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Kings return to NBL's top spot after overcoming Phoenix
Tristan Lavalette The Sydney Kings have returned to the NBL summit after overcoming an extremely sluggish start and surviving a late rally from South East Melbourne Phoenix to prevail 110-99. Stars Kendric Davis (28 points, nine assists) and Xavier Cooks (15 points, 14 rebounds) lifted in the second-half as the Kings (8-3) climbed to the top of the ladder on percentage over Tasmania JackJumpers.
Kings return to NBL's top spot after overcoming Phoenix
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Kings return to NBL's top spot after overcoming Phoenix
Kendric Davis (c) led Sydney with 28 points as they rallied to down South East Melbourne. (Robbie Stephenson/AAP PHOTOS) The Sydney Kings have returned to the NBL summit after overcoming an extremely sluggish start and surviving a late rally from South East Melbourne Phoenix to prevail 110-99. Stars Kendric Davis (28 points, nine assists) and Xavier Cooks (15 points, 14 rebounds) lifted in the second-half as the Kings (8-3) climbed to the top of the ladder on percentage over Tasmania JackJumpers.
Bancroft 'keen to move on' as ball tampering returns to the headlines
Western Australia coach Beau Casson said Cameron Bancroft was keen to "move on and let his bat do the talking" after Usman Khawaja claimed he had volunteered to use sandpaper on the ball in the Gqeberha Test prior to Cape Town. Khawaja has reignited the sandpaper scandal with explosive claims in his autobiography Sabr that will be published on Tuesday.
Adil Rashid four-for secures England win in WACA warm-up
Report Ben Duckett, Liam Dawson and Jofra Archer all enjoy run-out at famous Perth venue Tristan Lavalette Published: Nov 7, 2026, 10:24 AM (22 mins ago) England 251 (Duckett 59, Dawson 44*, Couch 4-47, Morris 3-29) beat Western Australia 159 (Wasley 41, Rashid 4-35, Archer 3-34) by 92 runs Skipper Harry Brook whacked a mighty blow that landed in the WACA ground's new outdoor pool in a highlight for an England batting line-up that mostly struggled on a fast and bouncy surface.
Brook wants England to be among 'fittest, strongest' teams ahead of 2027 World Cup
News "It's a good period now to really start to try and nestle down, hone in on the skills and the lessons that we've learned" Tristan Lavalette Published: Nov 6, 2026, 9:20 AM (39 mins ago) Twelve months on from where a wretched Ashes tour began, England have returned to the familiar surroundings of Perth determined to become one of the "strongest and fittest" teams in the world with next year's ODI World Cup on the horizon.
Hawks continue NBL turnaround with Taipans upset
Tristan Lavalette Emerging 17-year-old guard Luke Paul has relished his first NBL start, but Illawarra spoiled his breakout game with an upset 107-95 road win over Cairns. The bottom-placed Hawks (4-8) claimed consecutive wins for the first time this season after shooting 60 per cent from the floor at Cairns Convention Centre on Thursday. Illawarra had five players in double figures, with recruit Makur Maker (24 points, nine rebounds) producing a dynamic performance.
Hawks continue NBL turnaround with Taipans upset
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Hawks continue NBL turnaround with Taipans upset
Makur Maker's hot hand has helped Illawarra hit Cairns and take away the two competition points. (Scott Barbour/AAP PHOTOS) Emerging 17-year-old guard Luke Paul has relished his first NBL start, but Illawarra spoiled his breakout game with an upset 107-95 road win over Cairns. The bottom-placed Hawks (4-8) claimed consecutive wins for the first time this season after shooting 60 per cent from the floor at Cairns Convention Centre on Thursday.
Beardman: 'I'm ready to go out and play some good cricket again'
With his name starting to be floated as a Test prospect, exciting young quick Mahli Beardman has pumped the brakes just a little, having conceded that he's unclear when he'll make his first-class debut. While talk of Beardman, 21, being a successor to Australia's ageing Test quicks might be premature, his precocious skills and considerable pace will be on full display on Saturday when Western Australia take on England, who start their white-ball tour at the WACA.
Forgotten quick Morris 'back to that game intensity' after lengthy lay-off
News Now 28, Morris will return to competitive cricket with WA's fixture against England, even as he faces stiff competition for a place in Australia's side Tristan Lavalette Published: Nov 4, 2026, 8:52 AM (37 mins ago) After a very long injury lay-off where he felt "down in the dumps" at times, Lance Morris has become the forgotten quick in Australian cricket. But if his body can hold up, Morris looms as an intriguing figure amid an inevitable transition for Australia's ageing Test attack.
Freewheeling Fire end Lynx's unbeaten WNBL start
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Freewheeling Fire end Lynx's unbeaten WNBL start
Sharpshooter Courtney Woods produced a near triple double in a standout performance as the shorthanded Townsville Fire ended Perth Lynx's unbeaten start to the WNBL season with a 99-86 victory. The defending champions relied on slick ball movement to overcome woes from the three-point arc, where they shot just 10-of-31, at Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre on Tuesday night.
