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Australia's David Warner marks his 100th T20I with a brilliant 70, as West Indies fall short of running down a record chase in Hobart to lose the first match of the series.

England, India and South Africa all claim the gap between Australia and the rest of the world is closing in women's cricket. But there is a difference in opinion amongst the Aussie camp, with some refusing to believe a gap ever existed.

Bowling all-rounder Michael Neser is recalled to Australia's Test squad as Pat Cummins's team embarks on a red-ball tour of New Zealand for the first time in eight years.

Henry Hunt was out for five in the third over, left the ground early after copping a ball to the face, and his Redbacks lost to Victoria at Junction Oval.

South Africa's Marizanne Kapp says Australia's domination of women's cricket is under threat after the Proteas beat the world champions in Wednesday's ODI.

South Africa's women's cricket team make history by beating Australia for the first time in an ODI, with a brilliant all-round performance from Marizanne Kapp leading the way.

Steve Smith says fast bowler Xavier Bartlett has a "bright future" after making an impressive start to his ODI career against West Indies.

Australian cricket great Ricky Ponting will join the American T20 Major League Cricket competition, signing a two-year deal to coach the Washington Freedom franchise.

The Australians don't need the whole of the first powerplay to finish off the final ODI against the West Indies, after another brilliant bowling performance and a fierce cameo from Jake Fraser-McGurk.

England falls short of the target in Visakhapatnam, as India delights home fans with a series-levelling Test win.