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LISA STHALEKAR: They are the most successful Big Bash team in the country but moves are afoot that could put that in jeopardy.

GEORGIE PARKER: Tennis players have enough on their plates without being grilled in this fashion.

DANE ELDRIDGE: The former Aussie skipper’s theatrical performances at the crease might be a bit OTT at times, but pundits need to stop viewing his idiosyncrasies as some form of madness.

LISA STHALEKAR: The T20 game is constantly evolving and forcing teams to make tough calls. I would know as I was part of one last week.

GEORGIE PARKER: Saying some Aussie cricket team stars are out of shape is a bit rough given their recent success.

The match was immediately halted as players and officials rushed in to help.

Test cricket, like life, is a long game.If we prepare well, stay patient, respect the process, remain humble and work together, that’s where real success lives, says Justin Langer.

JUSTIN LANGER: I am so glad my good friend has survived his serious health scare as he was a fascinating guy to play alongside.

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan won't stand in the way of Lachie Neale if the former co-captain chooses to depart at season's end.

JACKSON BARRETT: England’s Ashes have been an unmitigated disaster but they should be favourites for the next two series and here’s why.

DANE ELDRIDGE: Travis Head has marked himself as one of the nation’s great batters this Ashes, while the bitter English show some fight after already surrendering.

LISA STHALEKAR: We thought this Ashes series would be the death of swashbuckling, seemingly mindless batting — in fact, it’s just the beginning.

GEORGIE PARKER: Watching Cameron Green fumble as he gets chance after chance is becoming painful to watch and it is doing him no favours.

EDITORIAL: Khawaja did himself a disservice by insinuating that commentary about his injury battles and recent poor run of form was somehow racially motivated.

CRAIG O’DONOGHUE: Brisbane will be crossing their fingers that Lachie Neale’s extremely public marriage problems don’t ruin their premiership dreams.