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Marsh's Test career will end in the swamp if Australia pitch him into opener's role: 'It's a possibility'

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Banging down the door? Renshaw makes selectors sit up and take notice in Warner race with classy century

Matt Renshaw has posted what could be the most crucial century of his career as he makes his case to replace retiring opener David…

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Banging down the door? Renshaw makes selectors sit up and take notice in Warner race with classy century

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Enough talent to fill three sides? How Australian cricket team would look if specialists filled each line-up

There’s a plethora of talent in the Australian cricket ranks but the problem is the nucleus of the Test team is also filling the…

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Enough talent to fill three sides? How Australian cricket team would look if specialists filled each line-up

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'Biggest forearms and he's pulled a muscle': Maxi injured AGAIN as Stars also sweat on fitness of key quick

Melbourne Stars captain Glenn Maxwell is out for at least one Big Bash League game with a forearm injury and Nathan Coulter-Nile's is likely…

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'Biggest forearms and he's pulled a muscle': Maxi injured AGAIN as Stars also sweat on fitness of key quick

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'Wouldn't be summer without a headline': David Warner's classy response to Johnson sledge

David Warner has opened up on Mitchell Johnson's criticism of his retirement plans, saying his former teammate is entitled to his opinions, however scathing.…

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'Wouldn't be summer without a headline': David Warner's classy response to Johnson sledge

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Munro proves he's a bigger star than Melbourne with blistering 99 for Heat

Colin Munro has bludgeoned traditional slow starters Brisbane Heat to a statement 103-run victory in the Big Bash League opener against Melbourne Stars. The…

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Munro proves he's a bigger star than Melbourne with blistering 99 for Heat

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Opening contenders botch golden chance to press Test selection claims but Harris bullish about replacing Warner

Former Test opener Marcus Harris believes he's done enough for a recall to the Australian team as the search for David Warner's replacement continues.…

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Opening contenders botch golden chance to press Test selection claims but Harris bullish about replacing Warner

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'What are we doing?' Sixers tentatively appeal, waste everyone's time on obvious bump ball

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WATCH: 'Get out of here!' Jordan Silk helps Sixers to tight win with 'stop of the year'

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Jake Fraser-McGurk launches six out of the SCG, then falls to the most awkward shot

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WATCH: Sixers get around Ben Dwarshuis to celebrate wicket after recent loss of his father

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WATCH: Were the Renegades stiffed because of an 'optical illusion'?

Moises Henriques takes umbrage with DRS ruling on caught behind... that 'carried easily'

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Moises Henriques takes umbrage with DRS ruling on caught behind... that 'carried easily'

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'Oh no!' Fox crew crack up as Smudge reaches stellar half-century, still blows up

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Sixers predicted to just 'milk' Adam Zampa's overs, Philippe immediately carts him for six

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LISTEN: Warner asked about fiery Mitchell Johnson comments, shoulders arms

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A cursed 2023, or a year to be proud of? The uncanny misfortune of Queensland sporting teams

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A cursed 2023, or a year to be proud of? The uncanny misfortune of Queensland sporting teams

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Opposition watch: Sizing up Pakistan's Test squad for the Australian cricket summer

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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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WATCH: Euro cricketer smashes T10 record with 193-run onslaught - including a 43-run over!

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Just when I thought cricket matches couldn’t get more ridiculous, I discover there is such a thing as T10.

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WATCH: Euro cricketer smashes T10 record with 193-run onslaught - including a 43-run over!

WATCH: Euro cricketer smashes T10 record with 193-run onslaught - including a 43-run over!

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WATCH: Did Pakistan fielder try to rob Marcus Harris of a boundary?

It looked like four runs to the naked eye but Imam-ul-Haq didn't signal that to the umpires. Honest mistake, or did he try conning…

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WATCH: Did Pakistan fielder try to rob Marcus Harris of a boundary?

WATCH: Did Pakistan fielder try to rob Marcus Harris of a boundary?

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WATCH: Did Pakistan fielder try to rob Marcus Harris of a boundary?

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Zimbabwe only needed 11 runs from 10 balls against Ireland and thanks to some brilliant Ireland fielding they almost didn't get there.

