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Tim David the hero as Australia triumphs over New Zealand in last-ball thriller

New Zealand sets Australia an imposing total in Wellington but a mighty innings from Mitch Marsh and some final over heroics from Tim David secured the tourists an epic victory. 
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Two men celebrate after winning a cricket match

All eyes on Steve Smith as Aussies face Black Caps in T20I series

Steve Smith's recent T20 form for Australia has been far from convincing, leaving the former skipper in need of runs against New Zealand ahead of this year's World Cup.
Steve Smith looks on during an ODI at the MCG in 2024.

Warner calls for more Australian tours of New Zealand, despite memories of 'personal' sledging

Departing great David Warner calls for a renewal of the trans-Tasman rivalry after a drought of Australian teams touring New Zealand, despite some unfriendly memories of his last visit.
David Warner and another man perform a hongi, with their foreheads touching

England falls to worst Test defeat since WWII as Bazball tactics face ongoing scrutiny

Yashasvi Jaiswal scores his second Test century in a row as India hands England a 434-run defeat in the third Test of their series.
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Ben Stokes

Will Pucovski ends century drought in Sheffield Shield comeback

After recovering from his 11th concussion last month, Will Pucovski marks his Sheffield Shield comeback with his first century for Victoria since 2020.
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Will Pucovski celebrates a Sheffield Shield century for Victoria against NSW at the SCG.

Five quick hits — Sutherland's performance 'for the ages' and some deja vu wrap things up at the WACA

More history for Annabel Sutherland, and Australia's spinners finally join the party as South Africa's resistance falls well short. Here are five quick hits from what turned out to be the final day of the standalone Test at the WACA.
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Australia bowler Annabel Sutherland celebrates a wicket in a Test against South Africa by pointing and shouting.

Australia made to work before completing thumping Test win over South Africa

Australia beats South Africa by an innings and 284 runs in the West Test at the WACA, wrapping up their multi-format series.
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Alyssa Healy, Beth Mooney and Sophie Molineux celebrate after beating South Africa in the Test at the WACA.

Bye-bye Bellerive? Cricket Tasmania to pitch political parties on new home for game in Tasmania

With all eyes on the new Macquarie Point stadium, the future of Bellerive Oval in Hobart has been unclear. But Cricket Tasmania has been working in the background, and plans are afoot for a new home of cricket.
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A sports stadium as seen from the sky.

Five quick hits — Garth parties on after being stranded by Healy's declaration on day two at the WACA

Alyssa Healy's apologetic declaration strands Kim Garth a run shy of history, the Irish-born star stands tall with the ball, but Annabel Sutherland was the star at the WACA. Here are five quick hits from day two of the Test against South Africa.
Australia bowler Kim Garth points to the sky as she celebrates a wicket in the Test against South Africa.

Annabel Sutherland's historic double century puts Australia within reach of Test victory over South Africa

All-rounder Annabel Sutherland becomes just the fifth Australian woman to score a Test 200 as Australia bats South Africa out of the game on day two at the WACA.
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Australia batter Annabel Sutherland raises her bat as she walks off the WACA on day two of the Test against South Africa.

Five quick hits — Brown gets five and fielding robs Healy on day one at the WACA

Darcie Brown takes a maiden Test five-wicket haul, but Alyssa Healy is denied a maiden Test ton by some superb fielding in the deep. Here's the five quick hits from a stinking hot WACA on day one of the Test against South Africa.
Darcie Brown smiles and holds a cricket ball

'It's definitely linked': Pucovski draws connection between repeated concussions and mental health battles

Will Pucovski believes his mental health battles have been more difficult to deal with than the repeated concussions he has suffered during a stop-start career.
A batsman walks off with his bat tucked under his arm after losing his wicket in a game.

'At this age, it's survival of the fittest' as over-60s masters fiercely compete for cricket honour

The captain of Australia's men's over-60s cricket team says the sport is booming among his age group as his team prepares to contest the second international masters Cricket World Cup in India.
A green cricket helmet sits on a fence at a cricket oval.

Heartbreak for Healy as skipper falls for 99 on day one against South Africa in Perth

Beth Mooney and captain Alyssa Healy rescue Australia after losing three early wickets, having bowled South Africa out for just 76 on a searingly hot day at the WACA, but both miss out on centuries.
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Australia batter Alyssa Healy walks off the field after being dismissed in a Test against South Africa.

South Africa has already broken Australia's 'voodoo', now they are dreaming of Test glory

The multi-format series between Australia and South Africa has already seen plenty of firsts, with the tourists claiming first-ever ODI and T20I wins over the Aussies. Now the teams meet for a first-ever Test match.
Alyssa Healy talks in a huddle

Alex Carey equals world record in domestic one-dayer

Australia Test wicketkeeper Alex Carey takes a world record-equalling eight catches in an innings for the Redbacks against Queensland.
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Alex Carey is congratulated by a South Australia teammate after taking a catch.

Beth Mooney can't wait for WACA Test at her new home in the west

Beth Mooney is thriving in the Western Australia set-up and aiming to post a big score in her adopted state during this week's Test match against South Africa at the WACA.
Western Australia's Beth Mooney drives on the off-side in a domestic cricket match.

Warner fights hard in final home knock but Dre Russ hits bigger as West Indies topple Australia in final T20 international

Thumping efforts from Andre Russell and Sherfane Rutherford have propelled the West Indies to victory over Australia in the final match of their T20 series despite a fighting effort from David Warner. 
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A man walks off after being dismissed in a cricket match

'There was no appeal': Late run out controversy in Australia's victory over West Indies

Australia's T20 win against the West Indies was marked by a late controversy when an umpire didn't give a wicket because he didn't hear any appeal.
Australian players remonstrate

Australia dominate India to win Under-19 World Cup

Australia's cricket teens have emulated the national men's team by winning the Under-19 World Cup with a decisive 79-run win over India in the final.
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Australia celebrate a wicket

Maxwell blasts record T20I ton against West Indies

Glenn Maxwell has blasted a record-breaking T20 ton to inspire Australia to a series win against the West Indies.
Glenn Maxwell with his arms raised holding a helmet and cricket bat.

Australia bounces back with rain-affected win over South Africa in decisive third ODI

Australia seals victory in the best-of-three one-day international series against South Africa, avenging its upset loss in match two with a rain-affected 110-run triumph at North Sydney Oval.
Alana King smiles as she is congratulated by teammates

Big Warner knock in landmark T20I sets up Aussie win in Hobart

Australia's David Warner marks his 100th T20I with a brilliant 70, as West Indies fall short of running down a record chase in Hobart to lose the first match of the series.
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Australian cricketer David Warner grimaces as he sweeps the ball behind him during a T20 international.

analysis:Life after Lanning: Is the gap closing between Australia and the rest of the world?

England, India and South Africa all claim the gap between Australia and the rest of the world is closing in women's cricket. But there is a difference in opinion amongst the Aussie camp, with some refusing to believe a gap ever existed.
South Africa jump up and down as they celebrate taking an Australian wicket

Michael Neser recalled to Test squad for Australia's tour of New Zealand

Bowling all-rounder Michael Neser is recalled to Australia's Test squad as Pat Cummins's team embarks on a red-ball tour of New Zealand for the first time in eight years.
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Michael Neser  clenches his fist and smiles