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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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Australia's batsman Joe Burns walks off after his dismissal on the third day of the second cricket Test match between Australia and India at the MCG in Melbourne on December 28, 2020. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP) / --IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE--

Loyalty is one thing, being cruel is another

Australia has doggedly stood by Joe Burns this series, but the tension of trying to snatch at form which simply isn’t there has overwhelmed him.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 27: David Warner of Australia warms up in the nets during day two of the Second Test match between Australia and India at Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 27, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Why the return of a 34-year-old will never be more welome

In the absence of David Warner, Australia has been left without a tone-setting alpha male. The innings now starts with a nervous tone that enables new-ball attacks to find their groove.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 29: Mohammed Siraj of India celebrates taking the wicket of Cameron Green of Australia during day four of the Second Test match between Australia and India at Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 29, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

‘Sloppy’ Aussies urged to get aggressive after MCG boilover

Australia has been urged to find its mean streak to avoid a shock series loss to an Indian side missing skipper Virat Kohli after surrendering inside four days in Melbourne.

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Aussie skipper Tim Paine walks off the MCG after being dismissed. Picture: Michael Klein

‘What the f**k?’: Aussies fume over DRS controversy

Australia are facing a monumental battle to save the second Test as they fume over the controversial DRS dismissal of captain Tim Paine.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 07: Ajinkya Rahane of India and Virat Kohli of India celebrate winning the series and the BorderGavaskar Trophy during day five of the Fourth Test match in the series between Australia and India at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 07, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)

Is humble Rahane a better captain than Kohli?

Ajinkya Rahane’s quiet demeanour is in stark contrast to Virat Kohli but he could be the type of captain India needs, writes Robert Craddock.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 18: Mitchell Starc of Australia watches on during day two of the First Test match between Australia and India at Adelaide Oval on December 18, 2020 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

‘Sums up our day’: Disastrous drop caps comical effort

Australia gifted a host of chances to key Indian batsmen on day two, leaving itself with a massive task to stay in the Boxing Day Test.

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World’s No.1 Test team living bizarre double life

Just who is this Australian team? After four days of the Test summer, we’re no closer to working it out, writes ROBERT CRADDOCK.

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Deadline set for big call on Sydney Test

Will the SCG Test match go ahead or will it be moved? Cricket Australia has set a deadline to make a decision. Get the latest on where things stand.

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Border’s special honour in Dean Jones tribute

When the MCG pauses at tea time on Boxing Day to pay tribute to Dean Jones, Allan Border will be asked to fill a role on behalf of all his former teammates.

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A general view of play on day 1 of the third Test Match between Australia and New Zealand at the SCG in Sydney, Friday, January 3, 2020. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY, IMAGES TO BE USED FOR NEWS REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY, NO COMMERCIAL USE WHATSOEVER, NO USE IN BOOKS WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT FROM AAP

Hands off: Qld dismisses SCG’s Test heist plot

Queensland cricket officials are confident any schedule changes won’t affect the Gabba Test despite NSW’s brazen plan to steal the fourth match.

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