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West Indies' captain Shai Hope scored a magnificent match-winning ton against India. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumTon of Hope: captain inspires West Indies to down India

West Indies batter Shai Hope has scored a superb unbeaten 162 to guide his side to a memorable five-wicket victory in their third ODI in New Chandigarh.

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Josh Inglis and Perth Scorchers remain in contract discussions.

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Still hope Inglis will stay at Scorchers

Perth Scorchers have signed 14 players so far for their Big Bash League title defence — but star wicketkeeper-batsman Josh Inglis is not among them. Here is how negotiations are placed.

Josh Kempton

Graeme Smith of South Africa plays a shot to get out against Mitchell Johnson.

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Always a feeling things could boil over against Proteas

South Africa was the best team to play against for much of my career as they had so many outstanding players. The cricket was skilful, physical and unpredictable. There was always a feeling it could boil over.

Mitchell Johnson

Nathan McSweeney, Ollie Peake and Sam Konstas have been overlooked by Australia's selectors in favour of Nic Maddinson.

CricketPremiumThe emerging batsman Aussies have overlooked for SA tour

After Nic Maddinson earned a stunning call-up for Australia’s Test tour of South Africa, The West Australian has taken a look at six of the country’s best batsmen under 28 years old who have been overlooked.

Josh Kempton

Perth Scorchers have signed Fatima Sana.

Cricket‘Dream come true’: Scorchers sign Pakistan all-rounder

Perth Scorchers have made their third and final international signing for the upcoming Women’s Big Bash League season, with Pakistan all-rounder Fatima Sana joining the club.

Josh Kempton

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CRICKETPremium‘Means a fail’: Harris sets high bar for SA

South Australia has gone from struggles to success in recent years, and coach Ryan Harris isn’t willing to let the new standards slip.

Tyler Lewis

George Bailey insists Nic Maddinson's call-up for Australia's tour of South Africa is not a sign of disrespect towards domestic cricket.

CricketPremiumAussie selectors respect domestic cricket, Bailey insists

Australia’s chief selector George Bailey has insisted the panel respects domestic cricket, despite Nic Maddinson’s shock call-up into the Test squad and the retired Mitch Marsh remaining in their thoughts.

Josh Kempton

Lhuan-dre Pretorius has set a new record for a T20 match, hitting 188no at a game in Bloemfontein. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumWorld record smashed as batter slams 188 not out in T20

Big-hitting South African batter Lhuan-dre Pretorius has broken a world record by hitting the highest ever individual score in a T20 match -- an unbeaten 188.

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Paceman Brydon Carse has been charged with breaching England's professional conduct regulations. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketEngland Ashes quick charged over nightclub incident

Paceman Brydon Carse has been charged with breaching English cricket's professional conduct regulations after a nightclub incident.

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The sandpaper scandal ripped apart careers and left Australian cricket embarrassed.

CricketPremiumForged in fire: From Sandpapergate to the edge of greatness

The hottest fires forge the sternest steel, and there has never been a firestorm that burned fiercer than the sandpaper scandal that ripped apart careers and left Australian cricket embarrassed.

Aaron Kirby

The cricketer announced his retirement from Australian domestic cricket in July. Instagram

PARENTINGPremium‘Sweetest’: TV host, cricketer’s baby joy

TV personality Sophie Walsh and former Sydney Sixers captain Moises Henriques have revealed the newest member of their family.

Kate Stephenson

Jayden Goodwin could put his hand up for the Test team with a strong summer.

CricketPremiumGoodwin to embrace gilt-edged Test opportunity this summer

While Jayden Goodwin is happy to live by the old cliche of playing one innings at a time, the gilt-edged opportunity on hand for young domestic cricketers around the country this summer is not lost on him.

Aaron Kirby

A return to the field for Lance Morris has been set for later this month.

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When the ‘Wild Thing’ is targeting return from side strain

Lance Morris suffered a side strain on the eve of the domestic season, but the WA speedster is now working towards a set date for his return to the field.

Josh Kempton

World champions Australia will launch their title defence against India in Cape Town in 2027.

CricketPremiumChamps set for India World Cup final rematch in 2027

Pat Cummins' Australian champions will face their 2023 final victims India and Pakistan in their group next year as they set out on their World Cup defence.

Ian Chadband

Nic Maddinson has been called into Australia's Test squad nearly a decade since he last played. (Scott Barbour/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumAustralia call in two bolters for Tests with star hurt

Nic Maddinson and Sam Harper have been called into Australia's Test squad in South Africa, with the news not good for Josh Inglis and Cameron Green.

Scott Bailey

Nic Maddinson has earned a stunning call-up into Australia’s Test squad.

CricketCancer survivor handed Test call-up in selection stunner

Scans have confirmed an abdominal strain for Cam Green on the eve of Australia’s Test series against South Africa - and a veteran batsman has been called up as cover in an all-time selection stunner.

Josh Kempton

England's Jonny Bairstow is heading to Australia to play in the BBL. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumBairstow not sweating Australian reception in BBL foray

Ashes villain Jonny Bairstow will ply his trade down under, joining long-time England teammate Ben Stokes in the Big Bash League.

Callum Godde

Corey Rocchiccioli has joined Sydney Sixers.

CricketWA star signs on with fourth BBL club

Star WA off-spinner Corey Rocchiccioli has left Perth Scorchers to sign on with what will be his fourth Big Bash League club.

Josh Kempton

Cam Green went down with an injury in Australia’s One-Day International win over South Africa last night.

CricketFresh injury concern for Green on eve of South Africa Tests

In what was slated to be his return to the bowling crease, WA all-rounder Cam Green has suffered a fresh injury concern in Australia’s One-Day International win over South Africa.

Josh Kempton

India's captain Shubman Gill leaps for joy after reaching the fastest ODI 200 against West Indies. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumGill cracks fastest ODI double-ton in India run-fest

Captain Shubman Gill has hit 223 not out to cap an extraordinary day of ODI batting records in Guwahati as India chased down 405 to beat the West Indies.

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Alex Carey en route to his match-winning 74 against South Africa in the Potchefstroom ODI. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumAustralia boosted by Cummins' return, avoid ODI sweep

Pat Cummins returned impressively while Alex Carey and Adam Zampa both found form as Australia won a rain-interrupted ODI to avoid a whitewash by South Africa.

Ian Chadband

Joel Curtis has re-signed with Perth Scorchers.

CricketScorchers lock in quick, wicketkeeper for BBL16

Fast bowler Brody Couch has spurned rival interest to remain with the reigning champions, as keeper Joel Curtis also re-signed with Perth Scorchers.

Aaron Kirby

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CRICKETPremiumCentury-maker blows keeper race wide open

A timely ton in tough conditions has put one Victorian’s international dream firmly back on the radar.

Tyler Lewis

Tahlia McGrath will lead the Australians in the upcoming ODIs against Bangladesh. (Russell Freeman/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumMolineux out of ODI series as captaincy rotation looms

Australia vice-captain Tahlia McGrath will lead the side in ODIs against Bangladesh, while Ashleigh Gardner could make history in the T20s against New Zealand.

Scott Bailey and Joel Gould