- Strikers thrash Heat on NYE to top BBL A terrific all-round display from Michael Neser has guided Adelaide Strikers to a thumping 56-run New Year's Eve victory over Brisbane Heat in front of 46,594 spectators at Adelaide Oval.. Dec 31
- England not waiting on Stokes for ODIs Ben Stokes is set to be replaced by Dawid Malan in England's one-day international squad to face Australia. Dec 31
- Broad admits critics were right about him England's Stuart Broad has admitted that much of the criticism he received ahead of the team's fourth Ashes Test was valid. Dec 31
- Sydney no time for experimenting: Bairstow Dead-rubber or not, England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow insists selectors must stick with the best available side for Thursday's final Ashes Test at the SCG.. Dec 30
- Ashton Agar all grown up since Ashes debut Recalled Australian spinner Ashton Agar insists he's grown up and is a far more consistent bowler than the one who made his magical Ashes debut in 2013.. Dec 30
- All eyes on SCG pitch for the Ashes finale Australia are expecting the unexpected from an SCG pitch that will shape, along with Mitchell Starc's sore foot, whether Ashton Agar plays his first Test on home soil.. Dec 30
- England spinner Moeen at risk of Ashes axe Joe Root believes Moeen Ali will do "great things" in the future but he may not escape the axe for the Ashes series finale in Sydney. Dec 30
- In-form Smith setting new benchmark: Cook Australian skipper Steve Smith is in such rare form that he's redefining what's possible for a batsman to achieve, according to Alastair Cook. Dec 30
- Kohli backs India to end drought in SA India feel they have the right balance in their squad to break new ground and win a series in South Africa for the first time, to underline their top ranking in Test cricket, captain Virat Kohli says.. Dec 30
- Spinners star as Thunder rout Hurricanes Sydney Thunder's BBL campaign has been given a shot in the arm, with Jos Buttler and the team's crafty spinners starring in a 57-run thrashing of the Hobart Hurricanes on Saturday night.. Dec 30
- Cook eyes big Ashes finish in Australia Alastair Cook almost managed more runs in one innings at the MCG than he did during the entire 2013-14 Ashes. Dec 30
- Insatiable Smith continues dominant Ashes As the fourth Ashes Test crawled towards a draw, Steve Smith was just about the only person interested in another hour in the middle. Dec 30
- MCG pitch not good for anyone: Smith If Australia and England were still playing the fourth Ashes Test on New Year's Day, Steve Smith believes the lifeless MCG pitch would still play the same way it did on Boxing Day.. Dec 30
- Mitch Marsh has come a long way: Smith Mitch Marsh continues to provide evidence he could be Australia's long-term answer at No.6, having taken his batting to another level since undergoing shoulder surgery earlier this year.. Dec 30
- Snapshot of day five of fourth Ashes Test AUSTRALIA V ENGLAND: DAY 5 Dec 30
- Aussies bat out draw in fourth Ashes Test Australia's bid for an Ashes whitewash is over but Steve Smith is determined to make it 4-0 after scoring yet another century to help his side escape with a draw in the fourth Test at the MCG.. Dec 30
- Retirement on hold for rejuvenated Johnson Mitchell Johnson admits he nearly retired for good ahead of BBL07 but he's been reinvigorated by the Perth Scorchers' winning ways and his own good form.. Dec 29
- Warner falls short of record-breaking ton David Warner has fallen 14 runs short of a record-breaking Test century, throwing his wicket away on day five of the MCG Ashes dead rubber. Dec 29
- Khawaja fires back at 'bizarre' criticism Usman Khawaja has dismissed criticism of his Ashes batting form as 'bizarre' and defended the legitimacy of a diving catch that left him with a mouthful of MCG turf.. Dec 29
- Agar drafted into Test squad for SCG clash Left-arm spinner Ashton Agar has been drafted into Australia's Test squad, winning the race to be Nathan Lyon's potential spin sidekick at the SCG. Dec 29