Australia won the World Test Championships in 2023, producing a dominant year across 13 Test matches and securing four spots in ROBERT CRADDOCK’S Test team of the year. But an unknown Irishman has also forced his way in.
Fans have overwhelmingly backed Cameron Bancroft to succeed David Warner at the top of the Australian order. As ROBERT CRADDOCK reports, former greats of the game don’t agree.
Usman Khawaja’s two weeks of tumult have come down to two simple questions, writes ROBERT CRADDOCK. And the Australian opener has a big decision to make.
Spencer Johnson picked up a million dollar payday in the IPL auction on Tuesday night which, ROBERT CRADDOCK writes, is a sign of the times.
THE Aussies have hit rock bottom so now is the time to pick young players with plenty of character to transform the Test team into a tough unit, writes Ian Chappell.
STEVE Smith has been smothered by an Australian set up that has more chefs than ingredients but following Hobart he finally has the chance to lead the team his way, writes Richard Hinds.
IT’S hard to believe only a few months ago, the Australian cricket team was the No.1 team in the world, writes sporting great Allan Border.
AXE the players, the coach, the sports scientists, the selectors … axe everyone. After five abject defeats, should the voice of a disgruntled public be heard?
OPINION: When it comes to the Australian cricket team, their performance lately can be likened to that of would-be US president Hillary Clinton.
MONDAY BUZZ: We have been saying it for years but it’s now actually happening. Test cricket is dying, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
DONALD Trump gave campaign speeches that displayed more tact and discretion than David Warner’s ill-fated swipe, writes Richard Hinds.
IF Steve Smith wants to turn Australia’s fortunes around quickly he needs to forget about offending anyone and take control, writes Ian Chappell.
FORTRESS Australia is under siege. A number of players are literally playing for their careers and the entire team is now under the microscope, writes Cate McGregor.
SOMETIMES in modern-day sport you can over-complicate things and it seems Australia has done just that, writes Graeme Smith.
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