Expert verdict: ‘Bold’ move Aussies must make to replace Warner
We’ve looked at all the stats that matter, and the consensus is in from our experts on who replace David Warner – but the fans don’t agree!
Expert Opinion
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.
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Warnie: Why Aussies don’t get my vote for No.1
The top 50 cricketers of the 21st century as selected by News Corp experts has been announced. So what did Spin King Shane Warne think of it?
Warne: Why cricket could soon have new leading man
Shane Warne is expecting company at the top of the Test wicket-takers list in the next few years – and that it’s likely to come from the ‘dark side’ of spin bowling isn’t upsetting at all.
From nasty to nice: Did tame Aussies go too far?
Tim Paine knows there is a thin line between subdued and submissive. He also knows how to throw some chilli paste around to fire his team up.
Lessons of epic series behind India’s resurgence
More than 16 years after one of Australia’s best victories, the key tactic perfected by Adam Gilchrist’s side has willed India back into the current Test series.
Crash: Why India is never wrong in the cricket world
Australia has learnt the hard way being on the right side of the argument with India does not mean you win it, Robert Craddock writes.
Will Cummins end career as one of cricket’s greats?
The top 50 cricketers of the 21st Century have been revealed – but where will spearhead Pat Cummins sit once his playing days come to an end?
The most provocative question about cricket’s future
As the new generation of cricketer helps T20 take over the cricket world, Robert Craddock asks the question few diehards want to ponder.
‘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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