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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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Cricket prodigy’s next move revealed after tragic retirement
Following the sad early retirement of Australian cricket star Will Pucovski, the prodigious talent is set to make an immediate switch this summer.
Cricket’s cold war nears end amid rumours of Khawaja quit threat
Usman Khawaja may yet finish his cricket career in Queensland as urgent crisis talks appeared to sooth his fiery feud with the Bulls – as rumours swirled of a shock switch for the veteran.
Pucovski retirement blindsides cricket bosses
Despite acknowledging ongoing conversations with Will Pucovski for a long time, it’s understood Cricket Victoria were unaware he was announcing his retirement until it aired on radio.
Heartbreak Kid: Pucovski’s sad place in Australian cricket history
Will Pucovski gets married on Friday and can move ahead without the ball and chain he had been dragging for the past decade. But the sadness will linger for cricket’s Heartbreak Kid, writes ROBERT CRADDOCK.
Marsh urged not to let Australian cricket ‘die on the vine’
New players association boss, Paul Marsh has been urged to not let Australian cricket ‘die on the vine’ as he re-enters the sport in a volatile era where India have seized control of the game.
Test greats laud ‘one-Test wonder’ cricket prodigy
The once-promising cricket career of Will Pucovski is over at just 27 years of age, and some of Australia’s greats have praised the man who could have been one of the nation’s best.
‘Putrid’: Rules under fire after grade cricket run feast
Officials will conduct a review of ‘all aspects’ of the Premier Cricket grand final after St Kilda batted for more than two days in the decider against Carlton at the Junction Oval.
Testing the waters for the next generation
The Australian selectors have ruthlessly signalled that a generation of players are not part of their Test plans.
Contract watch: Test prospect on radar, AFL clubs eye SA batter
Bolters to the Victorian squad, a Test prodigy on the radar of rival states and AFL clubs eyeing a batsman from SA for a code switch. Find out the latest moment in domestic cricket.
Marnus future hanging by a thread after Konstas promotion
Sam Konstas has landed his first Cricket Australia contract in a move which has left Marnus Labuschagne’s Test future hanging by a thread. Full contract list here.
Spinner’s 2025 rollercoaster continues with new Aussie deal
Aussie spinner Matt Kuhnemann’s rollercoaster 12 months has been rewarded with a new CA contract, while some impressive names have been overlooked. DANIEL CHERNY with the details.
Pucovski sets sight on new role in return to cricket
Forced into retirement after a series of concussions, former Victorian batting prodigy Will Pucovski could return to cricket in a head-coach role at Premier club in Melbourne.
Starc claims T20 first to inspire IPL victory
Mitchell Starc was the star of the show as he claimed a T20 first in leading Delhi Capitals to an IPL victory, with fellow Australian Jake Fraser-McGurk also chiming in. FULL DETAILS
Who is the GOAT sporting family in Australia?
Australia has a long history of producing parent-child sporting greatness, but which famous name stands above the rest?
South Australia ends 29-year drought to win Sheffield Shield
Jason Sangha has steered South Australia home to claim a first Sheffield Shield in 29 years with a stirring century in front of their home fans.
Can the festival spirit of the Shield final survive?
The atmosphere in Adelaide has been electric but can it translate in to long-term interest in arguably the world’s most prestigious first-class domestic competition.
Dual tons lead QLD fight back in Shield final against SA
Two Jacks have led a defiant Queensland fight back as the miracle of winning the Sheffield Shield after their first innings of 95 is now a very real possibility.
Labuschagne survives contentious call in Shield final
Marnus Labuschagne has again received his fair share of luck as Queensland provide some fight back to remain competitive in the Sheffield Shield final for which South Australia’s upper hand is evaporating.
Doggett leads SA’s Shield final blitz, Test stars fall cheaply
South Australia is charging toward its first Sheffield Shield title in almost 30 years after dismissing Queensland for just 95 on a day in which 16 wickets fell.
Shock twist in Kuhnemann bowling saga revealed
There has been a development in the curious case of Australian Test spinner Matt Kuhnemann and his bowling action involving one of the umpires from the Sri Lankan series.
‘Dutchie’s’ double: Gavan Holland’s grand final heroics
Ten years apart, Richmond wicketkeeper Gavan ‘Dutchie’ Holland played a big part in two of Victorian District cricket’s most memorable grand finals. Here he reflects on two Tiger triumphs.
Red hot Redback’s final trial: ‘Teen sensation’ eyes Shield fairytale
He was once touted as a teenage sensation with Test cricket in his future but Jason Sangha says his career nearly hit a dead end before he made a fateful decision.
19 runs an over: England Ashes star’s record-breaking nightmare
Eyeing a return to Ashes cricket this summer, Jofra Archer was put to the sword by Travis Head in the IPL, conceding the worst figures in the tournament’s history.
Where are they now? The history-making 1995 Bulls
It’s 30 years this week since the Bulls won their first Sheffield Shield, breaking a 68 year drought, in the 1994-95 final. This is where Queensland’s cricket heroes are today.
Harris takes a charge at ending South Australia’s 29-year drought
The former Australian fast bowler has guided his home state to an elusive Sheffield Shield final in his first summer as head coach. And he’s only just getting started.
Khawaja’s swipe at Dutton as Queensland Cricket feud sizzles
Australian Test star Usman Khawaja isn’t holding his breath waiting for an apology from state officials, swiping Opposition Leader Peter Dutton as he accused Queensland Cricket of spreading “blatant mistruths” in regards to his injury.
Gilchrist: Fraser-McGurk will find more IPL success if he does less
The key to Jake Fraser-McGurk delivering on his monster $1.6 million IPL price tag might be for the Victorian whirlwind to be a little less ‘Fraser-McGurk’ advises Aussie legend Adam Gilchrist.
Cricket Australia at war with players over rogue video game
Cricket Australia and its players could be about to go to war – over a video game. And the legal ramifications could be felt worldwide, with stars from across the globe involved.
Feud between Khawaja and Queensland Cricket explodes
Usman Khawaja and Queensland Cricket are at loggerheads ahead of the Sheffield Shield final, with the Test star’s selection up in the air despite being available.
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