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Weakening one spot to fix another: Moving Marnus to opener is not the answer for top-order puzzle

When it comes to Test cricket, deciding the batting order ultimately boils down to two options - picking your openers, a pseudo opener at…

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Weakening one spot to fix another: Moving Marnus to opener is not the answer for top-order puzzle

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Uzzy and Warner's manager fire back at 'ignorant' Johnson over sandpaper sledge: 'Go to the moon for a holiday, just a joke'

Usman Khawaja has fired back at Mitchell Johnson's criticism of Test teammate David Warner, declaring his opening partner is "a hero" who has paid…

Uzzy and Warner's manager fire back at 'ignorant' Johnson over sandpaper sledge: 'Go to the moon for a holiday, just a joke'

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'It's hard to wrap my head around': Wade rages at umpires after non-call sees Aussies fall to India again

Australia captain Matthew Wade has been left fuming at a late umpiring blunder as India secured a dramatic six-run victory in the fifth and…

'It's hard to wrap my head around': Wade rages at umpires after non-call sees Aussies fall to India again

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Prime time paywall: TV rights for Australian cricket's trophy defences go to new player in broadcast market

Australia's World Test Championship and ODI World Cup defences will be shown exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. The streaming platform has secured the broadcast…

Paul Suttor

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Paul Suttor

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Teflon Bailey: Johnson right about selectors being too close to players but Warner won’t be denied fairytale farewell

Mitchell Johnson was well within his rights to launch a double-barrelled attack on two former teammates David Warner and George Bailey but it’s not…

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Teflon Bailey: Johnson right about selectors being too close to players but Warner won’t be denied fairytale farewell

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Hope-less England hit new low as Shai century powers West Indies with Curran clattered

A magnificent century by Shai Hope has powered West Indies to a thrilling four-wicket victory over England in the first of three one-day internationals…

Hope-less England hit new low as Shai century powers West Indies with Curran clattered

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WATCH: Legends cricketers prove their best fielding years are behind them with comical miss

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Not even a nightmare drop from the West Indies can prevent them from ODI win against England

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Not even a nightmare drop from the West Indies can prevent them from ODI win against England

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'Shaping really well': BBL's Sixers sign Mitchell Starc to new marquee list

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'Shaping really well': BBL's Sixers sign Mitchell Starc to new marquee list

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Are selectors endangering Australia's future by putting Dave Warner’s personal aspirations ahead of team legacy?

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Are selectors endangering Australia's future by putting Dave Warner’s personal aspirations ahead of team legacy?

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A history of big-name players but no trophies to show for it: Can Melbourne Stars gain elusive BBL silverware in 2023?

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A history of big-name players but no trophies to show for it: Can Melbourne Stars gain elusive BBL silverware in 2023?

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The secret to Australia's World Cup success: Rating the best-ever partnerships by position

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The secret to Australia's World Cup success: Rating the best-ever partnerships by position

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'Excited to get out there and have a crack': Morris can't wait to prove Test credentials as pace rival suffers injury blow

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LISTEN: 'Hope he's OK' - George Bailey responds to Johnson swipe in classiest way possible

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'Where is it?' Ben McDermott totally unaware he just launched monster six out of the ground

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Paper giants? - how to rank the best ever ODI batsmen

Gibbo

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Sheffield Shield Round 6 Wrap: Who's hot, who's not heading into the Test summer?

All day Roseville all day

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Team of the Month: A December-born World Cricket XI

It’s not a no ball call its a wide. No ball would only happen if it was the third ball above shoulder height for the ov…(more)

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‘Quite disgusting, childish, condescending’: Johnson blasts Bailey over mental health comment as Warner feud gets nastier

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Australia Test squad: Why Morris should be rushed in for injured star, Warner gets his wish, Marsh nudges out Green

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'Bunnings would sell out of sandpaper': Bailey reacts after Johnson delivers brutal sledge over 'arrogant' Warner's farewell

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Teflon Bailey: Johnson right about selectors being too close to players but Warner won’t be denied fairytale farewell

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Weakening one spot to fix another: Moving Marnus to opener is not the answer for top-order puzzle

