How Smith’s fellow Aussies got to 10,000
One did it with a push to mid-on, one with a cut shot to the boundary and the third a drive through covers. Here’s the tale of the first three Aussies to reach 10,000 runs.
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Australia’s big problem: Batting phenom who can bowl with both hands
Meet Kamindu Mendis, the Sri Lankan star who can bowl with both arms – but it’s what he can do with the bat that will really worry Australia.
Reborn Sri Lanka playing for a community bouncing back from turmoil
The second day of the second Test in June 2022 when Australia last visited these shores was the day when the people of Sri Lanka took back their freedom on top of the iconic Galle Fort that sits above the cricket ground. Life is back to normal in Galle – but the cricket promises to be another challenge.
How Beth Mooney went from a Woolies checkout to Ashes legend
Beth Mooney has dominated the Ashes. With piercing eyes and pursed lips, she rarely lets anything go. ‘I probably don’t mince my words too much, to be honest,’ she says ahead of the historic Test at the MCG. ‘I don’t see the point.’
Konstas facing the axe as selectors ponder Test shake-up
A debutant is firming for a spot in the Australian XI, but selectors are on the verge of a massive call on who makes way and a big change at the top of the order. Daniel Cherny has the latest from Galle.
‘Does he care?’: Selector’s jab sums up battle Khawaja overcame
Usman Khawaja learnt the value of controlling his emotions as a child, but he wants to set the record straight – beneath that cool exterior is as driven a cricketer as any, writes DANIEL CHERNY.
‘He likes to dominate’: Reborn icon leading Sri Lanka’s charge
Cricket icon Sanath Jaysuriya followed up his playing days with a sex tape controversy and a run-in with the ICC. He is back as Sri Lanka’s coach and he has turned their cricket around.
Owen’s arrival, blow ups and records: Biggest BBL14 moments
The 14th edition of the Big Bash has had year’s worth of highlight reel moments, but its biggest legacy has been thrusting Australia’s next generation into the spotlight. WATCH the biggest moments of this summer’s BBL.
Watch: Owen’s 39 balls of pure carnage creates Hurricanes history
Mitch Owen has guided the Hobart Hurricanes to an incredible victory in the BBL final to claim their first title in the league’s history.
‘Pretty cooked’: Overworked Head to give up American dream
Travis Head will scale back his franchise T20 commitments to balance Australian, Big Bash and IPL contracts with his young family, saying time in America left him ‘pretty cooked’.
Why international matches are crucial for Afghan cricketers
An Afghanistan women’s XI will make history when the team plays in Melbourne on Thursday. Find out why cricket means more to them than just a sport.
Total Cricket: Aussies considering radical ploy for Sri Lanka series
With the XI to face Sri Lanka in the first Test still up in the air, all options remain on the table for Australian selectors, including taking a radical step rarely seen in the Test format.
Why Thunder title would be a BBL win for the ages
David Warner is hoping to become the first Thunder captain to lift the BBL trophy since Mike Hussey – and it would be a triumph over adversity if his side was able to.
‘Even the dog’s had knee surgery’: Injury curse hits Starc household
As he closes in on the 100-Test Club, Mitchell Starc says he is limiting the extent of his injury knowledge to show up for the Test series in Sri Lanka as he prepares to be Australia’s sole quick.
Khawaja: I won’t fight tap on shoulder when time comes
Usman Khawaja says he won’t fight the tap on the shoulder when it comes from selectors – but he doesn’t know if it will come ahead of this week’s first Test in Sri Lanka.
Aussie spin picture up in the air as injury cloud lingers
Matt Kuhnemann expects to have his thumb put under the microscope in the first Test, while Todd Murphy is unsure if he’ll play. DANIEL CHERNY has the latest from Galle.
Young guns and Aussie greats: Six stars who could decide BBL final
It’s the Hobart Hurricanes against the Sydney Thunder in this year’s BBL decider. Here are six players who will have a huge say on the result.
Crash: Australia Day is cricket’s unsolvable nightmare
Australian cricket tries to offend no-one on Australia Day – the problem is that has the potential to leave no-one totally happy and it’s a problem that isn’t going away any time soon writes Robert Craddock.
Mooney magic lifts Aussies to Ashes win
A superb unbeaten half-century to Beth Mooney propelled Australia to a commanding 72-run win in Saturday night’s T20 International against England at Adelaide Oval, the result continuing the visitors’ Women’s Ashes nightmare.
Jason Gillespie’s surprise career pivot after Pakistan ‘chaos’
Jason Gillespie has escaped the vipers nest that is Pakistan cricket and is likely to take a break from head coaching. In fact, he is close to locking down a surprising new career move.
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