Cricket

Ricky Ponting says Sam Konstas should play in Sri Lanka.

Jackson Barrett

Kon on Aussies: Punter calls on selectors to pick teenager

Legendary Australian captain Ricky Ponting has urged selectors to let teenage sensation Sam Konstas take his brash batting show on the road to Sri Lanka.

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Matthew Kuhnemann has been cleared to fly to Sri Lanka.

Jackson Barrett

Come in, spinner: Kuhnemann cleared to fly to Sri Lanka

Spinner Matthew Kuhnemann will fly to Sri Lanka on the weekend and is in the mix to play the first Test in Galle from next Wednesday, Cricket Australia has confirmed.

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Glenn Maxwell and David Warner have starred this BBL season.

Justin Langer

The new rule the Big Bash needs to keep it thriving

JUSTIN LANGER: The BBL is back with a vengeance but there is one area I think the competition needs to clamp down on.

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Ricky Ponting will lead Australia’s coverage on Day 1 of the Sri Lanka tour.

Harrison Reid

Seven unveils star-studded lineup for unprecedented cricket action

Australia’s tour of Sri Lanka and the Women’s Ashes Test will be live and free on Seven and 7plus Sport at the same time.

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Heather Knight threw her bat in frustration.

Glenn Valencich

Fuming skipper throws bat as last-over drama abruptly ends Ashes T20

‘Lip readers all around the world’ had an easy task but one Aussie star had no sympathy for England.

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Travis Head could open the batting in Sri Lanka.

Aaron Kirby

Head to enjoy the ‘chaos’ no matter where he bats in Galle

Australia’s middle-order enforcer Travis Head says he’s learned his lessons from past sub-continent tours and has vowed to take his signature attack to Sri Lanka regardless of where he bats.

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Sam Konstas is headed to Sri Lanka for his first overseas tour.

Mitchell Johnson

Beware the Konstas effect: Test cricket at a crossroads

MITCHELL JOHNSON: The fresh-faced rookie has breathed new life into the oldest form of the game but his ascension could come at a cost.

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David Warner has been named skipper of the BBL team of the tournament after a stellar series.

Oliver Caffrey

Warner racks up another accolade after sublime summer

With his Sydney Thunder still in the running for the BBL crown, David Warner has been lauded for his leadership and batting prowess.

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Michael Clarke has become the 64th inductee to Australian Cricket’s Hall of Fame.

Joanna Guelas

Clarke now officially one of the greats

Former captain Michael Clarke has been recognised with one of the highest honours in cricket.

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Play was halted in the Big Bash knockout final after lightning was spotted in the area.

Glenn Valencich

Big Bash knockout final suddenly stopped: ‘Fans aren’t happy’

‘We finally see some sunshine and the game’s been halted.’

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The Australian team celebrate sealing the Ashes and England's Heather Knight in despair.

Lisa Sthalekar

Poms’ public humiliation is good for the game

LISA STHALEKAR: The harsh criticism of the English team shows a key thing about women’s cricket.

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Steve Smith suffered his elbow injury throwing in from the boundary while playing for the Strikers. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

Oliver Caffrey

‘Worried’: Steve Smith reveals fears over injured elbow

Steve Smith is preparing to face Sri Lanka in Galle, but the star Australia batter has opened up on the panic he felt after his elbow injury.

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Alyssa Healy is in doubt for the rest of the Ashes series with a foot injury.

Jasper Bruce

Aussie skipper suffers another injury setback

Alyssa Healy may miss the day-night MCG Test as her chances of playing again in the Ashes suffered a major blow.

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Beth Mooney was airborne in belting 75 to set Australia up for its Ashes-clinching win over England. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

Jasper Bruce

Australia retain women's Ashes with big T20I win

Australia have retained the women's Ashes with a 57-run defeat of England in the multi-format series' first Twenty20 International at the SCG.

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Andrew Tye, Matthew Spoors and Cooper Connolly on Saturday night..

Mitchell Johnson

The crucial decisions that cost the Scorchers their season

MITCHELL JOHNSON: A late flurry of form overshadowed deeper-seated issues in the Perth BBL squad that could have long term consequences.

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