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Australia will head to Perth with revenge on the mind for the first ever Test at Optus Stadium as India look to build their advantage. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage of Day 1 from 1:20pm (AEDT).
The Perth Scorchers are the most successful team in Big Bash League history, but is that all about to change in BBL|08? Or will the victories and finals appearances continue?
St George Illawarra Dragons forward Jack de Belin has been charged by police with one count of aggravated sexual assault in company on Thursday afternoon.
The Big Bash defending champions are back to defend their crown, and the Adelaide Strikers have a great chance of doing just that.
Australia will be desperate to turn things around in the second match of their series against India when the sides head to Perth for the first ever Test at Optus Stadium.
The Big Bash League is under a week away, so there’s no better time to get up to speed on who’ll be playing at which club in 2018-19.
Just when you thought the NRL player merry-go-round was coming to an end, it would appear there are more movements yet to be completed.
The Springboks are set for a change of coach after the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, with Rassie Erasmus declaring he would step down from the role to focus more on his other roles within the sport.
The Brisbane Heat will be looking for a much-improved BBL|08 campaign after a lacklustre season in 2017-18.
India have won just their second Test at the Adelaide Oval and sixth in Australia, taking a 31-run victory over Australia in the first Test at the Adelaide Oval.
NRL player Jarryd Hayne will plead not guilty to sexual assault charges at Burwood Local Court on Monday, according to his lawyer.
Day result: Australian cricket’s whipping boy Shaun Marsh shapes as his side’s best hope of winning the first Test against India which history – and conventional wisdom – suggests is near-impossible.
Australia put themselves on the front foot against India at the Adelaide Oval, but the attention will turn to run scoring on Day 2 as they get a chance to prove the doubters wrong.
The Melbourne Renegades are a team who have always had plenty of potential without the results to match, but BBL|08 is promising for a club who made the semi-finals last year.
The speculation regarding the future of Damien Cook is over, with the South Sydney Rabbitohs hooker signing an extension which will see him remain at Redfern until the end of 2023.
Test cricket returns to Australia for the first time since the ball-tampering debacle in South Africa, with India arriving for a huge four-match series starting at the Adelaide Oval.
The Australian Boomers have booked their spot at the 2019 Basketball World Cup, but the battle for places on the final squad will continue to heat up as they take on Qatar in Melbourne. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage of the game from 7:35pm (AEST).
The Melbourne Victory will look to pile on their fourth straight win when they host the struggling Western Sydney Wanderers in Round 6 of the A-League. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 7:50pm (AEDT).
The Australian Boomers only need one more victory to lock their spot away at the 2019 Basketball World Cup, and their first chance to confirm qualification comes against a physical Iran in Melbourne. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 7:35pm (AEDT).
The NRL off-season continues to go from one rumour to the next, but one was finally confirmed this morning as Shaun Johnson was released by the New Zealand Warriors.
I tend to think this isn’t the worst thing that could have happened for India. They now get to play four quicks, because Vuhrai will bat at six and he can bowl some offies. May actually improve team balance and suit the attack more to the pitch which has been presented in Perth.
BREAKING: Three Indian players ruled out injured ahead of second Test against Australia
George and OKC have surprised me this season Jay. You keep wondering where the drop off is going to be, but it hasn’t come yet. As you quite rightly say, it’s time to start thinking about George as an MVP candidate.
On the other hand, my Rockets are battling. Big time. Need to turn things around in a hurry.
The players you need to watch this week in the NBA
As an umpire myself, it’s not that hard. It’s a flick of the eyes more than anything else, and sure you have to be quick on the call, but reports this morning suggest they missed 16 from Ishant Sharma in the first Test. That’s flat out embarrassing.
I’m not going to say I get every single one, but it’s clear the international umpires aren’t even watching what is going on in front of them.
When are international umpires going to start calling no balls again?
HY – his contract, as far as I know, runs to the end of next year.
