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Robert CraddockSenior sports journalist

Robert ‘Crash’ Craddock is regarded as one of Queensland’s best authorities on sport. ‘Crash’ is a senior sport journalist and columnist for The Courier-Mail and CODE Sports, and can be seen on Fox Cricket.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 08: Nathan Lyon of Australia looks on before taking to the field during day three of the Men's Test Match series between Australia and India at Adelaide Oval on December 08, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

India’s cunning plan to stop Lyon’s roar

He hasn’t needed to fire many shots yet this series, but India has a plan to take down Australia’s spinning talisman. Robert Craddock unpacks the tourists’ tricks to taming the GOAT.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 09: Sam Konstas of Australia A raises his bat after scoring 50 runs during the game between Australia A and India A at Melbourne Cricket Ground on November 09, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

‘He’s ready’: Aussie greats call for teen freak’s Boxing Day Test debut

Two of Australia’s greatest batsmen, who debuted as teenagers, have backed Sam Konstas to be thrown into the Boxing Day Test furnace, with one declaring “you cannot tell me he is too young”.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 18: Nathan McSweeney of Australia prepares to bat before play being delayed during day five of the Third Test match in the series between Australia and India at The Gabba on December 18, 2024 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Storms brewing: Crash Craddock’s warning to Aussie cricket

After the decision to axe a future server of the Australian Test team over veterans prompted backlash, ROBERT CRADDOCK has warned it is just the beginning of what promises to be a tumultuous period in Australian cricket.

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Revealed: Shock text message after McSweeney Test pain

Nathan McSweeeney has revealed the shock text he received from a former Australian captain as he spoke of his pain at being axed from the Test side three games into his career.

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India's bowler Jasprit Bumrah celebrates taking six wickets at the end of Australia's innings on day three of the third Test match between Australia and India at The Gabba in Brisbane on December 16, 2024. (Photo by David GRAY / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE â

India’s humble hero: The making of Jasprit Bumrah

Aaron Finch calls Jasprit Bumrah the “most down-to-earth superstar I have ever met”. Three ex-teammates provide a unique insight into the making of India’s pace dynamo.

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From foes to friends: Andrew Symonds patched things up with Indian great Harbhajan Singh. Picture Instagram

Harbhajan: How I ended my bitter feud with Andrew Symonds

It was one of the ugliest feuds in the history of cricket and while the late Andrew Symonds never forgave the game for the Monkeygate scandal, incredibly he forgave Harbhajan Singh.

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Kohli clashes with reporters after landing in Melbourne

Tensions in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy remain high, with Virat Kohli clashing with reporters after arriving at Melbourne Airport. ROBERT CRADDOCK reveals why.

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Aussie great warns against Konstas ‘panic call’

After a horror collapse in Brisbane, Australia’s top order has come under renewed scrutiny. But a former selector has warned parachuting Sam Konstas into the side isn’t the answer. HAVE YOUR SAY HERE.

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Australia's Marnus Labuschagne walks off the field after his dismissal on day two of the third cricket Test match between Australia and India at The Gabba in Brisbane on December 15, 2024. (Photo by David GRAY / AFP) / âIMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Lowest in Test history: Australia’s brittle top order opens door for Konstas

Selectors did the right thing to protect teen star Sam Konstas from being Nathan McSweeneyed – but Australia’s brittle batting means change must come fast, writes Robert Craddock.

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Australia's Pat Cummins hits a six during day five of the third cricket Test match between Australia and India at The Gabba in Brisbane on December 18, 2024. (Photo by Patrick HAMILTON / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Day 5 Moments: India’s ‘force of nature’ could be the GOAT

Jasprit Bumrah has just passed the record for the best tour by an Asian bowler in Australia … with two Tests left. His spell headlines ROBERT CRADDOCK’s five big moments from Day 5.

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