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Nic is a passionate sports reporter and cricket fanatic. He completed a Bachelor of Media at the University of New South Wales in 2018, and worked as a digital content creator at Fox Sports for several months before joining the team at news.com.au in October 2019.

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Justin Langer, coach of Australia, speaks to Usman Khawaja of Australia during day four of the Second Test match between Australia and Sri Lanka at Manuka Oval on February 04, 2019 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Khawaja moment exposes Langer’s issue

The relationship between Usman Khawaja and Justin Langer has come under the spotlight following explosive remarks about his tenure.

Cricket

‘Coward’: Cricket boss erupts in war of words

A war of words has erupted between Cricket Australia and Justin Langer following the former national coach’s explosive interview.

Cricket

BRISTOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: England celebrate with the series trophy after winning the 3rd Vitality IT20 match between England and India at Seat Unique Stadium on September 15, 2022 in Bristol, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Cricket team plans World Cup boycott

The England women’s cricket team will reportedly be permitted to boycott the player of the match award at the T20 World Cup.

Football

(FILES) In this file photo taken on October 30, 2022 Manchester United's Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo gestures as he warm up ahead of the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and West Ham United at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England. - Cristiano Ronaldo's controversial second spell at Manchester United is to end with "immediate effect", the Premier League giants announced on November 22, 2022. The Portugal forward appeared to be on his way out of Old Trafford following a recent television interview in which he said he felt "betrayed" by the club and had no respect for new manager Erik ten Hag. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /

Ronaldo banned over phone incident

Cristiano Ronaldo is on the hunt for a new club, but the Portuguese legend will be suspended for two games after he signs up.

Cricket

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 22: Joe Burns of the Queensland Bulls run out for 85 runs by Jake Carder of the Redbacks who is celebrating in the background during the Sheffield Shield match between South Australian Redbacks and Queensland Bulls at Adelaide Oval, on November 22, 2022, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

‘Felt like an idiot’: Cricket star’s heartbreak

Queensland opening batter Joe Burns has fallen agonisingly short of scoring a landmark century in his 100th Sheffield Shield match.

World Cup

FIFA’s bold move to combat ‘ridiculous’ issue

Football fans are divided on whether FIFA’s concerted effort to clamp down on time-wasting has improved the World Cup spectacle.

Cricket

‘Extraordinary’: Baffling Steve Smith moment

Steve Smith couldn’t muster a big total at the MCG on Tuesday, but his “extraordinary” dismissal utterly bemused the commentators.

Big Bash

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 13: Ben Stokes and Liam Livingstone of England pose with the trophy as they celebrate victory in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Final match between Pakistan and England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on November 13, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Massive blow as World Cup champ quits

English World T20 champion Liam Livingstone made history earlier this year but the big-hitting batter has left Australia in the lurch.

Cricket

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 09: Georgia Redmayne of the Brisbane Heat out run out by Ashleigh Gardner of the Sydney Sixers during the Women's Big Bash League match between the Sydney Sixers and the Brisbane Heat at Karen Rolton Oval, on November 09, 2021, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

‘Doesn’t make sense’: Reason for Aussie snub

Queensland’s Georgia Redmayne has been omitted from Australia’s T20 squad despite another stellar season at domestic level.

UpdatedBig Bash

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 08: Laurie Evans of the Scorchers warms up before the Men's Big Bash League match between the Perth Scorchers and the Brisbane Heat at Optus Stadium, on December 08, 2021, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

‘I was shocked’: Cricket star tests positive

Perth Scorchers import Laurie Evans, the player of last year’s Big Bash League final, has tested positive for a banned substance.

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