Australia fail depth test with second-stringers spun out as India clinch series: 'They got hold of us and didn't let go'

Why Lyon should keep playing Tests into his roaring 40s - and Maxwell can keep white-ball berths as long as he wants

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Wade, Aussies FUMING as two disastrous umpire moments in last over cruel simple chase

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Abu Dhabi T10 bowler costs himself a huge wicket with the biggest no ball seen in ages

Abhimanyu Mithun didn't just overstep - he overjumped the crease by a long way, in a costly moment the denied him two wickets in…

Abu Dhabi T10 bowler costs himself a huge wicket with the biggest no ball seen in ages

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Abu Dhabi T10 bowler costs himself a huge wicket with the biggest no ball seen in ages

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WATCH: The last over of the WBBL final was an absolute nail-biter!

Two wickets - which could've easily been three - a first-ball six and a last-ball heave. The WBBL final came down to the wire…

WATCH: The last over of the WBBL final was an absolute nail-biter!

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WATCH: The last over of the WBBL final was an absolute nail-biter!

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'What finals pressure does!' Strikers botch two gimme dismissals two balls apart

In a WBBL thriller, Adelaide had a horror 16th over. They missed the chance to dismiss Charli Knott and then Amelia Kerr.

'What finals pressure does!' Strikers botch two gimme dismissals two balls apart

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'What finals pressure does!' Strikers botch two gimme dismissals two balls apart

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Peculiar scenes as concussion test is needed - for the non-striker

Amelia Kerr copped a slight knock to the helmet off a rebound. The Channel Seven crew deduced that the delay came for a concussion…

Peculiar scenes as concussion test is needed - for the non-striker

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Peculiar scenes as concussion test is needed - for the non-striker

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LISTEN: 'Nothing in that' - Marsh defends WC photo after Indian's 'sore loser' response

Mohammed Shami told reporters he was hurt by Mitch Marsh's CWC celebration photo. The Bison said he'd do it again.

LISTEN: 'Nothing in that' - Marsh defends WC photo after Indian's 'sore loser' response

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LISTEN: 'Nothing in that' - Marsh defends WC photo after Indian's 'sore loser' response

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'Twinkle toes!' Comical scenes as Indian beanpole is unwilling to bend down... on the first ball

Avesh Khan had it all under control. India had a rather lackadaisical fielding approach to stopping Australia's WC hero Travis Head but it didn't…

'Twinkle toes!' Comical scenes as Indian beanpole is unwilling to bend down... on the first ball

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'Twinkle toes!' Comical scenes as Indian beanpole is unwilling to bend down... on the first ball

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Tony Harper

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'Bunnings would sell out of sandpaper': Bailey reacts after Johnson delivers brutal sledge over 'arrogant' Warner's farewell

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I will have to check that out.

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'Bunnings would sell out of sandpaper': Bailey reacts after Johnson delivers brutal sledge over 'arrogant' Warner's farewell

Tony Harper

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'Bunnings would sell out of sandpaper': Bailey reacts after Johnson delivers brutal sledge over 'arrogant' Warner's farewell

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Paul Suttor

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Paul Suttor

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Australia Test squad: Why Morris should be rushed in for injured star, Warner gets his wish, Marsh nudges out Green

Australia have made changes for the first Test against Pakistan.

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Australia Test squad: Why Morris should be rushed in for injured star, Warner gets his wish, Marsh nudges out Green

Paul Suttor

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Australia Test squad: Why Morris should be rushed in for injured star, Warner gets his wish, Marsh nudges out Green

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Australia fail depth test with second-stringers spun out as India clinch series: 'They got hold of us and didn't let go'

Questions are starting to mount over Australia's white-ball depth after their second-stringers have failed to fire in India. With a side featuring mainly fringe…

Australia fail depth test with second-stringers spun out as India clinch series: 'They got hold of us and didn't let go'

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Australia fail depth test with second-stringers spun out as India clinch series: 'They got hold of us and didn't let go'

Paul Suttor

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Paul Suttor

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Why Lyon should keep playing Tests into his roaring 40s - and Maxwell can keep white-ball berths as long as he wants

Nathan Lyon is joining James Anderson at Lancashire next year and it wouldn’t be a great surprise if the Australian spinner plays Test cricket…

Why Lyon should keep playing Tests into his roaring 40s - and Maxwell can keep white-ball berths as long as he wants

Paul Suttor

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Why Lyon should keep playing Tests into his roaring 40s - and Maxwell can keep white-ball berths as long as he wants

The Roar

Biggest sporting feuds of 2023: Petulant verbal sprays, nasty bust-ups and lingering hatred that refuses to die

The biggest sporting feuds of 2023 made for many memorable moments.

