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!
Expert Opinion
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.
Crash: Australia must stagger retirements from ageing Test side
Australia struggled when it farewelled Lillee, Chappell and Marsh in the SCG Test 40 years ago, and did the same when Langer, Warne and McGrath declared time 16 years ago. Selectors must avoid a repeat with the current ageing Test side, writes ROBERT CRADDOCK
Crash’s Test team of the year: Irish bolter shocks cricket world
Australia won the World Test Championships in 2023, producing a dominant year across 13 Test matches and securing four spots in ROBERT CRADDOCK’S Test team of the year. But an unknown Irishman has also forced his way in.
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Aussie selector says Finch critics were ‘confused’
It was wrong to judge Aaron Finch on his batting alone, according to one Australian selector who says the captain’s role in the T20 World Cup team was misunderstood.
IPL set to rip huge hole in Aussie cricket future
Australians have always enjoyed a full summer of test cricket but that is set to be turned on it’s head by the IPL and an Indian cricket tour.
Smith must apologise for ugly run-out blame game
Steve Smith’s reaction was the real negative in his calamitous run-out, and he should be the one apologising to his batting partner Usman Khawaja.
Cold, wind, super spin: Ominous task confronting Aussies
As Australia prepares for their World Cup semifinal against West Indies, Alyssa Healy opens up on everything from cakes to windy Wellington, birthdays and squad dilemmas in her exclusive tour diary.
Crash: Follow-on lesson Cummins should learn from epic draw
Australia’s failure to bowl Pakistan out over 170 gruelling overs has left many pondering whether Pat Cummins should have enforced the follow-on. This is Robert Craddock’s take.
World Cup crystal ball: Aussie star under most pressure
There is plenty of pressure on Australia’s shoulders entering the T20 World Cup. And our experts believe one superstar will be feeling it more than most.
Warne: Why Root rift rumours are BS
Don’t listen to any talk about Joe Root losing the players. They play for him and they are right behind him, writes Shane Warne.
Why CA turned their back on Marnus
Despite a Test batting average of 60 and being in the prime of his career, Marnus Labuschange couldn’t get a job interview last week – Robert Craddock explains why.
Paine quits: A sad end to a fine career
Having resigned as Test captain over a sexting scandal, Tim Paine was determined to play in the Ashes – but ultimately the pressure proved too much writes Robert Craddock.
Ashes form tracker: The guns putting heat on Starc
Australia has named its 15-man squad for the first two Ashes Tests – now it needs to whittle it down to 11. So who should selectors back for the Gabba? PICK YOUR TEAM
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