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“Full responsibility”? Bancroft’s unease as the fall guy laid bare

Cameron Bancroft has always said he takes “full responsibility” for the sandpapergate mess, but things have never been that clear.

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High Plain's Roarer said Roar Pro

May

I put $100 on England to win in Melbourne 1998-99 at 7-1 and Australia’s 12 run defeat pocketed me $700. I was wel…(more)

Cricket

171

May

“Full responsibility”? Bancroft’s unease as the fall guy laid bare

David Schout

Expert

David Schout

Expert

“Full responsibility”? Bancroft’s unease as the fall guy laid bare

Cameron Bancroft has always said he takes “full responsibility” for the sandpapergate mess, but things have never been that clear.

Cricket

171

May

David Schout

Expert

David Schout

Expert

“Full responsibility”? Bancroft’s unease as the fall guy laid bare

Cameron Bancroft has always said he takes “full responsibility” for the sandpapergate mess, but things have never been that clear.

Cricket

171

May

David Schout

Expert

UK stint is crucial for Aussie batting trio

Cricket

May

UK stint is crucial for Aussie batting trio

Ben Pobjie

Expert

Some gentle advice for commentators

AFL

236

May

David Schout

Expert

A rescheduled IPL would hurt international cricket

Cricket

May

David Schout

Expert

Is playing cricket in COVID really a welcome distraction?

Cricket

Apr

David Schout

Expert

UK stint is crucial for Aussie batting trio

After each lost their national contract in the last 12 months, an Aussie batting trio must take advantage of their current stint in the County Championship.

Cricket

May

Ben Pobjie

Expert

Some gentle advice for commentators

Where would we be without sports commentators? Somewhere happy and peaceful? Perhaps.

AFL

236

May

David Schout

Expert

A rescheduled IPL would hurt international cricket

Should the IPL push hard for a resumption of the 2021 season later this year, international cricket will inevitably suffer.

Cricket

May

David Schout

Expert

Is playing cricket in COVID really a welcome distraction?

There are many reasons to argue the IPL should not cancel its 2021 season despite an unfolding COVID-19 tragedy in India.

Cricket

Apr

Daniel Jeffrey

Editor

Wade and Pucovski miss out on Cricket Australia contract, but Cameron gets the Green light

Cricket

Apr

David Schout

Expert

Cricket’s shift from ‘batsman’ to ‘batter’ is the right one

Cricket

311

Apr

Cricket’s shift from ‘batsman’ to ‘batter’ is the right one

Ronan O'Connell

Expert

Ranking Australia's ten best T20 international cricketers

Cricket

Apr

Ronan O'Connell

Expert

Bryce Street's defensive batting style could translate to Tests

Cricket

Apr

Bryce Street's defensive batting style could translate to Tests

Daniel Jeffrey

Editor

Wade and Pucovski miss out on Cricket Australia contract, but Cameron gets the Green light

Cameron Green’s dream summer has ended on a high note, the young all-rounder rewarded for his superb domestic form with a place on Cricket Australia’s men’s contract list.

Cricket

Apr

David Schout

Expert

Cricket’s shift from ‘batsman’ to ‘batter’ is the right one

The shift from using ‘batsman’ to ‘batter’ in cricket is not a move for political correctness, but a positive step for the game.

Cricket

311

Apr

Ronan O'Connell

Expert

Ranking Australia's ten best T20 international cricketers

Glenn Maxwell is Australia’s best T20 international cricketer, while spinners Ashton Agar and Adam Zampa are now more valuable than superstars David Warner, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc.

Cricket

Apr

Ronan O'Connell

Expert

Bryce Street's defensive batting style could translate to Tests

At first glance, it’d be easy to think Indian first drop Cheteshwar Pujara had an ordinary Test series against Australia this summer.

Cricket

Apr

Ronan O'Connell

Expert

Ronan O'Connell

Expert

James Pattinson is charging, Marcus Stoinis is flagging and Alex Carey's been anointed

James Pattinson looks set to be unleashed in the Ashes, Marcus Stoinis is finally falling out of favour with the selectors and Alex Carey is firming as Australia’s next Test wicketkeeper.

