Stars secure Garth on new deal as they target improved WBBL|11
Melbourne Stars' all-star pace trio is locked in for Weber WBBL|11, with Kim Garth signing a fresh deal.
Cricket
6th July 2025
16th June 2025
Archer headlines England influx for Big Bash draft
Jofra Archer's draft nomination offers tantalising prospect for clubs willing to punt on 30-year-old firebrand's availability and fitness.
Women's ODI World Cup: India vs Pakistan set to be played on October 5 in Colombo
All Pakistan's games, including the semi-final and final (if they get there), will be played at neutral Colombo.
Darlington adds new string to bow with first coaching role
Sydney Thunder and NSW star Hannah Darlington will take on a different role as she heads to Papua New Guinea with the Australian Women’s Indigenous team.
‘Vulnerable’ Aussies’ Ashes questions exposed... as Bazball could turn star into ‘passenger’ — UK View
Former England Test captain Michael Vaughan declared Australia “look beatable” after its “batting frailties” were exposed in the five-wicket defeat to South Africa in the World Test Championship final.
Australia's batting issues: questions surround Khawaja, Labuschagne, Konstas and Green
Do Australia's selectors stick or twist ahead three Tests in the Caribbean as the Ashes looms on the horizon.
All-round Texas Super Kings make it two in two with big win over Los Angeles Knight Riders
Adam Milne and Noor Ahmad put in the star performances with the ball as Los Angeles Knight Riders were bowled out for 124 to go down by 57 runs.
From office job to Test smokey in five weeks: The SOS call that revived Tom Andrews’ career
The Sydney Thunder have offered spinner Tom Andrews his maiden Big Bash League contract, putting pen to paper six months after reviving the Darwin-born all-rounder’s professional career in “extraordinary” circumstances.
Steve Smith focusing on 'good result' after avoiding surgery
Steve Smith will almost certainly be ruled out of Australia's first Test against West Indies, starting in Barbados on June 25. .
Scotland ease to 39-run T20 win over Netherlands
Scotland defeat the Netherlands by 39 runs in their opening T20 international tri-series match in Glasgow.
McCreath and Cross lead Scotland to winning start in tri-series
They added 57 to help Scotland recover from 76 for 5, setting up a 39-run win over Netherlands.
T20 Blast: Kent end Somerset run and Gloucestershire lose again
Kent end Somerset's 100% start to the T20 Blast and holders Gloucestershire lose for a fifth successive match.
West Indies beat Ireland to win T20 series
West Indies secure a 1-0 series win over Ireland after victory in the third and final T20 at Bready.
Lewis 91 leads West Indies to massive total and series win
Hope and Carty also fired as West Indies posted 256 for 5, their second-highest T20I total, on their way to a 62-run win.
Tribe, Kellaway extend Gloucestershire's winless title defence
Spinners Crane and Imad complete 40-run victory in Bristol.
Kent ride on Bell-Drummond century to end Somerset's unbeaten start
Opening stand of 158 between Daniel Bell-Drummond and Tawanda Muyeye sets tone in high-scoring contest.
Leicestershire get back on track as Mike return sets up six-wicket in
Foxes canter to target after below-par batting efforts from visitors Worcestershire.
Meg Austin lays platform as Bears hold off Hampshire
Millie Taylor, Georgia Davis share four wickets as hosts make it three wins from last four.
Surrey back on top, wins for Bears & Durham
Surrey regain top spot in the women's T20 Blast by beating Essex, and there are also victories in Sunday's games for the Bears and Durham.
Ambidextrous spinner Tharindu Rathnayake among six uncapped players in SL squad
Kasun Rajitha, Akila Dananjaya back in Sri Lanka Test squad for first match against Bangladesh in Galle.
Potts takes five as Durham trounce Yorkshire
Alex Lees makes 62 against old club to drive Durham to six-wicket win at York.
Harris stars again as Surrey see off Essex challenge
Australia allrounder takes three-for and then smashes 31 off 17 to ensure visitors get home.
Kuldeep on Test captain Gill: 'He's fully ready to lead us'
He also spoke about taking over Rohit's seat on India's team bus, and what he's learning from Jadeja.
Conrad: 'We're the world champions, we create our own reality'
South Africa's coach said their WTC win will have people fall in love with Test and first-class cricket.
