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.
Expert Opinion
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.
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Maxwell a man in mental meltdown
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Cricket comes in from the old in 2014
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India throws gauntlet, Aussies respond
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Selectors must perfect juggling act before Ashes
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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.
Watto drives me crazy: AB
IT’S time for Shane Watson to get the monkey off his back and start batting for long periods of time and making big runs, writes Allan Border.
Boxing Day remains in our sporting psyche
BOXING Day at the MCG doesn’t necessarily require a Victorian to lead the way for the Australian team, but the world’s most enthusiastic cricket fans love it when one does.
Batting department stocks look thin
FOR those looking beyond this Test series and the World Cup, you could be forgiven for wondering if there are many runs left in the warehouse.
Burns shows he’s not out of his depth
WHEN Test debutant Joe Burns emerged at No. 6 after 61 overs, there was no conspicuous sign of sweaty palm syndrome, writes Robert Craddock.
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