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Perry done for series after another hamstring setback

Star Australian allrounder Ellyse Perry will miss the rest of Australia’s T20 and ODI series against New Zealand after re-injuring her right hamstring.

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Perry done for series after another hamstring setback

Sinclair Whitbourne

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Sinclair Whitbourne

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Dean Jones and a matter of numbers

Dean Jones was well down the list of my favourite Australian batsmen of his era, but I always thought he was a fine technician, a man of considerable courage, and I was very impressed by his interview with Crash Craddock on Cricket Legends.

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Bernie

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Bernie

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Why do some batsmen get dropped more than others?

It was early December 1986 at around 5pm at the No. 2 ground in Biggenden, the town where I grew up from the age of eight and where I played the majority of my not particularly distinguished cricket career.

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Whatever you do don't run on Rachael Haynes' arm

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'Ohh, s--t': Aaron Finch cops one to the worst possible spot off James Pattinson

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'Ohh, s--t': Aaron Finch cops one to the worst possible spot off James Pattinson

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More fixture chaos for Cricket Australia as men's side gets double-booked

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Is cricket doing enough to fix match-fixing?

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Binoy Kampmark

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Dean Jones: Life of a cricketing entertainer

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Cameron Boyle

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Dean Jones' greatest one-day knock was not for Australia, but against

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Peter Farrar

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The Dean Jones Cup would add to a legend's legacy

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Usama Khalid new author

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Pat Cummins faces a daunting challenge

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Arnab Bhattacharya

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Knight Riders chase maiden win in battle of the biryanis

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Why do some batsmen get dropped more than others?

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More fixture chaos for Cricket Australia as men's side gets double-booked

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Perry done for series after another hamstring setback

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Belinda Vakarewa rewarded with return to Aussie squad

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All the best.

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Belinda Vakarewa rewarded with return to Aussie squad

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Belinda Vakarewa rewarded with return to Aussie squad

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Choker tag’s short stay and the pay-off for patience: Five things we learnt from Australia’s UK tour

These are the five things I took out of Australia’s white-ball tour of England.

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Choker tag’s short stay and the pay-off for patience: Five things we learnt from Australia’s UK tour

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Choker tag’s short stay and the pay-off for patience: Five things we learnt from Australia’s UK tour

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Daniel Jeffrey

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Daniel Jeffrey

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A little bit of resilience goes a long way for Justin Langer's men

It was one of those wins. The kind of match you look back on years later and wonder how on earth it happened. I’m still trying to fully work it out a few hours after the final ball.

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A little bit of resilience goes a long way for Justin Langer's men

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A little bit of resilience goes a long way for Justin Langer's men

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Stuck in the middle: Aussies uncertain ahead of ODI series

With a stable top order and a settled bowling unit, the biggest question hanging over Australia ahead of tonight’s ODI series opener against England is whether a rocky middle order can fire.

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Stuck in the middle: Aussies uncertain ahead of ODI series

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Stuck in the middle: Aussies uncertain ahead of ODI series

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David Schout

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Australia’s UK tour takes on importance of a different kind

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Australia’s UK tour takes on importance of a different kind

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Australia’s UK tour takes on importance of a different kind

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Netflix is releasing a Women's World Cup documentary and we can't wait to watch it

Sports fans running out of lockdown viewing have a new show to enjoy with Netflix releasing a documentary on the Women’s T20 World Cup, held earlier this year in Australia, although it features a rather questionable choice of title.

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Aug

Netflix is releasing a Women's World Cup documentary and we can't wait to watch it

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Netflix is releasing a Women's World Cup documentary and we can't wait to watch it

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Aug

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Why have the ICC postponed the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2021?

Given the nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, sports fans have become used to the postponing of events. But when it comes to cricket, recent decisions do not make sense.

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Why have the ICC postponed the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2021?

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Deano, you will be missed

I remember when Dean Jones joined the PSL team Islamabad United and he had to be deported from Islamabad airport due to a minor misunderstanding.

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matth

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Analysing Australia’s Test cricket winners: Justin Langer, Matt Hayden and Mark Taylor

In this series, we have been looking at how Australian players have performed in Test match wins, both how many career wins and losses they have and how they have performed in those victories compared to their fellow top-six batsmen.

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Paul

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The calm before the Test summer storm

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Alison Brennan

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The game changers: Big names to watch in IPL 2020

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Wasim Shahzad Qadri

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Which IPL players will shine in the trying UAE conditions?

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Australia and English cricket teams miss important symbolism of kneeling for BLM

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Arnab Bhattacharya

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Underdogs Kolkata look to start their IPL season with a bang

There are three things guaranteed in life: death, taxes and the Mumbai Indians starting their IPL campaign with a loss.

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Usama Khalid new author

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Steve Smith's cricketing legacy is already being felt

Did anyone notice something unusual about the two oddballs Josh Philippe faced in his debut IPL match against Sunrisers Hyderabad?

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The defining moments in Josh Philippe’s career

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Cricket desperately needs its characters

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matth

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Analysing Australia's Test cricket winners: Adam Gilchrist, Allan Border and Michael Clarke

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Peter Farrar

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I cannot wait for the first ball of the Boxing Day Test

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Analysing Australia’s Test cricket winners: Ponting, Waugh and Sir Donald

matth said Roar Guru

Larwood took 33
Allen 21
Voce 15
Verity 11
Hammond 9
Mitchell 3
Bowes 1

The rest must have been run outs?

matth said Roar Guru

Jack Fingleton made 83 in the first innings and no one else reached 35

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PS Melbourne was the test Australia won in Bodyline, thanks to mainly O’Reilly ably supported by Grimmett, the two gre…(more)

Bernie said Roar Rookie

There was also Walter Hammond, a medium/fast medium pacer. He was like the Viv Richards of their team in batting, but I …(more)

Pope Paul VII said Roar Rookie

Yeah not sure. Bill Voce got stuck into the leg theory with gusto apparently and must have taken a few. He was reputed…(more)

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Virat Kohli drops two sodas in two overs

It was a tough night out for Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli in the Indian Premier League.

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Brett Lee speaks about Dean Jones just hours after trying to save his life

Former Australian fast bowler Brett Lee was back on TV in India for the Indian Premier League just hours after he tried to save the life of cricketing legend Dean Jones.

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Brett Lee speaks about Dean Jones just hours after trying to save his life

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Brett Lee speaks about Dean Jones just hours after trying to save his life

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Energizer Extra Time: Glenn Maxwell vs Fan

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Energizer Extra Time: Glenn Maxwell vs Fan

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Energizer Extra Time: Glenn Maxwell vs Fan

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The best and worst local cricket runouts

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The best and worst local cricket runouts

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The greatest (and funniest) backyard cricket moments

Backyard cricket is seriously good fun.

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The greatest (and funniest) backyard cricket moments

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Steve Smith REALLY misses batting

Australian cricketer Steve Smith just want to get back to doing what he does best after returning to training with the NSW Blues.

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Jun

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Steve Smith REALLY misses batting

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Jun

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Pat Cummins' cheeky suggestions to give bowlers an even playing field

When asked about what cricket could do to ensure bowlers aren’t too disadvantaged by the ban on using saliva to shine the ball, Pat Cummins had some novel suggestions every quick can get behind.

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May

Pat Cummins' cheeky suggestions to give bowlers an even playing field

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Pat Cummins' cheeky suggestions to give bowlers an even playing field

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18 year old smashes Shaun Tait for back to back sixes

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Battle-scarred trundler runs riot with 6-wicket haul

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Battle-scarred trundler runs riot with 6-wicket haul