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It took Megan Schutt just two deliveries to issue a message in the opening ODI against India: ‘You’re not getting rid of me that easily’. Schutt went from being on the outer of Australia’s ODI squad to claiming a wicket with the second ball of her return at Allan Border Field on Tuesday, showing no signs of rust after warming the bench through the three T20Is.The hooping in-swinger that trapped India opener Pratika Rawal lbw was a timely remainder of what the veteran pace bowler can do in the Powerplay, with Schutt’s early spell setting the tone for a dominant…
Weatherald weaves classic strokeplay in vital 95 Jake Weatherald’s bid to lock down his spot for Australia’s intense run of Test cricket through 2026-27 will take him to India at the end of the home season, as the opener revealed how he has reshaped his game in the aftermath of the Ashes. Weatherald remains unsure whether he has done enough to be retained beyond this summer after compiling 201 runs at 22.33 in five Tests against England. In largely bowler-friendly conditions, he was dismissed for under 20 in five of 10 innings but posted 72 at the Gabba and had…
On January 25, 2026, the league’s most successful team became even better. One month ago today, 55,018 people saw the Perth Scorchers claim a record-breaking sixth BBL title at Optus Stadium in a performance demonstrating that once again, west really is best.Having now made the BBL finals on twelve of a possible fifteen occasions, including reaching nine finals for half a dozen trophies, the Scorchers have built their legacy off the back of developing promising local players, complemented with talented and respected internationals. It’s a formula their coach Adam Voges is familiar with, having now been involved in every Scorchers…
Sarah Coyte wins wherever she goes and joins the Scoop Podcast to talk about her amazing career “Oh dear, this is bad.” When New South Wales slumped to 6-88 against Tasmania on Monday, the Breakers found themselves in an unfamiliar position. With nine wins from nine matches in the Women’s National Cricket League so far, the dominant NSW had rarely been seriously challenged in the competition. But the Tigers had them under the pump, and with the entire top order gone, veteran allrounder Sarah Coyte strode out to the middle to join youngster Lucy Finn. “I’m going to have to…
Quality spinners have made an impact at the T20 World Cup, especially in the matches played in India. Keeping in mind the conditions, Shastri is in favour of playing the extra spinner, adding to the variety and angles of attack. “I think they have to bring him (Axar Patel) back. You need that experience,” he said. “I would say play both (Patel and Sundar). Give yourself that extra option. Because on a given day, you’re bound to have one bowler who’s going to have anoff day. Like for example, Varun Chakravarthy on Sunday. He was not at his best and…
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…