Gruesome stats expose huge SCG myth
Sydney’s reputation as a turning deck has become the most overblown concept since the Y2K virus. And it is hurting Australian cricket.
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Ashes latest: Why wait will go on for unlucky Aussie
The SCG isn’t likely to produce the special gifts needed for another Aussie bowling Test debut this week as spin looks set to again take a back seat to quick bowling. Here’s the latest.
Cash rules: Why Marnus needs to lift his white-ball game
Only Don Bradman and Mike Hussey were quicker to 2000 Test runs than Marnus Labuschagne, but the Test world No.1 needs to improve in other areas to get cashed up.
Why Ashes rookie gamble will pay off for Aussies
There is still plenty of cricket left for Australia this summer – and a number of burning questions remained answered. Is it finally time for a young spinner?
How Aussies can prove they are much more than a quicks club
With three subcontinental Test tours looming, what better time than now for Sydney to go back to the future so Australia can unleash not just Nathan Lyon but also Mitchell Swepson.
Hazlewood set to make Boland unluckiest man in cricket
Usually taking 6-7 in an Ashes Test has your name written in pen on the team sheet – not for Scott Boland whose selection is at the mercy of Josh Hazlewood’s decision.
Boland fighting for Test future despite MCG heroics
Scott Boland steered Australia to a famous Ashes victory with one of the greatest debuts of all-time – but he’s still set to cop the axe from selections.
Crash: The Aussie bowler thriving without fanfare
The ever-revolving pace battery has been at its rampaging best for this Ashes series, but Australia’s dominance owes a lot to another member of the bowling team.
The touring captains broken by ruthless Australian sides
Feared Australian sides have ground the best and worst captains to dust. Robert Craddock recalls the past leaders who have suffered a similar fate to Joe Root.
Why Marnus won’t be moulded into a captain … yet
Marnus Labuschagne as a potential Australian captain has been a topic of discussion. But his state has no plans to give him a taste like NSW did with Pat Cummins. Here’s why.
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