, 2026.
WPL 2026: Harmanpreet, Mandhana, Rodrigues among players retained; Healy, Lanning released
Allrounders Deepti Sharma and Amelia Kerr have also been released by their respective franchises.
Fran Wilson named as head coach of Gloucestershire Women
Former England batter ends playing career at Somerset to forge new beginning in Bristol.
Birmingham Phoenix appoint Shane Bond as men's head coach
Bond, who replaces Daniel Vettori, played at Edgbaston for Warwickshire in 2002.
'Australia not a bunch of old-timers - they're an outstanding team'
Australia's squad is older than England's and many are playing in their last Ashes, but they remain an outstanding team, says Stephan Shemilt.
Squad ratings: how much each Australia player can influence the Ashes series
With captain Pat Cummins injured, it’s up to five-star stand-in Steve Smith, among others, to lead from the front when the series begins in Perth. The time for pre-Ashes barbs and selection speculation is almost over after Australia named a 15-player squad to take on England in the Perth Test.
'A very good cricket team' - Australia name experienced Ashes squad
Speaking to BBC Sport's Jane Dougall, chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt says England must not be complacent heading into the first Ashes Test, after Australia named their squad for the first match - with only one player under the age of 30 included and no place for injured captain Pat Cummins.
