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Alex began as a sport reporter at news.com.au before shifting to news in recent years. He has a keen interest in global affairs, painfully obscure rock music, Italian meats and Formula 1. As an eternal pest, he spends most of his time deleting sentences that simply won’t fly in civilised society.

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Australia scrambles as Pakistan builds bold 11th wicket partnership

Australia embarrassed in chaotic SCG scenes

What did we just see? After a commanding start to the SCG Test, Australia were schooled as Pakistan made a remarkable piece of history.

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Massive twist in ugly cricket controversy

Analysts have spotted an obscure detail that appeared during the most controversial moment in Australia’s victory over Pakistan.

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Australia won with the help of a controversial dismissal.

‘Curse on the game’: Cricket furore explodes

Australia ripped through Pakistan’s lower order to escape with a win at the MCG after an almighty scare – but not before the run chase erupted in drama.

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Mitch Marsh's family couldn't believe it.

Last ball drama leaves Test on knife edge

Mitch Marsh had rescued Australia from a perilous position on Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test, only for disaster to strike in utter heartbreak.

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‘Magic’ Cummins leaves MCG speechless

Pat Cummins, take a bow. The Aussie skipper has done it again, rescuing Australia with a piece of brilliance to flip the Test on its head.

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Basil Zempilas wasn't impressed with the Boxing Day crowd.

‘What’s your excuse?’: Cricket storm erupts

Perth mayor Basil Zempilas has slammed the MCG’s Boxing Day crowd in a bizarre post that has reignited an Aussie cricket war.

US Politics

WATERLOO, IOWA - DECEMBER 19: Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump looks on during a campaign event on December 19, 2023 in Waterloo, Iowa. Iowa Republicans will be the first to select their party's nomination for the 2024 presidential race, when they go to caucus on January 15, 2024. Scott Olson/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by SCOTT OLSON / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Trump accused after bombshell recording

Former US President Donald Trump has been given another Christmas surprise after explosive new audio recordings of the polarising Republican was released.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 16: David Warner of Australia looks dejected after being dismissed by Khurram Shahzad of Pakistan during day three of the Men's First Test match between Australia and Pakistan at Optus Stadium on December 16, 2023 in Perth, Australia (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Warner filthy as young gun exacts revenge

David Warner was fuming at himself after a shocking moment in the second innings abruptly ended his party against Pakistan.

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Pakistan’s perfect response to Starc barrage

A young debut player thrown in the deep end has pulled off some late heroics on day two after Pakistan blunted Australia’s attack for hours on end.

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Candice Warner had little to say to critics after David's ton.

Candice shuts up critics as Warner runs riot

David Warner couldn’t hide his glee as he sent a message to his critics, especially one ex-teammate sitting in the media box.

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