Cricket

Pat Cummins has been ruled out of Australia’s squad for the T20 World Cup, while another batter has been axed - but there’s still no room for Steve Smith as a replacement. See the changes here!

Steve Smith’s amazing summer has somehow got even better, with Australia’s star batter praised for his quick thinking to save a fan from injury at the Australian Open.

Harry Brook says he regrets claiming he was out alone on the night he was “clocked” by a nightclub bouncer in New Zealand after reports emerged that Jacob Bethell and Josh Tongue are also under investigation.

Perth Scorchers star Mahli Beardman will make his Aussie debut in a Twenty20 international against Pakistan on Thursday night.

MITCHELL JOHNSON: The east coast heavyweights would have performed better in the BBL final if they had not been fixated on this petty issue.

Australian cricket great Damien Martyn says he’s ‘on the mend’ a month after fighting for his life in a Gold Coast hospital bed.

DANE ELDRIDGE: He has had to carry the baggage of a very famous name, but he is now one of our most loved heroes and deservedly so.

LISA STHALEKAR: They are the most successful Big Bash team in the country but moves are afoot that could put that in jeopardy.

A Baggy Green cap worn by Sir Donald Bradman, and gifted to another cricketer more than 75 years ago, has sold at auction for a record price.

Perth Scorchers players celebrated long into the night after their comprehensive victory in the BBL final. SEE THE PICTURES

Perth Scorchers are the heavyweight champions of the Big Bash League, trouncing Sydney Sixers in their legacy title bout. 

‘There’s no way we should be playing cricket in this. I’ve never played when it’s been raining this hard.’

Perth Scorchers will have to go through a familiar foe if they are to claim another Big Bash title after their grand final opponent was settled in Friday night’s Challenger final.

The Stars were dudded but didn’t help themselves with a curious strategic call.