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[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
[ad_1] We already knew his opening replacement — and now it seems we know who’s replacing David Warner at first slip. Plus Cameron Green opens up on his initial surprise of being asked to bat at No.4. Get all the latest ahead of the Australia-West Indies first Test in Test Daily! Watch Australia v West … Read more
[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] 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