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Biggest sporting feuds of 2023: Petulant verbal sprays, nasty bust-ups and lingering hatred that refuses to die

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Biggest sporting feuds of 2023: Petulant verbal sprays, nasty bust-ups and lingering hatred that refuses to die

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Paul Suttor

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Paul Suttor

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Smith scrambling to make T20 World Cup squad as diminishing white-ball returns put spot in jeopardy

Steve Smith’s blistering tons for the Sydney Sixers last summer were spectacular but the exception, not the rule, when it comes to Australia’s best…

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Smith scrambling to make T20 World Cup squad as diminishing white-ball returns put spot in jeopardy

Paul Suttor

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Smith scrambling to make T20 World Cup squad as diminishing white-ball returns put spot in jeopardy

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Green mounts Test recall bid with runs for WA, Blues blow Tassie away as 24 wickets fall in a day, Vics on top of SA

Cameron Green has made a compelling statement in his quest for a recall to Austalia's Test team with a scintillating Sheffield Shield innings of…

Green mounts Test recall bid with runs for WA, Blues blow Tassie away as 24 wickets fall in a day, Vics on top of SA

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Green mounts Test recall bid with runs for WA, Blues blow Tassie away as 24 wickets fall in a day, Vics on top of SA

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The main contenders (and a dark horse) for David Warner's soon-to-be-vacant Test opening spot

While David Warner continues to dominate at the top of the order for Australia in the white ball formats, his performances in the test…

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'Using our Head': Why Travis should be Australia’s next captain

Head’s tenacity and knack for delivering his best performances on the biggest stages will help him be a good leader.

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Team of the Month: A November-born World Cricket XI

Tigerbill44

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Kohli and Rahul, not Head and Marnus - ranking the best CWC partnerships by batting position

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Winning a World Cup takes more than just good form: Was India a victim of its own success heading into the final?

Peter Hunt

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Think pink: The surefire way to add colour to 50-over cricket as World Cup breathes new life into tired old format

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'He has delivered with bat, ball and leadership': But Pat Cummins is a captain who still never seems to get his dues

Pat Cummins led Australia to another major cricket trophy - but is he getting the credit he deserves?

Gibbo

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Sheffield Shield Round 5 Wrap: Who made their case for a Test spot?

Round 5 had two tricky wickets, a few epic collapses and provided further proof that modern batters struggle to grind out long innings. Here’s…

Peter Farrar

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Absent Sheffield Shield Crowds: Quality players, quality cricket, potential future stars of the game...but where is everyone?

Fruitpicker

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Cooked wicket paranoia has gone too far - why should World Cup hosts lose a key privilege?

Ryan

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Forget the knockers - Cricket's World Cup is proving the 50-over game is a thing of beauty

Garry White

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Lest we Forget: Paying tribute to three fallen cricket war heroes for Armistice Day

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WATCH: Local cricketer hilariously cops all-time brutal send-off

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Teenager facing 160kph bowling machine ends exactly as you'd think

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Teenager facing 160kph bowling machine ends exactly as you'd think

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15-year-old brings up epic 200 with proud Dad at the non-strikers end

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15-year-old brings up epic 200 with proud Dad at the non-strikers end

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Brute of a ball that would make Thommo proud

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Brute of a ball that would make Thommo proud

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Batsmen manage to make the four FILTHIEST deliveries look unplayable

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Batsmen manage to make the four FILTHIEST deliveries look unplayable

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Classic last ball chaos creates a rare ALL-RUN FIVE opportunity