Stinging reality of England’s horror tour
FOR all the challenges of short pitched bowling, sledging, crowds, heat and flat wickets, there is one thing that makes a touring party to Australia sink like a stone, writes Robert Craddock.
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How Ashes fire forged Smith’s stunning rise
IF YOU want to know the story of Steve Smith’s stunning Test career simply pick apart three Ashes Tests in Perth and there it is in all its rich, contrasting glory, writes Robert Craddock.
Unstoppable Smith in record-busting form
THE amazing Steve Smith continued on his rampant journey with his 22nd century that has taken him to a stratosphere where only Planet Don (Bradman) is floating somewhere high above.
Cricket’s constant fight to combat corruption
DON’T be too quick to dismiss match-fixing allegations because it’s happening right now somewhere in the cricket world, writes Russell Gould.
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Fred’s an old dog learning new tricks
THE slower ball bouncer is a prime example of the rapid rate with which tactics in all forms of cricket are evolving, writes former Test captain Allan Border.
What is actually a good score for Watson?
AUSTRALIA claimed the series after Steve Smith’s defensive declaration but heading into SCG Test there are still question marks, writes RICHARD HINDS.
Smith’s tactics conservative, confusing
STEVE Smith’s declaration has polarised opinion, but the skipper’s decision to call an end to the match with four overs to spare is just as controversial.
Rookie skipper’s declaration of bore
STEVE Smith, world cricket’s newest Test captain, walked off the MCG secure in the knowledge a major mission had been accomplished.
Maxwell a man in mental meltdown
GLENN Maxwell’s extraordinary no-shot dismissal — one of the most embarrassing witnessed — looked like the work of a man in a mental meltdown.
Big Show’s no blow dominates discussion
EVEN as Australia nudged its way toward a series clinching result, conversation was dominated by the strange exploits of a millionaire slogger.
Cricket comes in from the old in 2014
THE magic of Steve Smith and Virat Kohli has been the perfect Christmas gift this year for a game craving new young superstars.
India throws gauntlet, Aussies respond
AUSTRALIA finished the third day of the Boxing Day Test roughly where it began — poised to take a 3-0 series lead.
Selectors must perfect juggling act before Ashes
A TEST cricket selector’s job is like a juggling act. As hard as it is, Australian selectors must get the balance right before the 2015 Ashes.
Dhoni’s wheels are wobbling
MS DHONI is handsomely paid for what he does and who he is and is hugely popular because he has been successful. But the wheels are wobbling.
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