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'Oh my word!' Ireland SCREAMERS spark fightback against Zimbabwe in last-ball thriller

'Oh my word!' Ireland SCREAMERS spark fightback against Zimbabwe in last-ball thriller

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'Oh my word!' Ireland SCREAMERS spark fightback against Zimbabwe in last-ball thriller

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Anything better than John Howard should be considered a success for famous non-cricketing figures. Australian musician Amy Shark marked the start of the new…

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WATCH: Aussie singer gets first delivery of BBL13, bowls marginally better than John Howard

WATCH: Aussie singer gets first delivery of BBL13, bowls marginally better than John Howard

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WATCH: Aussie singer gets first delivery of BBL13, bowls marginally better than John Howard

Marnus Labuschagne interrupted from Player's Mic duties for a great piece of fielding

With his team well on top, piling the pressure on the Stars at 7/102, Marnus was telling the commentators about Australia's Test preparations, when…

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Marnus Labuschagne interrupted from Player's Mic duties for a great piece of fielding

Marnus Labuschagne interrupted from Player's Mic duties for a great piece of fielding

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Marnus Labuschagne interrupted from Player's Mic duties for a great piece of fielding

WATCH: An injured Glenn Maxwell is brought undone by his trademark switch-hit shot

The Melbourne Stars all rounder appeared to pick up an arm injury early in his innings, but batted on for 23 off 14.

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WATCH: An injured Glenn Maxwell is brought undone by his trademark switch-hit shot

WATCH: An injured Glenn Maxwell is brought undone by his trademark switch-hit shot

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WATCH: An injured Glenn Maxwell is brought undone by his trademark switch-hit shot

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Umpire appears to give away a massive clue as Brisbane uses DRS for opening-over breakthrough

Umpire appears to give away a massive clue as Brisbane uses DRS for opening-over breakthrough

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Umpire appears to give away a massive clue as Brisbane uses DRS for opening-over breakthrough

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Draftstars BBL13 Fantasy Tips: Heat looking to start strong against Stars

Draftstars BBL13 Fantasy Tips: Heat looking to start strong against Stars

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How to play T20 fantasy cricket: Seven top tips to help you choose a winning team

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How to play T20 fantasy cricket: Seven top tips to help you choose a winning team

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Stars coach blasts Aussie camp over Boland being told to sit out BBL opener: 'Four overs is not going to kill him'

Stars coach blasts Aussie camp over Boland being told to sit out BBL opener: 'Four overs is not going to kill him'

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Stars coach blasts Aussie camp over Boland being told to sit out BBL opener: 'Four overs is not going to kill him'

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Sporting quotes of 2023: The Eddie Jones train wreck and Bairstow stumping lead a bumper year for outlandish comments

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Sporting quotes of 2023: The Eddie Jones train wreck and Bairstow stumping lead a bumper year for outlandish comments

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Time for Test cricket fans to do the annual ‘give BBL a try’ merry dance - it's not for everyone ... and that's OK

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Time for Test cricket fans to do the annual ‘give BBL a try’ merry dance - it's not for everyone ... and that's OK

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Time for Test cricket fans to do the annual ‘give BBL a try’ merry dance - it's not for everyone ... and that's OK

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Time for Test cricket fans to do the annual ‘give BBL a try’ merry dance - it's not for everyone ... and that's OK

Johnson 'low act' branded 'un-Australian' as Triple M reinstate fast bowler despite Warner brouhaha

Mitchell Johnson’s controversial column taking aim at David Warner and George Bailey has taken another twist with the former fast bowler now back on the Triple M line-up for their coverage of Australia’s Test against Pakistan in Perth.

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Johnson 'low act' branded 'un-Australian' as Triple M reinstate fast bowler despite Warner brouhaha

Johnson 'low act' branded 'un-Australian' as Triple M reinstate fast bowler despite Warner brouhaha

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Johnson 'low act' branded 'un-Australian' as Triple M reinstate fast bowler despite Warner brouhaha

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Do Australians love Test cricket or just watching the baggy green side win at home pretty much all the time?

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Do Australians love Test cricket or just watching the baggy green side win at home pretty much all the time?

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Do Australians love Test cricket or just watching the baggy green side win at home pretty much all the time?

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Do Australians love Test cricket or just watching the baggy green side win at home pretty much all the time?

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