Cricket

The desperate texts from former Australian cricketer Stuart MacGill to his drug dealer before he was kidnapped have been revealed in court as he fights charges he helped set-up a major cocaine deal.

GEORGIE PARKER: It’s been nearly a decade coming, but it’s about time I made good over something I regret.

Cooper Connolly Australia will play for Australia as they take on India for a spot in the Champions Trophy final after a key player was ruled out.

MITCHELL JOHNSON: It would certainly be appealing to have a cleaner, more positive image with sponsors, but defining what constitutes a ‘good’ sponsor is complex.

The Aussie team were cheering on South Africa as they smashed a woeful English side to seal their semifinal place at the Champions Trophy.

JUSTIN LANGER: He has patiently waited in the wings now this cricketer is taking the world by storm.

‘People don’t know what they’re talking about.’

MITCHELL JOHNSON: The cricketing powerhouse always get things their own way but the Aussies should not let that distract them as they hope to break a longstanding trophy drought.

Mitchell Starc's decision to skip the Champions Trophy was about prioritising the World Test Championship final but ‘personal views’ also played a part.

Test spinner Matt Kuhnemann has been cleared after his bowling action was deemed legal by global cricket authorities following biomechanical testing.

Test spinner Matt Kuhnemann has been cleared after his bowling action was deemed legal by global cricket authorities following biomechanical testing.

Alyssa Healy’s horror run with injury has continued with the Australian skipper set to miss out on a very lucrative tournament.

The masterful Virat Kohli has guided India to a Champions Trophy six-wicket victory over Pakistan in Dubai that may have knocked out the tournament hosts.

The 81-year-old has made the ‘easy’ decision after more than five decades.

The spirit of cricket was ‘compromised’ in a bizarre clash that kicked off right in front of the umpire.