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[ad_1] Steve Smith, the Test opener. Usman Khawaja cautioned against it, as did former coach Justin Langer, while captain Pat Cummins confessed he preferred Smith at No. 4. Yet, it’s happening. Smith will walk out to open the batting alongside Khawaja for this week’s series opener against the West Indies at Adelaide Oval, marking the … Read more
[ad_1] Pat Rafter was back serving and volleying again in Melbourne on Friday, 25 years after he claimed the Australian Open doubles championship with his great mate Jonas Bjorkman. The former world No.1, who now sports flecks of grey in his beard, ironed out some sore spots on the foam roller before jumping onto the … Read more
[ad_1] Ange Postecoglou said Timo Werner’s disappointing spell with Chelsea is not a concern after Tottenham brought the Germany forward back to the Premier League. The 27-year-old joined Tottenham on loan from RB Leipzig for the rest of the season, just two years after his frustrating spell at London rivals Chelsea came to an end. … Read more
[ad_1] The Tigers and the Storm have finalised a player swap deal that will send Shawn Blore to Melbourne and Justin Olam the other way on three-year deals. “Wests Tigers is delighted to confirm that former Melbourne Storm centre Justin Olam has joined the club on a three-year deal,” The Tigers said in a statement. … Read more
[ad_1] Perth Scorchers seamer Jhye Richardson has been ruled out of the remainder of the Big Bash League with injury, putting his long-awaited return to international cricket under serious doubt. The 27-year-old, who was this week named in Australia’s 13-player squad for the next month’s ODI series against the West Indies, pulled up sore after … Read more
[ad_1] Melbourne Stars all-rounder Marcus Stoinis believes his omission from Australia’s 13-player squad for the upcoming ODI series against the West Indies “makes complete sense”, backing West Australian teammate Aaron Hardie to flourish at international level. The 34-year-old’s ODI career is in jeopardy following Wednesday’s announcement, where rising stars Jhye Richardson, Matt Short, Lance Morris … Read more