Conflict between India and Pakistan rocks cricket world
Cricket faces a financial and logistical nightmare with the Indian coach calling for no more cricket between India and Pakistan due to military conflict.
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Tall quicks, cap squeezes: Every Shield team’s squad breakdown
The Sheffield Shield off-season has been typically frenetic, but with all six squads locked in we look at the biggest storylines that will impact Australian cricket over the next 12 months.
Revealed: How India’s teen sensation puts Aussies to shame
14-year-old phenomenon Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been the talk of world sport, now one of cricket’s leading batting coaches reveals the subtle piece of magic that has enabled India’s new wonder child.
South African cricket star banned after positive drug test
One of the most devastating fast bowlers in world cricket has been banned after he tested positive to a recreational drug. More here.
Harris century tops the charts in County Championship
A second century in four matches for former Test opener Marcus Harris has him averaging more than 100 in English County cricket.
Stats show why Dukes is Australia’s hazard for WTC Final
Australia’s preferred Kookaburra ball has been shunned in favour of the Dukes for June’s World Test Championship final and CricViz statistics show that is bad news for Aussie batters.
Secret conspirator in Lillee’s infamous bat throw finally exposed
Dennis Lillee has lifted the lid on the secret role a former teammate and Australian cricket legend played in his infamous Ashes aluminium bat throw.
AB iconic statue is on the move, but question is where to
A statue of all-time Australian cricket great Allan Border must be moved from the Gabba but where should it go? Border has a slight preference but cast your vote.
Australia eye shock bolter for World Test Championship final
Australia is firming up its plans to defend the World Test Championship final at Lord’s – and they are expected to involve a shock new face.
Vicious brawl triggers 13 years worth of bans for local cricketers
It’s designed to promote and celebrate cultural diversity in the local community, but instead the Thunder Nation Cup semi-final descended into ugly violence – and led to some monstrous bans.
Dad bet the farm on him: Reality facing IPL’s teen freak
Vaibhav Suryavanshi was only 10, his dad literally bet the family farm on his success. Now he’ll have a billion eyes following every move. Here’s everything you need to know about the kid who could change cricket forever.
Watch: 14-year-old sensation blasts 35-ball IPL ton
Vaibhav Suryavanshi only turned 14 last month. He’s just made history as the youngest player to ever score a men’s T20 century, and he’s done it on the cutthroat stage of the IPL.
Mad scientists: The data that will decide England’s Ashes squad
The only thing more surprising than England’s cricket under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, has been their selections in the same period. But there’s a method behind the madness.
‘Hazlegod’: $2.3 million Aussie paceman produces IPL masterclass
Australian paceman Josh Hazlewood starred with 4-33 in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s 11-run IPL win at home against Rajasthan Royals, stunning with his bowling at the death.
The Anzac hero who became a Lord’s legend
This is the story of Graham Williams, the South Australian fast bowler who survived World War II then brought the Lord’s crowd to their feet — and Aussie great Keith Miller to tears.
‘I thought my face had come off’: Flintoff reveals horror crash details
Former England cricketer Andrew Flintoff has revealed harrowing details of his shocking Top Gear car crash, in which he suffered serious facial injuries and broken ribs.
Atherton: Dangers lurking in 14-year-old phenom’s IPL fairytale
Just 14 years old, Vaibhav Suryavanshi is the talk of the world after taking the IPL by storm. But history is littered with cautionary tales of teenage athletes thrown in deep end too soon.
Carey reveals chilling handwritten, dressing room threat
Alex Carey has revealed fresh details on the vicious fallout from the Jonny Bairstow incident – opening up on a chilling incident where the sanctity of Australian dressing room was breached.
In era that had corpses with pads, Stackpole could be a wrecking ball
Keith Stackpole was a driven man – and the faster the bowling, the more driven he became. In an age of circumspection, he was on the front foot.
Usman’s plea: Don’t blame immigrants for house prices
Usman Khawaja does not buy the suggestion immigrants are making life tougher for others, making clear his stance in a week Opposition leader Peter Dutton linked increased house prices with rising immigration rates.
‘Holiday’ taunt explodes Maxwell’s feud with Indian great
Glenn Maxwell is under fire on and off the field in the Indian Premier League, with one of India’s finest batters Virender Sehwag reigniting an ongoing feud with the Australian star.
Bill Lawry’s touching tribute to fallen Australian cricket icon
Bill Lawry is renowned as cricket’s voice of eternal sunshine but after the news of his dear friend’s passing, he simply could not fake it.
Australian cricket icon Keith Stackpole dies
Cricket has lost one of its most colourful and forthright characters with the death of former Test opener Keith Stackpole at the age of 84.
IPL umpires go head-to-head with batsmen in battle of the Big Bats
Several top players have been shamed during the Indian Premier League for using bats that are too deep – but manufacturers are still trying to have final say.
‘Ruined my career’: Cummins’ mentor fights shocking allegations
An overseas cricket coach admired by Pat Cummins has revealed the extraordinary story of how he had to flee Bangladesh after a shocking allegation he claims never happened.
Green’s long-awaited return piles pressure on Labuschagne
Thanks to a mystery benefactor, Cameron Green is back playing cricket in the English County Championship, and in the first of five matches has already staked his claim for a Test revival.
Aussie star’s stunning century on return after 206-day lay off as Test Champs battle heats up
Aussie all-rounder Cameron Green has scored an impressive century in his return from back surgery, tonning up for UK county side Gloucestershire.
New boss’s plan to fix the cricket’s dumbest rule, defends Khawaja
The Cricket Australia CEO opens up to BEN HORNE about the biggest issues in the game, including Will Pucovski’s retirement, Usman Khawaja’s Shield controversy, and privatising the BBL.
Leg Buys: NSW veteran set for axe as WA overhaul contract list
A master of domestic one-day cricket looks to have played his final game for NSW, while a former Australian white-ball star has been let go by Western Australia. The latest contract news in LEG BUYS.
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Will Pucovski had all the time in the world … until he didn’t
In a game of “what ifs”, Will Pucovski could not only have been one of the game’s great batters but also captains.
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