Leigh Hardham, one of local cricket’s greatest batsmen, thought he was almost done with cricket. Then he found Over 60s. Now he’s playing for the Australian Over 70s – and wondering if he’ll play forever.
Meet Kamindu Mendis, the Sri Lankan star who can bowl with both arms – but it’s what he can do with the bat that will really worry Australia.
A debutant is firming for a spot in the Australian XI, but selectors are on the verge of a massive call on who makes way and a big change at the top of the order. Daniel Cherny has the latest from Galle.
A year ago Mitch Owen was a club cricketer. Now, he’s a Hurricanes hero after his incredible knock guided them to a BBL title. Go inside his rapid rise from bit part player to devastating opener.
They fell short in the final, but a resurgence from a one win season to the decider has been hailed a success by Sydney Thunder skipper David Warner.
The managers of GMHBA Stadium planned for the “worst case scenario” of legal proceedings following the abandoned Melbourne Renegades match.
Shane Warne’s dream of a day-night Test at the MCG has come true, with the iconic venue set to host a match to celebrate a big anniversary in 2027.
Even before 2024-25 has gone into the books, Victorian Cricket has made its first move for next season, axing Melbourne Renegades opener Josh Brown as it starts to shape its next squad.
Shobit Singh has staked his claim for a Victorian contract with a brilliant season in Premier Cricket for Dandenong, with his hot form continuing with a fine century in the weekend’s elimination final.
Mick Allen says he might have start a rain dance to prevent his Sub-District runs record being overtaken by Sahan Perera, who is having an unforgettable season for Noble Park.
Women hold some of the most powerful positions in Australian sport – and boast some of the country’s most recognisable athletes. But who really holds the power?
India was hellbent on revenge – and they got it against New Zealand, winning a third Champions Trophy final. And after the win, Rohit Sharma addressed the elephant in the room.
Austin Waugh, the son of Test legend Stephen, is back from the wilderness. And, after falling back in love with cricket, he is once again following his dream of becoming a professional cricketer.
NT Cricket has taken an important step forward to build pathways after rejoining a major national competition it missed out on last year. Check out the team.
Steve Smith’s retirement from Australia’s one-day team leaves an enormous hole in the middle order – but it does come with a significant silver lining.
Young fast bowler Luke Destito did not bowl a ball last season. Now he’s making up for time lost to injury, taking wickets at a head-turning rate for St Kilda in Victorian Premier Cricket.
David Warner was unwanted in the IPL auction, but after a fairytale season in the BBL he’s pushing for a career revival.
Steve Smith has made a huge call on his future in Australia’s One Day International team, and, as BEN HORNE reveals, he might be the first domino to fall before the next World Cup.
The Dubai wicket was ‘completely different’ to the one Australia had played on in Pakistan but skipper Steve Smith refused to concede it disadvantaged the Aussies in their semi final loss against India.
A competitive Champions Trophy exit was a reasonable return for an undermanned team. But there are plenty of questions to be asked ahead of the 2027 World Cup, writes Ben Horne.
Playing his 100th game and with friends and family watching on, Nicholas Pantzidis had reached 199 not out when he did the unthinkable. See one of the cricket highlights of the year.
Living in Maryborough, Dan Schuppan puts in many miles to coach Spotswood, but travel has long been part of a career that has taken in hundreds of wickets and memorable premierships.
Tasmania has already enjoyed a stunning domestic cricket summer with the Hobart Hurricanes success. Tigers skipper Jordan Silk opens up on the Tigers Shield chances.
South Australia looks set to host the Sheffield Shield final, and the AFL is open to Adelaide Oval hosting the decider despite potential clashes with AFL matches and an ‘extremely difficult’ turnaround.
A semi-final showdown is shaping as the ultimate Champions Trophy challenge – with India enjoying a dream preparation while an under-manned Australia mull on their latest injury blow.
A pitch to privatise the Big Bash League could enhance Australia’s T20 competition and provide it with the war chest to properly compete with overseas franchise leagues.
Australia’s decision to fly to the United Arab Emirates in preparation for a potential semi-final against India has paid off as the Champions Trophy’s scheduling comes under further scrutiny.
Spinner Varun Chakravarthy returned figures of 5-42 as India beat New Zealand by 44 runs to set up a semi-final clash with Australia in the Champions Trophy.
South Australia has converted their regular season dominance into silverware with a crushing victory over Victoria in the One Day Cup final.
Ahead of the WNCL final, Lismore native and NSW star Sammy-Jo Johnson has opened up about the support she has received from Adam Gilchrist’s family after her father’s suicide in 2012.
