Cricket Australia
‘We know he can do it’: Reborn Smith bats for Labuschagne
Steve Smith has drawn upon his own recent resurgence as a reason to keep Marnus Labuschagne in Australia’s top three.
- Daniel Brettig
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‘Our best bowler’: Lyon tells how Kuhnemann destroyed Sri Lanka
As he took in the achievement of plucking 550 Test wickets and forecast many more, Nathan Lyon spoke glowingly of left-arm spinner Matt Kuhnemann as “our best bowler”.
- Daniel Brettig
Spinners, Webster put Australia in sight of first Sri Lanka series win for 14 years
In the final half hour of day three, Australia finally struck the pivotal blows to put them within sight of a 2-0 victory over Sri Lanka.
- Daniel Brettig
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- Australian cricket
‘Emotions got to me’: Konstas opens up on surreal summer, impersonating England and shaving the mo
Sam Konstas learnt plenty from his debut summer, and has left his moustache behind. But he doesn’t want to be left out of the Test team for long.
- Daniel Brettig
He’s back! Steve Smith regains golden touch with Alex Carey’s help
Steve Smith is back to something like his best, Alex Carey has never played better, and Australia are batting Sri Lanka out of the Test.
- Daniel Brettig
Australian specialists made to sweat after Connolly’s debut
Australia’s three specialist bowlers had to sweat while holding Sri Lanka to 9-229, as debutant Cooper Connolly bowled just three overs on day one of his Test career
- Daniel Brettig
Cooper Connolly in frame for debut on dusty Galle surface
Australia are considering a debut for West Australian all-rounder Cooper Connolly in the second Test against Sri Lanka.
- Daniel Brettig
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- Australian cricket
Sam Konstas to leave Sri Lanka early to play Sheffield Shield
Australian selectors have sent Konstas home early so he can play in the first round of Shield games after he missed selection for the second Test.
- Daniel Brettig
SEN shareholder backs station’s decision to dump cricket journalist over social media posts
John Rothfield, known as “Dr Turf”, said he was aware of Lalor’s extensive posting on the war in Gaza but was not consulted by SEN chief executive Craig Hutchison about the reporter’s departure.
- Andrew Wu, Daniel Brettig and Jon Pierik
Labuschagne’s Test spot up for debate ahead of Green return
Marnus Labuschagne may be batting for his future in the second Test against Sri Lanka, with the looming return of Cameron Green set to cause an almighty squeeze in the Australian top six ahead of the World Test Championship final at Lord’s in June.
- Daniel Brettig
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