Australia give Steve Smith rare luxuries – you bet he’s worth it
Deep into his 30s, Steve Smith is afforded luxuries rarely given to any Australian cricketer. On day three against the West Indies, he showed just why he is worth it.
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Green eyes bowling return as he quietens the doubters
Half-centuries from Steve Smith and Cameron Green have ensured the West Indies will be set a challenging fourth innings chase in Grenada.
While you were sleeping: Marnus dons the gloves, match ref fires up
Steve Smith was at his finicky best on day three, while Marnus Labuschagne found a new way to be useful, and the stadium DJ drew the ire of match officials.
Revealed: 40 Indigenous rising stars set to shape Aussie sport
To kickstart this year’s NAIDOC Week celebrations, we’ve scoured the country and identified 40 of Australia’s top up-and-coming Indigenous sports stars. Meet them here.
Back from the dead: Aussie woes could force Ashes selection shock
Teenager Sam Konstas is struggling to find his way in Test cricket and a former Australian skipper says the fringe openers who have spent several years on the periphery will never have a better opportunity to stake their case.
Ashes Warning: Windies’ pointed boast about Khawaja failings
The spotlight on his opening partner is intensifying, but Usman Khawaja is also facing interrogations by West Indies fast bowlers – with a perceived weakness brutally exposed.
Konstas nightmare intensifies in fresh Aussie top-order collapse
Things were going so well for Australia – but a late West Indian fightback, coupled with another embarrassing top-order collapse, have put the tourists firmly on the back foot.
The sliding doors moment which almost stopped Paine Test revival
Tim Paine was on the cusp of leaving Tasmania and taking on a full-time job away from the cricket field when his Test revival started. This is the inside story of what happened.
Middle order maestros paper over Aussie batting crisis
Australia expected Steve Smith to bolster its batting, but the all-time great was just another moving part in a familiar top-order collapse that must leave selectors worried ahead of the Ashes.
Konstas backed to fire despite fresh top-order mess
Australia’s top order delivered a fresh disaster – and Sam Konstas was again at the centre of it. But the under-fire opener has been praised as ‘exceptional’ and ‘back to his best’ by teammates.
Windies may support major cricket shift under one proviso
The chief executive of Cricket West Indies, Chris Dehring, says he is open to mooted change to the structure of Test cricket, but one issue takes priority.
Bolter from the burbs: Inside rising spin prospect’s Aus A stunner
He hasn’t played a state game, yet Zanden Jeh is on the cusp of playing for Australia A. This is the incredible story of the bolter from Brisbane’s suburbs.
Aussies leave Marnus in tour limbo after Smith return
Marnus Labuschagne faces another Test watching from the sidelines as Australia delays a call on whether to send the out-of-favour batter home from the Caribbean.
BBL fixture revealed: Search who your club plays and when
The Big Bash League is weighing up rule changes which reportedly include a double play run-out. Have your say and see the full fixture for BBL15 here.
Cricket Australia rejects ‘boycott’ claim as Australia Day snubbed
Cricket Australia will dodge the controversy of playing on Australia Day for the second time in as many years – but have rejected the theory that they’re boycotting the date.
Selfies, snorkelling, sprint king greet Aussies in Grenada
Australia’s cricketers are soaking up the relaxed Caribbean lifestyle as they prepare for the second Test. Dan Cherny takes you inside their preparations in the picturesque Grenada.
‘We believe in justice’: Coach responds to Windies rape allegations
Coach Daren Sammy has spoken out for the first time about the sexual assault allegations levelled against a West Indian international cricketer.
Konstas part of reshuffle as wounded Smith prepares to play
Sam Konstas is set for yet another first in the next Test against the West Indies, with Australia set to make several changes to accommodate an injury hampered Steve Smith. The latest training intel.
‘I respect Usman’: Craig Hutchison unfazed by interview boycott
SEN boss Craig Hutchison has expressed respect for Usman Khawaja’s decision to boycott interviews saying he won’t request interviews in the future.
Controversial catch banned by cricket bosses
It was a BBL catch which divided opinion — should it have been out or not? Recently, cricket’s law makers made their decision on whether Michael Neser’s effort will ever happen again and the man in question has had his say.
Lyon flags end to 24-month Big Bash exile
As he approaches his 38th birthday, Nathan Lyon is ready to make a comeback. The veteran spinner hasn’t played BBL since leaving the Sydney Sixers two years ago. That’s about to change.
Lyon offloads ultimate cricket honour after 12-year reign
After more than a dozen years as the Australian Test team’s designated songmaster, Nathan Lyon is handing over the honour. But what does it mean for his future?
‘Work it out yourself’: Smith won’t cop Healy’s batting coach roast
Steve Smith has come out in defence of Australia’s under fire batting coach after the veteran mentor copped strong criticism from Ian Healy.
Cummins’ baggy green goes missing day after photo shoot
Australia captain Pat Cummins turned up for the pre-series photoshoot in a brand new baggy green. A day later, he was back in his old cap with the new edition going missing.
Aussies weigh up sending Marnus home as Smith return nears
Already out of the XI, Marnus Labuschagne could soon find himself out of the tour altogether with selectors mulling an early release for the axed veteran.
‘Openly boasted’: Explosive claims over cricket rape allegations
A leading Caribbean social justice organisation has written to the president of Cricket West Indies to express its concern over the handling of a rape complaint involving a current West Indian player.
History repeats as Australia face fresh Cameron Green conundrum
It’s happened before, and maybe it’s happening again. Cameron Green has returned to the Australian XI only to find that, maybe, his spot in the team has been usurped. So what happens now?
Windies demand penalties for umpire blunders as Hazlewood runs riot
A dizzying spell by Josh Hazlewood fired Australia to a dominant first Test victory – but after the match the West Indies launched into another stinging attack on umpires, calling for official penalties.
Cricket world rocked by star’s shocking sex assault allegations
A current international cricketer has been accused of an alleged series of sexual offences by 11 women, including a teenager.
Player ratings: Bowlers save the blushes of top order batters
After some middle order resistance set up a competitive total, the Australian bowling attack led by Josh Hazlewood skittled the West Indies. But did it paper over some cracks? Every player rated here.
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