Finch set for Ashes trial in UAE
Aaron Finch’s expected Test selection in the UAE next month may have as much to do with his suitability to play in next year’s Ashes as it does his competence against spin.
Oh India, what could have been?
Let’s look at an Indian team who leave England with what ended up being a bit of a ‘what could have been?’ series for the visitors.
The middle order conundrum
While Team India came short of addressing their dismal overseas Test performances yet again – them being ‘competitive’ notwithstanding – it’s time to look at what is becoming an Achilles heel for the ODI team; the middle order conundrum!
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Club Roar Awards Round 4 updated category shortlists
Time has been called. The full-time siren has sounded and it’s stumps on Day 5… Now the countdown is on! With submissions now closed, we’re proud to be announcing our Round 4 winners of the Club Roar Awards on Wednesday, September 26.
The four players who'll be using the JLT Cup as a World Cup audition
Big hitters Chris Lynn and D’Arcy Short, veteran batsman George Bailey, and intimidating quick Nathan Coulter-Nile can all press for World Cup selection in the JLT Cup.
Siddle should have been saved for the Ashes
Peter Siddle looks set to vault into Australia’s starting XI for the first Test against Pakistan next month. It would be an odd situation given his lack of penetration on flat pitches in recent years.
Nic Maddinson named in Victoria's JLT Cup squad, Chris Lynn to captain Queensland
Former New South Wales Blues opening batsman and one-time Test player Nic Maddinson has earnt a reprieve, being named in Victoria’s squad for the JLT one-day cup.
Glenn Maxwell betrayed by mixed messages
Justin Langer said something in his first press conference as Australian coach that was of huge relief to Glenn Maxwell.
Australian women's squad named for T20 series against New Zealand
The Australian women’s cricket team have named their squad for the upcoming T20 series against New Zealand, headlined by Meg Lanning and Ellyse Perry.
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Ball tampering - a legal analysis and a call for reform
It’s lunch on the third day of the third Test between Australia and South Africa in Cape Town and the Test series is at a critical stage.
Alastair 'The Chef' Cook: cricket's culinary artist with an old school blend
A felicitous haul of plaudits embraced the air at The Oval as Alastair Cook, England’s highest ever run scorer in the pinnacle format of our loving game, took the final walk back to the pavilion.
Another wasted series for India
The England-India Test series is finally over, and it was another disappointing overseas result for the visitors, a team that was expected to topple the hosts returning with a very poor 1-4 loss.
Who are Australia's best spinners?
The World Cup is less than a year away and all teams have been busy trying to figure out the combinations for the marquee tournament.
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Young paceman makes an absolute meal out of a Chris Lynn catching opportunity
Tassie youngster Riley Meredith not only couldn’t take this chance to remove Queensland skipper Chris Lynn – he didn’t even get a hand on the ball!
Mitch Starc returns serve after sledging allegation from Pakistan skipper
This was low key savage from Mitch
Cult hero Mickey Edwards unleashes his inner beast after wicket
The young NSW paceman was up and about early on against SA in the JLT Cup.
NSW players left red-faced after embarrassing overthrow
It should have been a simple fielding drill.
Bizarre runout costs Hughes century
Adam Zampa was probably happy to have a run out with his hands not his nose though.
Jimmy Anderson has an EPIC fail on the golf course
Luckily the England (cricketing) great is fine now.
Cricket Australia CEO to stay on for 12 months after resignation
Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland announced his resignation from cricket but he’s given a year’s notice to allow time for a new person to fill the role.
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Empire versus upstart, coloniser versus colony: The contests which define the Ashes
The Ashes is the story of antagonism. The itching, grating, sandpaper-underwear tension between colony and coloniser, between a perceived dominion and those who thought they could rule it.
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The Ashes is the story of antagonism. The itching, grating, sandpaper-underwear tension between colony and coloniser, between a perceived dominion and those who thought they could rule it.
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That’s a problem for one of them. They aren’t both going to get the chance in WA with only one keeping spot. If Whitem…(more)