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Cricket
Hazlewood and Lyon respond to stinging Johnson comments calling for change
The former team-mate of the Australian bowlers said the Test team needs to “embrace the future”.
- by Tom Decent
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West Indies
Shamar Joseph stunned the cricket world. Now he wants another crack at Australia … and Konstas
From Baracara to a Caribbean hero, West Indian pace sensation Shamar Joseph opens up on chasing another fairytale against Australia.
- by Tom Decent
Labuschagne in the nets, Smith in New York
The first hit-out of Australia’s West Indies tour offered a telling glimpse of the new pecking order as Marnus Labuschagne bowled more than he batted.
- by Tom Decent
‘I’ve come a long way’: Sam Konstas returns to Australian Test team, inked and inspired
After a rollercoaster start to his career, the young star is back for the Tests against the West Indies with a fresh tattoo and a sharpened focus as he eyes a permanent spot at the top of the order.
- by Tom Decent
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Australian cricket
New cycle, old questions: Australia’s big ‘reset’ in the Caribbean
Australia’s three-Test tour of the West Indies shapes as a defining reset, with key selection calls ahead of a new WTC cycle and home Ashes.
- by Tom Decent
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Australian cricket
Labuschagne axed as Konstas and Inglis to face West Indies
Australia are set to leave Marnus Labuschagne out for the first Test against the West Indies.
- by Tom Decent
Twenty-nine reasons to expect a different Sam Konstas as he nears a Test recall
The Australian batting whiz has shelved this shot ahead of a likely return in the West Indies.
- by Daniel Brettig
‘Pretty ill’: Smith reveals how he suffered sickening finger injury
Steve Smith says he misjudged the Temba Bavuma edge that left him with a compound dislocation of his finger – and at risk of missing the West Indies series.
- by Daniel Brettig
‘At what point do we stop picking him’: Axe hovers over Labuschagne but fellow opener safe for Ashes
Australian coach Andrew McDonald reveals the selection fallout from Australia’s failed world Test championship tilt.
- by Daniel Brettig
Analysis
Australian cricket
Cummins hits team reset button after Australia fail at Lord’s
Pat Cummins called for the “reset” button after Australia failed to defend their crown, and that spells trouble at the selection table
- by Daniel Brettig
Chokers no more: For South Africa, the past stayed in the past
Fans rejoiced, embraced and even shed tears. Some of them, greying from years of stress and tension, were wearing original 1992 World Cup shirts. They’ve endured a lot.
- by Rob Harris
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