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[ad_1] The confirmation of Allan Border medallist Mitch Marsh as Australia’s captain for the T20 World Cup is all but complete, with national coach, and one of three selectors, Andrew McDonald declaring “all roads will lead to Mitch”. It marks a significant moment for Marsh, whose international resurgence began during Australia’s charge to victory at … Read more
[ad_1] Glenn Maxwell’s former captain and long-time friend Aaron Finch is adamant the star all-rounder is doing everything he can to “stay on the park as long as possible” in the wake of the Adelaide incident that led to him being hospitalised. Asked on Monday, as he turned up with Finch and another former captain … Read more
[ad_1] Reigning World Cup champions Australia have secured the one-day international series against the West Indies with a game in spare after a dominant 83-run victory at the SCG on Sunday. After being sent into bat on a hot day in Sydney, Australia was under pressure when losing three wickets in the first 10 overs … Read more
[ad_1] Buoyed by their stunning Gabba Test triumph, the West Indies will be hoping to keep the momentum going into their three-match ODI series against Australia, beginning Friday. The world champions, back playing the shorter format for the first time since last November, are set to hand four players international debuts across the series – … Read more
[ad_1] Mitchell Marsh has capped off a stellar comeback year by taking home the Allan Border Medal on Wednesday night. The powerful all-rounder has straddled the highs and lows of professional cricket for over a decade and faced some of the heaviest scrutiny placed on a player in recent memory. From the moment he walked … Read more
[ad_1] Aussie cricketers have been made to sweat in their expensive duds at the annual Cricket Awards in Melbourne. Anyone familiar with hosts Sam Perry and Ian Higgins from the popular podcast, The Grade Cricketer, knew the night would be full of in-jokes and playful questions bordering on the awkward side. Stream Over 50 Sports … Read more
[ad_1] The Bison. The Comeback Kid. The World Cup champion. Once the most maligned cricketer in the country, Mitchell Marsh has capped off a remarkable twelve months by winning the 2024 Allan Border Medal, awarded to the most outstanding Australian men’s cricketer of the past year. Six years ago, Marsh was the laughing stock of … Read more
[ad_1] On Wednesday night, Australia’s best individual cricketers will be crowned at the Australian Cricket Awards – the code’s glamorous showpiece awards ceremony. The highlight of the evening is always the Allan Border Medaland Belinda Clark Award, respectively awarded to Australia’s most outstanding male and female cricketer from the past year. The ceremony, which takes … Read more
[ad_1] West Indies quick Shamar Joseph became an instant cult hero with a remarkable seven-wicket haul to down world’s No.1 ranked Test team at the Gabba on Sunday. Now his rapid rise will bring with it a dilemma facing many rising stars from the Caribbean. The 24-year-old will likely soon face a huge decision regarding … Read more
[ad_1] The Gabba Test between Australia and the West Indies is poised for a thrilling finale after opener Steve Smith survived a dramatic evening session on day three. Chasing a 216-run target for victory, Australia is 2-60 at stumps with Smith (33*) and all-rounder Cameron Green (9*) unbeaten overnight, needing a further 156 runs to … Read more