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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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David Warner of Australia raises his bat after scoring 250 runs during day two of the second Test Match between Australia and Pakistan at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Saturday, November 30, 2019. (AAP Image/David Mariuz) 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

Records smashed as Aussies run riot

Australia is dominating Pakistan and David Warner’s highest ever total is part of the reason at tea on day two of the second Test.

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How the ‘miracle’ of Hobart launched an Aussie dynasty

It’s 20 years since Adam Gilchrist and Justin Langer combined to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat against Pakistan in Hobart, propelling the side towards a record 16-Test winning streak under Steve Waugh.

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India's captain Virat Kohli tosses a pink ball during the first day of the second test match between India and Bangladesh, in Kolkata, India, Friday, Nov. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Bikas Das)

Gilly urges Kohli to fall in line and join pink revolution

Australian legend Adam Gilchrist shared Virat Kohli’s scepticism over the day-night Test concept. But is now a true believer and is “encouraged” India look set to play here under lights next year.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 29: David Warner of Australia bats during day one of the 2nd Domain Test between Australia and Pakistan at Adelaide Oval on November 29, 2019 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Warne: Every Test would be prettier in pink

Shane Warne suggests a radical change for Test cricket as Mitch Starc cut down to size by the Aussie women’s cricket team – catch the latest cricket news here.

SA Weekend

Meet the unstoppable boss of SA cricket

Keith Bradshaw played for Tassie, ran the MCC at Lords, revived Test cricket with day-night matches and a pink ball and now runs the SACA – and he’s done it all while battling a debilitating cancer. This is his remarkable story.

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Head hungry for hometown victory in Adelaide

SA-born Aussie star Travis Head stopped by The Advertiser on Thursday to guest edit the sports section, play a bit of office cricket, and give his take on the upcoming Test against Pakistan.

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Pat Cummins (left) congratulates Australian bowler Josh Hazlewood after he dismissed Pakistan batsman Iftikhar Ahmed on day four of the first Test Match between Australia and Pakistan at the Gabba in Brisbane, Sunday, November 24, 2019. (AAP Image/Dave Hunt) 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

Fight for Aussie pace spots echoes Windies golden era

Ryan Harris believes Australia’s front line quicks are being pushed on to greatness in part by the number of others vying for their places, just like the West Indies legends of the 70s and 80s were.

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