Glenn Maxwell's horror campaign in the Indian Premier League has ended, with the Australian getting another duck as Bengaluru were knocked out in the playoffs.
Alex Carey has rejected any suggestion the Jonny Bairstow stumping impacted his cricket, and says he has no issue with Pat Cummins' not claiming responsibility.
In a clash between Australia's pace aces Mitchell Starc has outgunned his national captain Pat Cummins to bowl Kolkata Knight Riders into the IPL final.
Former Australian Test opener Matt Renshaw has led Somerset to victory in England's county Championship while Nathan Lyon finally ended up on the winning side.
The knockout stage of the IPL has been finalised - and it will start with a duel between the league's two most expensive overseas stars, both from Australia.