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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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HOBART, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 10: Harry Nielson of the Redbacks bats during day four of the Sheffield Shield match between Tasmania and South Australia at Blundstone Arena on December 10, 2019 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

Redbacks secure drought-breaking victory

It was a long time between drinks for South Australia – more than 650 days, in fact – but its first-class winless streak came to an end in Hobart against Tasmania on Tuesday.

Cricket

GRASS - Adelaide Oval head curator Damian Hough. In the shed underground Picture SARAH REED

Pitch pressure ‘on another level’ for Test curators

Australia’s premier curator Damian Hough says ground staff are now prone to the same mental health concerns as players, due to the scrunity that comes with preparing Test match wickets.

Opinion

Australian cricketer Steve Smith speaks to the media during a press conference in Perth, Monday, December 9, 2019. (AAP Image/Richard Wainwright) NO ARCHIVING

MCG has been ‘letting down cricket for 40 years’

Cricket Australia actively uses the pretence of ‘tradition’ to institutionally disadvantage Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane and Hobart in international fixture allocation, writes Richard Earle.

Cricket

A curator explains the pitch the pitch prior to the abandonment 2 of the Sheffield Shield match between Victoria and Western Australia at the MCG in Melbourne, Saturday, December 8, 2019. (AAP Image/Sean Garnsworthy) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY, IMAGES TO BE USED FOR NEWS REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY, NO COMMERCIAL USE WHATSOEVER, NO USE IN BOOKS WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT FROM AAP

Burdett brought in to fix MCG pitch problem

Former Adelaide Oval curator Les Burdett has answered an emergency call to help improve the standard of the MCG pitch ahead of the Boxing Day Test against New Zealand.

SA Cricket

Alex Carey of South Australia raises his bat on reaching a century on day 3 of the Sheffield Shield match between Western Australia and South Australia at the WACA Ground in Perth, Sunday, December 1, 2019. (AAP Image/Richard Wainwright) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY, IMAGES TO BE USED FOR NEWS REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY, NO COMMERCIAL USE WHATSOEVER, NO USE IN BOOKS WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT FROM AAP

Carey on Smith: ‘He’s one guy I loved standing next to’

South Aussie talent Alex Carey talks about embracing his tough initiation as Redbacks’ stand-in captain, how Jamie Siddons will return as coach, and why Steve Smith isn’t undermining Tim Paine.

SA Cricket

05/11/15 Coach Jamie Siddons and Captain Travis Head at South Australian Redbacks training at Adelaide Oval. photo Calum Robertson

Trav goes in to bat for Siddons

South Australian skipper and Test batsman Travis Head speaks for the first time on the shock mid-season leave taken by Redbacks coach Jamie Siddons.

Cricket

Steven Smith and Tim Paine of Australia look on during day 4 of the second Test Match between Australia and Pakistan at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Monday, December 2, 2019. (AAP Image/Scott Barbour) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY, IMAGES TO BE USED FOR NEWS REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY, NO COMMERCIAL USE WHATSOEVER, NO USE IN BOOKS WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT FROM AAP

Perth ‘frontrunner’ for India pink ball Test

Perth – not Adelaide – is leading the race to feature a pink-ball clash against India in 2020, with broadcasting giants eager to prioritise prime time subcontinent audiences.

Cricket

David Warner of Australia celebrates after reaching his triple century during day two of the second Test Match between Australia and Pakistan at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Saturday, November 30, 2019. (AAP Image/Scott Barbour) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY, IMAGES TO BE USED FOR NEWS REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY, NO COMMERCIAL USE WHATSOEVER, NO USE IN BOOKS WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT FROM AAP

335*: How Warner reversed Ashes nightmare

David Warner returned from England with a series aggregate of 95 runs across five Tests. The explosive left-hander revealed how he refocused to blast 489 runs in just two innings.

Cricket

Gilly calls for Australia to return to Pakistan

Australia has not toured Pakistan since Mark Taylor led his team there in 1998, but with the security situation improving one Aussie legend is pushing for a return to the proud cricketing nation.

Cricket

Day 3 Australia v Pakistan 2nd test at the SCG. Mike Hussey.

Mr Cricket ready to pass baton to Marnus

Mike Hussey’s long held title is under threat from an Australian batsman who matches – or possibly exceeds – his undiluted passion for the game and thirst for piling on the runs.

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