Aussies humiliated as Konstas fails in fresh top order disaster
Australia are on the ropes in Bridgetown, with another disastrous top-order batting display wiping out the efforts of a world-class bowling unit that skittled the West Indies.
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While you were sleeping: Catch controversy, DRS drama rock Test
Alex Carey just can’t stay out of the headlines it seems – with the Australian wicketkeeper once again involved in a controversial moment. Plus more DRS drama left both teams confused.
Huge change to help Premier Cricket’s battling clubs
Cricket Victoria is set to make a huge change to its Premier Cricket rules to help battling clubs and those who experience an exodus of players. Paul Amy has details.
Khawaja rejects SEN interview after journo sacking
Usman Khawaja has declined a post-play interview with broadcaster SEN, seemingly in protest with the radio station’s decision to sack journalist Peter Lalor earlier this year.
Reality check: Proof Australia’s problems ran deeper than Marnus
If Australian selectors thought the long-mooted axing of Marnus Labuschagne would solve their batting ills, they were jolted back to reality at Kensington Oval.
Cummins told where to go in dramatic opening day
West Indies paceman Jayden Seales has sought to downplay his send-off to Australian captain Pat Cummins, and revealed the technical flaw they are targetting in Sam Konstas’ game.
While you were sleeping: Windies tyro gets last laugh as Konstas cops it
Shamar Joseph copped a brutal rebuke from an Australian legend after calling out Sam Konstas pre-series. The West Indies quick got the last laugh, with Aussie rookie suffering a rough return.
Sam Konstas is in paradise and he’s loving it
Cricket training in Barbados followed by fish burgers at the beach. It’s a life we could all get used to and one Sam Konstas is loving as he soaks up touring the Caribbean.
Australia beware: Six reasons the Ashes urn is in jeopardy
This summer’s Ashes series is going to be a cracker, perhaps the close contest we’ve been secretly craving for half a century. And all signs point to England having Australia covered on several fronts.
‘Simple minded’ Stokes gets last laugh as England stun India
England made light work of a massive chase to take a 1-0 series lead over India, with captain Ben Stokes vindicated after copping heavy criticism for his call at the toss.
‘Stats don’t lie’: Khawaja tells critics to check the facts
Despite his recent struggles against the game’s best bowlers, Usman Khawaja heads into Australia’s tour of the West Indies with familiar confidence.
Australia’s unanswered question leaves everyone guessing
Australia confirmed Marnus Labuschagne’s axing a week out from the first Test against the West Indies. Less than 48 hours from the first ball, it’s still unclear what the batting order is going to look like.
Hazlewood hits back at Johnson criticism after priorities questioned
Having battled injuries for the past two years, Josh Hazlewood drew the ire of Mitchell Johnson when he opted to return to the IPL. The Australia quick has responded to his former teammate’s criticism.
West Indies hero’s chilling warning for Aussie teen
Shamar Joseph has already rattled Australia’s cage – and won. And now the West Indian tearaway quick has set his sights on taking down teen sensation Sam Konstas.
‘Your life is in danger’: How footy’s civil war sparked a cricket feud
Australia’s cricketers were on top of the world when news filtered through of Ricky Stuart and Laurie Daley’s Super League wages. What unfolded next changed Aussie cricket forever.
Fair share of flair in new age of batters
The new age of batters has arrived with selectors prepared to cop rocks with diamonds in the pursuit of victory.
Training intel: New role looms for Inglis as Australia plug gaps
The calls for Josh Inglis to move to No.3 have been answered. Sort of. DANIEL CHERNY brings us the latest from Australian training ahead of the first Test against the West Indies.
‘Quite traumatic’: Aussie quick reveals toll of fleeing Pakistan
Australian Test hopeful Sean Abbott has detailed the repercussions of his close shave with the conflict that engulfed Pakistan earlier this year.
Let us turn Kohli into Messi: US cricket owner’s plea to India, BCCI
One of the owners in the USA’s Major League Cricket has declared the sport will reach a new stratosphere if Indian players are released to be part of the tournament.
Konstas’ big Boxing Day admission ahead of Test return
Sam Konstas had the crowd in the palm of his hands during his Boxing Day Test debut. But ahead of his return to the Aussie side, he’s made a big concession about that game.
Ashes enforcer ‘desperate’ for England Test return
Just as the pressure intensifies on Australia after its World Test Championship failure, a familiar Ashes foe is closing in on his first Test appearance in four years.
Alcaraz’s unorthodox preparation for Wimbledon – a proven winner
‘This year Ibiza was more chill,’ Carlos Alcaraz says of his annual pilgrimage to the party island before sobering up and trying to win Wimbledon.
BBL’s best ever? Heat to unleash fearsome pace attack
After landing one of the world’s premier fast bowlers in the BBL draft, Brisbane Heat has assembled one of the best bowling attacks in the competition’s 15 years. But, how will four quicks work?
Test greats call for mass changes to Australian batting line-up
Marnus Labuschagne has been dumped from Australia’s team – with Sam Konstas and Josh Inglis set to face the West Indies. But that’s just the start of the changes being pushed by Test greats.
Secret diary notes that spurred Sam Konstas’s Test return
Is he the cavalier Test batter who took down Jasprit Bumrah, a more traditional opener or a combination of both? It’s the Sam Konstas question set to define the next era of Australian cricket.
70 names to 1: Inside the Stars’ search for a maiden BBL title
Some clubs have a draft war room. Melbourne Stars have draft war Zooms. TIM MICHELL uncovers how the Stars have built a team they think can end the BBL’s longest trophy drought.
Paine to quit radio for significant Cricket Australia job
Cricket Australia has made a significant structural change in its coaching ranks and former Australian Test captain Tim Paine is set to be the beneficiary.
Smith fitness to delay McSweeney Test recall bid
Australia’s squad depth and Steve Smith’s potential return for the second Test against the West Indies has forced Nathan McSweeney to eye another route to push his claims for a national recall.
Every pick: Pakistan superstar joins BBL’s most lethal attack
Pakistan quick Shaheen Shah Afridi is heading to Brisbane after being snapped up with the first pick in this year’s BBL Draft. See every pick as it happened here.
The big problem standing between BBL and draft revolution
Australia’s cricket player union will push back against any attempt to expand the BBL Draft to include domestic players. But, one solution has been floated to the problem. Could it work?
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