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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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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 05: Tim Paine of Australia talks to Justin Langer, coach of Australia during an Australian nets session at the Sydney Cricket Ground on January 05, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Cricket’s quirky system leaving Paine exposed

It’s been 35 years since Australia hired its first national cricket coach yet the game is still working out who’s the boss writes Robert Craddock.

Sport

Sporting greats mourn former Lions, Roar boss

Former Lions and Roar CEO Michael Bowers has been remembered for his tireless contribution across all sports after he died aged 57 following a short battle with cancer.

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Bowers remembered for his passion for sport

Former Lions and Roar CEO Michael Bowers, who has died from cancer aged 57, has been remembered for his tireless contribution across all sports.

Your SayCricket

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 21: Alex Carey of the Strikers celebrates after catching the wicket of Joe Burns of the Heat during the Big Bash League match between the Adelaide Strikers and the Brisbane Heat at Adelaide Oval, on January 21, 2021, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Plot thickens in mystery over next Test captain

Pat Cummins, Steve Smith, or even Alex Carey? The mystery surrounding Australia’s next Test cricket captain is greater than ever.

Cricket

Australia's Steve Smith going for late runs in the innings during Day 2 of the Test match between Australia and India at the SCG. Picture. Phil Hillyard

Cricket TV war: Seven may never cover another Test

Channel 7 is leading a double life in its relationship with cricket. Robert Craddock has the latest on the sport’s TV rights battle.

Cricket

Chappell: Why Greg and I never speak about underarm

It’s been 40 years since ‘The Underarm Ball’, and Trevor Chappell has opened up on why he never talks about it with his brother, and former captain, Greg.

Updated Big Bash

Racist trolls target Christian over Aus Day stance

Cricketer Dan Christian has revealed he has been subjected to horrible online racism since telling the PM to ‘read the room’ on Australia Day.

OpinionCricket

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 19: Rishabh Pant and Mohammed Siraj of India celebrate victory after day five of the 4th Test Match in the series between Australia and India at The Gabba on January 19, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

Seven lessons brave Indians taught Australia

They stormed the Gabbatoir, decimated by injury, and left with an epic Test series win. Now Australia must learn from India’s heroic efforts.

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Australia's Steve Smith (L) speaks with captain Tim Paine (R) on the third day of the second cricket Test match against Pakistan in Adelaide on NDecember 1, 2019. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Your say: Who should be captain for the Ashes?

If the Aussies want a different skipper for next summer’s Ashes series, they should make the call before South Africa. But who should the captain be?

Cricket

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 19: Rishabh Pant of India celebrates victory after day five of the 4th Test Match in the series between Australia and India at The Gabba on January 19, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Pant family investment finally paying off for India

From carrying drinks at Adelaide Oval, to lifting the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, it’s been a roller coaster month for Rishabh Pant.

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