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Depth issues mean few changes for South Africa tour

A lack of alternative options mean Australia will employ few changes to its best XI for the upcoming Test tour of South Africa.

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Jeff said Roar Rookie

Yet, you refer to his stats, but don’t take into count the dropped catches. If an off-spinner’s team mates don’t hold t…(more)

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Depth issues mean few changes for South Africa tour

David Schout

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David Schout

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Depth issues mean few changes for South Africa tour

A lack of alternative options mean Australia will employ few changes to its best XI for the upcoming Test tour of South Africa.

Cricket

115

Today

David Schout

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David Schout

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Depth issues mean few changes for South Africa tour

A lack of alternative options mean Australia will employ few changes to its best XI for the upcoming Test tour of South Africa.

Cricket

115

Today

Daniel Jeffrey

Editor

No changing of the guard, but hard selection calls required for Australia

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No changing of the guard, but hard selection calls required for Australia

Ronan O'Connell

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Australia's reliance on the 'Big Four' is hindering them

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Benjamin Conkey

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Pujara's version of a Don Bradman stat won India the series

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Scott Pryde

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Tim Paine's time as captain is done as Australia crumble to humiliation against India

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Tim Paine's time as captain is done as Australia crumble to humiliation against India

Daniel Jeffrey

Editor

No changing of the guard, but hard selection calls required for Australia

Australia’s 2019 Ashes success was due in no small part to a number of tough selection decisions.

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Ronan O'Connell

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Australia's reliance on the 'Big Four' is hindering them

The way Australia’s veteran four-man bowling attack tired badly in both of their last two Test series losses to India has exposed an over-reliance on the quartet.

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Benjamin Conkey

Editor

Pujara's version of a Don Bradman stat won India the series

Cheteshwar Pujara averages 99.79 in Test cricket.

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Scott Pryde

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Tim Paine's time as captain is done as Australia crumble to humiliation against India

It doesn’t feel like all that long ago India were rolled for 36 in Adelaide and anything less than a 4-0 series win for Australia would have looked ordinary.

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Dan Liebke

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The Liebke Ratings: Australia vs India, fourth Test

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Daniel Jeffrey

Editor

Rishabh Pant masterclass guides India to incredible fourth Test win at the Gabba

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Rishabh Pant masterclass guides India to incredible fourth Test win at the Gabba

David Schout

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Pitch provides hope in Australia's quest for last-gasp victory

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Ronan O'Connell

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Wade and Harris can learn from Green's old-school batting

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Dan Liebke

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The Liebke Ratings: Australia vs India, fourth Test

During the closing overs of that fighting draw in Sydney, Tim Paine told Ravi Ashwin he couldn’t wait for him to get to the Gabba.

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Daniel Jeffrey

Editor

Rishabh Pant masterclass guides India to incredible fourth Test win at the Gabba

India have become the first side since the West Indies in 1988 to win a Test against Australia at the Gabba, a Rishabh Pant masterclass guiding them to a famous victory and retention of the Border-Gavaskar trophy.

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David Schout

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Pitch provides hope in Australia's quest for last-gasp victory

Provided Brisbane’s rain clouds don’t intervene, the Gabba pitch should provide enough purchase for Australia to snatch back the Border-Gavaskar trophy at the 11th hour.

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Ronan O'Connell

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Wade and Harris can learn from Green's old-school batting

Cameron Green is only six innings into his Test career yet the 21-year-old all-rounder is already showing up some of his veteran teammates by putting a higher price on his wicket.

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Ryan O'Connell

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Ryan O'Connell

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Not only is the sky not falling, this Australian Test team is really good!

Given the hysterics this summer, if you were none the wiser, you could be mistaken for thinking Australia was anchored to the bottom of the world rankings, getting beaten by an innings every match, embarrassing the country with their on-field performances.

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Ball Burster said Roar Rookie

True with the exception of Green, who was prepared to battle through Pant style and then unleash. A friend asked me why …(more)

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Not only is the sky not falling, this Australian Test team is really good!

Ryan O'Connell

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Ryan O'Connell

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Not only is the sky not falling, this Australian Test team is really good!

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Ryan O'Connell

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Ryan O'Connell

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Not only is the sky not falling, this Australian Test team is really good!

