Cricket

Virat Kohli’s poor run of form is a worry for Indian cricket fans.
Cricket
Amlan Chakraborty

The Kohli stat no Indian cricket fan wants to hear

Two of the cricketing powerhouse’s stars are in freefall ahead of their tour Down Under.

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Justin Langer says Cameron Bancroft should get the Test opener spot.
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Justin Langer

The Test opener Aussie selectors should back in

JUSTIN LANGER: Taking on the new ball is no easy feat as know all too well. This is the batter I think can get the Aussies off to the best start alongside Usman Khawaja against India.

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Adam Zampa celebrates with teammates Matthew Wade and Mitchell Marsh during the T20 Cricket World Cup.
Cricket
Oliver Caffrey

World Cup winner’s new role after calling it quits

One of Australia’s most dynamic batters is retiring but will still be active with the national team.

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South Australia’s Nathan McSweeney is being talked about as a potential Test player.
Cricket
Joel Gould

The new contender to take Test spot

Australia A captain Nathan McSweeney is in form and in the mix for Test selection and says he would be prepared to open against India if asked by the selectors.

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The in-form Josh Inglis has been named in Australia's T20 squad to take on Pakistan. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)
Cricket
Oliver Caffrey

Selectors make big call for T20 series

Australia has revealed its team to take on Pakistan next month, but one very important role remains vacant.

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Beau Webster cleaned up WA on Friday.
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Cricket
Mitchell Johnson

MITCHELL JOHNSON: 8-1 hard to watch but we’ve all been there

Massive collapses are part of cricket. You can point fingers but that doesn’t change anything. What you can do is support each other and learn from it, writes Mitchell Johnson.

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D'Arcy Short after he was dismissed.
Cricket
Justin Chadwick

Absolute horror show: Cricket champs’ stunning collapse

Western Australia nearly set a new record after a woeful display where they lost an incredible eight wickets for just one run.

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Pat Cummins celebrates, while Virat Kohli rues his dismissal in the famous 2020 Adelaide Test where India only made 36 in their second innings.
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Justin Langer

The leg-up Aussies can’t give the Indians on this tour

JUSTIN LANGER: Australia are out to stop India winning three Test series Down Under in a row and this is simple step will go a long way to doing that.

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Suzy Rackemann.
Cricket
Warren Barnsley

Sister of Australian cricket great allegedly murdered by son

The woman was allegedly attacked in a Brisbane home.

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The Shane Warne stand was unveiled today at Junction Oval in St Kilda with his family on hand.
Cricket
Roger Vaughan

‘It’s typical of the Warnes - we wanted to make a great entrance’

The latest honour for the late spin king has been unveiled at a touching ceremony which was held in the light-hearted manner that made Warne so beloved.

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David Warner's leadership ban for his involvement in "Sandpapergate" has been discarded. (Marty Melville/AAP PHOTOS)
Cricket
Jasper Bruce

Cricket Australia open the door for Warner return in key role

The former opener offered to come out of retirement earlier this week, now cricket officials have handed him a major win.

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Bowlers Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon will spearhead Australia’s bowling attack against India.
Cricket
Melissa Woods

Aussie quick’s startling admission about India series

Josh Hazlewood has revealed how the team’s bowling attack will respond to the heavier workload this summer.

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Steve Smith could be under pressure to retain his spot in the Test team.
Sport
Mitchell Johnson

Is Steve Smith in danger of becoming a dead man walking?

MITCHELL JOHNSON: Australia’s greatest batter of this generation could be in the fight of his cricketing life this summer against India.

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Cam Bancroft has had a forgettable start to the season.
Cricket
Jackson Barrett

Bancroft ‘most determined’ to fight his way into Test side

Teammate Aaron Hardie believes no one is more determined than Cam Bancroft to return to the Test team, five years after his last match for Australia. 

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Will the Adelaide Strikers go back-to-back?
Cricket
Digital Staff

How to watch WBBL live and free on Seven and 7plus

Get all the broadcast details ahead of the 10th season of the Women’s Big Bash League.

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