Allan Border
Bradman letters revealed: What Don really thought about Packer, Warne, the Queen and fame
A trove of personal letters have been unearthed that reveal Sir Donald Bradman’s private views on a wide range of issues and people, from cricketers to monarchs and prime ministers.
- by Daniel Brettig
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‘Significantly damages their chances’: India’s bold selection call for Test series in Australia
India’s superstar batter Virat Kohli is badly out of form. Now the tourists have made a shock selection call ahead of their gold-plated Test series against Australia starting next month.
- by Jon Pierik
‘I blew up’: Inside Glenn Maxwell’s run-in with Justin Langer
Glenn Maxwell had a big bust-up with then national coach Justin Langer at an awards night, when he felt he was accused of faking an injury.
- by Daniel Brettig
Why Mike Hussey’s snub on cricket’s night of nights made players furious
Greater recognition for Australian cricket hall of famers will be considered for future editions of the Allan Border and Belinda Clark awards night after past and current players were left surprised and angered by the conspicuous absence of Mike Hussey and Lyn Larsen from presentations this year.
- by Daniel Brettig
‘Is Cricket Australia serious?’: Johnson fires up over awards night invite
It may be only days before Christmas, but former Test paceman Mitchell Johnson shows no indication he is prepared to let his feud with head office rest.
- by Andrew Wu
Allan Border reveals he has Parkinson’s disease
Cricket legend and former Australian captain Allan Border has Parkinson’s and says it will be a miracle if he lives to 80.
Thirty years since the ball of the century: ‘I was trying to figure out what the bloody hell was going on’
Mike Gatting did not believe Shane Warne had bowled him with his first ball in an Ashes series. The former England captain and others close to the action recall THAT ball on its 30th anniversary.
- by Malcolm Conn
‘Miss you mate’: Remembering Shane Warne, a year on
It’s the first anniversary of Shane Warne’s death, and the champion cricketer continues to be missed by friends - including British pop star Ed Sheeran - and family alike.
- by Jon Pierik
Australia brush off Border criticism to focus on bold plan
The tourists have plenty of deficiencies to address before the second Test in India but Allan Border’s call for a more in-your-face approach will not be heeded.
- by Andrew Wu
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World Cup moment of truth looms for Smith; Wade hit by COVID
Seldom will there be a stronger argument for Steve Smith’s World Cup recall, but hopes are fading one of the best players of his generation will play in Australia’s crucial game against England.
- by Andrew Wu
Laurie Sawle, visionary cricket selector, dies aged 96
With the death of Laurie Sawle, Australian cricket has lost one of its most pioneering, effective and graceful decision-makers.
- by Daniel Brettig
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