Surviving Boland a true test of a batsman
Forget about naming stadiums, stands or statues after Scott Boland, the Victorian seamer deserves to have his name stamped on a pitch.
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Sam’s flicked switch, now to walk his talk
Australia’s rookie opener struck a nerve in India’s premier fast bowler that not even seasoned Bumrah watchers knew existed.
Schisms in India’s Test squad have been there from tour’s start
After a crushing defeat at the MCG beset by media leaks and now captain Rohit Sharma facing the axe for the SCG Test, it appears this India squad is lost in a cloud of uncertainty.
Remarkable series delivers fans an instant classic
Marnus Labuschagne described the drama of the final day as bigger than WrestleMania. It was only fitting that a record crowd witnessed five unforgettable days at the grandest cricket stage of all.
Aussies take points in game of cricket chess
With the Test, and series, in the balance, Pat Cummins and Marnus Labuschagne engaged in a 20-minute period of cat-and-mouse with the Indian skipper.
An innings for the true believers
After a high-octane opening two days at the MCG, along comes a partnership to remind us that traditional Test match cricket is still effective.
Slashing ton a nod to brighter things to come
The telltale signs that shows Australia’s master batter is back to his best.
It was one of the most significant debuts in Australian Test history
Sam Konstas had taken down the best bowler in the world. He had bossed one of the best bowlers the world has ever seen. He had rattled one of the all-time greats of the game. All at 19.
Theatre of dreams and nightmares: Cricket’s Madison Square Garden
It was on Boxing Day at the MCG that Australia seemed to be at their most fearsome. It’s at the ’G where magic happens. And Australian fans needs that magic now.
Head and shoulders above the crowd
Travis Head is an anomaly. There have been others who’ve liked taking the game on. But none do it like the Australian Test No.5.
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