Cricket

Beau Webster should be the man to replace Cam Green.
opinion
Cricket
Mitchell Johnson

One issue solved, but problems keep coming for Test team

I had a chuckle reading some dismissing Beau Webster as a Test prospect because he only bowls in the high 120kmh range. Vernon Philander bowled 125-135kmh and had a magnificent career for South Africa. 

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England have gone 1-0 up in their Test series in Pakistan after winning by an innings and 47 runs. (AP PHOTO)
Cricket
Staff Writers

England pull off miracle Test win after stunning Pakistan collapse

The game was seemingly headed for a draw but the English bowlers had other ideas.

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Nathan Buckley and Justin Langer with Adam Zampa
Cricket
Justin Langer

How I learnt being mean doesn’t always get you what you want

JUSTIN LANGER: Getting the best out of people in the high-pressure cauldron of professional sport is a riddle few can solve, but there are a few simple rules I have come to appreciate as a coach.

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Sam Konstas is the the youngest player since Ricky Ponting to record two centuries in the same Shield game.
Cricket
Jasper Bruce

Not since Ricky Ponting has this feat been achieved

The latest teenage cricketing sensation has written himself into the history books.

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The Aussie selectors have a huge call to make for the series against India.
analysis
Cricket
Jackson Barrett

The dark horses who could charge into Test team

Cam Green’s injury could open the door for Australia to pick another all-rounder — rather than a replacement opener — in what could be one of the biggest selection calls in years, writes Jackson Barrett.

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Sir Alastair Cook and Joe Root.
Sport
Mitchell Johnson

It pains me to say this but this Pom can bat

MITCHELL JOHNSON: There is nothing I enjoyed more than pummelling England in the Ashes but there is one batsman I have always respected.

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Cameron Green is in serious doubt for the first Test against India.
Cricket
Jackson Barrett

West Aussie Green set to miss home Test against India

All-rounder Cam Green appears set to miss at least the first match of Australia’s Test series against India this summer. 

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Cameron Green’s injury could open to door for batters like Marcus Harris to play in the Test team.
Sport
Lisa Sthalekar

Australia has bigger problems than Cam Green

Aussie selectors need to think outside the box - and the current team - if we are any chance of stopping India winning Down Under again.

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Megan Schutt celebrates with teammate Alyssa Healy after dismissing Georgia Plimmer of New Zealand.
Cricket
Glenn Moore

The one thing near-perfect Aussies need to fix in T20 World Cup defence

They have vanquished all before them so far, but after an easy win over New Zealand one of the team’s stars has flagged an area of concern within the dressing room.

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Dan Houston has three clubs chasing him.
opinion
Sport
Caitlin Bassett

The agony and ecstasy of AFL trade period

CAITLIN BASSETT: There is more at stake than a high draft pick as players are offered to the highest bidder.

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Michael Neser dismissed Cameron Bancroft for a duck on Tuesday.
Cricket
Jackson Barrett

Bancroft golden duck as chase for Test spots ramp up

Test hopeful Cam Bancroft has been dismissed for an untimely golden duck as his bid for a return to Australia’s team ramped up on the first day of the Sheffield Shield season. 

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Steve Smith is under pressure to retain his spot of the top of Australia’s batting line-up.
Cricket
Scott Bailey

First Sheffield Shield twist in race for Aussie Test opening spot

One State team’s batting line-up has revealed the competition to secure the slot at the top of the order for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has narrowed.

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Pat Cummins and the Australian team face a challenge with Cameron Green suffering back issues ahead of the Test series against
Sport
Mitchell Johnson

Australia’s latest headache heading into Indian summer

MITCHELL JOHNSON: How the national cricket team manage this star could be crucial to their success against a rampant India.

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Megan Schutt was the star of the show in game one.
Cricket
Aaron Kirby

Abu Dhabi conditions won’t blunt Aussie WC pace attack

Megan Schutt has allayed any fears the spin-friendly conditions in Abu Dhabi would take the teeth out of Australia’s pace attack after claiming 3-12 in the side’s tournament opener.

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Phoebe Litchfield looks set to be drafted back into Australia's XI for the first World Cup match.
Cricket
Ian Chadband

Tough choices for Aussies in Women's World T20 defence

Competition for places remains red-hot in the Australian camp as the world champions prepare to launch their Women's T20 World Cup defence.

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