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Australia’s Twenty20 team doesn’t need Steve Smith. Not because Smith isn’t good enough, but because this group has been built without him for a long time. They are ranked no.2 in the world for a reason.

DANE ELDRIDGE: Bosses across the country will be staring at a lot of empty seats, so here is an easy solution to cure Super Bowl Mondayitis.

OPINION: After the disaster in Pakistan this was the smart call the selectors needed to make - and they didn’t.

GEORGIE PARKER: He is arguably the best player to grace a court, so it was heartbreaking to see him reveal this detail.

MITCHELL JOHNSON: The east coast heavyweights would have performed better in the BBL final if they had not been fixated on this petty issue.

DANE ELDRIDGE: He has had to carry the baggage of a very famous name, but he is now one of our most loved heroes and deservedly so.

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.