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The moment the Scorchers won the BBL title.

Major changes to BBL could be end of Scorchers as we know it

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

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Tennis players are being asked a lot about politics at The Australian Open.

The questions I hate athletes being asked

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

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Steve Smith is an odd ball we should embrace.

Let’s embrace the new Steve Smith instead of mocking him

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.

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Mohammad Rizwan was retired by his team for batting too slowly.

The new cricket trend fans need to accept

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.

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Kane Cornes says Steve Smith and Travis Head look unfit.

Calling Ashes heroes unfit is wide of the mark

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

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A ball kid collapsed at the Australian Open.

Scary scenes as ball kid collapses at Australian Open

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

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Australia’s captain Steve Smith (2nd L) takes a selfie with team mates as they celebrate with the Waterford Crystal Ashes Trophy at the end of the fifth Ashes cricket Test.

Lessons in life from an Ashes to remember

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.

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Australia celebrate in the dressing room after winning the fourth day of the England versus Australia first test match at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Justin Langer is covered in beer by replacement Damien Martyn.

Damien Martyn was not your average cricket star

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

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HarrisAndrews, coach Chris Fagan and LachieNeale hold the 2025 AFL premiership cup. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Lions coach unsure where Neale's long-term future lies

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.

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Jacob Bethell made his maiden century on Wedneday.

Why the Beth is yet to come for disastrous England

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

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Travis Head has blasted three centuries this Ashes as Ben Stokes showed his frustrations as the series wraps up.

Aussies a Head above as Poms fire up when no one cares

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.

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Harry Brook loves blazing away at the ball.

No cure in sight as Bazball virus spreads to Next Gen

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

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Cameron Green needs a break from Test cricket to refresh himself.

Only way to save Green’s Test career is to drop him

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

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

Uzzie’s parting shot an unedifying end to innings

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

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Lachie Neale’s family drama could de-rail the Lions.

How Neale drama could destroy Lions’ three-peat dream

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

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