Reports: Corey Norman to sign with Dragons
Not sure at the moment Emcie – I think I might warm to it eventually, because Norman is talented and can play footy. But jeez, at the moment, all I’m thinking is that it better not be to replace Dufty, who I still think will be 10x better with another full pre-season under the belt and a few more kgs packed on in the gym.
What do you reckon?
Reports: Corey Norman to sign with Dragons
The general consensus in the office when I was writing this on Monday was that Harris wasn’t going to play because Handscomb is the better player of spin – but Harris is every chance of playing in the opening slot.
Australia vs India: First Test preview and prediction
It’s a big if though, isn’t it Paul? Green is one thing, but with the heat in Adelaide, it’ll be impossible to make that ‘live grass,’ with the ball hooping around. New ball might do a bit, but I think you’ll find this is going to be a long hard slog for the bowlers.
Bumrah would have been the next bowler I picked, although he could well play.
Australia vs India: First Test preview and prediction
Are we batting Handscomb at four then? How else is Head not going to bat there?
Australia vs India: First Test preview and prediction
The idea of playing aggressive cricket is not necessarily from ball 1, but it’s the idea of not getting bogged down… Playing to win the game.
Australia vs India: First Test preview and prediction
Thanks JG,
I can see why you’d think that, but I think once the sun gets a hold of this deck and removes any moisture from it, it’s going to be a long hard effort for bowlers to get wickets.
Australia vs India: First Test preview and prediction
Maybe because there was no NBL on the weekend… International break Nem.
As much as I love the NBL, I’ll be the first to admit it’s still got a long, long way to go.
Melbourne City have a massive image problem
Ratings for A-League games haven’t exactly backed that up though, have they?
Melbourne City have a massive image problem
Melbourne City might have a problem or two to sort out, but why do we need Sunday games at 7pm. I’m yet to be convinced this is a good idea for crowds, atmosphere or really, even ratings and I reckon 6,000 at a Sunday 7pm game isn’t a terrible result considering the general trend in A-League crowds (with the exception of big games like the one at Kogarah last week).
I know it can get hot during summer so scheduling games in the middle of the day isn’t a great idea, but it just seems a weird time to be playing football. Surely you could make the Sunday kick-offs 4 and 6? That extra hour could make a bit of a difference.
Melbourne City have a massive image problem
Good stuff Matt,
I reckon next year is the year of World Cups. I’d love to be at the Lords Test, but I reckon the CWC final and some of the pool games would be equally as fantastic, as would being at the Rugby and Basketball World Cups in Asia next year.
On top of that, I’d love to be in Melbourne for the Australia vs USA basketball games. That might be right at the top of my list for 2019 in fact.
My 2019 sporting bucket list
Hi Shane,
The Roar is dedicated to covering all sports – certainly not just a rugby league site here!
My 2019 sporting bucket list
Ha, you can only hope TB, but I’d say Johnson would have only asked for a release once he knows exactly where he is going next year.
Shaun Johnson released by Warriors
Yeah, as my column up shortly will say, I’m not sold on him at the Dragons. Think Cronulla is the ideal spot for Johnson.
Shaun Johnson released by Warriors
This is just it, no one. Mason Lino was the replacement for injury in 2018, but he is off to Newcastle.
They will have some cash available now though.
Shaun Johnson released by Warriors
I’m not sold on him at the Dragons. Think he will be very good in 2019 though either way, as my column will say published shortly.
Shaun Johnson released by Warriors
Really sorry about this Spruce. Must have been a technical glitch. It’s open and fixed now.
"If you must cheat, don't compete" seems to be lost in modern sport
I don’t believe so – Kayo Sports will be your best bet unfortunately.
Test matches will be on Seven for the next six years.
How to live stream Australia vs India T20 series online: Australian men's cricket team live stream, TV guide
Good decision. Exactly as it should be.
Cricket Australia rejects appeal to lift bans for Warner, Smith and Bancroft
The team this year is unbelievably stacked Ryan – the fact we are talking about playing Agar at 6 and Willey at 7 is a testament to that.
BBL|08 season preview: Perth Scorchers