Langer wants to extend contract as Australia coach

Embattled Australia coach Justin Langer insists he has the full support of his players.

Boxing Day Ashes Test could have 80,000-plus crowd

The MCG could be jam-packed for Australia’s Boxing Day Test against England as Melbourne emerges from one of the world’s most prolonged series of Covid lockdowns.

Former Proteas manager speaks out on BLM, quota system

Mohammed Moosajee has criticised the current Proteas for not having a united stance on Black Lives Matter and raised concerns about the quota system.

Sri Lanka thrash Ireland to reach Super 12s of T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka thrashed Ireland by 70 runs to register their second successive win in the Twenty20 World Cup on Wednesday and qualify for the Super 12 stage.

Boycott calls add to India-Pakistan tensions

Tensions between India and Pakistan have been heightened by boycott calls in India ahead of their T20 World Cup clash on Sunday.

World Cup make or break for nearly man Miller

David Miller had the potential to be among the world’s most potent T20 players. He has flirted with mediocrity throughout his career, but the World Cup is his defining moment, writes RYAN VREDE.

Pattinson retires from Test cricket

Australian fast bowler James Pattinson announced his shock retirement from Test cricket on Wednesday.

West Indies spinner Allen to miss T20 World Cup

West Indies spinner Fabian Allen has been ruled out of the Twenty20 World Cup with an ankle injury.

Former Australia batsman arrested

Australian cricket great Michael Slater was arrested in Sydney on Wednesday over domestic violence allegations.

Theekshana, Hasaranga help Sri Lanka hammer Namibia

Spinners Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga set up a comprehensive seven-wicket win for Sri Lanka over debutants Namibia in the T20 World Cup on Monday.

Spotlight on the other ‘C-word’ as T20 World Cup looms

The World Cup narrative will focus on the Proteas choking but there’s another ‘C’ word that could be far more significant, writes Ryan Vrede.

Fans back for T20 Knock Out playoffs

Fans will be able to attend the remainder of the T20 Knock Out provincial tournament.

Kolkata win thriller to reach IPL final

Rahul Tripathi hit a six off the penultimate ball Wednesday to see Kolkata Knight Riders to victory over Delhi Capitals and into the Indian Premier League final.

Aussie women cricketers get pay rise but ‘really big gap’ remains

Cricket Australia says the country’s women cricketers will get a pay rise this year, while admitting that wages will still fall well short of the men’s game.

Markram emerges as Proteas’ unlikely anchor

In the absence of Faf du Plessis, Aiden Markram’s form will be absolutely crucial to the Proteas at the T20 World Cup, writes RYAN VREDE.