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Michael Neser must be considered for the Ashes

Heading into the fourth Test of the Summer I wrote an article suggesting that Michael Neser should at least be considered in terms of selection for the Australian Test side.

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Daniel Hughes' Test hopes on line in Sheffield Shield final

In an era when Australia have used a huge number of batsmen across all formats, it’d be strange for talented NSW opener Daniel Hughes to never represent his country.

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Usman Khawaja not happy as controversial no-ball calls rock Shield final

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A guide to the 2020-21 Sheffield Shield final

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Steve Smith should never captain Australia again

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Queensland beat WA in final in Perth in 1996-97 and then WA repaid in kind at the Gabba in 1998-99.

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Lyon and Swepson the keys in Shield final

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Queensland beat WA in final in Perth in 1996-97 and then WA repaid in kind at the Gabba in 1998-99.

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Two years ago today, Marnus Labuschagne changed forever

Exactly two years ago today, Marnus Labuschagne began the county cricket stint that triggered one of the most remarkable growth spurts by an international cricketer in the modern era.

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Two years ago today, Marnus Labuschagne changed forever

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Two years ago today, Marnus Labuschagne changed forever

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Five key questions ahead of the IPL

Ahead of tonight’s season opener, we assess five key topics for this year’s IPL, which includes 16 Australian players and three head coaches.

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Five key questions ahead of the IPL

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Starc's Sheffield Shield flop puts Ashes spot at risk

After being a key reason Australia lost their home Test series against India, Mitchell Starc had a chance to rebound in the Sheffield Shield.

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Starc's Sheffield Shield flop puts Ashes spot at risk

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Starc's Sheffield Shield flop puts Ashes spot at risk

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Smith will shine and Meredith will struggle in IPL

If you’re keen to watch Aussies in action then check out the Royal Challengers Bangalore, who have five Australians in their squad and look likely to play three in their starting XI.

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Smith will shine and Meredith will struggle in IPL

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Smith will shine and Meredith will struggle in IPL

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Will Cricket Australia regret their ‘fan consent’ clause on Smith?

The game’s governing body said in 2018 that Steve Smith could return as Australian captain only with the public’s blessing. Do they regret that now-significant clause?

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Handscomb and Green pushing for ODI recalls on West Indies tour

Strong performances in the Marsh One Day Cup should have Cameron Green and Peter Handscomb pushing for inclusion in Australia’s ODI squad for the upcoming tour of the Caribbean.

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ODI Super League: A master plan or just another boring qualification route?

The ODI World Cup had a change in format in 2019. It had ten teams, four less than the previous editions of 2011 and 2015.

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Why a ten-team expanded IPL won't be good for viewership

IPL 2021 is up and running at a time when India is hitting new highs with COVID-19 cases.

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Blues look to deny WA back-to-back one-day titles

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Why cricket doesn’t deserve to be an Olympic sport

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James Seymour selection a win for all cricketers

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Five things we learnt from the final round of the Sheffield Shield

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NSW should leave Mitchell Starc out of the side for the Shield final

With Queensland and New South Wales now locked in for the 2020-21 Sheffield Shield final, we can look back on an interesting final instalment of the competition with a bit of free air, even if much of it was moisture-laden.

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Predicting the best performing combined XI for IPL 2021

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There was a bit of miscommunication between Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes for the Rajasthan Royals against Punjab.

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A quick lap of Hurstville Oval’s hedge-square perfect gardens is all it takes to lift the lid on the prestigious St George District Cricket Club. Now a regular host of state and WBBL matches, the boutique ground is flush with tributes to over a century of club success.

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