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The call that shows Marcus Harris is still firmly in Test opener’s race
The Victorian left-hander is slated to open in both games for Australia A, in an indication he may have the inside running on NSW’s Sam Konstas for the vacant berth at the top of the order.
- by Tom Decent and Andrew Wu
‘Future captain’: Why Nathan McSweeney is destined to wear a baggy green
The uncapped South Australian has emerged as a leading contender to partner Usman Khawaja at the top of Australia’s order against India, and beyond that, astute judges say he has all the attributes to one day lead the national team.
- by Jon Pierik
Bancroft’s Test push teeters despite WA Shield win
Cameron Bancroft’s push for Test selection is threatening to come unstuck after the opener was again dismissed cheaply in WA’s six-wicket Sheffield Shield defeat of Tasmania.
- by Jasper Bruce
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Smith comes clean on his move down the Test batting order as contenders fail auditions
Steve Smith has lifted the lid on his backflip from Test opener to number four against India this summer, while two contenders for his former position were unable to take their chances.
- by Daniel Brettig
Harris’ cameo against Starc, Lyon sums up Test selectors’ dilemma
Marcus Harris has already proven he can bat against India, but not that he can make big scores. The selectors must judge whether he can make that leap.
- by Daniel Brettig
Two tons in three days: Rising star emulates famous Ricky Ponting feat
At a time of Twenty20 and impactful innings of 20 balls or so, Sam Konstas has made hundreds his habit, with two in just this week.
- by Daniel Brettig
Seven hours, 46 runs: Derided for one knock, will Ash Chandrasinghe become the new Mr Cricket?
Victoria’s Ash Chandrasinghe carried his bat in a now infamous appearance in the Sheffield Shield final. Eighteen months on, he has his sights set on emulating Mike Hussey.
- by Daniel Brettig
Concussions rule Will Pucovski out for entire season
Will Pucovski is yet to medically retire from concussion according to officials, but a decision to end his troubled career is expected before the start of the season.
- by Malcolm Conn
WA’s Shield hero Rocchiccioli continues meteoric rise
Corey Rocchiccioli collected 46 wickets this summer, breaking Bruce Yardley’s long-standing record for a WA spinner of 39 back in 1982-83.
- by Steve Barrett
WA debutant Connolly falls for 90 in Shield final
Connolly (90 off 115 balls) was the last man out in WA’s first innings score of 347 on a green-tinged WACA Ground wicket.
- by Justin Chadwick
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