Go slow: Worrying Cummins decline Lillee lessons can halt
A deep dive into Pat Cummins’ stat sheet has revealed just how far from his best the Australian captain really is. He’s been urged to reinvent himself to remain a force for years to come.
Expert Opinion
Shastri: Australia’s unlikely silver lining from Perth disaster
Australia shouldn’t rush into kneejerk reactions following their Perth shellacking. In fact, RAVI SHASTRI writes, there’s a reason why India should fear the home side in Adelaide.
Indian behemoth arises from slumber to crush Aussie adversary
We shouldn’t be surprised that Indian cricket is strong. We should be surprised that it has taken so long, writes Catherine McGregor.
Paine: The 11 stars who can save Australia’s Test future
Australia’s Test team is undeniably old with just Nathan McSweeney under 30, so who takes the mantle when the current team retires? Tim Paine runs his eye on the players who come next.
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Expert verdict: ‘Bold’ move Aussies must make to replace Warner
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The habit ‘petulant’ Smith and Labuschagne need to quit
Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne are like two peas in a pod: they’re quirky at the crease, iconic in their leaves, and score mountain of runs. But there’s one habit they share which both need to ditch, JULIAN LINDEN writes.
Crash: Australia must stagger retirements from ageing Test side
Australia struggled when it farewelled Lillee, Chappell and Marsh in the SCG Test 40 years ago, and did the same when Langer, Warne and McGrath declared time 16 years ago. Selectors must avoid a repeat with the current ageing Test side, writes ROBERT CRADDOCK
Crash’s Test team of the year: Irish bolter shocks cricket world
Australia won the World Test Championships in 2023, producing a dominant year across 13 Test matches and securing four spots in ROBERT CRADDOCK’S Test team of the year. But an unknown Irishman has also forced his way in.
Green or Bancroft? Fans, greats divided on Warner successor
Fans have overwhelmingly backed Cameron Bancroft to succeed David Warner at the top of the Australian order. As ROBERT CRADDOCK reports, former greats of the game don’t agree.
Two simple questions for Khawaja as ICC stands firm
Usman Khawaja’s two weeks of tumult have come down to two simple questions, writes ROBERT CRADDOCK. And the Australian opener has a big decision to make.
Million-dollar IPL payday gives those on cricket’s fringes hope
Spencer Johnson picked up a million dollar payday in the IPL auction on Tuesday night which, ROBERT CRADDOCK writes, is a sign of the times.
Crash: The forgotten victim of cricket’s Sandpapergate mess
Former Test captain Mark Taylor’s administrative career became collateral damage in the wake of Sandpapergate – but the door is quietly opening again, writes Robert Craddock.
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