Training intel: New role looms for Inglis as Australia plug gaps
The calls for Josh Inglis to move to No.3 have been answered. Sort of. DANIEL CHERNY brings us the latest from Australian training ahead of the first Test against the West Indies.
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‘Quite traumatic’: Aussie quick reveals toll of fleeing Pakistan
Australian Test hopeful Sean Abbott has detailed the repercussions of his close shave with the conflict that engulfed Pakistan earlier this year.
Pant shines before late Poms fight back
Cricket: Rishabh Pant lit up Day 2 with a blistering knock before England mounted a late fightback.
Death threats, airport assault: How Ricky Stuart sparked cricket war
Australia’s cricketers were on top of the world when news filtered through of Ricky Stuart and Laurie Daley’s Super League wages. What unfolded next changed Aussie cricket forever.
Let us turn Kohli into Messi: US cricket owner’s plea to India, BCCI
One of the owners in the USA’s Major League Cricket has declared the sport will reach a new stratosphere if Indian players are released to be part of the tournament.
Pant smashes century and celebration!
Cricket: Rishabh Pant become the third Indian batsman to hit a century in the first innings vs. England and he celebrated in style.
Konstas’ big Boxing Day admission ahead of Test return
Sam Konstas had the crowd in the palm of his hands during his Boxing Day Test debut. But ahead of his return to the Aussie side, he’s made a big concession about that game.
Konstas’ eye-opening reveal on MCG knock
Australian opener Sam Konstas feels like his cricket has “come a long way” since his unforgettable Test debut at the MCG.
Ashes enforcer ‘desperate’ for England Test return
Just as the pressure intensifies on Australia after its World Test Championship failure, a familiar Ashes foe is closing in on his first Test appearance in four years.
Gill & Jaiswal ton up as India dominate
Cricket: Shubman Gill marked his first innings as India captain with a sparkling hundred after fellow young gun Yashasvi Jaiswal also scored…
BBL’s best ever? Heat to unleash fearsome pace attack
After landing one of the world’s premier fast bowlers in the BBL draft, Brisbane Heat has assembled one of the best bowling attacks in the competition’s 15 years. But, how will four quicks work?
‘Fall in the trap?’ ENG v IND preview
Cricket: Michael Vaughan previewed England’s upcoming test series against India and how his nation could fall into a trap against Bumrah’s new-look…
Vaughan: “Test match openers are BORN”
Cricket: Michael Vaughan spoke to Nic Savage about Australia’s batting lineup which is set for a reshuffle after their loss in the WTC final….
Test greats call for mass changes to Australian batting line-up
Marnus Labuschagne has been dumped from Australia’s team – with Sam Konstas and Josh Inglis set to face the West Indies. But that’s just the start of the changes being pushed by Test greats.
Secret diary notes that spurred Sam Konstas’s Test return
Is he the cavalier Test batter who took down Jasprit Bumrah, a more traditional opener or a combination of both? It’s the Sam Konstas question set to define the next era of Australian cricket.
Vaughn backs Konstas to open for Aussies
Cricket: Fox Cricket’s Michael Vaughn joined Fox Sports News to discuss the possibility of young gun Sam Konstas opening for the Aussies in the…
Axe swings on veteran, new Test era begins
Australian selectors have sensationally dropped a Test regular ahead of the upcoming series against the West Indies, with a teen gun reinstated.
Marnus OUT, Konstas returns for Aussies!
Cricket: Marnus Labuschagne has been dropped for Australiaâs first Test against the West Indies, with opener Sam Konstas and reserve wicketkeeper…
Marnus axed as Aussies look to the future
Marnus Labuschagne’s Test career is at the crossroads after selectors made a big call a week out from the first Test in the West Indies.
70 names to 1: Inside the Stars’ search for a maiden BBL title
Some clubs have a draft war room. Melbourne Stars have draft war Zooms. TIM MICHELL uncovers how the Stars have built a team they think can end the BBL’s longest trophy drought.
