Some Brendon McCullum pyrotechnics has helped lead the Brisbane Heat to a 10-run victory over the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash overnight.

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has lost his appeal against a ball-tampering conviction, but will be free to play in the first

Dumped all-rounder Mitchell Marsh was one of the first to congratulate successor Hilton Cartwright on his selection to the Australia test side.

Bangladesh's bowling department has been significantly boosted for their tour of New Zealand. Talented left arm seamer Mustafizur

Jason Roy had a sensational catch and a monster six as the Sydney Sixers opened the Big Bash season with a nine-wicket win over Sydney

Andre Russell's black and pink bat caused Sixers wicketkeeper Brad Haddin to question whether it was legal.

Why did a man get "Nice, Garry" burnt into his bald head? And why is the phrase taking Australia by storm?

One Australian cricket fan has taken the 'Shoey' to another level.

Canterbury player Cole McConchie will lead a New Zealand XI to play a one-day fixture to start Bangladesh's tour of New Zealand at

Australia have escaped with a 39-run victory over Pakistan in the day-night Test at the Gabba, where the tourists delivered Steve Smith a serious scare.

Brisbane Heat coach Daniel Vettori believes the return of his former Kiwi Test teammate Brendon McCullum can help take the franchise

Black Caps trio Trent Boult, Corey Anderson and Colin Munro have reportedly been let go by their Indian Premier League teams. The

For most cricketers producing a scorecard like the one below would be a day unlike any other in their careers. But Shania-Lee isn't most cricketers.

With a victory over England in the fourth test by an innings and 36 runs, India's cricket team have secured their fifth consecutive

The Australian coaching staff has expressed their frustration at the apparent joint-decision by Steve Smith and umpires to play an

Australia were on target for a comprehensive win over Pakistan on day four of the first cricket test in Brisbane last night.

Twenty20 cricket is supposed to be a batsman's game but Brendon McCullum's crooked nose proves that isn't always the case.

Australia have taken a first-innings lead of 287 runs in their day-night Test against Pakistan.

Black Caps opener Tim Seifert copped a fierce drive to the helmet from the bat of Daryl Mitchell, knocked to the ground at the non-striker's end before being able to continue. Video / TVNZ

In India it is normal to find a game of cricket played in the street, but it's rare to see one of the sport's biggest stars.

An under-19 female cricketer in South Africa may have re-defined the meaning of a 'one-woman team'.

The fact Neil Broom is seen as the next best one-day international No.4 in the country after Ross Taylor will surprise some New Zealand cricket fans.

Mohammad Amir suffered a brutal leg injury during Pakistan's first test match against Australia at the Gabba.

It's six years since Neil Broom last played a one-day international for New Zealand, but he gets a chance this month.

Australian cricket fans made a splash at the Gabba on Thursday - literally. A record crowd turned up for day one of the first test

Pakistan's sloppy fielding and poor hearing helped centurion Steve Smith march Australia to 3-288 at stumps on day one of the day-night

Rugby's hold on this country oozed through the Herald in the run-up to last night's awards evening.

New Zealand cricket captain Kane Williamson has been given time off from domestic cricket to recharge.

New Zealand's Suzie Bates has become the first cricketer to win both the ICC women's ODI and T20I Player of the Year awards.

Cricket is a serious sport - but every so often a moment occurs that leaves players from both sides in uncontrollable laughter.