Murphy ready to be adaptable to thrive as spinner It has never been harder to be a Test spinner in Australia, but Todd Murphy is confident a future remains with a little bit of adaptability. AAP · Jan 1
'Don't gaslight me': Khawaja slams double standards Usman Khawaja has announced the Sydney Test will be his 88th and final one, before turning the torch on the racial stereotyping that has surrounded his career. AAP · Jan 1
Fresh faces, return to SAfrica: Aussies' 2026 forecast As the curtain comes down on a successful 2025, the Australian cricket team is turning its attention to the 2026 calendar year. AAP · Dec 31, 2025
Flyers belt Flames to move into WNBL's top four The Southside Melbourne Flyers have ended the calendar year on a high, thrashing the hapless Sydney Flames by 19 points at Qudos Bank Arena. AAP · Dec 30, 2025
More scans for Cummins, stars tipped for T20 World Cup 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. AAP · Dec 29, 2025
AI can't replace us: Glory coach dishes another cracker Don't talk about stats to Adam 'the lion' Griffiths, with the Perth Glory coach making it clear that heart and passion will never be replaced by AI. AAP · Dec 28, 2025
No excuses: City cop shock loss to Glory on the chin Melbourne City have won just one of their past six games, but they say their busy schedule is no excuse for the poor run of form. AAP · Dec 28, 2025
Hat-trick heroics help put Perth on road to upset win The Barmy Army adopted Perth Glory as their team for the day, and the support helped spur on the underdogs to an upset 3-1 away win over Melbourne City. AAP · Dec 28, 2025
McNamara scores hat-trick as Melbourne City crush Glory Holly McNamara has scored her fourth career hat-trick to guide Melbourne City to a 3-1 win over Perth Glory at AAMI Park. AAP · Dec 28, 2025
Stokes hails 'brave' England after drought-breaking win Ben Stokes beamed with pride and a hint of relief after England's "courageous" victory in the fourth Ashes Test ended a 15-year drought in Australia. AAP · Dec 27, 2025
Push to enshrine Pacific gender lens on COP31 agenda Pacific women are facing compounding pressures from climate change-fuelled droughts and floods, sparking calls for more gender-specific adaptation resources. AAP · Dec 26, 2025
Stokes slams MCG pitch after England end Ashes drought Even after securing a drought-breaking Ashes win in Australia, England captain Ben Stokes saved some brutal feedback for the state of the MCG pitch. AAP · Dec 26, 2025
Neser's dream fulfilled in front of record MCG crowd More than 94,000 people poured into the MCG on Boxing Day, breaking a cricket attendance record that had stood for more than a decade. AAP · Dec 26, 2025
Why all Scott Boland wants for Christmas is Carey Australia's gloveman Alex Carey has kept up to the stumps for Scott Boland during the Ashes series in a plan that is paying dividends for the fast bowler. AAP · Dec 24, 2025
AAP · Dec 23, 2025 'Complete trust': two-year deal boosts Matthews, team Just months after his massive health scare and days after the team nearly folded, Australian cycling star Michael Matthews has re-signed with Jayco AlUla.
AAP · Dec 23, 2025 Cummins no certainty for World Cup after Ashes success Australia are "hopeful" Pat Cummins will be available for February's T20 World Cup after the Test captain was ruled out for the rest of the Ashes.
AAP · Dec 22, 2025 'Shattered' veteran facing extended stint on sidelines Nathan Lyon has undergone surgery on a torn hamstring, with the veteran spinner facing a long road back as selectors hand Todd Murphy a chance to shine.
AAP · Dec 22, 2025 Shambolic Snicko: Aussie star urges ICC to take action The DRS drama ignited at Adelaide Oval is not going away, with Mitchell Starc saying the ICC should fund a universal DRS technology provider in Tests.
AAP · Dec 22, 2025 Job done at home, 2027 Ashes has lure for Starc Australia's players insist the job is not complete after retaining the Ashes and attempting to win a series in England remains a bucket-list item.
AAP · Dec 22, 2025 For first time in 15 summers, Australia need a spinner The last time Australia entered a home Test with a frontline spinner other than Nathan Lyon, Michael Beer was the surprise selection. Another big call looms.
AAP · Dec 21, 2025 Snicko lacks consistency: Australian skipper Australian captain Pat Cummins has joined a chorus of discontent over Snicko technology after a series of Ashes controversies.
AAP · Dec 21, 2025 RonBall trumps BazBall as Aussies retain the Ashes Australia's players have celebrated with Test greats and declared they want to clean sweep England 5-0, after retaining the Ashes with victory in Adelaide.
AAP · Dec 21, 2025 Losing 'sucks', but Bazball isn't dead: England captain England captain Ben Stokes says he absolutely has the energy to continue as a leader in the Bazball revolution which has fallen flat in the Ashes.
AAP · Dec 21, 2025 'I doubt I'll play': Cummins to join Lyon on sidelines Australia captain Pat Cummins is unlikely to play in the Boxing Day Test against England, while spinner Nathan Lyon is expected to miss the rest of the Ashes.
AAP · Dec 20, 2025 'Staring down the barrel': Tourists digest Ashes horror English batsman Zak Crawley says the tourists may be staring down the barrel of yet another failed Ashes campaign, but insists there's still plenty to play for.