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[ad_1] Boundary-crusher Josh Brown has never had even a wink of interest from a rich overseas T20 outfit yet that is set to change because of the record-setting six hitting display which put the batmaker from Brisbane and his team within reach of a Big Bash title. Brown may be a late bloomer at 30 … Read more
[ad_1] Usman Khawaja is in some doubt to be fit for Australia’s second Test against the West Indies at the Gabba beginning January 25 after copping a nasty bouncer on the chin from Shamar Joseph on Friday. Khawaja was forced to retire hurt during Australia’s second innings of the first Test after the incident, which … Read more
[ad_1] Marcus Harris has expressed his disappointment at being left out of the Australian squad for the Test series against the West Indies, wondering whether selectors “want to pick specialist opening batsmen anymore”. At the beginning of the summer, many believed Harris, Cameron Bancroft and Matt Renshaw were the three fighting for the impending vacancy … Read more
[ad_1] Australia has one hand on the Frank Worrell Trophy after Travis Head’s century and Josh Hazlewood’s golden spell put the hosts within touching distance of victory at Adelaide Oval. Head blasted 119 in front of friends and family on day two of the series opener as the West Indies bowled out Australia for 283, … Read more
[ad_1] West Indies debutant Shamar Joseph has given the tourists a glimmer of hope after a superb all-round display on day one of the Adelaide Test against Australia. The 24-year-old clobbered a counterattacking 36, the highest score by a West Indies debutant batting at No. 11 in Tests, before knocking over Steve Smith and Marnus … Read more
[ad_1] Former Australian spinner Kerry O’Keeffe says he feels “sorry” for the snubbed trio that were overlooked for a Test opening re-call, but believes star batter Steve Smith to thrive in his new role. It comes as O’Keeffe put the heat on Cameron Green to perform from the outset of his new No. 4 journey. … Read more
[ad_1] Australian cricket great Kerry O’Keeffe believes Cameron Green must “deliver immediately” after securing his preferred spot at No. 4 in the batting order. With Steve Smith’s promotion to the top of the order, Green was brought back into the team but at a slightly higher position compared to fifth or sixth, the spot where … Read more
[ad_1] Think ‘greatest Test innings of all time’ and you might recall Ben Stokes’ wild 2019 escape act, or perhaps VVS Laxman’s 281 to down Australia in 2001 after India was asked to follow on. The shortlist is long, and offers apples with oranges comparisons, but you’ll find one thing uniting contenders is a fear … Read more
[ad_1] Pat Cummins has opened up on life in the Australian Test team without David Warner, revealing Travis Head’s new unofficial role, and how team dinners have changed since the veteran retired. Warner bid farewell to Test cricket last week in Sydney, leaving Australia with a gaping hole at the top of the order, as … Read more
[ad_1] ADELAIDE — It all started in typical Steve Smith fashion. There was a grumble, some sort of discomfort, or perhaps it was just a nervous tick. Ahead of his final net before becoming Australia’s next Test opener, Smith used his clenched fist to bang at various spots around his left hip, before undergoing extended … Read more