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Richard EarleCricket and sports writer

Richard Earle has covered cricket both internationally and nationally for News Corp. Soccer and AFL are also consuming passions. He has won six SA Media/Press Club awards for best sports coverage.

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Richard Earle

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Big Bash

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 17: AB de Villiers of the Heat congratulates Phil Salt of the Strikers after he hit the winning runs during the Big Bash League match between the Adelaide Strikers and the Brisbane Heat at the Adelaide Oval on January 17, 2020 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Heat beat: Strikers smash Brisbane

After succumbing to Brisbane Heat on Tuesday, Adelaide Strikers flipped the script when the AB de Villiers led visitors arrived at Adelaide Oval on Friday.

AFL News

16/1/20 - Crows premiership coach Malcolm Blight is donating signed memorabilia to bushfire auction. Picture: Naomi Jellicoe

Messiah Blight’s bushfire gift

Dual Adelaide Crows premiership coach and football legend Malcolm Blight is auctioning off his Brownlow Medal memorabilia piece to raise funds for the Australian bushfire relief appeal.

AFL

18/12/17 - Malcolm Blight at Adelaide Oval. Blighty's moving back to Adelaide to co-host the 6-7pm Sportsday radio show on FIVEaa with Kane Cornes.Picture: Tom Huntley

Blight’s bold Origin masterplan

AFL Hall of Famer and dual Adelaide premiership coach Malcolm Blight reveals how State of Origin football can make its return for good following next month’s Bushfire Appeal game.

Cricket

Peter Siddle and coach Jason Gillespie at Adelaide Strikers Training at Adelaide Oval on Thursday 16 January, 2020. (AAP Image/Sam Wundke)

Siddle wants Adelaide to strike back

Why Adelaide is chasing the ‘perfect’ game to sink AB de Villiers’ Brisbane Heat.

Big Bash

AB stands between Strikers and title push: Wells

Adelaide batsman Jon Wells believes the Strikers are a big chance of claiming the BBL09 crown. But first they need to overcome the Brisbane Heat and their new gun recruit, AB de Villiers.

Big Bash

Renegades of junk: Strikers smash hapless Melbourne

Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Renegades arrived at Adelaide Oval both desperate to end losing streaks. However, it was the home team that left victorious following a solid effort with both bat and ball.

Cricket

Skipper, Travis Head talks to the media in Rundle Mall, Adelaide, ahead of the BBL clash against the Renegades, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020. Picture: MATT LOXTON

Trav out to strike with Richo away

Why Travis Head backs speedster Kane Richardson to push big three Mitch Starc, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood for a starting spot against India.

World Twenty20

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 08: Jake Weatherald of the Strikers bats during the Big Bash League match between the Adelaide Strikers and the Sydney Sixers at the Adelaide Oval on January 08, 2020 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

World Cup the aim for Weatherald

Star Adelaide Strikers opening batsman Jake Weatherald wants to keep piling on the runs in the hope of forcing his way into Twenty20 World Cup contention for Australia.

Big Bash

‘My best BBL ball got me a hat-trick’

The Sixers may have taken the points but it was star Strikers spinner Rashid Khan and his ‘dream’ googly to top off a thrilling display of bowling that stole the headlines.

Big Bash

Rashid hat-trick can’t get Strikers home

Adelaide Strikers looked on top against Sydney Sixers as Rashid Khan took an incredible hat-trick. That was before Josh Hazlewood guided the men in magenta home in a thriller at Adelaide Oval.

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