Cricket Australia is probing allegations that some members of the SCG crowd racially abused Indian players, prompting strong reactions in Australia and India.

The international cricket community has expressed dismay after more than seven fans were removed from their seats at the SCG after Indian player Mohammed Siraj alerted umpires about an alleged incident among the crowd.

Tim Paine and Matthew Wade have provided an entertaining sequel to the Shane Warne/Andrew Symonds hot mic gaffe involving Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne. Warne and Symonds were caught mocking Labuschagne's eccentricities while preparing to commentate a Big Bash League game earlier in the week.

India veteran Ravichandran Ashwin says Sydney crowds as notorious for racism and says he’s been abused at the SCG dating back almost a decade.

Sydney Sixers import Carlos Brathwaite's four wickets have cooled, Chris Lynn notching his slowest BBL half-century to set 149 for victory on the Gold Coast. Chasing a fourth straight win and a move to third,

Melbourne-based Blake Mott has suffered an early exit in Australian Open qualifying with a 6-4 6-3 loss to Sweden's Elias Ymer.

Hayes’ father David has notched seven placings in the Classic without winning, most recently with Madeenaty four years ago. “It’s been a bit of an unlucky race for us, but we’ve tried something different to our traditional way,

The blueprint set by Tony McEvoy three years ago is still fresh in the mind of southern trainers as they hope to emulate the feat of backing up into the Magic Millions 2YO Classic.

Australian Test great Ian Chappell has labelled the DRS “a load of rubbish”, calling for the review system to be scrapped entirely.

As play was halted at the SCG on day four, it became again apparent that too many Australians have been unable to distinguish between national pride and the comfortable expression of abuse, writes Russell Jackson.