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The man who survived rugby league's biggest scandals now faces an even greater challenge – steering cricket through a franchise revolution that could reshape the sport forever.

How cricket’s head honcho cut his teeth on NRL scandals

He’s been sledged by Greg Matthews, gone to war for David Warner and weathered rugby league’s worst scandals. Now he faces an even tougher task, reviving Test cricket. Watch the High Steaks interview.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 22: Travis Head of Australia raises his bat after scoring 100 runs during day two of the First 2025/26 Ashes Series Test Match between Australia and England at Perth Stadium on November 22, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Two-year Head campaign that can no longer be ignored

The idea of Head opening in a Test on Australian soil is not a new one. It has been floated at various stages in three consecutive years. But it can no longer be ignored, writes Daniel Cherny.

Usman Khawaja's opening partners since David Warner

16 Tests, seven openers: Legend lashes Bailey’s ‘crazy scheme’

If Jake Weatherald debuts in Perth, he will be Usman Khawaja’s seventh partner since David Warner retired less than two years ago — and a fed-up Matthew Hayden has had enough.

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Ashes ball change controversy revisited

The ball change farce and drinks snub which marred an Ashes

Australia was cruising at 0-135 at stumps on day four of the fifth Ashes Test in 2023. But David Warner and Usman Khawaja knew momentum had shifted after a farcical ball change which flipped the Test.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 30: Jake Weatherald of Tasmania bats during day three of the Sheffield Shield match between Victoria and Tasmania at CitiPower Centre, on October 30, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

‘Impressive’: Tassie bolter earns Ashes selection

Usman Khawaja could have his seventh opening partner since the retirement of David Warner after a new face was included in the Australian squad for the first Ashes Test.

HOBART, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 16: Jake Weatherald of Tasmania raises the bat after scoring a half century during day two of the Sheffield Shield match between Tasmania and Western Australia at Ninja Stadium, on October 16, 2025, in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

Weatherald firms for Ashes debut — but will it be in Perth?

Jake Weatherald has been backed to become the ultimate David Warner replacement and provide the aggression which has been lacking at the top of Australia’s batting order.

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Marnus Labuschagne and David Warner.

Warner: Why Labuschagne must return to Test XI for the Ashes

He has been one of Marnus Labuschagne’s harshest critics, but retired star David Warner has declared the batsman must be returned to Australia’s line-up for the Ashes.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 04: Sam Konstas of New South Wales looks on as waits to walk out onto the field during day one of the Sheffield Shield match between Western Australia and New South Wales at WACA, on October 04, 2025, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images)

Warner: Pick Konstas, not ‘short-term fix’

The race to bat alongside Usman Khawaja in next month’s Ashes is heating up, but his former partner fears selectors could be looking too short term.

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The next big things to watch in the Sheffield Shield.

Shield coaches reveal 30 nextgen stars and future Aussie players

A 20-year-old combination of Travis Head and David Warner, a future Queensland captain, and the 145kmh 19-year-old everyone is talking about. State coaches reveal the country’s next gen stars and their next Australia players.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 13: Sam Konstas of the Thunder walks off dejected after being dismissed during the BBL match between Sydney Thunder and Perth Scorchers at ENGIE Stadium, on January 13, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Getty Images)

Konstas deal sets up big future

Thunder prodigy Sam Konstas has transformed from watching his heroes from the stands to signing the club’s longest Big Bash contract extension.

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LEEDS, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: David Warner of Australia celebrates after taking a catch to dismiss Joe Root of England off the bowling of Nathan Lyon of Australia during day four of the 3rd Specsavers Ashes Test match between England and Australia at Headingley on August 25, 2019 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Root reacts to Warner’s ‘surfboard’ sledge

England’s Joe Root has dismissed David Warner’s pre-Ashes sledge as ‘irrelevant’ while acknowledging the series could have a hostile atmosphere.

England's Joe Root walks off the field after losing his wicket on day four of the fifth cricket test match between England and India at The Kia Oval in London, Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

‘Irrelevant’: Root responds to Warner’s pre-Ashes jibe

England’s Joe Root has dismissed David Warner’s pre-Ashes sledging as ‘irrelevant’ while predicting a ‘hostile atmosphere’ for the series.

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 06: Josh Hazlewood of Australia celebrates dismissing England captain Joe Root during day three of the 4th Specsavers Ashes Test between England and Australia at Old Trafford on September 06, 2019 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Root already having ‘Hazlewood nightmares’: Warner’s brutal dig

David Warner has opened fire on England batting great Joe Root, claiming he has a major technical flaw and will be having “nightmares’’ about facing Josh Hazlewood this Ashes summer.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 05: David Warner of London Spirit bats during the The Hundred match between London Spirit Men and Oval Invincibles Men at Lord's Cricket Ground on August 05, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Warner shot down before Smith says G’day to LA

Cricket’s grand old venue Lord’s hosted a curious spectacle as David Warner and Kane Williamson suffered a humbling defeat in The Hundred’s season opener.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 05: David Warner of London Spirit watches as he hits the ball up before being caught out by Jordan Clark of Oval Invincibles during the The Hundred match between London Spirit Men and Oval Invincibles Men at Lord's Cricket Ground on August 05, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

David Warner flops on Lord’s return

Just days after mocking Joe Root’s Ashes record, David Warner’s return to Lord’s has ended in humiliation with a quick dismissal.

