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How Nathan McSweeney is preparing for the Sri Lankan spin attack
Plenty needs to go his way to earn a Test reprieve, but the Queenslander believes he has the right moves to bat well in Sri Lanka.
- by Nick Wright
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Australian cricket
Fraser-McGurk dumped for Champions Trophy as Cummins named … but might not play
Selectors admitted captain Pat Cummins was no guarantee to be fit for the tournament in Pakistan, while young opener Jake Fraser-McGurk has paid the price for disappointing returns at domestic and international level.
- by Tom Decent and Vince Rugari
Maxwell masterclass keeps Melbourne Stars’ hopes alive in BBL
Glenn Maxwell played one of his most memorable T20 innings to revive the Melbourne Stars’ flagging finals hopes, showering sixes into the stands at Marvel Stadium.
- by Greg Dundas
Caught dad, bowled son: BBL debutant’s unwanted piece of history
Lloyd Haskett took a memorable catch in the stands at a BBL match on Saturday night. Unfortunately, it was off the bowling of his son, Liam.
- by Tom Decent
Healy stars as Australia draw first blood in Women’s Ashes
On a tricky batting wicket at North Sydney Oval, the hosts bowled England out for just 204 before chasing down their target with four wickets in hand
- by Jonathan Drennan
How a ballkid for ‘Aussie Kim’ became Australia’s Ashes weapon
She wore a tennis ball in the eye from an Australian Open hero. Now she’s ready to spin Australia to victory against England.
- by Jon Pierik
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Big Bash
Smith sets SCG alight with record-equalling Big Bash century
In one of the best innings in BBL history, Steve Smith launched an astonishing seven sixes in a 64-ball innings that left the crowd at the SCG on its feet.
- by Scott Bailey
‘Throw the first punch’: Healy cleared to lead Aussies into Ashes series
Alyssa Healy will keep wicket for Australia in Sunday’s series-opening ODI against England at North Sydney Oval after overcoming a knee injury.
- by Vince Rugari
Opinion
Australian cricket
Quiet, respectful, humble, orthodox: I watched Sam Konstas for two years and this is what I saw
Fans young and old have been drawn unconditionally into the Konstas tornado.
- by Geoff Lawson
Why quiet summer could be blessing in disguise as Lyon battles injury
Sending down fewer overs than ever before in a home summer could be a good thing for Australia’s greatest off-spinner, who has opened up on the injury he is managing ahead of the Test series in Sri Lanka.
- by Tom Decent
He signed Ellyse Perry from his garage. The secret behind the revolution in cricket bats
It’s a craft brewing-style evolution, with young bat makers shaking up an industry that’s long been dominated by traditional players.
- by Peter Hanlon
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