Cricket
Tests, the white-ball game, the Big Bash and the Sheffield Shield.
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The Sheffield Shield explained
Six states, four-day matches and a five-day final: how Australia's first-class cricket competition has worked since 1892-93.
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The Big Bash League explained
Eight city teams, 20 overs a side and a summer-holiday window: a newcomer's guide to how Australia's T20 league is run.
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Australian cricket summer 2026-27: full schedule
England's white-ball tour, four Tests against New Zealand and a pink-ball 150th anniversary Test at the MCG: the whole 2026-27 home summer, date by date.
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Australia in South Africa: Test series level at 1-1
A big win in Durban, an innings loss in Gqeberha and a sore neck for Steve Smith: the series goes to a Newlands decider from 27 October.
