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Perth Scorchers star Cooper Connolly celebrates a wicket against the Melbourne Stars.

All-round weapon Connolly embracing new-ball role

Perth Scorchers wunderkind Cooper Connolly says he is enjoying the challenge of being the BBL powerhouse’s new opening bowler as they storm toward an unprecedented sixth BBL title.

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Glenn Maxwell has been struggling badly with the bat for the Melbourne Stars in the BBL. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Where is Maxwell's mojo? Stars sticking by The Big Show

Glenn Maxwell is stuck in a rut -- and he needs to regain his mojo quickly if the Melbourne Stars are to have any chance of winning this season's BBL title.

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Steve Smith is in remarkable form for Sydney Sixers.

Smith continues red-hot BBL form amid international absence

Steve Smith may be the forgotten man in Australia’s T20 set-up — but one of the greatest batters of all time cannot stop making runs in the Big Bash League.

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Damien Martyn has opened up on his brush with death

Martyn’s heartfelt thank you after massive health scare

Australian cricket great Damien Martyn has opened up on his near-death experience as he paid tribute to those who helped save his life.

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Don Bradman’s baggy green is up for auction.

Incredible story behind Don Bradman’s baggy green up for auction

After 75 years hidden in a Mumbai home, the prized memorabilia could fetch over a million dollars.

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Steve Smith smashed an absurd ton as Babar Azam was left fuming.

Steve Smith smashes absurd ton as superstar teammate fumes

The Aussie set a new record after knocking back a single that caused friction in the middle.

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Australia’s captain Steve Smith (2nd L) takes a selfie with team mates as they celebrate with the Waterford Crystal Ashes Trophy at the end of the fifth Ashes cricket Test.

Lessons in life from an Ashes to remember

Test cricket, like life, is a long game.If we prepare well, stay patient, respect the process, remain humble and work together, that’s where real success lives, says Justin Langer.

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Harry Dixon retired hurt after copping a nasty blow.

Rising star taken to hospital after nasty blow: ‘Distressing’

There was immediate concern for the 20-year-old with players and doctors rushing in to help.

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Australia’s Test stars are helping appetite for the Big Bash reach an all-time high, writes Samantha Rogers.

Ashes to Bashes: BBL keeps hungry cricket fans fed

Despite the Ashes smashing viewership records and attendance through the roof, the appetite for the Big Bash League has shown no signs of slowing down. Here’s why.

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England lost the pink-ball Test to Australia at the Gabba.

Cricket Australia faces fight as Steve Smith sides with England

The walls are closing in on CA but executives have one ace up their sleeve.

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England captain Ben Stokes reacts after he was dismissed by Australian bowler Michael Neser for 50 runs on Day 4 of the pink-ball Second Men’s Ashes Test between Australia and England at The Gabba in Brisbane, Sunday, December 7, 2025.

England make immediate demand for change to Cricket Australia

Officials have already ‘indicated their stance’ in talks about the next series.

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Alyssa Healy poses during a Cricket Australia Media Day at Allan Border Field on September 05, 2025.

Sthalekar: Why Healy will go down as one of the greats

It is a sad day for Australian cricket as one of the most destructive players, the skipper of the Australian side has called her time on her career, writes Lisa Sthalekar.

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Australia captain Alyssa Healy has announced she is retiring from all forms of cricket in March. (Steven Markham/AAP PHOTOS)

‘All-time great’: Alyssa Healy announces retirement

Alyssa Healy, the captain of Australia's women's team, has announced she is to retire from cricket in March and so will not play in the T20 World Cup in June.

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Skipper Alyssa Healy will have a rest after leading Australia to their Ashes whitewash of England. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
England cricket team having beers in Noosa. CREDIT: 7NEWS

England look to curb drinking habits after Ashes booze-fest

After a boozed-up Ashes hammering, England are reportedly considering a player curfew for their upcoming white-ball tour of the subcontinent as they look to address the team's drinking culture.

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