Australia are in a strong position in the second Test after getting an even spread of batting contributions on a precarious Perth Stadium pitch offering sharp seam movement and major variations in bounce.
James Troisi is a player to whom labels do not quite adhere. It makes him a little hard to digest.
With only a single finals appearance in seven seasons, the Sydney Thunder could be coined as the BBL’s most unsuccessful team, but 2018-19 is promising something more than just another early competition exit.
The emails documenting illegal contact between Shane Flanagan and Cronulla have been revealed. We think. Not only could they potentially prove a breach of NRL sanctions, they cast further doubt on boomers and their ability to grasp internet culture.
This weekend is the third of the WBBL Opening Weekend carnivals and will see most teams headed south to Blundstone Arena in Hobart for their next two matches in the competition.
We keep hearing it. That Australia needs to play hard cricket. Or tough cricket. But not one person who says it can define what it means.
Western Melbourne are set to join the A-League next season, playing initially in Kardinia Park in Geelong, then eventually – in theory – in a purpose-built stadium in Tarneit.
When it rains it pours in the A-League, which is probably why Keisuke Honda’s first visit to Brisbane threatens to be blown away by a tropical cyclone.
And so to the second Test match on the WACA’s sexy new ground named after the phone mob who couldn’t work the Internet to telecast the FIFA World Cup, and it should be really good.
Having lost spinner Ravi Ashwin to injury, India will err if they let the greenish Perth pitch seduce them into playing four quicks and ignoring tweaker Ravi Jadeja for today’s second Test.
Australian rugby’s recent focus has been firmly fixed on Michael Cheika and his tenuous job security, but there’s another coach facing an even tougher assignment.
When Michael Cheika took over as Wallaby coach from Ewan McKenzie in November 2014, former 25-cap Wallaby centre Michael Hawker was chairman of the Australian Rugby Union.
Racing returns to Flemington this Saturday, the Ascot Summer Carnival continues and Gawler will host their metro race meeting in South Australia. Here are my five plays across the three meetings.
This is a short and light article, nothing to challenge Dr Sheldon Cooper or the like. I didn’t set the world on fire in my physics classes.
The long hot summer has started and the countdown to season 2019 is on.
Like many people on this website, I was eagerly awaiting the day expansion was confirmed, however I was controversially campaigning for a third Melbourne side.
Starc summoning the perfect response to those who blasted the bowler as soft after the first test.
Australia survived the first hour of play unscathed but India would strike before lunch.
Matthew Dellavedova is back in Cleveland and as committed as ever.
Umpires failed to notice Bangladesh had more than five fielders on the leg side during the deciding ODI of their series against the West Indies – which led to a controversial dismissal.
If there is one thing to be learnt from this, let it be – do not get on Greta Rogers’ bad side.
Brisbane Roar coach John Aloisi says his winger Eric Bautheac, who was sent off during his side’s loss to Melbourne Victory, needs to be better protected by referees.
The former Adelaide United and Sydney FC boss has criticised the referees for their response to the lack of sanctions for Wellington Phoenix coach Mark Rudan.
The triple century is cricket’s rarefied tier, the area of the stats sheet where mortals dare not tread.
The triple century is cricket’s rarefied tier, the area of the stats sheet where mortals dare not tread.
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Didn’t get what is the problem with Renshaw. I thought he was doing fine in international arena after being new comer.