Smashing school kids to smashing Test bowlers: Inside the rise of Konstas
Ed Cowan has kept a close watch on Sam Konstas since first spotting him four years ago, and explains why the ‘rare talent’ has the temperament to thrive in Test cricket.
Expert Opinion
Paine: Selectors’ jobs are on the line too
Selection crises and controversies are the talk of the town heading into the Boxing Day Test but as TIM PAINE writes if the team isn’t winning, the selectors’ jobs are on the line, too.
Why Zampa’s Sheffield Shield farce is a wake-up call for all
The arrows were flying in all directions after Adam Zampa’s NSW audition for an Australian Test tour, but BEN HORNE writes there should have been key lessons learned by every party after the Sheffield Shield selection farce.
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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Australia face chastening reality that cupboard is bare
With Australia staring down the barrel against a rampant Indian outfit, BEN HORNE explains the brutal reality facing selectors and fans.
Paine: The reality behind infamous Ashwin, Pant sledging battles
Former Australian cricket captain Tim Paine has revealed the truth behind his running battles with two Indian stars, including his infamous “at least my teammates like me, d***head” sledge towards star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin.
Inside the Kohli decline and his only way to reverse it
It’s been a slow and steady decline of cricket legend Virat Kohli, now BEN JONES takes a deep dive into what went wrong for the Indian god and how he could turn it all around.
Kohli confronts greatest ever challenge as form drops off a cliff
Virat Kohli had a moment of madness which shows his once laser focus has been shattered. The legend faces his greatest challenge this summer in Australia.
McGrath’s key fear for Test cricket amid T20 avalanche
Glenn McGrath is worried Test cricket could fade into obscurity then oblivion. The iconic fast bowler great chats to DANIEL CHERNY about the future of the sport and what needs to be done.
Inside the messy battle to stop Pucovski being a one-Test wonder
A panel of concussion experts will convene next month to rule on Will Pucovski’s cricket future. It’s possible he may never play again, but that’s just the start of explaining his complicated battle.
The sad truth behind GOAT’s Test cricket plea amid rise of T20
Nathan Lyon’s push for more Test cricket is admirable – but actions speak louder than words. And T20 leagues continue to take over the world. Daniel Cherny investigates the solutions.
RIP backyard cricket: Why Australia’s great pastime is dying
The best ball in cricket was perfected by a player in a home hallway, while backyards and streets have shaped the playing styles of generations of players. ROBERT CRADDOCK asks, what happens when there are no backyards play in?
Grow up: Why Maxwell’s latest hiccup threatens teammates
At first glance Glenn Maxwell’s Adelaide incident was another example of him shooting himself in the foot. But in reality his actions have impacted his teammates and he needs to make changes, writes BEN HORNE.
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.
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