Freewheeling Fire end Lynx's unbeaten WNBL start
Courtney Woods (r) led with a near triple double for Townsville Fire as they beat Perth Lynx. (Matt Taylor/AAP PHOTOS) Sharpshooter Courtney Woods produced a near triple double in a standout performance as the shorthanded Townsville Fire ended Perth Lynx's unbeaten start to the WNBL season with a 99-86 victory.
Temba Bavuma toasts South Africa's 'No.1 Test win'
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has praised his team's resilience and character after their remarkable 176-run victory over Australia in the series-deciding third Test at Newlands, a triumph he rated as the best of his career. Having been effectively 40 for 4 in their second innings at the start of day four, South Africa looked down and out before centuries to Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder engineered a fightback as they set Australia a fourth-innings chase of 288 runs.
FAQs - What's in store for you at WBBL 2026-27?
The WBBL returns on Thursday with Australia's world champions set to face off against each other for their respective clubs while some of the world's best players return for one of the leading women's franchise tournaments. Here's a rundown of the key things you need to know along with a few players to keep an eye on this season. When does it take place?
Ackerman, Markram punish hapless Australia from the get-go
Lunch South Africa 140 for 0 (Ackerman 82*, Markram 56*) vs Australia South Africa openers Marques Ackerman and Aiden Markram cashed in on a benign Newlands surface on the first morning of the series-deciding third Test as a new-look Australia face a long haul in the field. After South Africa were surprisingly sent in to bat, Ackerman and Markram batted through the opening session with relative ease under the Cape Town sunshine.
FAQs - What's in store for you at WBBL 2026-27?
Feature The fixtures, the players to watch and the players you can't watch, draft details and everything else you need to know The WBBL returns on Thursday with Australia's world champions set to face off against each other for their respective clubs while some of the world's best players return for one of the leading women's franchise tournaments. Here's a rundown of the key things you need to know along with a few players to keep an eye on this season. When does it take place?
Series set for dramatic finish as Australia return to Cape Town
South Africa bounced back impressively after suffering their first defeat under Temba Bavuma's leadership. The return of spearhead Kagiso Rabada lit a fuse for a seam-heavy attack that roughed up and exposed Australia's fragilities. A series victory would be particularly sweet for South Africa, whose triumph in 2018 was their first at home against nemesis Australia since readmission. It would give them significant momentum ahead of the second part of a blockbuster summer against England.
New Washington Freedom ground hoped to be second home for West Indies
Sanjay Govil, an India-raised US tech entrepreneur, likes to think outside the box and plan ahead. Unsurprising, given he’s a highly successful businessman with a rags to riches story that made Govil a fortune and seen him become one of the more interesting T20 franchise owners in world cricket.
Washout in North Sydney; Australia win T20I series 2-0
No result New Zealand 11 for 2 (Sharp 4*, M Kerr 4, Garth 1-1, Molineux 1-10) vs Australia The third and final T20I match between Australia and New Zealand was washed out after only 2.4 overs were bowled due to persistent rain in North Sydney. Australia had already clinched the Rose Bowl trophy after a two-wicket victory in the opener followed by a 40-run triumph in a series entirely played at North Sydney Oval. The teams will meet again for an ODI series in March.
All-round Gardner seals Rose Bowl for Australia
Report The Australia allrounder followed her 45-ball 84 with a couple of wickets as New Zealand fell short by 40 runs Tristan Lavalette Published: Oct 20, 2026, 12:01 PM (28 mins ago) Australia 167 for 7 (Gardner 85, Mooney 39, Nensi 2-30, J Kerr 2-34) beat New Zealand 127 for 8 (M Kerr 32, Green 26, Wareham 3-18, Gardner 2-17) by 40 runs Ashleigh Gardner bludgeoned 84 off 45 balls in a rescue act before capping her stellar performance by claiming two wickets as Australia clinched the women's...
Patterson's century cements New South Wales' dominant day
Report Ollie Davies set the tone for the visitors with an aggressive half-century while Sam Konstas was also in the runs Tristan Lavalette Published: Oct 19, 2026, 10:58 AM (33 mins ago) New South Wales 345 for 4 (Patterson 117*, Konstas 71, Shaw 61, Davies 52) vs Western Australia Ollie Davies flayed Western Australia's formidable new-ball attack to lay the platform before an unbeaten century by Kurtis Patterson and a composed 71 from Sam Konstas ensured New South Wales finished day one of...
Perry powers nervy Australia to 1-0 lead
Report There were several twists with Australia losing regular wickets to slump to 145 for 7 in the 163 chase Tristan Lavalette Published: Oct 18, 2026, 11:59 AM (35 mins ago) Australia 165 for 8 (Perry 52, Mooney 38, J Kerr 3-25) beat New Zealand 162 for 2 (Plimmer 85*, Green 56*, Sutherland 1-28, Garth 1-34) by two wickets Australia endured a sloppy chase marked by several ham-fisted dismissals in an unconvincing return to the T20 format since winning the World Cup.
