Paine: Why Brisbane Test is crucial for under-pressure Sharma
Indian captain Rohit Sharma’s return to his Test side altered a winning formula, now TIM PAINE writes how the skipper must find a way to fire – for his future, and the team’s.
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‘Found a method’: Vaughan urges Aussies to continue bouncer blitz
Michael Vaughan has urged Pat Cummins and his Aussie bowling line up to continue its bouncer blitz against India, but to not to get too comfortable, with England to bring that same edge in 2025.
Panic mode: Gavaskar unleashes at ‘scaremongering’ Aussies
The Australian Test team is in panic mode and Aussie media are ‘scaremongering’ according to Indian great Sunil Gavaskar. And he’s loving every bit of it.
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.
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Crash: Women’s cricket lesson that can save Windies
Cricket should copy a format used in the women’s game and make the Frank Worrell Trophy series a multi-format event to keep the West Indies alive, writes ROBERT CRADDOCK.
Umpire’s call farce: When will cricket actually back technology?
The West Indies could have had an unlikely shot at victory in Adelaide had cricket’s jumbled rule book not pulled the carpet out from underneath them, writes BEN HORNE.
Crash: The ‘stinging bottom line’ which will haunt Bancroft
Cameron Bancroft is evidently – at best – the fifth best candidate to open the batting for Australia in Test cricket. ROBERT CRADDOCK writes it might be as high as he ever gets again.
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!
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.
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