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Steve Smith’s 10,000-run milestone will have to wait at least one more innings.

Border, Waugh, Ponting: How Smith’s shock exit cancelled SCG 10,000 celebration

Allan Border, Steve Waugh and Ricky Ponting were to feature in a presentation to Steve Smith had he not been dismissed at the SCG with a total of 9999 Test runs to his name.

  • Daniel Brettig

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Sam Konstas had a debut for the ages on day one of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.

Konstas dazzled on debut, but patience essential for such a young star

Not all of the 19-year-old’s innings will be as exciting, or productive, as on day one of the MCG Test, but selectors need to give him time to flourish.

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Sir Donald Bradman wrote letters late in life almost as prolifically as he’d made runs in his younger years.

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.

  • Daniel Brettig
Ricky Ponting and Justin Langer inspect the pitch at the Oval during a Test match in 2023.

‘Worst possible scenario’: Channel Seven forced into commentary shake-up before first Test

Ricky Ponting and Justin Langer are prioritising their IPL commitments, while Australia will have to do without bowling coach Daniel Vettori.

  • Andrew Wu and Daniel Brettig
Ricky Ponting and Justin Langer have TV commitments which clash with the IPL.

Big names could be missing in Perth as IPL goes head-to-head with Test

The latest clash between the cash-rich IPL and international cricket could impact not only Australia’s quest to beat India for the first time in 10 years but also affect the coverage of the series.

  • Andrew Wu
Josh Inglis addresses players.

Five flights in 10 days: Inglis the poster child for cricket’s crazy calendar

Josh Inglis’ demanding travel itinerary and multi-format duties make him highly unlikely to play next week’s first Test against India.

  • Daniel Brettig and Jon Pierik
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Bunkering down: Golf club sandstorm in the sand belt

Members are teed off at the handling of a proposed merger of two prestigious Melbourne golf clubs.

  • Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
Ricky Ponting says the job of India coach would not fit into his lifestyle at the moment.

Australian great Ponting reveals approach over India coaching job

Australia great Ricky Ponting was sounded out for the India head coach’s role but the 49-year-old said he is not in the race to succeed Rahul Dravid in the high-profile job.

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I’m calling it: Why ‘marvellous’ moments in sports commentary are dying out

Where are the Benauds, the Comettis, and the Warrens of the new generation? It might be the case that the talent is there, but we’re just not listening like we used to.

  • Peter FitzSimons
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Australia’s misfiring top-order secures a retest in New Zealand

The Australian top six will be backed in to score big runs in New Zealand later this month when selectors unveil the Test squad on Friday.

  • Daniel Brettig

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