Paine to quit radio for significant Cricket Australia job
Cricket Australia has made a significant structural change in its coaching ranks and former Australian Test captain Tim Paine is set to be the beneficiary.
Indian tragedy motivation for series
CRI: India enter a five-match Test series off the back of the tragedy that happened in Ahmedabad last week, with India saying they will use it…
Afridi & Azam! Pakistan stars on show!
Cricket: A host of stars were selected for the biggest BBL season yet, with superstar Pakistan duo Shaheen Afridi and Babar Azam selected by…
Smith fitness to delay McSweeney Test recall bid
Australia’s squad depth and Steve Smith’s potential return for the second Test against the West Indies has forced Nathan McSweeney to eye another route to push his claims for a national recall.
Sixers pick UK star Dunkley with pick 1
Cricket: The Sydney Sixers have taken English batter Sophia Dunkley with the number one pick in the WBBL draft.
Every pick: Pakistan superstar joins BBL’s most lethal attack
Pakistan quick Shaheen Shah Afridi is heading to Brisbane after being snapped up with the first pick in this year’s BBL Draft. See every pick as it happened here.
“6 MIL followers!”- Sixers sign Azam
Cricket: Babar Azam has joined the Sydney Sixers in one of the biggest signings in Big Bash history.
#1 PICK! Afridi joins the Brisbane Heat
Cricket: Pakistanâs superstar bowler Shaheen Afridi will play the whole upcoming BBL season with the Brisbane Heat, after he was selected…
Luca Croft shows what all the fuss is about
Rising Indigenous cricketer Luca Croft shows what all the fuss is about for Bankstown.
Maxwell smashes 13 SIXES in MLC knock!
Cricket: Glenn Maxwell retired from ODI cricket after struggling in the IPL, but given his chance in the US, he showed exactly why he’s the Big…
The big problem standing between BBL and draft revolution
Australia’s cricket player union will push back against any attempt to expand the BBL Draft to include domestic players. But, one solution has been floated to the problem. Could it work?
Hussey declares Marnus should stay!
Cricket: Australian Cricket legend Mike Hussey has endorsed Australia to keep Marnus Labuschange in the middle order.
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.
Cricket erupts: ‘Weirdest thing I’ve seen’
A harmless video posted by cricket’s world governing body has infuriated fans over one shameless detail that is too obvious to miss.
Cricket boss goes full Hollywood in shameless clip
You couldn’t miss ICC chairman Jay Shah in this video from the World Test Championship Final.
13 sixes: Maxy stuns with hitting display
Glenn Maxwell retired from ODI cricket after struggling in the IPL, but given his chance in the US, he showed exactly why he’s the Big Show.
Thunder plans for life without Konstas as Test recall looms
Sydney Thunder will enter Thursday’s BBL draft planning to spend most of the summer without Sam Konstas. Get the latest build-up here.
BBL Draft mega guide: Who will each club take?
More than 400 players have nominated for this year’s BBL Draft — including some of the biggest names in world cricket. Who will be taken and who is each club looking at?
BJ insists Labuschagne should be AXED!
Back Page: On the Back Page, Brenden Julian insisted that Aussie all-rounder Marnus Labuschagne should be axed from the Test squad.
‘Don’t think they’re good enough’
CRI: Brendan Jullian has come out on The Back Page stating that Marnus Labuschagne should be dropped for Australia’s upcoming Test series in…
‘Send him home’: Blewett’s big call on Marnus in major Test revamp
Greg Blewett, who will be commentating on Australia’s Test series against West Indies for ESPN, believes there is a better option at first drop than Cameron Green and has advised on what Marnus Labuschagne should do if dropped.
Joey Johns drops Shane Warne bombshells
An NRL Immortal has revealed some incredible details on his unlikely friendship with Shane Warne before the spin king’s tragic death.
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