How Cummins’ historic hat trick creates a headache for selectors
Pat Cummins’ brilliant T20 World Cup hat-trick wrote his name into the record books, but it’s placed enormous pressure on selectors as Australia weighs up its team for Afghanistan.
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Cummins claims hat-trick in Aussie win under DLS
Pat Cummins has taken a hat-trick, becoming the seventh man to do so in World Cups. While Mitchell Starc trumped all bowlers at World Cups with an earlier dismissal in a match to be later hampered by rain.
Why Head regrets celebrations that made him a cult hero
World Cup weapon Travis Head has emerged as Australia’s most important batter. The loveable larrikin opens up to BEN HORNE about fatherhood, why David Boon labels shouldn’t stick, and more.
The Aussie insiders out to derail Marsh’s men
With a head coach and assistant coach who have worked closely with the core of the Australian team, and a history of recent boilovers, Bangladesh pose a real threat to Mitchell Marsh’s men, writes BEN HORNE.
Inside the mind of Australia’s trailblazing mystery man
‘If it hits the roof, it’s disappointing’ – Tim David is carving a career unlike any Australian cricketer before him. The big hitting mystery man explains the methodology that’s made him one of the sport’s most coveted players.
How ‘breathtaking’ Zampa took on Warnie’s white-ball mantle
Like Nathan Lyon in the Test arena, Adam Zampa has been able to step out of the shadow of Shane Warne and forge his own incredible legacy. His teammates chart his rise to MVP status.
Warner opens up on sandpaper toll and twisted legacy
Going into his final fortnight as an Australian cricketer, David Warner has opened up on the impact the ball tampering scandal has had on his life, and his acceptance that he will never escape it.
The big differences between captains Marsh and Cummins
Mitchell Marsh and Pat Cummins share a bond that stretches back to days couchsurfing in their teens, but as a captain, the West Australian is doing things his own way, writes BEN HORNE.
Former Aussie Test star makes brave history with Italy
Joe Burns was an underrated Test opener for Australia, but he has saved his most important innings for Italy, his adopted country, blazing an emotional century close to his heart.
Why Agar got T20 World Cup tune-up but Green was snubbed
With its spot in the next stage of the T20 World Cup secured, Australia shook up its XI against Scotland. It saw Ashton Agar get the chance to dust off the cobwebs, but not Cameron Green. BEN HORNE explains why.
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