Cricket

Australia’s selection panel have landed on Nathan McSweeney to open the batting alongside Usman Khawaja.
Cricket
Harrison Reid

Australia finally decide on Test debutant to open the batting

Australia’s search for an opener is over with a new-look squad that includes two uncapped players.

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Ian Botham was left battered and bruised after he fell into the croc-infested waters.
Cricket
Digital Staff

Beloved Aussie legend saves cricket great from near-certain death

He was left bruised and battered but grateful he was alive.

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Marcus Harris is unbeaten on 39 in Australia A's first innings against India A at the MCG. (Morgan Hancock/AAP PHOTOS)
Cricket
Roger Vaughan

Test hopeful Harris digs in for Aust A before more rain

Marcus Harris is making a late bid for the Test opener role as the wickets continue to fall in the rain-affected Australia A v India A tour match at the MCG.

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Could Marnus Labuschagne be promoted to opener if Nathan McSweeney debuts?
Cricket
Aaron Kirby

Langer: Labuschagne opening could ease pressure on debutant

Cricket legend Justin Langer says Australia should move Marnus Labuschagne to the top of the order against India if selectors opt to debut Nathan McSweeney for the West Test in Perth.

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Alzarri Joseph has been suspended for two matches after he stormed off the field against England. (AP PHOTO)
Sport
Staff Writers

West Indies quick Joseph suspended for ODI walkoff

Cricket West Indies have suspended fast bowler Alzarri Joseph after he stormed off the field during the team's ODI against England.

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A hobbling Michael Neser leaves the field mid-over after wreaking havoc against India A. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
Jackson Barrett & Oliver Caffrey

Quick fires for Australia A as McSweeney and Bancroft fail

Bowling allrounder Michael Neser made a mess of India A's top-order, but has hobbled off the MCG only minutes before the tea break.

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Mitchell Johnson
Sport
Mitchell Johnson

Lay off David Warner, he was right to criticise Bancroft

MITCHELL JOHNSON: David Warner’s criticism of Cam Bancroft was on the mark and highlights the double standards when ex-players become commentators or opinion writers.

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Ellyse Perry was clearly short of her ground.
Cricket
Harrison Reid

Big Bash captain continues batting despite clear run-out

‘This has blown my mind.’

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Jake Fraser-McGurk during game one of the Men's One Day International series between Australia and Pakistan on November 04 in Melbourne.
Sport
Lisa Sthalekar

Can anyone tame wild youngster Fraser-McGurk? I hope not

LISA STHALEKAR: How do you solve a problem like Jake Fraser-McGurk? You don’t, you can’t. Let the Rooster fly and see what heights he can soar to.

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David Warner wants a probe into the ball-tampering allegations in practice match.
Cricket
Jackson Barrett

Warner wants officials to probe Indian ball-tampering claim

David Warner has called on Cricket Australia to probe the ball-tampering issue that threatened to boil over during Australia A’s clash with India A last week. 

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Nathan McSweeney will open the batting for Australia A and is in line for a Test call-up. (Steven Markham/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
Oliver Caffrey

Could SA skipper end Australia’s test opener conundrum?

Nathan McSweeney has become a red-hot favourite to make his Test debut after being promoted to open for Australia A.

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David Warner's leadership ban for his involvement in "Sandpapergate" has been discarded. (Marty Melville/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
Scott Bailey

David Warner’s dramatic comeback confirmed: ‘I want to help’

‘This is a huge moment.’

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David Warner and Cam Bancroft.
Cricket
Jackson Barrett

‘Going to get rolled’: Warner’s whack for struggling Bangers

David Warner has hit Cam Bancroft with scathing criticism over his technical flaws and says he would not pick his former opening partner to play for Australia again. 

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India's captain Rohit Sharma reacts after losing his wicket during the day three of the first cricket test match between India and New Zealand at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru, India, Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)
Cricket
Scott Bailey

Reeling India have Rohit Sharma in doubt for first Test

India have changed their preparation plans ahead of the Test series in Australia after their batsmen failed in the 3-0 home series loss to New Zealand.

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Nathan McSweeney impressed for Australia A.
Cricket
Scott Bailey and Oliver Caffrey

McSweeney in pole position for Test call-up after big score

Nathan McSweeney has top-scored in both innings for Australia A to push his Test case, with the possibility he could open or bat No.3 in the national side.

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