ICC World T20: TV blackout for Aussie cricket fans as networks shun rights
Cricket fans in Australia face a blackout for the looming World Twenty20 because all local TV networks have passed on the opportunity to buy the broadcast rights for the tournament.
- by Jesse Hogan
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Aaron Finch axed as Australia's Twenty20 captain, Steve Smith to lead at World Twenty20
Aaron Finch has been axed as Australia's Twenty20 captain on the eve of the World Twenty20, with Steve Smith to replace him.
- by Jesse Hogan and Andrew Wu
IPL auction: Unwanted two months ago, Shane Watson surges to $2 million pay day
The suspension of two IPL teams that looked set to be a financial blow for Shane Watson has become a financial boon, with the all-rounder surging to become Australia's highest-paid player in the competition with a $A1.96 million deal.
- by Jesse Hogan
Victorian paceman Jake Reed indebted to cricket for turning his life around
If fast-bowler Jake Reed makes his return to Victoria's team in coming weeks he will not take it for granted. The obvious reason for that is because it will have come after two injury-plagued years. The less obvious, but more pertinent, reason is that cricket has provided him a way out of a lifestyle that was taking him "off the rails".
- by Jesse Hogan
Sheffield Shield: Bushrangers wicketkeeper Sam Harper makes dazzling debut
Sam Harper was supposed to be captaining Australia at the under-19 World Cup this week.
- by Jesse Hogan
Spate of young batsmen making centuries shows Australia's batting depth improving
It has been the recurring question in Australian cricket for much of the past decade: where have all the young batsmen gone? We might have a finally have a answer, with more under-23 batsmen making Sheffield Shield centuries that at any stage in the past two decades.
- by Jesse Hogan
New Zealand v Australia: James Pattinson insists he is ready for Tests despite early Shield exit
James Pattinson is adamant bowling only 39.3 overs in the past five weeks is enough for him to be ready to face New Zealand next week.
- by Jesse Hogan
Sheffield Shield: James Pattinson improves as Victoria claim early Tasmania wickets
Peter Siddle's advice to be patient with James Pattinson after his muted return from injury was vindicated by his fellow paceman's improved bowling on day two of the Sheffield Shield match at the MCG.
- by Jesse Hogan
Peter Siddle pleased with comeback as he and James Pattinson prepare for NZ Tests
Peter Siddle hopes his impressive comeback from injury, snaring two wickets with the new ball in the Sheffield Shield, has convinced Australian selectors he's readyfor next week's first Test in New Zealand.
- by Jesse Hogan
Sheffield Shield: Peter Siddle impresses as Test hopefuls bowl off
Peter Siddle's impressive comeback from injury in front of Australian selector Mark Waugh was contrasted by the inability of James Pattinson to do the same.
- by Jesse Hogan
MCG Sheffield Shield match a Test audition for Peter Siddle, James Pattinson, Jackson Bird
Peter Siddle and James Pattinson have one match to prove they have overcome injury and are ready to travel to New Zealand with fellow contender Jackson Bird for next week's series-opening Test.
- by Jesse Hogan
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