One misjudged landing ruled White Ferns batter Lauren Down out of two pinnacle cricket events this year. But the break has given her a new enjoyment of the game, she tells Merryn Anderson, on her return to the international crease.
Australian white-ball captain and World Cup champion Aaron Finch has announced his retirement from ODI cricket, confirming that Sunday's series finale against New Zealand in Cairns will be his last match in the 50-over format.
Australia have been rolled for their lowest team score against Zimbabwe in ODI history, with only two players reaching double figures in a series finale in Townsville today.
Black Caps all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme has announced his retirement from international cricket, days after his shock selection in Australia's Big Bash League draft.
Cricket bosses are scrambling to deal with the latest club v country problem after Colin de Grandhomme was surprisingly picked in Australia's Big Bash draft.