Former Test cricketer Max Walker dies, aged 68
Max Walker, one of Australian sport's larger-than-life characters in his heyday as a cricketer and raconteur, has died.
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Jon Pierik
Jon Pierik is a sports writer with The Age, focusing primarily on AFL football, cricket and basketball. He has won awards for his cricket and basketball writing.
Fitness test to determine if AB de Villiers tours Australia
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Hit for six: 30 years on, Matthews takes aim at Jones' 210
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Injuries to fast bowlers help new boy pitch up
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England cricketer Hick is Australia's new batting coach
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Maxwell leads Australia's T20 series sweep - now for review
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Australia hopeful of change despite Test overhaul being shelved
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Burns hopes to heat up for Test recall
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Hungry Proteas will be like 'wild dogs' in Australia: Steyn
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