Cricket

The cricket world has been left in shock with former Australian great Damien Martyn fighting for his life in an induced coma in a Queensland hospital after contracting Meningitis.

Get a good look at this champion Aussie side because it’s about to change beyond recognition 

‘Let’s hope he can pull through because it’s really serious.’

Steve Smith’s post-play comments on why not a single over of spin was bowled in the Boxing Day Test has left the once-great craft with an uncertain future. Here are the numbers that show how dire it is.

It’s time to put four-day Test matches on the table again to ensure the longevity and sustainability of the red-ball game.

In his first column for The West Australian, former Australian batter Greg Blewett reveals why the wild MCG pitch is only part of a big issue with the country’s Test venues.

After being left out for the pace barrage of the two-day MCG Test, Todd Murphy is likely to be recalled for Australia's Ashes finale at the SCG.

Former Australian batter Greg Blewett reveals why the wild MCG pitch is only part of a big issue with the country’s Test venues.

The International Cricket Council has revealed their verdict on the MCG pitch that produced 36 wickets in two days of wild Boxing Day Test cricket.

Hobart Hurricanes star Tim David has been ruled out of the remainder of the Big Bash in a cruel blow for the reigning champions, but the star finisher is expected to be fit for February’s T20 World Cup.

A former Australian Test captain has slammed England’s preparation for the Ashes and says it is the reason they have had to rule out three frontline pace bowlers. 

Brett Lee says you have to be a little bit crazy to bowl quick. The legendary paceman has opened up on the laser focus he had on reaching 160km/h and the day he did it in Perth.

The return of superstar Pat Cummins hinges on the result of back scans next month, but two of Australia's best T20 players are on track for the World Cup.

Australian coach Andrew McDonald has launched a passionate defence of MCG curator Matt Page as the furore over the pitch for the two-day Boxing Day Test continues. 

The former national coach has weighed in as the fallout to the two-day Test continues.