Josh Hazlewood has taken three wickets for 13 runs, setting up Australia’s four-wicket win over India in the second Twenty20 cricket international on Friday

Nick Champion de Crespigny marked his debut as captain with a try as a misfiring Australia overcame Japan 19-15 to open its five-match Northern Hemisphere tour Saturday. De Crespigny became Australia's 92nd test captain after only 72 minutes of test rugby but showed his potential with a physical performance and with the first of Australia's three tries after 13 minutes.

Australia has earmarked A$83.5 million ($54.4 million) to build cyber-security capacity across the Indo-Pacific, saying global cooperation is key as online crimes become more complex and sophisticated.

Follow BBC live coverage as England attempt to level the Rugby League Ashes series in the second Test against Australia at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium.

A 17-year-old cricketer has died after being hit in the head during a training session in suburban Melbourne. Local cricket officials said Ben Austin was rushed to a hospital in critical condition after being struck by a ball during practice at Ferntree Gully on Tuesday.

England’s autumn campaign begins on Saturday against the Wallabies and Steve Borthwick’s team selection is one of the most intriguing of his tenure.

Australia’s core inflation accelerated beyond expectations last quarter, complicating the Reserve Bank’s path to further policy easing and prompting money markets to slash bets on a near-term interest-rate cut.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he has discussed Australia’s critical-minerals deal with the United States during a “positive” meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang.

Here’s how to watch the 2nd T20 match on TV and live stream as well as the latest team news. The Sporting News takes you through all the information you need to follow the game.