Australia’s hopes of a series whitewash over South Africa took a blow at the SCG on Wednesday with day one of the third Test ending after just 47 overs. The hosts are 2-147 at stumps with Marnus Labuschagne back in the sheds with David Warner, whose ultra-aggressive approach didn’t pay off. Meanwhile, the Australians are...
Mitchell Starc is set to miss the New Year’s Test match in Sydney due to a finger injury. On Monday, the 32-year-old was struck on the middle finger of his left hand while attempting a catch in the MCG outfield, briefly leaving the field on day one of the Boxing Day Test against South Africa....
Three days out from the Boxing Day Test, Scott Boland remains in the dark about his place in the Australian team with a Christmas Eve decision likely to determine if her gets the chance to repeat his MCG heroics. Boland, who became part of cricket and MCG folklore when he took 6-7 on debut against...
Out with the West Indies, and in with South Africa as Australia heads back into the Test arena less than a week after completing a series whitewash against the island nations. The Proteas will represent a massive step-up in class for Australia with their much-vaunted pace quartet out to keep South Africa’s winning record down...
Players, coaches, commentators and fans on Friday united for a special BBL-themed tribute to the late great Shane Warne, highlighted by a moving standing ovation after the 23rd ball of the match. The clash between the Melbourne Stars and Hobart Hurricanes was the first BBL match at the MCG since Warne’s sudden passing in early...
The men’s T20 World Cup still doesn’t have a back-to-back winner after Australia’s limp title defence came to a merciful end on Saturday. In truth, Australia was on the back foot from the very first over of its campaign and never fully recovered. Now it’s time to sift through the rubble of Australia’s World Cup...
Nathan Lyon has tied the knot with Emma McCarthy. The Australian cricket star and McCarthy said “I do” on the weekend and both posted a photo of their big day to Instagram on Sunday night. McCarthy — who has changed her name to Emma Lyon on the social media platform — shared the picture with...