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Scott Pryde

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Scott Pryde

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Marnus Labuschagne to the rescue as Australia's opening woes worsen

Australia were looking shaky early on Day 1 at the Gabba, but by the close of play, Marnus Labuschagne and the middle order had wrestled the game back to an even keel in the final Test of the series against India.

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Rohan said Roar Rookie

Yes Ponting was the last good number 3. Because since then the best players have not played there. Smith would love the …(more)

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Marnus Labuschagne to the rescue as Australia's opening woes worsen

Scott Pryde

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Scott Pryde

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Marnus Labuschagne to the rescue as Australia's opening woes worsen

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Scott Pryde

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Scott Pryde

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Marnus Labuschagne to the rescue as Australia's opening woes worsen

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David Schout

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After an exhausting week off the field, it’s time to play cricket

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Daniel Jeffrey

Editor

Will Pucovski ruled out of Gabba Test as Australia confirm XI

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Will Pucovski ruled out of Gabba Test as Australia confirm XI

Ronan O'Connell

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Brisbane decider is biggest Test in Australia for 17 years

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Brisbane decider is biggest Test in Australia for 17 years

Mary Konstantopoulos

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Cricket NSW launches first elite coaching apprenticeship for women

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David Schout

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After an exhausting week off the field, it’s time to play cricket

After a fervent week of cricketing controversy, Friday morning’s first ball at the Gabba is probably the tonic we all need.

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Daniel Jeffrey

Editor

Will Pucovski ruled out of Gabba Test as Australia confirm XI

Australian young gun Will Pucovski will miss tomorrow’s fourth Test against India at the Gabba after failing to overcome a shoulder injury.

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Ronan O'Connell

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Brisbane decider is biggest Test in Australia for 17 years

The number one ranking, a spot in the World Test Championship final and the Border-Gavaskar Trophy all are on the line for Australia as they enter their most important home Test match for 17 years.

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Mary Konstantopoulos

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Cricket NSW launches first elite coaching apprenticeship for women

For former NSW Breakers and Sydney Thunder player Hannah Trethewy, her first opportunity to coach came when playing for her local club, Campbelltown Camden District Cricket Club (more affectionately known as Ghosts Cricket).

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Daniel Jeffrey

Editor

Why Tim Paine's sledging leaves such a bitter taste

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Why Tim Paine's sledging leaves such a bitter taste

Dan Liebke

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The Liebke Ratings: Australia vs India, third Test

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Ronan O'Connell

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Don't dare drop them – Cameron Green and Will Pucovski deserve long Test stints

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Don't dare drop them – Cameron Green and Will Pucovski deserve long Test stints

David Schout

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Aussies leave door ajar but remain in driver's seat at SCG

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Daniel Jeffrey

Editor

Why Tim Paine's sledging leaves such a bitter taste

As far as sledging goes, Tim Paine’s display late on Day 5 was fairly feeble. It wasn’t funny or witty or clever or even notable for anything aside from the fact Paine was the sledger in question.

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Dan Liebke

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The Liebke Ratings: Australia vs India, third Test

With the series locked at one apiece, both India and Australia bravely snuck across state borders, skilfully evading the forces of assorted state premiers in order to play at the SCG.

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Ronan O'Connell

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Don't dare drop them – Cameron Green and Will Pucovski deserve long Test stints

Will Pucovski and Cameron Green are the two most promising players to join Australia’s Test batting line-up since David Warner debuted nine years ago.

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David Schout

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Aussies leave door ajar but remain in driver's seat at SCG

Australia missed a golden chance to bat India out of the third Test on Day 2 at the SCG, but a pitch showing early signs of variable bounce means they remain on top.

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Scott Pryde

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Scott Pryde

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Mitchell Starc should be dropped for Brisbane

While Australia’s batting has hogged the attention in this fascinating series against India, the bowlers haven’t exactly done the job required of them either.

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Mightydags said Roar Rookie

Prophetic article, Scott. Well done.

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Mitchell Starc should be dropped for Brisbane

Scott Pryde

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Scott Pryde

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Mitchell Starc should be dropped for Brisbane

While Australia’s batting has hogged the attention in this fascinating series against India, the bowlers haven’t exactly done the job required of them either.

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Scott Pryde

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Scott Pryde

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Mitchell Starc should be dropped for Brisbane

While Australia’s batting has hogged the attention in this fascinating series against India, the bowlers haven’t exactly done the job required of them either.

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