Craddock: Why Aussies can never feel safe
It’s five years since Rod Marsh aired his concerns about Australian cricket and still, the problem remains. Robert Craddock outlines why fans are in for an up-and-down ride this summer.
Expert Opinion
Why Australian cricket needs Pucovski – and needs him now
The science of Test selection goes beyond the immediate numbers. Will Pucovski offers rejuvenation and an injection of much needed excitement. The case for his inclusion is now beyond compelling.
Why high expectations translate as hate for Marsh
It’s a sad thought that Mitch Marsh believes most Australians hate him, because they don’t. They just have almost unreasonable expectations, writes ROBERT CRADDOCK.
Why dropping Head is short sighted
Most countries would throw their arms around a young batsman averaging over 50 and ranked third in the world for runs in 2019. Not Australia it seems after dropping Travis Head for the second time in 12 months.
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No city should host two Tests: Crash
A COUPLE of months ago Sydney was flat out hosting a first class game. Now they want two Tests? Robert Craddock suggests they pull the other one.
He’s the luckiest man in Aussie cricket
MITCHELL Marsh is set to keep his spot for Boxing Day despite damning numbers, with a twist in the selection battle between Joe Burns and Shaun Marsh.
Cricket must find its niche in the US
IF cricket could have one wish for its future it would be to crack the big time in the US. Many years ago it actually did, writes Robert Craddock.
What happened to the Merchants of Dread?
KNOWN as cricket’s merchants of dread during the 1980s, the West Indies have become the merchants of dreadful, writes Richard Hinds.
Game needs Windies but can do without DRS
WEST Indies has a brittle batting line-up and no firepower in their attack which leaves cricket worse off. So does the DRS, writes Ian Chappell.
This is dulling our umpire’s instincts
A BAD verdict by a Test cricket umpire at the weekend showcases the grave dangers of the modern game, Robert Craddock writes.
Historic Test an instant success
AS Dennis Denuto might have argued, it was the anticipation, the atmosphere, the novelty and the vibe that made the day-night Test an instant success.
Jury still out on skipper Smith
THE spotlight has on the spotlights and the pink ball but Steve Smith’s captaincy remains a point of heated debate for Australian cricket, writes RICHARD HINDS.
Simple strategy wins out in historic Test
THERE was the historic nature of the occasion to be handled but in the end it was simple cricket strategy that prevailed, writes Ian Chappell.
Pink ball proves an early success
FOR 138 years Test cricket crowds dreaded the onset of darkness. On Friday, those at Adelaide Oval could hardly wait for night to fall, writes Richard Hinds.
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