Cricket

India A players speak with the umpire Shawn Craig.
Cricket
Glenn Valencich

India accused of ball tampering in explosive clash with umpire

One player was immediately put on report for an ‘inappropriate’ act.

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The umpire speaking with players from India A.
Cricket
Scott Bailey

Not up to scratch: Indians accused of ball-tampering

Umpires have accused India A of ball tampering against Australia A, while a player has been placed on report for dissent in an explosive start to the summer.

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The international retirement of Matty Wade this week got me thinking not just about his career, but about what happens to cricketers when they retire, writes Mitchell Johnson.
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Cricket
Mitchell Johnson

Nothing lasts forever: Why life after cricket is a challenge

The international retirement of Matty Wade this week got me thinking not just about his career, but about what happens to cricketers when they retire, writes Mitchell Johnson.

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Damian Martyn and Reuben De Melo.
Sport
Justin Langer

What Voice winner and cricket great have in common

JUSTIN LANGER: Singing and cricket don't have a lot in common but there is common thread with these two overachievers.

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Cam Green underwent surgery on his back last month.
Cricket
Jasper Bruce

Green suffers another cricketing career blow

The Australian all-rounder’s back injury is set to cost him dearly.

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India A celebrate the wicket of Sam Konstas of Australia A today.
Cricket
Oliver Caffrey

Test hopefuls fail at the first hurdle

Only one of the four batters battling it out for the Test opener spot has made the most of their opportunity for Australia A against India A.

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Cam Bancroft has another low score this summer.
Cricket
Jackson Barrett

Bancroft fails AGAIN as horror summer continues

Cam Bancroft has made a duck in a crucial Test audition for Australia A, landing the biggest dent yet in his hopes of a recall to the team. 

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Andrew McDoanld will not be able to give all his aging players a grand send-off like David Warner got.
Sport
Mitchell Johnson

Aussie coach’s dilemma on who gets a Warner-style farewell

MITCHELL JOHNSON: Andrew McDonald faces some tough choices in the years ahead and chief among those is which ageing greats get the same lavish send-off David Warner got.

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Andrew McDonald has defended the decision to give David Warner three farewell Tests last summer.
Cricket
Jackson Barrett

Aussie coach defends Warner farewell call amid opener debate

Andrew McDonald has defended the move to give David Warner a farewell tour last summer in the face of criticism it has left them playing from behind leading into the much-anticipated series against India. 

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Ashton Agar celebrates with teammate Glenn Maxwell during the T20 World Cup.
Cricket
Oliver Caffrey

Aussie coach reveals shock bolter for Test team

Andrew McDonald has said this player could be in the frame for the national team’s red-ball side.

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Cam Bancroft won’t open for Australia A.
Cricket
Jackson Barrett

Bancroft blow: WA star won’t open in Australia A ‘bat-off’

He’s among the leading contenders for the vacant spot at the top of the order in Australia’s Test side, but Cam Bancroft won’t be opening for Australia A in this week’s crucial warm-up match. Here’s why.

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Ben Stokes’ home was robbed with his family at home while he was playing cricket in Pakistan this month.
Cricket
Staff Writers

English cricket great reveals details of terrifying home invasion

A masked gang broke into the home while he was on Test duty and stole valuables and while his wife and children were there.

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Nathan McSweeney, Cameron Bancroft, Sam Konstas and Marcus Harris are in a fight for a Test spot.
Cricket
Jackson Barrett

Everything you need to know about Test contenders

The race for a spot at the top of the Australian order is down to four and they are all playing for Australia A on Thursday. Will selectors back in experience or potential?

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Nathan McSweeney says he is ready to open against India.
Cricket
Jackson Barrett

McSweeney says he’s up for challenge of Bumrah’s India

Nathan McSweeney has declared he is up to opening the batting against Jasprit Bumrah and India’s pace attack as his credentials get put to the test against other contenders. 

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Australian cricket coach Andrew McDonald has signed a contract extension.
Cricket
Aaron Kirby

McDonald set to usher in new era after securing extension

Australian Cricket coach Andrew McDonald has been entrusted with Australia’s changing of the guard, signing a contract extension.

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