Blockbuster rumour surrounds Indian squad
India are heading into the Boxing Day Test against Australia with a blockbuster rumour hanging over the head of the dressing room.
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Head trains lightly for Boxing Day Test
Cricket: Travis Head, who suffered a minor quad strain during his batting in the second innings of the third Test, trained lightly ahead of the…
Why Konstas’ debut is the most extraordinary in 50 years
If Sam Konstas’ debut was noteworthy merely for him being a teenager, or it being on Boxing Day, or in a massive live series, it would be a big deal. All three puts his first game beyond anything we’ve seen for 50 years.
Renegades Star Fergus O’Neill Interview – BBL14, Teammate Ranking & Hokball Vibes | Cricket Today Show
The Cricket Today Show with a very special interview, as Victoria and Melbourne Renegades BBL star Fergus O’Neill joins the show, chatting all…
‘Whatever it takes’: Indian skipper’s role
India’s veteran captain had a coy response when asked how him and Virat Kohli would turn around their fortunes at the MCG.
‘Shocking’: Gades great slams Marvel Stadium’s under-fire surface
Former Melbourne Renegades captain Aaron Finch has questioned how serious Marvel Stadium is about cricket and offered an alternate venue the franchise should consider making its home.
Aussie Test bombshell as rumours swirl
Australian coach Andrew McDonald has confirmed a teen sensation will make his debut, but doubt still lingers over one star.
‘So composed’: Aussies laud Konstas ahead of Test debut
Sam Konstas will become one of Australia’s youngest Test debutants when he steps out in front of a packed MCG on Boxing Day — and the Aussies are confident he’s more than ready.
Bombshell new Don Bradman revelations
New revelations about Sir Don Bradman have given a heartbreaking insight into the Australian cricket icon’s final years.
“Sam will do the job” – Full AUS Presser
Cricket: Australian Test coach Andrew McDonald speaks to the media ahead of the Boxing Day clash with India.
Sixers star now the best in the world
The rest of the league would have been cheering when Steve O’Keefe retired. But the celebrations are over with his replacement at the Sixers now the number one ranked T20 bowler in the world.
Debutant locked in as doubt swirls over star
Australian coach Andrew McDonald has confirmed a gun opener will make a dream debut in front of a sellout crowd at the MCG.
MCG provides “an amazing opportunity”
Cricket: Travis Head is set to overcome an injury scare to play in the Boxing Day test, while debutant Sam Konstas and Scott Boland will also…
Why Konstas won’t be scared on debut
Sam Konstas will have to deal with 90,000 fans and a quality Indian attack if he’s named to make his debut on Boxing Day, but a close mate says confidence won’t be an issue for the young opener.
England skipper to undergo surgery
Cricket: Ben Stokes will be racing to prove he is fit for next year’s Ashes series, as he prepares to undergo hamstring surgery which will rule…
Smashing school kids to smashing Test bowlers: Inside the rise of Konstas
Ed Cowan has kept a close watch on Sam Konstas since first spotting him four years ago, and explains why the ‘rare talent’ has the temperament to thrive in Test cricket.
WATCH: Harvey, Duckett’s all-time BBL stunners
The BBL season isn’t even 10 days old and already we’ve seen two of the catches of the summer. Relive Ben Duckett and Mackenzie Harvey’s efforts and have your say on which was better.
Head racing the clock, misses training
Cricket: Travis Head was forced to sit-out of a pivotal training session ahead of the Boxing Day test against India.
Renegades break Perth ‘hoodoo’
Cricket: The Melbourne Renegades have ended a seven-game losing streak to the Perth Scorchers after defeating them at Marvel Stadium.
Cricket storm erupts over ‘absolute joke’
Commentators were left astonished by a Big Bash sight, with the surface at the Melbourne ground slammed as an “absolute joke”
Renegades vs Scorchers: Match Highlights
Cricket: Catch all the action as the Renegades hosted the Perth Scorchers at Marvel Stadium.
Blow for India as star bowler ruled out of remaining Tests
India’s hopes of taking some of the workload off superstar Jasprit Bumrah have nosedived after Mohammed Shami failed to pass his medical exam ahead of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.
Leg Buys: BBL boss poised to become a major deal in the USA
The man who has revolutionised the Big Bash in Australia is now in the running to lead cricket’s push into the United States sporting landscape.
What Pat Cummins really wants for Christmas
The Australian cricket captain has revealed the one thing he would like as he and wife Becky prepare for the arrival of their second child.
15 in a row! Aussies cruise to dominant win over NZ
Australia’s stranglehold over trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand in the 50-over format has continued after the reigning world champions secured a 75-run victory.
Voges slams ‘substandard’ conditions as Gades down Scorchers
The surface was slammed as “an absolute joke”, there was a catch of the year contender, the roof was hit … and the Renegades came out on top against the Scorchers. WATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS
Catch of the tournament contender
Cricket: Mackenzie Harvey continues to shine in the field with this absolute SCREAMER and potential catch of the tournament to break key Scorchers…
Connolly hits the ROOF at Marvel
Cricket: Cooper Connolly joins the small group of players to have ever hit the roof at Marvel Stadium with this cracking shot against Kane Richardson….
Is the ground at Marvel up to standard?
Cricket: Mark Howard, Ravi Shastri and Brad Haddin discuss the questionable ground conditions at Marvel Stadium for the Renegades v Scorchers…
INSANE underarm run-out from Harvey
Cricket: Run-outs don’t get much better than this, with Melbourne Renegades’ Mackenzie Harvey pulling off an incredible underarm run-out.
Aus extend 7-year dominance over NZ
Cricket: Australia have retained the Rose Bowl with a brilliant 3rd ODI match victory over NZ, with Annabel Sutherland named Player of the Series….
Marsh to shoulder bigger bowling load in Boxing Day scorcher
It’s set to be a long, hot Boxing Day in the field, and Australia will be able to call on Mitch Marsh if needed as the mercury climbs to 40 degrees. DANIEL CHERNY has the latest.
It’s ‘a dream come true’ for Konstas
Cricket: Sam Konstas has spoken to the media ahead of a potential Test debut on Boxing Day, with the 19-year-old saying it’s ‘a dream come true’….
RIP Redders: Call that nearly made Aussie Test great a Cat
Test great Ian Redpath was honoured at a funeral service, where it was revealed he passed up the chance to play for his beloved Geelong Cats. See the heartfelt tributes to the man known as ‘Redders’.
Curator bats away anti-India conspiracy talk
The MCG head curator had to respond to an unexpected line of questioning from the visiting media ahead of the Boxing Day Test.
Aussie star’s warning shot to Ashes foe
An Australian star has come into superb batting touch at just the right time as the champion side played its final game before the Ashes.
India’s cunning plan to stop Lyon’s roar
He hasn’t needed to fire many shots yet this series, but India has a plan to take down Australia’s spinning talisman. Robert Craddock unpacks the tourists’ tricks to taming the GOAT.
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The secret edge driving the Sixers’ success
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‘Turn the mics up’: Alert for Test hopeful
Cricket fans have been told to look out for a very specific quirk of a possible Australian debutant in the Boxing Day Test.
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