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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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The Aussie top order has been under siege from the Indians.

Why white ball infiltration is much worse than we thought

Australia has been worried for several years that its once flawless factory which spat out top-shelf batting talent was suffering from a squeaky conveyor belt. This Test series confirms it.

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Australia’s Thor? How Smith got ripped for Aussie summer

Steve Smith might be struggling, but can he become Australia’s Avenger again? A pre-season leaf out of Chris Hemsworth’s book could be the key.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 29: Shubman Gill and Ajinkya Rahane of India celebrate winning 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 Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Aussies have lost their most important weapon

There was a serenity about India in Melbourne that is even more intimidating than Virat Kohli’s swagger. Their poker face is unnerving. And it has exposed Australia.

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‘Either it is out or not’: Legend calls for change to DRS

It’s a source of ire and confusion from the press box to the stands to the living rooms of TV viewers, now Sachin Tendulkar has called for a major change to the way DRS is employed.

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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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