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Mackay to become 12th men’s Test venue, while Darwin also to host Bangladesh’s first Test tour Down Under since 2003 Test cricket’s return to Australia’s tropical north after a two-decade wait has been confirmed, with Bangladesh to play the longest format on these shores for the first time since 2003. Cricket Australia today announced the dates for the two NRMA Insurance Tests in Darwin (13-17 August) and Mackay (22-26 August) that mark the beginning of the 2026-27 home international season. The Top End cities, along with Far North Queensland destinations Townsville and Cairns, have in recent years hosted international men’s…
Harry Brook put his off-field troubles behind him, moved up the order and played a superb innings to outpace Pakistan and book England’s spot in the final four England captain Harry Brook has repaid England’s faith by leading the team into the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup with a superb 100 against Pakistan. Brook’s captaincy of the white-ball team was in jeopardy prior to the World Cup as it emerged that not only had he gone drinking the night before an international match during the pre-Ashes tour of New Zealand, he’d also provided a misleading account of a night…
Harry Brook put his off-field troubles behind him, moved up the order and played a superb innings to outpace Pakistan and book England’s spot in the final four Harry Brook has repaid England’s faith by leading the team into the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup with a superb 100 against Pakistan. Brook’s captaincy of the white-ball team was in jeopardy prior to the World Cup as it emerged that not only had he gone drinking the night before an international match during the pre-Ashes tour of New Zealand, he’d also provided a misleading account of a night that ended…
‘Mrs Consistent’ quietly continued her climb towards the pantheon of Aussies greats, steering her side out of danger and on the path to a win It was fitting that as Beth Mooney ticked off two significant milestones at Allan Border Field on Tuesday night, it was while playing a match-winning innings in a crucial match for Australia. Mooney’s 76 from 79 deliveries ensured Australia’s pursuit of 215 in the opening ODI against India culminated in a routine win to level the multi-format series at four points apiece.In the process, she ticked past 3,000 one-day runs, and 7,000 runs across all…
Many of Brendon McCullum’s decisions were panned as England tumbled to a largely self-inflicted 4-1 Ashes defeat this winter – but his latest call paid off handsomely.The head coach told white-ball captain Harry Brook that he was going to promote him to No 3 for the T20 World Cup game against Pakistan and Brook proceeded to crack a 50-ball century in a two-wicket win that took the team into the semi-finals. “Baz [McCullum] was the mastermind there,” Brook said. “He had the discussion with me this morning about going up the order and trying to maximise the powerplay. Thankfully, it…
The England and Wales Cricket Board and all eight Hundred franchises have vowed no player should be excluded from the competition on grounds of their nationality.The BBC reported earlier this week that the four Indian-owned franchises in the competition – Manchester Super Giants, MI London, Southern Brave and Sunrisers Leeds – would not consider signing Pakistan players due to ongoing tensions between the countries. The update comes after the ECB wrote to every team in The Hundred to remind them of their responsibilities around discrimination ahead of March’s player auction, with all parties reaffirming their commitment to an exclusive competition…
The England and Wales Cricket Board and all eight Hundred franchises have vowed no player should be excluded from the competition on grounds of their nationality.The BBC reported earlier this week that the four Indian-owned franchises in the competition – Manchester Super Giants, MI London, Southern Brave and Sunrisers Leeds – would not consider signing Pakistan players due to ongoing tensions between the countries. The update comes after the ECB wrote to every team in The Hundred to remind them of their responsibilities around discrimination ahead of March’s player auction, with all parties reaffirming their commitment to an exclusive competition…
England qualified for the T20 World Cup semi‑finals with a game to spare after Harry Brook’s masterful century inspired a two‑wicket Super 8 victory over Pakistan in Pallekele. Brook’s 100 off 51 balls – the highest score by an England captain at a men’s T20 World Cup – dragged his team out of trouble after four of the top five had departed for single figures. England encountered early problems in their chase of 165, with Phil Salt out for a golden duck off Shaheen Shah Afridi, who extended Jos Buttler’s struggles with the bat and ensured Jacob Bethell (8) added…
A senior official in Italy’s cricket federation has been investigated and suspended over a sexual assault allegation.Federazione Cricket Italiana (FCRI) confirmed to Sky Sports News that the governing body’s president ordered the suspension of an unnamed individual in 2025 and launched an investigation into the allegations.It was alleged the individual inappropriately touched a member of Italy’s women’s national team.The allegations were reported to police last year.FCRI said in a statement to Sky Sports News: “The Italian Cricket Federation reiterates that its conduct is guided by principles of fairness, transparency and the protection of its registered members, as well as by…
Australia v India | First ODI Alyssa Healy has starred in her return to the Australia XI, launching her international farewell with a half-century as her team claimed an emphatic six-wicket win over India in the first ODI. After Australia’s attack led by Ashleigh Gardner (3-33) bowled India out for 214 at Allan Border field, Healy’s 70-ball 50 laid the foundation before Beth Mooney (76 from 79) and Annabel Sutherland (48no from 44) saw the hosts home in 38.2 overs. On a day where Ellyse Perry and Kim Garth were both ruled out of the series with quad strains before…