Bates, Heath steer Durham to victory over winless Somerset
Visitors win basement battle despite all-round efforts of Amanda-Jade Wellington.
15th June 2025
Four issues facing Australia before Ashes series
Batting worries and ageing bowlers - BBC Sport looks at the issues facing Australia five months out from this winter's Ashes.
State schools to contest Knight-Stokes Cup in 2026
A new nationwide cricket tournament for state schools will launch in 2026 with the trophy named after England cricketers Ben Stokes and Heather Knight.
Injured Doggett out of West Indies Tests, Abbott called up as replacement
Doggett, whose injury has been described as minor, was the traveling reserve in Australia's World Test Championship final squad.
Spinner Briggs to rejoin Sussex from Warwickshire
Sussex re-sign bowler Danny Briggs from Warwickshire on a three-year player-coach deal which will take effect at the end of the season.
Aussies forced into squad change for Caribbean Test tour
Sean Abbott has been recalled to the Test squad after an injury to fast bowler Brendan Doggett.
Bavuma’s brave team make giant leap for South African Test cricket
With World Test Championship win, the Proteas have made a strong case for Tests to gain greater prominence at home. South Africa lost their shot at winning this World Test Championship in 2022, when their board announced the team were going to play 28 games in the next four years.
Ian Holland's four-for gets Washington Freedom off the mark
Washington Freedom cruised to victory in their modest chase with quick knocks from Rachin Ravindra and Glenn Maxwell.
Wildcard option to solve Aussies’ big issue amid Test squad call-up as coach speaks on Marnus
Australian coach Andrew McDonald has flagged Travis Head as a wildcard option to open in the West Indies while acknowledging he is not in charge of a “perfect team”.
Khawaja has Ashes backing, but Labuschagne's spot uncertain
Head coach McDonald hints at top-order changes after WTC final defeat.
Luus and Mlaba lead South Africa to series-levelling victory
West Indies put up a fight with Hayley Matthews and Shemaine Campbelle scoring half-centuries but it wasn't enough.
Allen, Fraser-McGurk, Bartlett, Rauf give Unicorns second straight win
Fraser-McGurk roared back to form in T20s with a blistering 88 off 38 balls that was studded with 11 sixes.
Pat Cummins admits ‘reset’ looms for Australia after crushing loss to South Africa
Australia’s captain Pat Cummins has acknowledged that a “reset” is coming for his team after another top-order capitulation opened the door for a South African upset for the ages.
Ireland v West Indies - third T20 scorecard
Latest scorecard from the third and final Twenty20 international between Ireland and West Indies at Bready.
Scotland v Netherlands - T20 tri-series scorecard
Latest scorecard from the Twenty20 tri-series match between Scotland and the Netherlands at Clydesdale CC.
'Never again': Markram reveals motivation amid toughest Test
Aiden Markram reflects on his player of the match performance in the WTC final.
Finger injury leaves Smith in doubt for West Indies Test
Steve Smith avoids surgery on a compound dislocation of his finger, but the star Australia batter remains in doubt for the tour of the West Indies. .
Tom Moores swings Outlaws to victory
Unbeaten 74 combined with Lyndon James fifty ends run of three defeats.
Ward fifty sets up Sussex win, McAndrew haul finishes it
Nathan McAndrew's 6 for 21 seals Sharks' second win over Glamorgan this season.
Five quick hits: Cummins's awful reviews and KG's nod to the haters
South Africa celebrates a long-awaited triumph, Cummins gives hope then burns reviews, and Rabada sends a message to the haters. Here are the quick hits from the World Test Championship final.
South Africa ditches 'chokers' tag to win World Test Championship
Across four days at Lord's, Temba Bavuma's team shows history, both distant and recent, can be overcome by a group brimming with talent and resilience. .
'Would be great to not have to hear it again' - SA banish chokers tag
Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma played key roles as SA won their first world title.
T20 Blast: Moores maximum gives Notts last-ball win
Tom Moores' stunning 74 not out helps Nottinghamshire claim a scintillating victory against the Bears in the T20 Blast at Edgbaston.
Duleep Trophy returns to zonal format for 2025-26 domestic season
The Plate Division has been reintroduced in the men's and women's white-ball tournaments in a bid to minimise mismatches.
Aneurin Donald blasts Derbyshire to back-to-back wins
Opener smashes 52 runs in boundaries as Leicestershire's 196 for 5 toppled with ease.
