Adam Gilchrist is predicting a “dogfight” between Australia and New Zealand in their looming Test series, but Michael Vaughan says Pat Cummins’ side has improved following their capitulation in South Africa last month.

Khawaja took aim at the former prime minister in his newly released autobiography, which has thrust the 2018 ball-tampering affair back in the limelight.

Queenslander Jack Clayton boosted his chances of a maiden Test call-up, while Australia’s recently dropped No.3, Marnus Labuschagne, had a short-lived cameo.

Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli says Zak Butters’ arrival will help share his load and allow him to extend his glittering AFL career.

Xavier Bartlett is set to be given a huge opportunity with the ball when he leads an inexperienced Australian attack against England in the upcoming ODI series.

Joe Root will notch his 200-game ODI milestone when he lines up against Australia in Perth on Friday, but don't expect to see many others hit the mark.

Jake Weatherald has reeled off a century in South Australia's Sheffield Shield clash, while fellow Test aspirant Nathan McSweeney fell short against NSW.

A slow-but-sure Peter Handscomb century has built a solid platform for Victoria on the opening day of their Sheffield Shield clash with WA at the MCG.

Usman Khawaja's bombshell claims about Australia's past ball tampering has rocked the cricket world, but England captain Joe Root doesn't want a piece of it.

Underdog Liam Paro has fired back at Devin Haney and the American champion's outspoken father ahead of their world title unification in the United States.