Australia bowl, McGrath replaces injured Litchfield
Toss Australia chose to bowl vs New Zealand Batter Phoebe Litchfield has been ruled out of the T20I series-opener , with allrounder Tahlia McGrath named in Australia 's XI against a new-look New Zealand at North Sydney Oval. Having missed the final ODI against Bangladesh on Wednesday with a low-grade hip muscle strain, Litchfield will not start the three-match series, which is Australia's return to the format since reclaiming the T20 World Cup title in July.
Australia bowl, McGrath replaces injured Litchfield
Toss Australia chose to bowl vs New Zealand Batter Phoebe Litchfield has been ruled out of the T20I series-opener, with allrounder Tahlia McGrath named in Australia's XI against a new-look New Zealand at North Sydney Oval. Having missed the final ODI against Bangladesh on Wednesday with a low-grade hip muscle strain, Litchfield will not start the three-match series, which is Australia's return to the format since reclaiming the T20 World Cup title in July.
US tech enterpreneur Govil eyes purchase of BBL team
News Renegades and Hurricanes are among the teams that interest Govil, who already owns or co-owns teams in MLC and the Hundred Tristan Lavalette Published: Oct 17, 2026, 7:40 AM (16 mins ago) Sanjay Govil, an American tech entrepreneur, hopes to purchase a BBL club at a 50% stake or 100% outright as he attempts to build a portfolio of T20 franchise teams that "AI cannot replace in the future".
Mulder strikes at the stroke of lunch to make it South Africa's morning
Report Nic Maddinson, included in the Australia XI as an opener, batted for 33 balls on his Test comeback but failed to score a run Tristan Lavalette Published: Oct 9, 2026, 10:11 AM (41 mins ago) Lunch Australia 84 for 3 (Labuschagne 37, Smith 25*, Mulder 2-17) vs South Africa Nic Maddinson's left-field selection as an opener did not pay off after he made a 33-ball duck in the first session of the much-anticipated Test series in Durban, where South Africa's new-look attack troubled...
Clayton impresses as Queensland grind on green WACA surface
Report Highly regarded left-hander made 82 while Peirson finished 65 not out as Queensland posted 258 for 6 against WA on day at the WACA Tristan Lavalette Published: Oct 8, 2026, 11:10 AM (1 hr ago) Queensland 258 for 6 (Clayton 82, Peirson 65*, Elliott 2-43, Rocchiccioli 2-85) against Western Australia Jack Clayton strengthened his blossoming credentials with a classy 82 against Western Australia on a green-tinged WACA pitch as Queensland recovered from early peril on a see-sawing day one.
China to Europe: Iconic Hong Kong Sixes to expand abroad
A Grand Slam slate of events around the world is envisioned.
Women’s Major League Cricket in the US ‘not that far away’
Momentum is building for a women's MLC.
Inspired Wallabies notch statement Test win over Springboks
Inspired Wallabies notch statement Test win over Springboks Australian players (L) celebrate their victory over South Africa at the final whistle of the Rugby Championship Test match between Australia and South Africa at Optus Stadium in Perth on September 27, 2026. (COLIN MURTY) Len Ikitau scored twice as Australia claimed their biggest scalp under new coach Les Kiss with a dramatic 42-38 win in the one-off Test against South Africa in Perth on Sunday.
How heartfelt words and some metal ignited Freo's rise
What do you get when you combine a wharfie, a boat and a single link of a chain? For Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir, he hopes the answer is a piece of long-craved silverware. In 2024, and with his team in the doldrums with just four wins from 11 games, Brisbane coach Chris Fagan famously told his players that if they're walking on thin ice, they may as well dance. The mantra resonated, and four months later the Lions were hoisting the first of their back-to-back flags.
How heartfelt words and some metal ignited Freo's rise
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Why Docker Erasmus knocked back Eagles and Dogs
Having rebuffed enticing offers from rivals at the end of last season, Neil Erasmus vowed to become an indispensable part of Fremantle's potent midfield. It's a decision that has paid dividends, with the 22-year-old entrenched in a Dockers side closing in on a historic maiden premiership. After being selected as the No.10 pick in a loaded 2021 draft, Erasmus struggled for consistency and only played 23 games across his first three seasons.
Why Docker Erasmus knocked back Eagles and Dogs
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Emerging China tipped to host a future T20 World Cup
The China women’s team are rising With their women’s team rising up the T20I rankings as infrastructure starts taking shape in the second most populous nation, China is earmarked as a future T20 World Cup host by giddy administrators encouraged by the development.
Inter Milan and AC Milan battle to 1-1 draw in Perth friendly
Frenchman Christopher Nkunku converted a late penalty as AC Milan drew 1-1 with rivals Inter Milan in a lacklustre pre-season derby on Wednesday in Perth. In front of 52,310 fans, Serie A champions Inter Milan appeared to be claiming the bragging rights after Federico Dimarco's strike from close range in the 52nd minute. But Nkunku was brought down by Carlos Augusto in the 83rd minute before squaring the contest with a superbly taken penalty.
Interview: Big year ahead for Ollie Peake with World Cup and Test cricket in his sights
For such a movie buff - he’s got good taste with Point Break (the original, of course) being a personal favourite - it was a great shame that Ollie Peake did not get to experience playing at the Oakland Coliseum during his recent stint at Major League Cricket.
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