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A bumper crowd at the MCG for the BBL Melbourne derby in January 2016.

Inside Australian cricket’s plan to make Big Bash No.2 behind the IPL

US consulting giant Boston Consulting Group will explore both privatisation and expansion as possible ways to supercharge the BBL in an increasingly crowded T20 marketplace.

  • Daniel Brettig

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Sam Konstas in front of a huge MCG crowd.

Two Test divisions, international windows, and India sharing their riches: Is this cricket’s future?

A report commissioned by the World Cricketers’ Association calls for a complete reshaping of international and franchise cricket to complement one another.

  • Daniel Brettig
The Australian team celebrate winning the World Test Championship.

Test cricket could copy rugby with in-game bonus points

Test cricket could be revolutionised with the introduction of new rules to reform the World Test Championship.

  • Tim Wigmore
England’s Harry Brook is taking a break from playing in the IPL.

‘No scope or demand’: England opposed to Saudi T20 league

English cricket has raised instant opposition to an Australian proposal for a global Twenty20 league backed by Saudi Arabia, claiming there is “no scope or demand for such an idea”.

  • Daniel Brettig
Steve Smith.

Steve Smith’s ODI retirement opens door to 2027 Ashes tour

Steve Smith’s ODI retirement has opened the door for him to stretch his Test career to 2027 and capstone series victories in India and England.

  • Daniel Brettig
KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja of India celebrate after defeating Australia.

‘They’ve got to grow up’: India’s biggest advantage against Australia wasn’t what you think

India’s coach Gautam Gambhir snapped at reporters amid suggestions of undue advantages for India at the Champions Trophy.

  • Daniel Brettig
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India’s Virat Kohli celebrates after hitting a boundary.

Kohli stars as India chases down Australia’s total to win by four wickets, make Champions Trophy final

India was too good for Australia chasing down a total of 264 with four wickets so spare.

  • Roy Ward
Reflective: India skipper Rohit Sharma

‘Fat for a sportsperson’: Indian politician shames Rohit Sharma

A female Indian politician has come under fire for comments about the Indian captain’s weight and fitness.

  • Nick Hoult
In 2023, Indian spin bowler Ravi Ashwin broke down elements of Matt Kuhnemann's action on his YouTube channel.
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Ashwin explains Kuhnemann's action

In 2023, Indian spin bowler Ravi Ashwin broke down elements of Matt Kuhnemann's action on his YouTube channel.

Australian cricket prodigy Sam Konstas.

Dylan, Konstas, The Shark and booing. It’s been quite a summer

Six weeks away from a laptop resulted in some very twitchy fingers. This column is a catch up.

  • Peter FitzSimons

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