How Khawaja can conquer spin demons
EVERYTHING was set up beautifully for Usman Khawaja at the Gabba; good batting deck, adopted home ground advantage, top Shield form. Then he came face-to-face with his old enemy, spin.
Expert Opinion
Why Aussies should fear the beard
ENGLAND’S spinning all-rounder Moeen Ali could well turn out to be a trump card for Joe Root’s men this Ashes summer, writes Aussie spin great Ashley Mallett.
Shaun Marsh is the new Shane Watson
SHAUN Marsh is Australia’s most controversial, uncontroversial cricketer. A so-so Test batsman capable of the occasional outstanding innings – and frustrating fans.
Selectors must ignore Renshaw’s horror numbers
ONE thing is clear about Australia’s first Test team – Cameron Bancroft must play. But so too should the out-of-form Matt Renshaw, writes Robert Craddock.
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Aussies will win — but by how much?
THERE are far more unknowns in this Australia-India Test series than normal. The one thing we do know — Australia will win. But by what margin?
Now not the time for sledging: Border
THE Aussies must return to their aggressive, intimidating brand of cricket – but tone down the sledging, writes former Test captain Allan Border.
Finch, Bushrangers back in business
AARON Finch was so close to Phillip Hughes that he was a pallbearer. But he’s wasted no time getting back where his mate would’ve wanted him.
Adelaide poses true test of Aussie character
AUSTRALIA’S cricket selectors have a series of subtle challenges to confront as they head back to the coal face after the death of Phillip Hughes.
Tragedy will reshape Australian cricket
THE shocking injury to Phillip Hughes will reshape Australian cricket. The shock waves are so deep, they could even change the way Australia play the game.
Marsh needs to step up over Clarke fuss
MICHAEL CLARKE may have relinquished his role as a selector but he hasn’t changed as a person, writes Robert Craddock.
It’s time for Australia to go bold not old
IF Australia believes Steve Smith is a Test captain in waiting why not give him a taste of the job at the Gabba next month, asks Robert Craddock.
I wouldn’t want to captain Australia now
I don’t believe the current system allows you to captain Australia properly because there are too many people to tell to get stuffed, writes Ian Chappell.
Wander World as Aussies fly and fail
MIDDLE Eastern contrasts: Western Sydney Wanderers show how to win away from home while Australia’s Test cricket team is humiliated in the desert.
Tales of a case of Don but not forgotten
SACHIN Tendulkar’s story at the Bradman Gala Dinner on Wednesday was a neat spin on a story old enough to sport just a few whiskers.
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