Aiden Markram's long walk off field the calm before a South Africa storm
Centurion reflects on the moment he knew Australia were broken before his own wave of emotions breaks.
South Africa ignore Aussie sledges to go from chokers to champions
South Africa's players show their mettle to ignore sledges from Australia's players as they go from chokers to World Test champions at Lord's.
Vadodara to host first men's international in 15 years during NZ tour of India
The first ODI of the three-ODI, five-T20I tour is set to be played at the Kotambi Stadium.
BCCI forms committee to prevent incidents like Bengaluru stampede
Guidelines to be established in 15 days following board's apex council meeting on Saturday.
Australia get too clever and pay the price for batting order jumble
Failure of top three meant holders did not have enough runs when South Africa benefited from pitch flattening out.
Ireland and West Indies suffer another T20 washout
Ireland's second T20 international against West Indies is abandoned as heavy rain leaves the pitch unplayable.
‘Chokers? This win squashes that’: Bavuma hopes WTC victory can unite South Africa
After generations of disappointment and heartbreak South Africa shrugged off the tag that has long haunted them with victory in the World Test Championship here. For years they have been smeared as chokers, but no more.
South African captain Temba Bavuma reveals ‘chokers’ sledge during World Test Championship final
South African captain Temba Bavuma has revealed one of Australia’s players tried getting in his head with the dreaded “chokers” tag on day four of the World Test Championship final at Lord’s.
'Time to reset': Aussies vow to bounce back with fresh start
Australia to turn attention to their 2027 World Test Championship aspirations as they begin the new cycle in 11 days' time.
The 'tricky balance' as Australia eye Windies, Ashes series
Conditions for Australia's next two Test series expected to be 'quite different' as they seek best batting order.
‘Everyone’s back in the picture’: Aussies on notice as Cummins hints at Ashes ‘reset’
Captain Pat Cummins has foreshadowed a significant reset is in order for Australia after it surrendered the World Test Championship when beaten by five wickets by South Africa at Lord’s on Saturday.
South Africa win WTC to land first major title
South Africa beat Australia by five wickets in the World Test Championship final to end their long wait for a major global title.
How flop exposed Aussies’ glaring Smith truth; Test lesson world must learn: Talking Pts
South Africa’s big championship hoodoo is over, Australia has surrendered its hold on the World Test Championship and the Proteas fans are celebrating in the stands at Lord’s.
14th June 2025
'As divided as we are at times, rejoice in this moment and just be one' - SA players on WTC 2025 victory
While Keshav Maharaj was in tears, his team-mates could hardly believe the win as well.
Markram delivers WTC glory to end South Africa's history of heartbreak
South Africa lost Bavuma early on day four but Markram's glorious 136 took them over the line with five wickets to spare.
Why were South Africa known as 'chokers'?
South Africa have been labelled as 'chokers' since the 1999 Cricket World Cup but landed their first trophy for 27 years by winning the 2025 World Test Championship.
South Africa end long wait for trophy with victory over Australia
South Africa beat Australia by five wickets in the World Test Championship final to end their long wait for a major global title.
Verreynne's audacious attempt to ramp for victory goes wrong
Kyle Verreynne makes an audacious attempt to seal World Test Championship victory for South Africa which luckily escapes review from Australia.
Maharaj fights back the tears after 'special' South Africa victory
South Africa's Keshav Maharaj reacts to his country winning their first major global title in 27 years in a teary interview with Graeme Smith.
Emotional scenes as South Africa win World Test Championship
Watch the emotional moment Kyle Verreynne hits a boundary to secure ICC World Test Championship victory against Australia, South Africa's first title since winning the 1998 Champions Trophy.
Green question he’s yet to answer; Aussies’ shining light in stunning double act — Player Ratings
Australia has lost its first ICC men’s final in 15 years, with South Africa lifting the Test Championship Mace after a five-wicket victory over Pat Cummins’ men at Lord’s.
Proteas end title drought with famous Test triumph
South Africa secured a drought-breaking world title with Aiden Markram's sublime hundred leading the way at Lord's.
Markram steers South Africa to historic World Test Championship final triumph
As the South Africa balcony erupted in ecstasy, and the green shirts in the crowd sent a roar ringing around St John’s Wood, Temba Bavuma simply sat there with his head in his hands.
