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Usman Khawaja is struggling against quick bowling.

A bowler’s view on what’s going wrong for Aussie top order

I was asked a question by somebody yesterday: can you change four out of your top six before an Ashes series? My reply was that you shouldn’t but that for Australia, it looks like it could happen. 

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Shamar Joseph (R) of West Indies express disappointment that Cameron Green (L) of Australia was dropped during the first day of the 1st test match between West Indies and Australia at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, on June 25, 2025. (Photo by Randy Brooks / AFP)

Green’s latest hiccup leaves West Aussie under the pump

Australia wants Cam Green to succeed. Selectors want him to succeed at No.3. But his recent batting mishaps hint at a cluttered mind — and he has already had five of his eight hits before the Ashes.

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Steve Smith walks off after being caught by West Indies' Anderson Phillip for three. (AP PHOTO)

Australia 'happy' even after mixed day with bat

Nearly all of Australia's batters got starts in the second Test against the West Indies, but only Alex Carey and Beau Webster converted them to fifties.

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Singing the team song to honour Phil Hughes was a touching moment for Mitchell Johnson.

Why the Australian team song means so much

MITCHELL JOHNSON: Nathan Lyon has passed the baton for one of the most important roles in the Test squad to Alex Carey. There is one rendition we sung that still gives me goosebumps.

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For a second year running, there will be no cricket on Australia Day.

Test great reveals why he backs no cricket on Australia Day

There will again be no games on January 26 and this legend of the game thinks that’s a good thing.

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Australia's Cameron Green walks off the field after losing his wicket during the World Test Championship final.

Smith backs coaches call for patience over new top order

Steve Smith is certain both Sam Konstas and Cam Green can find success at the top of the order, despite their poor returns in the first Test against the West Indies.

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Steve Smith should return to batting at firs drop.

Smith needs to do what is best for the team, not himself

MITCHELL JOHNSON: The top order is a mess and there is one very simple fix if Steve Smith is willing to do the right thing.

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Sam Konstas scored a total of eight runs in his return to the top of the order in Barbados. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Patient Aussies back teen opener to learn key lesson

Australia's new-look top order failed to fire in Barbados but coach Andrew McDonald has vowed to take a patient approach with recalled opener Sam Konstas.

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Sam Konstas managed scores of three and five in his return to Australia's Test XI. (AP PHOTO)

‘Learn pretty quickly’: Starc’s message

A tricky pitch in Barbados provided some excuses for Australia’s flailing top order in the West Indies, but a senior fast bowler also has a message for his batters.

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Young gun Sam Konstas has not had a great Test against the West Indies.

Fans rip Sam Konstas as West Indies nightmare continues: ‘Hoax’

The future of Australian cricket have batted together for the first time but it became ‘painful to watch’.

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Cameron Green should bat lower down the order and Nathan McSweeney should be playing on the West Indies tour.

Aussie Test team needs a radical shake-up

MITCHELL JOHNSON: The changes made have not gone far enough as the poor batting performance overnight has proven. The selectors have missed a golden opportunity to blood more of the next generation.

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Golden boy could cost Australia Ashes

One of Australia’s most promising prospects has been put in the spotlight with England licking their lips ahead of the upcoming Ashes.

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Golden boy could cost Australia Ashes

One of Australia’s most promising prospects has been put in the spotlight with England licking their lips ahead of the upcoming Ashes.

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Australia's Cameron Green is set for a lengthy stint in the No.3 batting position.

Green light given for stint at No.3 after Marnus axing

Australian captain Pat Cummins expects Cameron Green to be given an extended run in the No.3 spot vacated by the axed Marnus Labuschagne.

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