Will Sutherland

Australian cricket star Ellyse Perry is in the news as a new report examines how her marketability triggered a revolution in women's sport and what her next move might be. Attention also follows the ODI bowlers' rankings, where teammates Annabel Sutherland and Megan Schutt climbed to fourth and fifth, keeping Australia's dominance in the spotlight.

Megan Schutt took a four-wicket haul as Australia completed a 3-0 ODI series sweep over Bangladesh. Unbeaten half-centuries from Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland anchored Australia's batting, securing a comfortable victory in the series finale. The win extends Australia's dominance in women's one-day international cricket.

Ken Lussey's thriller 'The High Road' is drawing attention with its role-reversal premise in which the hunter becomes the prey. Set mainly in central Scotland and the far north-west, the story follows its central character through real locations including Balnakeil, with its beach, mansion and ruined church, and the busy harbour at Kinlochbervie in Sutherland.

Australia opened their women's one-day international series with a quick and convincing victory, driven by standout performances from Annabel Sutherland and Tahlia McGrath's teammate Georgia Litchfield. Commentators on Cricinfo highlighted the pair's leading roles as Australia took an early grip on the series, prompting discussion among cricket fans about the team's depth and form heading into the remaining matches.

Australian batter Phoebe Litchfield has become the youngest Australian woman to score three one-day international hundreds, reaching the mark at 20 years 267 days during the series against Bangladesh. She beats records previously held by Meg Lanning, who was 22 years 195 days, with Georgia Voll and Annabel Sutherland also among the youngest to the milestone.

Scottish writer Ken Lussey has released a new novel, 'Bridge of Sighs', a fast-paced contemporary murder mystery set in Edinburgh and northern Scotland. To mark publication he is highlighting real locations featured in the book, including Balnakeil Bay in Sutherland, the Black Isle hamlet of Kilmuir and the village of Plockton in Wester Ross. The recurring question, whether a place can be loved to death, frames the book's exploration of scenic Scottish settings.

Georgia Voll has reached three women's ODI hundreds in just 15 innings, second only to Meg Lanning's 14, during Australia's ODI series against Bangladesh. Annabel Sutherland follows on 21 innings, with Lisa Keightley, Nicole Bolton, Tazmin Brits and Tammy Beaumont also among the fastest. Fans are hailing the young batter's record-breaking start to her international career.

Australian cricketer Will Sutherland has praised his sister Annabel Sutherland, calling her the best woman player in the world. The comments highlight Annabel's rising stature in international cricket, where the all-rounder has become a key figure for Australia, and underline the family's growing presence in the sport.