ICC changes two-ball rule and concussion sub protocols in men's ODIs
Changes will apply to men's cricket only for the moment.
'Terrific bowling' - Starc bowls South Africa's Stubbs
A "terrific" piece of bowling from Australia's Mitchell Starc brings Tristan Stubbs' uncertain innings to an end as the South African exits with eight runs from 43 balls in the ICC World Test Championship Final.
Smith avoids surgery, faces race to be fit for West Indies Tests
He was also due for a brief stint in MLC in the gap between the WTC final and the opening Test in the Caribbean.
Cummins removes Bavuma early on day four
South Africa's Temba Bavuma, who was struggling with a hamstring injury, is caught by Alex Carey off the bowling of Pat Cummins to give Australia the perfect start to Day four of the ICC World Test Championship final.
'That one stings': Aussies lament losing Test world title to South Africa
An Aiden Markram century guides South Africa to a five-wicket win over Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord's.
Magical Mitchell turns lost cause into a win for Texas Super Kings
MI New York fell three runs short in an MLC 2025 contest of major twists and turns.
‘Hopefully this is one of many’: South Africa crowned Test champions after Lord’s triumph
Following 27 years of agony and torment, South Africa has vanquished its demons in ICC knockouts after toppling Australia by five wickets in the topsy-turvy World Test Championship final at Lord’s.
T20 Blast: Anderson helps Lancs close on Northants
Runaway T20 Blast North Group leaders Northamptonshire suffer their first defeat of the season as Lancashire narrow the gap at the top.
Pretorius, Holden shine in wet as Middlesex snatch tie
Hampshire unable to hold off visitors' chase in six-over contest on south coast.
Jordan Cox finds form but rain saves Sussex to keep Essex winless
England batter leads way as Eagles come close to breaking their drought on damp night in Hove.
Darts delight in king’s birthday honours as Littler and Humphries pick up MBEs
Luke Littler and Luke Humphries have been awarded MBEs in the king’s birthday honours list in recognition of the heights to which their rivalry has taken them in darts.
Jimmy Neesham show sets up Durham as Northants streak comes to an end
New Zealand allrounder hits fifty and takes three-for against old side to help edge low-scorer.
'Just stay calm...' South Africa fight fatalism as greatest prize draws near
Only 69 runs required for victory but history dictates South Africans will remain nervous to the last.
Lister holds nerve as Lancashire squeeze past Somerset
Charlie Dean takes 4 for 9 but visitors pinch points in last-over finish at Taunton.
Blaze remain unbeaten as Beaumont denies Durham
England opener Tammy Beaumont makes 81 from 44 balls to help The Blaze beat Durham and stay unbeaten in the Women's T20 Blast.
South Africa's 'big call' on captain Bavuma pays off
As Temba Bavuma hobbled off Lord's at the tea break, the Proteas were confronted with a crucial decision.
Goldsworthy, Smeed seal derby honours for Somerset
Taylor top-scores for Gloucestershire but low total Is hunted down with ease.
Barnard lifts buoyant Bears as Yorkshire fall short
Attacking approach pays off for visitors despite Dawid Malan's latest half-century.
Tammy Beaumont 81 trumps Suzie Bates 77 as Blaze win again
Table-topping form continues with successful chase of 189 at Chester-le-Street.
'One wicket': Aussies eye small steps as WTC final slips away
Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma's 'clinic' of a partnership earned praise from the Aussie camp.
Samit Patel serves Notts a reminder of his class
Veteran spinner gets one over old club with three matchwinning wickets.
ECB likely to continue as host of World Test Championship finals until at least 2031
The third day of the World Test Championship final ended amid raucous scenes among the South Africa fans in the stands but possibly also with popping corks in the Lord’s pavilion as it emerged that England is likely to host the showpiece event for another three cycles.
Aussie star's 'gruesome' Lord's injury a huge Test blow
Steve Smith's immediate playing future is in doubt after suffering a compound dislocation of his finger while dropping a catch against South Africa at Lord's.
South Africa had to make 'big call' on whether Bavuma should retire hurt
"Temba is tough," says Ashwell Prince after crucial partnership carries South Africa towards finishing line.
Anderson shines again as Lancashire continue Blast revival
Worcestershire bowled out for 143 before Keaton Jennings, Liam Livingstone steer comfortable chase.
