Travis Head was on Monday released from Australia's T20 International squad for the remaining two matches against India to play in the Sheffield Shield ahead as part of preparations for the Ashes.

Star Australian batter Steve Smith made a triumphant return to Sheffield Shield Cricket, slamming a brilliant century as the first Ashes Test at Perth comes closer

It was South Australia's 14th title and first since 1995-96 to complete a memorable season having earlier in the month triumphed in the domestic one-day competition.

Australia opener Usman Khawaja found himself at the centre of a controversy after he 'made himself unavailable' for Queensland's vital clash with South Australia.

Queensland have announced the squad for this week's must-win Sheffield Shield match against South Australia in Adelaide.

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Phil Hughes, who played 26 Tests, 25 ODIs and one T20I for Australia, lost his life three days before his 26th birthday.

The defending champions were 52/2 at one stage, but could only add one run to their innings total, which also came from a wide.

Afghanistan beat Australia by 21 runs to firmly re-enter the race to the semi-finals of the 2024 T20 World Cup.

The all-rounder is continuing his recovery from a hamstring injury.

Victoria were on the receiving end of some huge praise for their act of sportsmanship against South Australia batter Jake Fraser-McGurk during Day 2 of their Sheffield Shield match at the Adelaide Oval on Wednesday

South Africa vs Australia 1st T20I Highlights: Debutant leg-spinner Tanveer Sangha bagged a four-wicket haul after captain Mitchell Marsh's quickfire 49-ball 92 as Australia hammered South Africa by 111 runs in the first T20I in Kingsmead, Durban on Wednesday

An incident involving Steve Smith and Mohammed Siraj has added some extra spice to the WTC Final.

The absence of the dashing Rishabh Pant, who is recovering from injuries sustained in a car accident in December, leaves a big void in India's Test eleven, said Matthew Hayden

After India failed to defend a 208-run target in the first T20I against Australia, former players criticised their bowling performance, especially at the death

Pakistan vs Australia: Zahid Mahmood got his maiden ODI wicket as he sent Aaron Finch back to the hut. Wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan took a catch as the ball popped out of his gloves, but he managed to hang on and Pakistan got their first wicket.

Shane Watson has endured an extended lean phase with the bat, failing to score a Test century in 12 months.