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Sports Minister Rita Saffioti (middle) is confident this year’s Perth Test match will draw a strong crowd.

CricketStrong crowd backed for Perth Test despite Wednesday start

Sports Minister Rita Saffioti has conceded a Wednesday start for this year’s Perth Test is not ideal, but remains confident a strong crowd will flock to Optus Stadium to see Australia take on New Zealand.

Josh Kempton

Ben McDermott holds a key to Tasmania's chances in an evenly poised Shield game against Victoria. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumWickets tumble to leave Shield match evenly poised

Tasmania have an overall lead of 79 after 14 wickets fell on day two of their Sheffield Shield match against Victoria at Bellerive.

Roger Vaughan

Phoebe Litchfield is back for Australia in their second T20 match against New Zealand. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumNew Zealand bowl first, Litchfield returns in T20

New Zealand have won the toss and will bowl in the second Twenty20 International against Australia at North Sydney Oval.

Malcolm Conn

Queensland quick Xavier Bartlett celebrates dismissing SA's Jake Weatherald in their Shield game. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumBartlett blitz gives Queensland control of SA in Shield

Queensland have taken control of their Sheffield Shield match against defending champions South Australia after a Xavier Bartlett blitz.

Steve Larkin

Mitchell Starc now has 450 Test wickets.

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LIVE UPDATES: Starc notches wicket 450 with BRUTAL bouncer!

Australia are poised to take complete control of the Test after a strong session of play on a rain-affected day two. Stay up to date with all the action with our live blog.

Aaron Kirby

Justin Langer and Adam Gilchrist believe New Zealand can challenge Australia this summer.

CricketBeware of the Black Caps, say WA cricket legends

New Zealand’s red-ball record in Australia might be modest, but a pair of WA cricket legends believe they stand every chance of presenting a stern challenge when they tour this summer.

Josh Kempton

Australia's bowlers, including Scott Boland, have ruled but South Africa are awaiting their turn. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumWe still have to bowl: Proteas pitch warning to Aussies

South Africa have insisted their batting should not be judged until Australia contend with a St George's Park wicket, which is already forming divots.

Scott Bailey

Temba Bavuma dug in for South Africa.

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KEEP, BENCH, CUT: Bavuma saves contest with pure grit

The patient were rewarded with an entertaining end to the second day at St George’s Park, including an AMAZING catch from Matt Renshaw, after rain reduced play to just a single session.

Aaron Kirby

Kurtis Patterson's century has helped NSW to a strong position in their Shield game in Perth. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumPatterson sends Test reminder as NSW cruise against WA

Kurtis Patterson's unbeaten century against WA is sure to catch the attention of Australia's selectors as they ponder how to strengthen the nation's batting.

Justin Chadwick

Kurtis Patterson batted New South Wales into a dominant position against Western Australia.

CricketPremiumRemember me? Forgotten man sends shield message against WA

New South Wales batsman Kurtis Patterson has sent a message to Australia’s selectors by compiling an unbeaten hundred on the first day of their Sheffield Shield clash against Western Australia.

Josh Kempton

Queensland paceman Cameron Gannon salutes after taking five SA wickets at Adelaide Oval. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumBulls veteran claims five-wicket Shield haul against SA

A veteran Queensland paceman has taken the spoils with a five-wicket haul against South Australia on day one of their Sheffield Shield game.

Steve Larkin

Scott Boland of Australia celebrates the dismissal of Ryan Rickelton.

Australian Cricket TeamRECAP: Renshaw takes REMARKABLE SCREAMER to end day

Australia have taken control of the second Test as Scott Boland continued to rip through South Africa and Matthew Renshaw took a freak catch late in the day. See the catch and recap the day with our blog.

Aaron Kirby

Scott Boland celebrates the wicket of South Africa's Ryan Rickelton as Australia take command. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumBoland believes his late charge can stand Test of time

Scott Boland took four wickets to leave South Africa 5-97 after a wet opening two days of the second Test, with the ageless quick again taking his chances.

Scott Bailey

Young Victorian Harry Hoekstra took five Tasmanian wickets in their Sheffield Shield match. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumTon of courage rescues Tasmania against Vics in Shield

A Tasmanian stalwart retired hurt before returning to rescue his state with a century against Victoria on day one of their Sheffield Shield game.

Steve Larkin

Pace ace Darcie Brown was diagnosed with a disc injury after an Australia A tour of India. (Russell Freeman/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumAussie pace ace Darcie Brown cut down by back injury

The Adelaide Strikers will be without one of their best pace bowlers for the upcoming WBBL campaign after Darcie Brown was sidelined with a back injury.

Justin Chadwick

Corey Wasley scored 60 in Rockingham-Mandurah’s win on the weekend.

Premier CricketMt Lawley openers carry their bat in one-day victory

Mt Lawley openers Clint Hinchliffe and Tyrone Virgo both carried their bats and notched up centuries to stun Scarborough in round three Premier Cricket action.

Dave Friedlos

Nathan Lyon's omission from Australia's second Test against South Africa marks a significant moment. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumAll-in on pace: Lyon's omission a sign of the times

Australia have proved they're more willing than ever to overlook spin, with Nathan Lyon's omission showing a clear difference between now and recent history.

Scott Bailey

Rain spoiled the opening day in Gqeberha but Scott Boland still starred.

CricketVideoKEEP, BENCH, CUT: Scott Boland cricket’s unluckiest player

Rain spoiled the opening day in Gqeberha with Australia only able to bowl 12.2 overs after winning the toss. But it was still enough for Scott Boland to cause some havoc!

Aaron Kirby

England great Ian Botham has reignited his feud with Ben Stokes over the summer's Ashes disaster. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumBotham reopens war of words with Stokes over Ashes

Ian Botham has reopened his spat with fellow all-rounder Ben Stokes over his retirement and the recent Ashes debacle.

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Steve Smith has discussed concussion concerns after suffering another head blow in the Test arena. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremium'Anxiety' the biggest hurdle after head blow: Smith

Steve Smith felt unwell after being hit in the head batting in the first Test against South Africa, but the issue was fear of a concussion rather than one.

Scott Bailey

Ellyse Perry's half century did most to power Australia to a narrow T20 win over New Zealand. (Robbie Stephenson/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumAustralia survive scare to beat NZ in first women's T20

Despite a batting collapse, Australia have scored a two-wicket win over New Zealand in the first women's T20 match at North Sydney Oval.

Malcolm Conn

Scott Boland was hailed by his team after his two wickets on the opening day of the second Test. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumBoland double blow shows why he's the man for Gqeberha

Scott Boland has taken two wickets to leave South Africa 2-20 following a wet opening day to the second Test, after Australia picked him ahead of Nathan Lyon.

Scott Bailey

Aiden Markram of South Africa loses their wicket.

CricketRECAP: Play abandoned due to rain after Boland takes two

The Second Test is yet to really get running with rain only allowing 12.2 overs on day one but it was enough time for Scott Boland to strike. Recap the action here.

Aaron Kirby

Sam Whiteman and Cam Bancroft had an unexpected top-order reunion against Queensland.

CricketBancroft’s back! WA’s batting boost for shield clash

After illness swept through Western Australia’s squad last week, a crucial pair of batsman have recovered and are set to take their places for this week’s Sheffield Shield clash with New South Wales.

Josh Kempton