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Former skipper lauded for ‘bravery’ in revelations

More funding for support networks for elite cricketers has been welcomed by superstar Ellyse Perry, who lauded the “incredible bravery” shown by her former

CA announces major overhaul of Australian women’s cricket

Cricket Australia (CA) on Tuesday announced a major overhaul of its women’s cricket programme with aspirational targets for grassroots participation and infra

Aussie bowler plots defection to England: ‘I’m ready’

Melburnian Dan Worrall has said he is “ready to go” if England ask him to join the Bazball revolution, but the 32-year-old added there’s a long way to go

Aussie-born Worrall ‘ready’ for England Test cap | cricket.com.au

Melbourne-born Daniel Worrall has said he is "ready to go" if England ask him to join the Bazball revolution, but the 32-year-old added

Shorter Big Bash, new T20 tournament part of plan to grow women’s cricket

In short: The Women and Girls Action Plan was announced by Cricket Australia on Tuesday.A shorter Women's Big Bash League and new domestic Twenty20 competitio

Aussie bowler infamous for crude graffiti declares interest in England defection

An Aussie-born bowler who was once suspended for scratching a penis and testicles onto a cricket pitch has declared his ambitions to play for England and become

‘At the forefront of the women’s sport revolution’: Pay boost for Australia’s cricketers

Australian cricketers in women’s domestic competitions will earn an average salary of $160,000 under a new multimillion-dollar plan to bolster growth in women

Huge cash win for Aussie stars

Cricket Australia has further raised the bar when it comes to rewarding its elite female stars with the average domestic wage set to pass $160,000 after adding

CA shrink WBBL to 40 games, new women’s state-based T20 tournament created

Cricket Australia [CA] has reduced the WBBL season to 40 games plus finals to bring it in line with the BBL and fit within a burgeoning women's cricket calendar

Mitchell Starc takes care of Jake Fraser-McGurk in IPL amid reports young tyro misses T20 World Cup squad

As news emerged Jake Fraser McGurk could miss the T20 World Cup squad, he was rolled by Mitchell Starc in India but not before swatting him for 10 runs in two b

‘Appetite for women’s cricket’ indisputable as Australian champion Ellyse Perry eyes the future

Cricket Australia is projecting a massive uptick in revenue streams and participation over the next decade due to the burgeoning interest in the sport driven by

WBBL overhaul as CA launches major women’s strategy | cricket.com.au

The Weber WBBL season will be condensed and a new state-based T20 competition launched this summer as Cricket Australia detailed an amb