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Usman and? The seven-man race for Ashes opening spot

With an Ashes on the horizon, Usman Khawaja looks set for a seventh opening partner since David Warner’s retirement. An uncapped star has emerged as the leading contender — but he faces plenty of competition.

Marnus Labuschagne Opener in waiting

How doing nothing gives Marnus the edge in Ashes opening crisis

Six months on from being dropped, Marnus Labuschagne looks most likely to be opening the batting in the first Ashes Test. What did he do to precipitate the change? Absolutely nothing, writes Robert Craddock

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Joe Burns has rediscovered his love of cricket playing for Italy.

He used to be Warner’s partner — now he’s an Italian cricket hero

Joe Burns used to partner David Warner at the top of Australia’s batting order. Now he’s leading Italy’s T20 World Cup charge. He reveals what lured him over to the Azzurri, and how it has changed his perspective.

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A worker removes the equipment placed next to the stumps after the authorities asked to evacuate the stadium during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala, India, Thursday, May 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia)

‘Evolving situation’: PSL moved, Aussies on alert in India

A T20 tournament in Pakistan involving David Warner has been moved to another country as military tensions with India escalate raIsing questions about the IPL.

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Warner’s shock career move made official

Nearly two years after clashing with members at Lord’s in unforgettable scenes, David Warner is headed back to the iconic venue to play.

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HOBART, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 26: David Warner of the Thunder is seen during a BBL Final Media Opportunity at Consitution Dock on January 26, 2025 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

Warner’s shock career revival at 38

David Warner was unwanted in the IPL auction, but after a fairytale season in the BBL he’s pushing for a career revival.

GALLE, SRI LANKA - FEBRUARY 09: Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne of Australia are seen with the WarneÃ¢â¬âMuralitharan Trophy after Australia defeated Sri Lanka to wi. the series during day four of the Second Test match in the series between Sri Lanka and Australia at Galle International Stadium on February 09, 2025 in Galle, Sri Lanka. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Analysis: History books prove enormity of Aussie clean sweep

Don’t let the ease with which Australia beat Sri Lanka fool you; a quick look at the history books proves just how special a win this was, writes DANIEL CHERNY.

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Australia's Usman Khawaja (L) celebrates with captain Steve Smith after scoring a century (100 runs) during the first day of the first Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and Australia at the Galle International Cricket Stadium in Galle on January 29, 2025. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP)

Gallant win in Galle puts S Africa on notice

A 2-0 trouncing of Sri Lanka, just Australia’s third Test series win in Asia since mid-2006, was the fruits of excellent planning and the moulding of old and new.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 30: Sam Konstas of Australia gestures to the crowd during day five of the Men's Fourth Test Match in the series between Australia and India at Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 30, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Konstas gong confirms star status

After a stunning Test debut teenage tyro Sam Konstas has been given an honour named after Australia’s best ever.

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HOBART, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: Mitch Owen of the Hurricanes celebrates the win with fans during the BBL The Final match between Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Thunder at Ninja Stadium on January 27, 2025 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

Is Aussie call-up next for newest BBL star?

He was an unknown batter from Tasmania when the BBL began, but while Mitch Owen could be eyeing off some big paydays, there’s one thing the star of the final might not get anytime soon.

Sydney Thunder captain David Warner in Hobart ahead of the BBL Final. Picture: Linda Higginson.

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.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 03: David Warner of the Thunder addresses the team before taking to the field during the BBL match between Perth Scorchers and Sydney Thunder at Optus Stadium, on January 03, 2025, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

‘Brilliant’: Warner goes from banned to best

He was banned from ever captaining Australia, but when the door opener for David Warner in the Big Bash, he has proven all his doubters wrong.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 17: David Warner of the Thunder bats during the BBL match between Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder at Sydney Cricket Ground, on January 17, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Getty Images)

New age Warner message driving finals run

The two teams who have catapulted themselves into the Big Bash finals have one very big thing in common.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 03: David Warner of the Thunder addresses the team before taking to the field during the BBL match between Perth Scorchers and Sydney Thunder at Optus Stadium, on January 03, 2025, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

‘Brilliant’: Warner’s profound BBL impact revealed

After beating his captaincy ban, David Warner has dived into leadership in the Big Bash and even surprised some former opponents turned teammates.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 19: Glenn Maxwell of the Stars reacts as he leaves the field during the BBL match between Melbourne Stars and Hobart Hurricanes at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on January 19, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

BBL finals sledge after Maxi madness

Glenn Maxwell has been unstoppable in the BBL and a veteran teammate says that spells trouble for their finals opponents.

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