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A huge Test schedule awaits the Aussies and skipper Pat Cummins can wait to play a major part in it. (Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumCummins keen to play entirety of 'unprecedented' run

Australia will play up to 21 Test matches in their busiest period on record and a fit-and-firing Pat Cummins is hopeful he won't have to rest from any of them.

Jasper Bruce

Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis helped himself to a quickfire 72 off 62 deliveries. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumOpener, skipper shine to set up Sri Lanka ODI victory

Contrasting half-centuries from opener Pathum Nissanka and captain Kusal Mendis set up Sri Lanka's 41-run win in the first ODI against West Indies.

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England's Jofra Archer will miss the first Test because of IPL duties with Rajasthan Royals. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumStokes says absent Archer is 'committed' to England

England captain Ben Stokes insists fast bowler Jofra Archer loves playing for his country despite IPL commitments that mean he will not face New Zealand.

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India's star cricketers are headed to New Zealand this summer for a large tour across three formats. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumIndia set for a blockbuster 12-match New Zealand tour

India's men's cricket team are headed to New Zealand this summer for a tour billed as the biggest in New Zealand in a generation.

Staff Writers

With a T20 World Cup on her mind, Nicola Carey looms as a crucial part of the puzzle for Australia. (Linda Higginson/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumWorld Cup return bonus for reinvented allrounder

Nicola Carey knocked back a central contract to instead prioritise regular cricket at a lower level that she says ironically has powered her national return.

Murray Wenzel

Stakeholders have been caught out by news within the BBL, but there is no done deal to sell a team. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumVictoria's BBL bombshell leads to 'confusion, anxiety'

Cricket Victoria's plans to sell one of its BBL licences to private investors is no done deal, says the sport's players union.

Jasper Bruce

Nathan Ellis took 4-33 to lead Australia to victory over Pakistan in Lahore. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumQuick smart, Ellis stakes his claim for World Cup role

Nathan Ellis's 4-33 in Lahore did more than bowl Australia to an ODI victory over Pakistan, it reminded the selectors he can be more than just a back-up.

Glenn Moore

Nat Sciver-Brunt has overcome injury and will lead England at the Women's T20 World Cup. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumCaptain fit to lead England at Women's T20 World Cup

Nat Sciver-Brunt has overcome a calf injury and will lead England when the Women's T20 World Cup kicks off this month.

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Liam Dawson scored a half-century then took three wickets to lead Hampshire to victory. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumDawson, Cartwright have a Blast leading Hampshire home

All-round brilliance from Liam Dawson and some late lusty big hitting from Australia's Hilton Cartwright propelled Hampshire to a Vitality Cup win over Sussex.

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Nathan Ellis took four wickets including the key dismissal of star batter Babar Azam. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumEllis steps up as Australia draw level in Pakistan

Nathan Ellis has taken 4-33 as Australia won the second ODI in Pakistan by 41 runs to level the series with one match to play.

Glenn Moore

Jacob Bethell is hoping to build on his maiden Test century, scored against Australia in Sydney. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumMcCullum wants 'refined' Bazball against NZ compatriots

England No. 3 Jacob Bethell is fit for the first Test against New Zealand starting Thursday at Lord's while Ollie Robson and Shoaib Bashir return to the attack.

Staff Writers

Pakistan has put Australia in to bat in the second ODI in Lahore, after their win in game one (pic). (EPA PHOTO)

CricketPremiumSecond ODI: Pakistan puts Australia in

Pakistan has won the toss and elected to field against Australia in the second one-day international in Lahore.

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The Stars and the Renegades are set to be merged into one BBL team. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumPlan for Stars, Renegades to merge in BBL shake-up

Cricket Victoria plans to sell one BBL licence and operate a single 'Melbourne' team with the other, merging the Stars and Renegades.

Shayne Hope

The Melbourne Stars and the Melbourne Renegades are set to merge and get a rebrand in sensational BBL shake-up.

SportVideoMelbourne BBL teams obliterated in bombshell cricket shake-up

Staff have been told of the shock decision that will see a new franchise enter the competition.

Cameron Noakes

England's Andrew Flintoff is headed to Australia to take charge of Sydney Thunder in the BBL. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumBBL's Thunder confirm England legend as coach

After weeks of build-up, BBL side the Sydney Thunder have unveiled an English cricket legend as their new head coach.

Jasper Bruce

Cricket Canada has been suspended by the ICC, though their teams can still compete internationally. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumCricket Canada suspended but teams eligible for events

The ICC has suspended Cricket Canada after corruption allegations, although the country is still allowed to compete on the field.

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Chris Lynn, pictured in Strikers BBL action, hit a century for Northamptonshire in the Blast. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumLynn's century leads Aussie run rampage in T20 Blast

Australian cricketers have been in fine form playing in the English Blast competition, with Chris Lynn smashing an unbeaten century for Northamptonshire.

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RCB's Josh Hazlewood being hugged by Tim David after dismissing Shubman Gill in the IPL final. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumWhite-ball final king Hazlewood lifts another IPL crown

The great quick Josh Hazlewood has come up trumps again, along with fellow Aussie Tim David, to help Royal Challengers Bengaluru win back-to-back IPL crowns.

Ian Chadband

Cam Green’s tough run with the bat has continued in Pakistan.

CricketPremiumGreen’s tough run continues in loss to Pakistan

Australia's opening match in the ODI series in Pakistan has ended in defeat after Pakistan's teenage debutant Arafat Minhas grabbed a stunning five-wicket haul.

Josh Kempton and AAP

Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi dominated the IPL.

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Teen sensation has owned this year’s edition of the IPL

Some players look comfortable at a level. Others look like they belong there. At just 15, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi already looks like he belongs, writes Mitchell Johnson.

Mitchell Johnson

Kumar Sangakkara is adamant Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should be picked for India despite his tender age. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumSangakkara backs teen sensation for India call-up

Teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has taken the IPL by storm with former Test great Kumar Sangakkara now calling for him to be picked for India.

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Chris Lynn struck 69 off 36 balls to lead Northamptonshire to victory over Gloucestershire. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumLynn, McSweeney star for Northamptonshire in Blast

Australians Chris Lynn and Nathan McSweeney have lifted Northamptonshire to the top of the Central and West Group of the Vitality Blast.

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Blair Tickner took 5-76 as New Zealand beat Ireland by an innings and 79 runs in Belfast. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumNew Zealand tune up for England by steamrolling Ireland

New Zealand looked in good fettle for the forthcoming tour of England as they demolished Ireland in three days in Belfast winning by an innings and 79 runs.

Staff Writers

West Australian all-rounder Cameron Green is in the frame for the toughest job in Australian cricket.

CricketCommentsPremiumGreen floated for toughest role in Australian cricket

West Australian all-rounder Cam Green is in the frame for the toughest job in Australian cricket.

Aaron Kirby