Jordan Silk

Following the conclusion of Tasmania's Sheffield Shield first-class match against Queensland on Friday, former Australia Test cricket captain Tim Paine announced his retirement.

Cricket laws have always been a centre of debate. And Brisbane Heat's Michael Neser took a stunning catch against Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League on Sunday to open a debate yet again.

Sydney Sixers allrounder Dan Christian has offered "free beer" to anyone interested in playing for his injury- and COVID-19-hit team in Friday's Big Bash League (BBL) final, though Test cricketers need not apply.

Uncapped all-rounder Beau Webster is poised to join Australia's Test squad as cover for the injured Mitchell Marsh. Marsh is struggling with niggles from the UK tour and his fitness for the second Test against India is uncertain. Webster has been performing well in domestic cricket. He scored runs and took wickets in a recent Sheffield Shield match.

Australia's Big Bash League may introduce 'double play run-outs' and 'designated hitters' to attract elite players and spectators. High-level discussions are underway to implement these innovations in BBL15, aiming to speed up matches and reduce players' workload. The Playing Conditions Advisory Committee will review these potential changes, inspired by baseball and England's 'The Hundred' tournament.

Allround exploits helped KSCA XI ease to a five-wicket victory over Australian National Performance squad

Sydney Sixers put up an enthralling performance with both bat and ball against Melbourne Renegades to pull off the "biggest victory" in the Big Bash League (BBL) history. The team secured a 145-run win over their opponents on Sunday.

England's James Vince blasted 95 and took a crucial catch as the Sydney Sixers downed the Perth Scorchers for their third title in Australia's Big Bash final in Sydney on Saturday.

Sydney Sixers on Monday announced the return of pacer Mitchell Starc to their club for the upcoming season of the Big Bash League (BBL).

Pat Cummins's promotion to the Australian captaincy may have come sooner than he bargained for, but for the nation's fast bowlers the appointment is long overdue.