Queensland legend Cam Smith has previously played down any suggestion there is a major rift between himself and his long-serving teammate Cooper Cronk – but there is a mysterious icy thread to the story he cannot explain.
Virat Kohli missing three Tests to welcome his first born is a world away from one Aussie skipper who learned of the birth of a child on the SCG scoreboard.
While Will Pucovski continues to present an irresistible Test case, one incumbent Aussie opener may not even survive in the squad for the India series. LIKELY SQUAD HERE.
Cricket Australia has been dealt a huge blow with Indian megastar Virat Kohli to play just one Test before he returns home.
He might have already debuted for Australia had it not been for COVID-19 — and leg-spinner Mitch Swepson is riding a formula many leggies before him have used to land a baggy green.
Jeff Thomson’s exclusive list of cricket’s most terrifying quicks sees his old partner in fear, Dennis Lillee, high up the ranks. But it’s a West Indian legend he names the greatest of them all.
Only four years ago, there were four spinners in the top seven Test wicket-takers for the year – but a fast bowling revolution is upon us. And the modern-day Dennis Lillee is leading the charge.
As if one of the most feared fast men in the game bolstering Brisbane Heat’s title push wasn’t enough, along comes Sydney Thunder with an excellent piece of recruitment of their own.
Everything that Artie Beetson stood for 40 years ago was put on stunning display at Adelaide Oval, writes ROBERT CRADDOCK.
He is one of cricket’s most recognisable voices. But this summer, fans will hear him on an all new station. Find out why he is making the shock switch.
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