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The Melbourne Stars were cruising towards victory against the Thunder before losing six wickets in a little more than three overs to almost lose the game source

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Speaking on the Unplayable Podcast, Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon goes in depth on his battle with NZ batter Henry Nicholls and his second-innings dismissal at the MCG Listen to the podcast here: https://cricketa.us/2sDPh6D source

Fawad Ahmed picked up three crucial wickets as he and spin partner Ashton Agar ripped through Brisband Heat at Metricon Stadium source

Players from both the Renegades and the Sixers remember the thrilling finish their their BBL|08 semi-final, when Dan Christian steered his side into the final source

Cameron Bancroft led the way with the bat before Perth’s bowlers ripped through the Heat top order in a comfortable win at Metricon Stadium source

Australia’s batting star from the Boxing Day Test, Travis Head, says their 2-0 Domain Test Series lead won’t make the Aussies relaxed as they look to secure more points in the World Test Championship at the SCG source

Though they led by 21 points at halftime, Butler found themselves trailing late in the second half. Just when St. John’s seemed ready to put it away, Kamar Baldwin came to the rescue for the Bulldogs as they outlasted the Red Storm, who missed a would-be game-winner at the buzzer. #FOXSports #NCAA #Butler #StJohn #KamarBaldwin #BigEast SUBSCRIBE to get the …

Wicketkeeping legend Ian Healy takes on his niece – and current Aussie superstar – Alyssa Healy as they go head-to-head in a challenge to see who can name the blurred-out players fastest source

Brad Hodge shares his thoughts on the choices for your fantasy team for the Renegades v Sixers BBL clash on Thursday Subscribe to ESPNcricinfo: http://bit.ly/1jnGh6S Get our apps: Android: http://bit.ly/2vFVfzX iOS: http://apple.co/2vGj8rg Website: http://www.espncricinfo.com/ You can also find us at: https://www.facebook.com/Cricinfo Tweets by ESPNcricinfo https://www.instagram.com/espncricinfo/ source

Brad Hodge shares his thoughts on the choices for your fantasy team for the Thunder v Stars BBL clash on Thursday Subscribe to ESPNcricinfo: http://bit.ly/1jnGh6S Get our apps: Android: http://bit.ly/2vFVfzX iOS: http://apple.co/2vGj8rg Website: http://www.espncricinfo.com/ You can also find us at: https://www.facebook.com/Cricinfo Tweets by ESPNcricinfo https://www.instagram.com/espncricinfo/ source

Uncapped leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson concedes it will be difficult to squeeze into Australia’s settled Test side to face New Zealand at the SCG but says he’ll be ready to play if called upon source

Australia coach Justin Langer addresses Mitch Swepson’s chances of a Test debut against New Zealanad at the SCG, Josh Hazlewood’s fitness and Tim Paine’s hold on the Test captaincy source

Former NSW off-spinner Will Somerville discusses his chances of representing his native New Zealand against Australia at the SCG after replacing the injured Trent Boult in the Black Caps squad source

There was plenty of action in the sky and on the ground as the Melbourne Stars edged clear of Hobart Hurricanes in a rain-shortened match in Launceston source