Umpire’s call farce: When will cricket actually back technology?
The West Indies could have had an unlikely shot at victory in Adelaide had cricket’s jumbled rule book not pulled the carpet out from underneath them, writes BEN HORNE.
Expert Opinion
Crash: The ‘stinging bottom line’ which will haunt Bancroft
Cameron Bancroft is evidently – at best – the fifth best candidate to open the batting for Australia in Test cricket. ROBERT CRADDOCK writes it might be as high as he ever gets again.
Expert verdict: ‘Bold’ move Aussies must make to replace Warner
We’ve looked at all the stats that matter, and the consensus is in from our experts on who replace David Warner – but the fans don’t agree!
The habit ‘petulant’ Smith and Labuschagne need to quit
Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne are like two peas in a pod: they’re quirky at the crease, iconic in their leaves, and score mountain of runs. But there’s one habit they share which both need to ditch, JULIAN LINDEN writes.
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The most provocative question about cricket’s future
As the new generation of cricketer helps T20 take over the cricket world, Robert Craddock asks the question few diehards want to ponder.
‘Sloppy’ Aussies urged to get aggressive after MCG boilover
Australia has been urged to find its mean streak to avoid a shock series loss to an Indian side missing skipper Virat Kohli after surrendering inside four days in Melbourne.
‘What the f**k?’: Aussies fume over DRS controversy
Australia are facing a monumental battle to save the second Test as they fume over the controversial DRS dismissal of captain Tim Paine.
Warne: Why Aussie attack isn’t among the very best — yet
Cummins v McGrath. Hazlewood v Gillespie. Starc v Lee. Lyon v Warne. Is it time to pump the breaks on anointing today’s attack as Australia’s best ever?
Tim Paine: Skipper names his Boxing Day side
Australian Test captain Tim Paine has revealed what changes will be made for the Boxing Day test, after their demolition of India in Adelaide.
Burns may just have one innings to save his career
His radar is scrambled, his mind is muddled …. Joe Burns has just about run out of chances and the second innings in Adelaide is now absolutely pivotal to his future.
Why Green could be ‘best all-rounder in 70 years’
Young gun Cameron Green has surged into test contention and has all the makings of a genuine superstar, according to former test skipper Kim Hughes.
Why the C-word will never be part of Lyon’s vocabulary
Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon hates the word “comfortable” and never wants to feel that way. It’s a belief that him within reach of two major milestones.
Brisbane Heat: Hot air or the real deal?
Brisbane Heat fans have heard it all before. This import will shine, our star batsmen have fired with clubs in BBL warm-ups. But is it just more hot air or is Brisbane Heat the real deal?
The complex issue Australia must confront – and fast
Aaron Finch is 34. Tim Paine is 36 on Tuesday. If Steve Smith is not to be considered a future national captain then a decision on who is needs to be made before it’s too late.
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