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Stats point out the sad state of Australian cricket

With a second test defeat to South Africa yesterday, the Australian cricket team are out to avoid their first home whitewash in 129

Patel has freedom of expression

Talented batting allrounder has flourished since St Kentigern First XI shared the burden of leadership.

Cricket: Aussie captain 'embarrassed' after latest defeat

A broken Steve Smith has delivered the most powerful press conference of his career after a dark day for Aussie cricket.

Aussies hit unprecedented low

Australia's under-siege Test side have just lost their fifth test in a row, going down by an innings against South Africa in Hobart.

Shane Warne denies he was behind famous sledge

Remember Scott Muller? If you do, chances are it's not for the reasons he'd like. The fast bowler from Queensland played two Tests

Greener wicket expected for first test

The Black Caps can expect a familiar wicket to greet them when they face Pakistan in the first test in Christchurch on Thursday. Hagley

Big centuries and quake-forced delay in Plunket Shield

Big centuries dominated the opening day of the fourth round Plunket Shield today. One game, between Wellington and Central Districts

'Too short': Dress code puts women offside

The WACA will review its strict members' dress code after journalists were told their clothing was "inappropriate" and "indecent".

Plunket Shield game delayed after earthquakes

The start of Wellington's Plunket Shield match against Central Districts has been delayed until tomorrow. Pending a risk assessment

Vincent keen to help by telling his story

Vincent is serving 11 concurrent life bans issued by the England and Wales Cricket Board in July 2014 after his confession to match-fixing.

Australian nightmare: Bowled out for 85

Australia crashed to 18 for 5, were skittled for 85, then watched South Africa reach 171-5 at stumps on a chaotic first day of the second test in Hobart today.

Cricket: 'Let's throw away the toss'

New Zealand coach Mike Hesson has joined the growing calls for test cricket to do away with the toss.

Arthur confident it's third time lucky

Mickey Arthur has hit the ground running with his third national team job.

Big Read: Suzie Bates and the state of women's cricket

One of the game's finest players and one of New Zealand's most gifted sportswoman, talks about her career and the state of the game.

Test star questions ball tracking technology

Usman Khawaja believes cricket's Decision Review System (DRS) has merit but ball-tracking technology is too easily bamboozled.

White Ferns secure second victory over Pakistan

The White Ferns have gone 2-0 up in the five-match ODI series against Pakistan, with a rain-affected win at Lincoln today.

Steve Smith hits back at former South Africa captain

Steve Smith has hit back at former South Africa captain Graeme Smith who criticised the current Australian cricket climate.

Cricket: DRS decision dubious

Just great for the sport. That notion has been in overdrive since the Cubs won the World Series and Ireland lowered the All Blacks for the first time.