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Rowdy said Roar Rookie

May

I think Head could’ve been selected as captain as an inspired choice rather than just the best of a bad lot.
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Cricket

Apr

James Pattinson is charging, Marcus Stoinis is flagging and Alex Carey's been anointed

Ronan O'Connell

Expert

Ronan O'Connell

Expert

James Pattinson is charging, Marcus Stoinis is flagging and Alex Carey's been anointed

James Pattinson looks set to be unleashed in the Ashes, Marcus Stoinis is finally falling out of favour with the selectors and Alex Carey is firming as Australia’s next Test wicketkeeper.

Cricket

Apr

Ronan O'Connell

Expert

Ronan O'Connell

Expert

James Pattinson is charging, Marcus Stoinis is flagging and Alex Carey's been anointed

James Pattinson looks set to be unleashed in the Ashes, Marcus Stoinis is finally falling out of favour with the selectors and Alex Carey is firming as Australia’s next Test wicketkeeper.

Cricket

Apr

David Schout

Expert

David Schout

Expert

Gambles backfire for Blues as Queensland take charge in Shield final

New South Wales rolled the dice several times on Day 1 of the Sheffield Shield final, but it was Queensland’s consistent execution that came up trumps.

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JamesH said Roar Guru

Apr

“It has always been…’ is never a good reason.

Times change, Bernie. Women’s cricket is no longer just some fringe cu…(more)

Cricket

Apr

Gambles backfire for Blues as Queensland take charge in Shield final

David Schout

Expert

David Schout

Expert

Gambles backfire for Blues as Queensland take charge in Shield final

New South Wales rolled the dice several times on Day 1 of the Sheffield Shield final, but it was Queensland’s consistent execution that came up trumps.

Cricket

Apr

David Schout

Expert

David Schout

Expert

Gambles backfire for Blues as Queensland take charge in Shield final

New South Wales rolled the dice several times on Day 1 of the Sheffield Shield final, but it was Queensland’s consistent execution that came up trumps.

Cricket

Apr

Ronan O'Connell

Expert

Daniel Hughes' Test hopes on line in Sheffield Shield final

Cricket

Apr

Daniel Hughes' Test hopes on line in Sheffield Shield final

David Schout

Expert

Lyon and Swepson the keys in Shield final

Cricket

Apr

Lyon and Swepson the keys in Shield final

Ronan O'Connell

Expert

Two years ago today, Marnus Labuschagne changed forever

Cricket

Apr

Two years ago today, Marnus Labuschagne changed forever

David Schout

Expert

Five key questions ahead of the IPL

Cricket

Apr

Ronan O'Connell

Expert

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.

Cricket

Apr

David Schout

Expert

Lyon and Swepson the keys in Shield final

In a Sheffield Shield season dominated by turn, New South Wales and Queensland’s respective spinners hold the key when their sides take to the field on Thursday.

Cricket

Apr

Ronan O'Connell

Expert

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.

Cricket

Apr

David Schout

Expert

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.

Cricket

Apr

Ronan O'Connell

Expert

Smith will shine and Meredith will struggle in IPL

Cricket

Apr

Smith will shine and Meredith will struggle in IPL

David Schout

Expert

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

Cricket

128

Mar

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

Ronan O'Connell

Expert

Handscomb and Green pushing for ODI recalls on West Indies tour

Cricket

Mar

Handscomb and Green pushing for ODI recalls on West Indies tour

Ronan O'Connell

Expert

Alex Carey could play as a batsman in the Ashes

Cricket

Mar

Alex Carey could play as a batsman in the Ashes

Ronan O'Connell

Expert

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.

Cricket

Apr

David Schout

Expert

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?

Cricket

128

Mar

Ronan O'Connell

Expert

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.

Cricket

Mar

Ronan O'Connell

Expert

Alex Carey could play as a batsman in the Ashes

Alex Carey could play as a batsman in this year’s Ashes and both he and Josh Inglis could fit into Australia’s Test team after captain Tim Paine retires.

Cricket

Mar

Ronan O'Connell

Expert

Ronan O'Connell

Expert

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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Chris Kettlewell said Roar Guru

Apr

Absolutely. Which is also why with Starc, pace and accuracy often go together. When he gets his run up, action and rhy…(more)

Cricket

108

Apr

Starc's Sheffield Shield flop puts Ashes spot at risk

Ronan O'Connell

Expert

Ronan O'Connell

Expert

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.

Cricket

108

Apr

Ronan O'Connell

Expert

Ronan O'Connell

Expert

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.

Cricket

108

Apr

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