High, high Owen makes dream debut – but Green catches the eye
Mitch Owen had a great first match, but Cam Green had a blinder in Australia’s T20 victory over the West Indies.
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The world No.1 gave the quotes of the year before the British Open. Then shot a 68 to put himself in contention to do the thing at the heart of his existential crisis. Win.
The mad, mad state of Australian cricket is laid bare
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Mt Rushmore crumbles as Lyon consigned to pouring (stiff) drinks
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Is Sam Konstas just a one-hit (boy) wonder?
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Pick a number, any number – Australia needs a three
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