An extended break from bowling has helped former Test allrounder Steve Smith rediscover his natural rhythm at the crease. Smith, who had played Test, one-day and Twenty20 cricket for Australia …

Australia Test opener David Warner admits the team’s top-order batsmen aren’t pulling their weight. The hard-hitting Warner missed out on a golden opportunity to get a big score on a …

The ultra-consistent “Mr Cricket” Mike Hussey hit an unbeaten 115 in Australia’s 5-450 declared on day two of the first Test against Sri Lanka on Saturday. In reply, Sri Lanka …

Mike Hussey reached his fourth century of 2012 before Australia declared their first innings closed at 5-450 during the middle session on day two of the first Test against Sri …

Rain has again delayed play on day two of the first Test between Australia and Sri Lanka at Bellerive. A downpour during the lunch break means the second session is …

Australia pushed on to reach a commanding 5-364 at lunch on day two of the first Test against Sri Lanka despite the loss of run machine Michael Clarke for 74. …

Fast bowling great Glenn McGrath says Australia’s young quicks need a longer off-season to avoid injury. With Test spearhead James Pattinson in the casualty ward with the likes of Pat …

Bellerive’s much talked-about wicket showed few gremlins as Australia reached 4-299 against Sri Lanka but batsman Phil Hughes says it could play a few tricks yet. Australia will resume with …

Off-spinner Saeed Ajmal will be Pakistan’s “trump card” during their short cricket tour of India this month, coach Dav Whatmore said on Friday. The 35-year-old Ajmal is ranked No.1 in …

Sydney Thunder’s ice-cool cavalry arrived on Friday night in the form of Chris Gayle, but the West Indies superstar was unable to save the Big Bash League franchise’s blushes in …

Sydney Thunder’s ice-cool cavalry arrived on Friday night in the form of Chris Gayle, but the West Indies superstar was unable to rescue the Big Bash League franchise from mediocrity …

Sri Lanka’s lowly-rated pace attack had set themselves to claim six Australian wickets on day one of the first Test in Hobart but their influence faded late in the day …

Born-again Test batsman Phil Hughes is out to make the Australian No.3 position his own after an impressive return to the international arena. Hughes repaid the faith of selectors and …

Having played the bulk of his Test career alongside Simon Katich, Sydney Sixers captain Brad Haddin has a fair idea of what to expect from the cellar-dwelling Perth Scorchers on …

Michael Clarke has continued his pursuit of the Australian record for most calendar-year runs by scoring an unbeaten 70 in his side’s 4-299 on day one of the first Test …

Australia squared the four-match women’s one-day cricket series against New Zealand by overcoming a mid-innings collapse to win game two of the Rose Bowl by four wickets on Friday. Set …

As moments to blow it go, Ed Cowan could have picked a better one. His first Test on his adopted home ground, on a wicket he’d said during the week …

Perth Scorchers captain Simon Katich has been fined for abusing the umpires during Wednesday night’s rain-affected BBL loss to the Melbourne Stars. Katich was fined $1250 for twice abusing the …