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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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Brett Lee calls time on his career: Brett Lee celebrates his first Test wicket after bowling Indian opener Sadagopan Ramesh at the MCG in 1999.

How a Warnie spoiler alerted Brett Lee his Test debut was coming before Waugh got the chance

Brett Lee’s blistering Test debut against India happened at the Boxing Day Test 25 years ago. Now another talented young New South Welshman is poised to follow in his footsteps by making his debut at the MCG.

  • Daniel Brettig
Pat Cummins’ team has a mountainous task to get back into the series.

Our Test team is under pressure. We must beware the Australian cricket zombie

In times of stress, the cricket public’s desire for some “mongrel” in the Australian team rises from the dead. And after the meek surrender in the first Test, the side is particularly vulnerable.

  • Malcolm Knox
Businessman Paul Dwyer (right) brought in former Test captain Steve Waugh to promote the Sri Lankan development.

Paradise lost is just not cricket for burnt beachfront investors

Paul’s Warehouse owner Paul Dwyer brought in Steve Waugh to help promote a luxury hotel development in Sri Lanka. Seven years later it’s unfinished and mired in controversy.

  • Chris Barrett
David Warner will play his final Test when he takes the field for Australia against Pakistan at the SCG.

‘I want to leave a legacy’: How Warner learnt importance of playing his way

Throughout his career, David Warner’s batting was a manifestation of his personality – except during the 2019 Ashes, where, he has revealed, Justin Langer and Steve Waugh tried to curb his natural enthusiasm.

  • Andrew Webster
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‘They don’t care’: Waugh slams cricket bosses over South Africa Test farce

After the Proteas named a second-string Test squad to tour New Zealand, having given priority to their T20 competition, former Australian captain Steve Waugh said wealthy nations must do more to save Test cricket.

  • Malcolm Conn
Feuding teammates Mitchell Johnson and David Warner.

Why the Poms are loving the Johnson and Warner circus

Pass the gin and tonics, sit back and enjoy the show. There’s nothing us Brits like better than seeing our Aussie tormentors turn on each other.

  • Alan Tyers
Greg Chappell in his days as a national selector.

Why cricket legend Greg Chappell needed a retirement benefit at 75

Why did Australian cricket great Greg Chappell accept the offer of a retirement benefit at the age of 75, nearly 40 years after he finished playing?

  • Daniel Brettig
David Warner receives medical treatment during his Delhi innings.

Warner has lost control of his destiny and there’s no obvious replacement

Mark Waugh’s case, two decades ago, bears close resemblance to David Warner’s virtually untenable hold on a Test team place.

  • Daniel Brettig

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