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Georgie Parker says she owes Mel McLaughlin an apology for not backing her over the infamous Chris Gayle interview.

CricketVideoCommentsWhy I owe Mel McLaughlin an apology

GEORGIE PARKER: It’s been nearly a decade coming, but it’s about time I made good over something I regret.

Georgie Parker

Cooper Connolly has been called into the Aussie squad.

CricketCommentsConnolly a semifinal chance as Aussies face India blockbuster

Australia were right to travel to Dubai early as they'll face India there in the semi-finals - but injured Matt Short is out with Cooper Connolly called up.

Ian Chadband

Varun Chakravarthy was thrilled by his five-for in India's Champions Trophy win over New Zealand. (AP PHOTO)

CricketIndia to play Australia in Champions Trophy Dubai semi

India have set up a semi-final against Australia in the Champions Trophy after beating New Zealand by 44 runs at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

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The NSW Breakers celebrate their victory in the WNCL final against Queensland Fire in Brisbane. (Pat Hoelscher/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketFreak run-out helps NSW put out Fire and win WNCL title

The NSW Breakers have won their first WNCL title since 2018-19 after producing a late fightback to defeat Queensland by 21 runs.

Justin Chadwick

Jess Jonassen has proved a matchwinner for the third time in a week for Delhi Capitals in the WPL. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketJess Jonassen ends big week by upstaging Perry in WPL

Australian Jess Jonassen has delivered a third brilliant display in five days to guide Delhi into the knock-out stages of India's Women's Premier League.

Ian Chadband

New Zealand's Glenn Phillips isn't complaining about having to face India at their Dubai 'home'. (AP PHOTO)

CricketNo excuses from NZ's Phillips amid India's Dubai den

Glenn Phillips says NZ won't make any excuses about conditions despite having to face Champions Trophy favourites India at the Dubai venue they've made home.

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Travis Head says Australia are relaxed about the travel headache they face in Champions Trophy. (AP PHOTO)

CricketAustralia relaxed despite Champions Trophy travel mess

Australia are keeping cool as they face an uncertain wait to know if they'll be playing their Champions Trophy semi-final in Pakistan or Dubai.

Ian Chadband

defining what constitutes a “good” sponsor is complex, writes Mitchell Johnson.

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JOHNSON: Teams need sponsors to thrive but at what cost?

It would certainly be appealing to have a cleaner, more positive image with sponsors, but defining what constitutes a “good” sponsor is complex, writes Mitchell Johnson.

Mitchell Johnson

South Australia have celebrated their one-day final victory at Adelaide Oval. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketLosers no longer, South Australia target rare double

South Australia's cricketers are basking in ending their one-day trophy drought but now want to collect a long-awaited Sheffield Shield.

Steve Larkin

South Africa batter Rassie van der Dussen shakes hands with England's departing skipper Jos Buttler. (AP PHOTO)

CricketSouth Africa top Trophy group with big win over England

South Africa have sealed their semi-final place at the Champions Trophy with an emphatic seven-wicket win over England, leaving Australia second in their group.

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South Australia's players celebrate their drought-breaking win over Victoria in the one-day final. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketSA break 13-year drought to claim one-day trophy

South Australia have beaten Victoria by 64 runs to win the state's first domestic one-day cricket title in 13 years at Adelaide Oval.

Steve Larkin

Sarah Coyte is trying to add to her long list of domestic honours with another title for NSW. (HANDOUT/Cricket NSW)

CricketBreakers out to regain pride, begin new WNCL legacy

A returning veteran and a group of young stars are trying to restore NSW's pride when they take on Queensland in the WNCL final against Queensland on Sunday.

Scott Bailey

Matt Short has a calf injury and is unlikely to play in Australia's Champions Trophy semi-final. (Stefan Gosatti/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketInjured Short set to miss Aussies' Champs Trophy semi

Australia's delight at having made the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy has been tempered by the injury blow that looks set to rule out Matt Short.

Ian Chadband

Meg Lanning has hit a record-breaking eighth WPL half-century to lead Delhi Capitals to victory. (AP PHOTO)

CricketLanning leads Aussie super show for Delhi in WPL

Meg Lanning has hit a superb unbeaten 50, Jess Jonassen took three wickets and Annabel Sutherland a superb catch in an Australian WPL masterclass for Delhi.

Ian Chadband

Inglis’s rise in Australian cricket represents one of the more unique pathways to international success, with his journey beginning far from Australian shores, writes Justin Langer.

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Langer: Why Inglis’ rise in Aussie cricket team is no fluke

Inglis’s rise in Australian cricket represents one of the more unique pathways to international success, with his journey beginning far from Australian shores, writes Justin Langer.

Justin Langer

Steve Smith (R) withdrew a stumping appeal, sparing Afghanistan tail-ender Noor Ahmad. (AP PHOTO)

CricketStumping controversy avoided as Smith takes high ground

Steve Smith has taken the high ground in the Champions Trophy clash with Afghanistan, withdrawing a controversial stumping appeal.

Justin Chadwick

England's Jos Buttler is to step down as their white-ball captain after their Champions Trophy exit. (AP PHOTO)

CricketButtler to step down as England's white-ball captain

Jos Buttler has announced he will resign as England's white-ball captain after their Champions Trophy dead rubber against South Africa.

David Charlesworth

Cam Bancroft is line to play his first game for WA since a sickening collision.

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Bancroft in mix for first cricket match since horror clash

Cam Bancroft will return from a serious shoulder injury for Western Australia’s crucial Sheffield Shield clash with New South Wales next week, if he gets through training, The West can reveal.

Jackson Barrett

Travis Head was in full cry before rain came to seal Australia's Champions Trophy semi-final spot. (AP PHOTO)

CricketWashout steers Australia into Champions Trophy semis

Travis Head has blitzed a half-century in Lahore before rain washed out the Champions Trophy clash with Afghanistan to ensure Australia reached the semi-finals.

Justin Chadwick

Retiring West Australian great Jason Behrendorff says his phone is always on for young fast bowlers.

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‘Sounding board’ Dorff’s advice for young fast bowlers

Retired West Australian great Jason Behrendorff says his phone will always stay on for fast bowlers battling back injuries, as he did during a glittering, but interrupted, domestic career.

Jackson Barrett

Nathan McSweeney hopes to end South Australia's one day cup drought in the final against Victoria. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketSA cricket skipper sets sights on ending trophy drought

Captain Nathan McSweeney wants to end South Australia's long trophy drought when they meet Victoria in the final of the one-day competition.

Steve Larkin

Nicole Faltum has finally gained her break with selection for Australia's tour of New Zealand. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketAustralia's new wicketkeeper finally ends 10-year wait

Nicole Faltum has become the first new wicketkeeper in a little over a decade to crack an Australian squad, but she knows more patience is required to debut.

Scott Bailey

Pat Cummins feels lucky to have played with some of Australian cricket’s greats.

CUMMINS INTERVIEWPat Cummins fires back after putting constant sore point to bed

‘People don’t know what they’re talking about.’

Harrison Reid

Ash Gardner has unleashed another spectacular knock to put Gujarat Giants back in the WPL picture. (Linda Higginson/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketGiants' steps for Aussie Gardner with her third WPL 50

Ash Gardner has played a captain's knock to guide her Gujarat Giants to a crucial victory that keeps their Women's Premier League hopes alive in India.

Ian Chadband