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Pretty in pink at MCG for 150th anniversary Ashes Test

Two years out from the 150th anniversary Ashes Test at the MCG, Cricket Australia has confirmed it will be a pink-ball match.

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Steve Smith retires from ODI cricket after Australia make semi-final exit from Champions Trophy

The 35-year-old won the ODI World Cup twice and won 170 caps in the 50-over format

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Disappointment turns to triumph for cleared Kuhnemann

Matt Kuhnemann says he was disappointed to be reported for having a suspect action, before being cleared by the ICC and allowed to return to bowling.

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Sex assault conviction against sports exec overturned

Former Cricket Australia communications head Timothy Whittaker has successfully appealed his conviction of sexually touching a man without consent.

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Australia spin star Matt Kuhnemann reported for suspected illegal bowling action

Kuhnemann starred in Australia’s recent 2-0 Test series win over Sri Lanka but will now have his action investigated

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Test star Kuhnemann facing scrutiny over bowling action

Breakout Australian Test cricket star Matt Kuhnemann must undergo testing of his bowling action after he was reported during the series win in Sri Lanka.

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Dates locked in for Australia's West Indies tour

Australia will have only a matter of days between the World Test Championship Final and the first Test of their West Indies tour.

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The finisher: ODI icon Bevan elevated to Hall of Fame

Legendary one-day batter Michael Bevan is the 66th inductee into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame.

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Sutherland transforms into superstar after promotion

Run machine Annabel Sutherland has made the No.3 Test spot her own after being promoted to fill in for an injured Ellyse Perry at the MCG.

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Let’s face it, Australia could pick people from the crowd and still beat England

The hosts’ selection lacked their trademark ruthlessness but, with Alana King leading the way, were still comfortably superior

The Guardian - UK

‘We are making history’: Afghanistan women’s cricket team offer hope for future

Pressure is building on the ICC as a team take to the field in Melbourne on Thursday to play under the Afghanistan banner

The Guardian - UK

Sam Konstas offers classy response to being axed

Sam Konstas has bounced back from his axing for the first Test of the Sri Lanka series, according to Cricket Australia selector Tony Dodemaide.

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After fleeing the Taliban, the Afghan women’s cricket team is finally playing together – in Australia

A Twenty20 cricket contest featuring a women’s team made up of refugees from Afghanistan who now live in Australia may “only” be an exhibition game, but it could be the beginning of something much more.

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Record crowd expected as Australia hunt Women’s Ashes sweep at MCG

Hosts have won series but futures of England’s captain Knight and coach Lewis may hinge on Melbourne result

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Cricket Australia boss backs players to express own views on facing Afghanistan

Nick Hockley supports men’s side taking a view before Champions Trophy while Afghanistan Women’s XI play Cricket Without Borders team

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CA maintains stance as Afghanistan clash looms

Cricket Australia has launched a historic women's match for an Afghanistan XI and is adamant it is doing enough to support the country's female players.

The Independent UK

Rocky Flintoff smashes England Lions century to continue remarkable rise

The son of England cricket legend Andrew Flintoff helped the Lions take control of the match against a Cricket Australia XI

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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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BBL won't force Thunder to bigger ground in finals

The Sydney Thunder's home ground is much smaller than the SCG across town, but the BBL will resist the temptation to shift any home final away.

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How to watch Cricket Australia XI vs England Lions: live stream 1st tour match online, Rocky Flintoff plays with match in the balance

Here's how you can watch Cricket Australia XI vs England Lions 1st tour match online, which started on Tuesday, January 14.

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Safety concerns over Ninja Stadium dimensions in BBL

There are concerns proper safety guidelines were not followed at Ninja Stadium, when Hobart captain Nathan Ellis slid head-first into an LED advertising screen.

AAP

Gardner leads calls for expanded women's Ashes

Ashleigh Gardner has called for more Tests to be included in the women's Ashes, with England players also backing a push for three in the multi-format series.

The Guardian - UK

Dignity and humanity of Afghan women must be worth more than game of cricket

The Taliban uses the success of its men’s team as propaganda – cricket’s powerbrokers should pursue a collective boycott

AAP

Test players prepare for BBL, but no Head, Lyon, Boland

Cricket Australia has confirmed which of its Test players will suit up in the Big Bash League this summer.

The Guardian - AU

Bigger than Bradman: bumper Boxing Day Test breaks record for cricket crowd in Australia

A record 373,691 people attend the 2024 Boxing Day Test between Australia and India, breaking the all-time record for a Test match in Australia

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