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Marnus Labuschagne has been retained in Australia's Test squad for next month's South Africa tour. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Australia's Test selectors keep faith in Labuschagne

Marnus Labuschagne has been retained in Australia's Test squad for the three-Test series in South Africa despite a string of middling returns with the bat.

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Ben Stokes will be in Australia this summer in the Big Bash League.
All smiles? Josh Hazlewood is used to receiving unsolicited advice from fans around the world. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Aussies ready to handle hostile crowds in South Africa

Hostile crowds likely await Australia on their first Test tour of South Africa since 2018, but Josh Hazlewood says there is a reason why it won't worry players.

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Kagiso Rabada has sustained a hamstring tear.

Aussies’ SA hopes boosted as scary Proteas quick injured

Australia’s chances of tasting victory in October’s Test series with South Africa have received a significant boost.

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Daniel Vettori (left) missed Australia’s recent home Test series against Bangladesh because he was coaching Sunrisers Leeds in The Hundred.

Australian cricket team spirit used to mean one in, all in

We would question a player who picked and chose the Test series he wanted to play in, so why should assistant coaches such as Daniel Vettori be judged differently?

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The Women’s Big Bash League could see its first transgender athlete in 2027, with Indian cricketer Anaya Bangar given clearance to play at the elite level in Australia.

Transgender cricketer approved to play in WBBL

The Women’s Big Bash League could see its first transgender athlete in 2027.

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Australia and Bangladesh played out a two-day Test in Mackay.

How many batting collapses are too many in Test cricket?

MITCHELL JOHNSON: Collapses have always been part of cricket. Sometimes a team simply has a terrible innings. But my concern is what happens if two and three-day Test matches become too common.

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Mitchell Starc took six wickets.

Aussies’ Starc alignment positive response to defeat

Nothing compares to taking the new ball in a Test match and feeling everything come together.

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It was a surprise that Marnus Labuschagne was not dropped from the Test squad, writes Mitchell Johnson.

MITCHELL JOHNSON: Why Marnus should have been axed

I have heard the argument that Australia has lost only one Test and people should not panic. But this is about much more than one loss, writes Mitchell Johnson.

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Bangladesh players celebrate defeating Australia on Day 4 of the First Men's cricket test match between Australia and Bangladesh at TIO Stadium in Darwin, Sunday, August 16, 2026. (AAP Image/James Ross) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY, IMAGES TO BE USED FOR NEWS REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY, NO COMMERCIAL USE WHATSOEVER, NO USE IN BOOKS WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT FROM AAP JAMES ROSS

Imagine if the Poms played like Bangladesh down under

A plucky Bangladesh have put the whinging England to shame by providing blueprint for success on Aussie shores.

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Jake Weatherald has been axed.

Aussies axe struggling opener

Australia has swung the axe over one of its struggling batters, but another star short of runs has been given a second chance.

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Offspinner Nathan Lyon took a single wicket in the heavy defeat to Bangladesh. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Poor Test batting not the only issue facing Australia

Australia were outplayed by Bangladesh in Darwin with the bat, ball and in the field but coach Andrew McDonald says it is not time for an emotional response.

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The solution to Australia’s top-order malaise could be found in our domestic competition.

PARKER: Shield is now rocky road to Test selection

The solution to Australia’s top-order malaise could be found in our domestic competition.

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Cameron Green celebrates his century at Darwin in an innings that could transform his fortunes. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

'Extended run': century makes life easier for Green

Cameron Green came into the first Test against Bangladesh with his position under threat but a breakthrough home ton amid defeat has flipped the narrative.

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Bangladesh rolled Australia cheaply in Darwin for a second time to set up a historic first Test win. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Australia thumped in shock defeat despite Green ton

Bangladesh have secured a historic nine-wicket Test win over Australia in Darwin as the hosts crumbled with the bat again, apart from a Cameron Green century.

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