Cricket News

Tasmania lost three wickets and knocked 148 runs from their massive chase of 484 against Western Australia at the WACA

Tasmania fight to survive after Ronchi blasts

Victoria experienced a few nervous moments before capping a fine preparation for Saturday's Pura Cup final with a six-wicket victory over Queensland, who will finish with the wooden spoon

Bushrangers overcome wobbles in outright success

A strong all-round display from Beau Casson ensured New South Wales will stage the Pura Cup final against Victoria following a comprehensive defeat of South Australia

Casson stars as New South Wales finish on top

New Zealand jumped right back into Rose Bowl contention with a crunching 82-run win against Australia to leave the series level at 1-1

New Zealand fightback thumps Australia

Cricket Australia has taken objection to Harbhajan Singh's recent outburst in a letter written to the BCCI

Cricket Australia upset by Harbhajan's remarks

Justin Langer has batted for the final time for Western Australia, but his team-mates have given him the best chance of bowing out a winner against Tasmania

Warriors ready to send Langer off in style

Australia hit back after losing the Twenty20 on Thursday to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match Rose Bowl Series in Lincoln

New Zealand overwhelmed in first Rose Bowl clash

New South Wales are well on the way to booking a home final after centuries to Brad Haddin and Dominic Thornely earned a commanding lead

Thornely and Haddin put Blues on track for home final

Queensland's chances of climbing from the bottom of the Pura Cup table appear over

Hussey leads strong Victorian revival with 92

Andrew Hilditch, the chairman of selectors, is certain old age was not a defining factor in Australia's CB Series loss to India

Hilditch says Australia not too old

Stuart MacGill's dream first-class return from injury has ended a dark patch that threatened to close his international career

Lucky legbreak sets up MacGill comeback

David Hussey, the Victoria batsman, has been given the go-ahead by Nottinghamshire to take part in the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League

David Hussey cleared to play in IPL

Justin Langer gave Western Australia a farewell century while the next generation of Warriors' batting stars showed their talent, piling on the runs on the first day in Perth

Langer shines with farewell century

Victoria's chances of hosting the Pura Cup final took a hit with New South Wales' strong efforts in Sydney, but Clint McKay helped the Bushrangers keep their hopes alive at the MCG

McKay helps Victoria tame new-look Bulls

07-Mar-2008•Brydon Coverdale at the MCG

Blues benefit from MacGill's perfect return

Stuart MacGill made the best possible return after his long injury lay-off, collecting 5 for 49 as South Australia capitulated for 128 at the SCG

Shaun Tait is expected to be ready for a first-class comeback at the start of next season, according to his manager Andrew McRitchie

Tait eyes start of next season for comeback

Harbhajan Singh, embroiled in more than one controversy in India's tour of Australia, has no praise for the Australian team and has said the side is arrogant and is not known to mingle with other teams

'It was as if it was Harbhajan v Australia'

Mathew Inness has joined the growing band of state cricketers to end their careers as he departs in the same match as his Western Australia team-mate Justin Langer

Inness retires from state cricket

Pakistan are concerned that there will be long-term implications if, as expected, Australia pull out of their scheduled tour there due to security issues

Pakistan bracing for Australia pull-out