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Expert Opinion
Awkward reality of Bancroft’s tampering confession
Cameron Bancroft ripped the scab off Australian cricket’s biggest wound and it has left several key players in an awkward spot, writes Robert Craddock.
Crash: How Pucovski can beat the CA contract bouncer
Chastened by the series loss to India, selectors are playing hardball with Cricket Australia contracts, but Robert Craddock explains it isn’t all bad for gifted youngster Will Pucovski.
Cricket’s quirky system leaving Paine exposed
It’s been 35 years since Australia hired its first national cricket coach yet the game is still working out who’s the boss writes Robert Craddock.
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Aussies can learn from Pujara’s patient knock
Cheteshwar Pujara’s outstanding ton was an innings of intelligence, patience and control, everything that is missing from Australia’s batsmen, writes MIKE COLMAN.
The ‘we hate you but we respect you’ Test XI
Like Wes Mantooth’s deep mix of hatred and respect for his rival Ron Burgundy in the movie Anchorman, journalist Greg Davis has put together his team of cricketers we love to hate.
Warne: Rattle the skipper and India will fall
No one fears Australia any more and it’s time they fought back in this Test series against India. Legendary leg-spinner Shane Warne examines how the Aussies can defeat the best team in the world.
India may rue not playing under lights: Warnie
Shane Warne believes India’s refusal to play a day/night Test in Adelaide this week is both a missed opportunity and a concession they are worried about Australia’s pace attack.
Will a new Aussie hero please stand up?
It will only take one Test match win against India to brighten the mood of Aussie sports fans. And ROBERT CRADDOCK writes the mood needs brightening as we look for a hero to restore our pride in the baggy green.
Phone call Tim Paine didn’t want to make
Ever had to make a phone call when you were so nervous you half-hoped no-one answered? That was me recently. Don’t miss Tim Paine’s first exclusive column.
No backlash expected for day-night Test
South Australian cricket chief Keith Bradshaw believes any fears of a backlash from the ball-tampering affair for Australia’s day-night Test against Pakistan are unfounded.
The night Kerry Packer sledged ‘lucky’ Langer
Did you hear the one Kerry Packer unleashed on Justin Langer? If anyone knows about luck in life and cricket it’s the new Australia coach and he’ll need to add amateur psychologist to his resume for the first Test, writes Robert Craddock.
Kohli typifies India’s new professionalism
NOT too long ago, Indian cricketers would be lounging on deck chairs and enjoying a cuppa and bickies. Virat Kohli leads a very different India with a new focus on professionalism, writes Robert Craddock.
Chappell: call to end bans hurts cricket’s recovery
AUSTRALIA’S women’s team is showing the country how cricket should be played and the Australian Cricketers’ Association should come to the healing party, writes Ian Chappell.
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