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What stands between Warne and coaching Australia
CRICKET Australia has not ruled out the prospect of Shane Warne coaching the side in Darren Lehmann’s absence next year. There’s just one big hurdle.
Testing times Sack Marsh and give Ponting the reins
CHAIRMAN of selectors Rod Marsh needs to be replaced immediately by Ricky Ponting while Pat Howard’s position also needs to be questioned, writes Catherine McGregor.
‘Play Maxi’ Hodge goes in to bat for Maxwell
FORMER Test batsman Brad Hodge says the time has come to give Glenn Maxwell an extended run in the Australian five-day side.
South Africa series Pietersen’s advice for Aussie selectors
FORMER England star Kevin Pietersen has backtracked on comments he made that Australia should make eight or nine changes to its XI.
No regrets ‘Any bowler who hits the pads is going to appeal’
CONTROVERSY surrounded Keshav Maharaj’s maiden Test wicket but the South African makes no apologies for his appeal which trapped Steve Smith LBW in Perth.
Cricket The unknown teen to partner England’s captain
ALASTAIR Cook is set to bat with his 10th opening partner since the retirement of Andrew Strauss four years ago. This one is the youngest of the lot so far.
Cricket BBL taking shape as Heat finalise roster
BRISBANE Heat has become the first franchise to complete its roster for the 2016-17 Big Bash League tournament, signing 22-year-old all-rounder Marnus Labuschagne.
Australia v SA Selector: Warner wasted chance for huge score
AUSTRALIA’S batsmen have been slammed in the wake of the first Test loss to South Africa but you’d expect David Warner to be immune from criticism. Not so.
Cricket How Rabada blew McGrath, Steyn out of water
IT’S scary to think how good Kagiso Rabada could be. The Proteas star is already doing better than four fast bowling greats were at the same stage of their careers.
Ryan Harris ‘Why did we take first Test away from Gabba?’
INSTEAD of braving a juicy Gabba deck for the first Test of the summer, South Africa’s batsmen prospered at the WACA. It’s a decision Ryan Harris finds ‘very unusual’.
Big opportunity Rejuvenated Agar pushes case for dual Test roles
ASHTON Agar hasn’t shut the door on being the solution to Australia’s all-rounder problem, but says he wants to focus on being a frontline spinner first.
Blame How Aussie batsmen buried own bowlers
PETER Siddle’s back injury is bound to raise several questions about how Australia could have prevented the quick breaking down. But ultimately, the real blame lies with his teammates.
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How Aussie batsmen buried own bowlers
PETER Siddle’s back injury is bound to raise several questions about how Australia could have prevented the quick breaking down. But ultimately, the real blame lies with his teammates.
Stop babying our bowlers!
THE “Mo” has spoken! Former blood and guts fast bowler Merv Hughes is the latest legend to weight-in on Australia’s controversial sports science program and he’s not happy.
Burns swaps board shorts for cricket bat
JOE Burns was planning a surfing holiday on the Sunshine Coast this week but instead will find himself in Hobart for the second Test.
Holland in frame if Lyon flops
IF Nathan Lyon can’t get the job done for a second successive match, his Test career could be over — and Jon Holland knows it.
In-form Stars relishing shot at South Africa
ON the verge of winning the inaugural ICC Women’s Championship and coming off a series win in Sri Lanka, the Southern Stars are ready to take on South Africa.
‘Play Maxi’ Hodge goes in to bat for Maxwell
FORMER Test batsman Brad Hodge says the time has come to give Glenn Maxwell an extended run in the Australian five-day side.
In a spin Holland in frame if Lyon flops
IF Nathan Lyon can’t get the job done for a second successive match, his Test career could be over — and Jon Holland knows it.
Incredible day Suburban bowler enjoys ‘ridiculous hour of cricket’
MEET Tom Kimpton, the suburban cricketer who took an incredible eight wickets for just three runs on the weekend. But that was just the start.
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Chance to shine Governor-General’s XI out to impress
ASHLEIGH Gardner says cricket’s teen tyros are ready to make the most of a chance to impress selectors when a Governor-General’s XI takes on South Africa in a 50-over match on Sunday.
Sheffield Shield NSW stumble over line against WA
A jittery New South Wales have claimed back-to-back wins to start the Sheffield Shield season after bumbling to a three-wicket victory over Western Australia.
Vital experience Hazlewood backs Siddle for WACA
JOSH Hazlewood has called on selectors to back the old hard head of Peter Siddle when Australia goes to battle with South Africa on Thursday at the WACA.
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Classic race The reason behind Doomben 10,000 shake-up
RACING Queensland boss Eliot Forbes insists the commercial opportunities of a controversial proposal to shift the Doomben 10,000 to Eagle Farm must be explored.
Sheffield Shield Holland spins Vics to thumping win
SPINNER Jon Holland claimed match figures of 8-78 as Victoria marched to a second consecutive big win to start its Sheffield Shield title defence.
Sheffield Shield Victoria skittle Bulls, eye big lead
JON Holland and Chris Tremain have combined for seven wickets as Victoria ripped through Queensland batting order on Day 1 of their Sheffield Shield clash.
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Hobart Test Ferg and Joe smash OZ ceiling
NATIONAL selectors are sending a rare SOS to the City of Churches — eyeing Callum Ferguson and Joe Mennie to rescue a torn and tattered Test line-up facing disconcerting series failure in Hobart.
Sheffield Shield Rags to riches Redbacks
JAMIE Siddons is sleeping soundly with South Australia top of Sheffield Shield pops with international trio Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa and Mark Cosgrove superfluous at stages this season.
Sheffield Shield Redbacks stars shine in Tiger hunt
SOUTH Australia’s crushing win over Tasmania — which came on the back of a similarly impressive win over Western Australia — has put several Redbacks in the picture for Test spots, says Richard Earle.
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Injury crisis Lillee concerned with fast-bowler injuries
AUSTRALIAN cricket great Dennis Lillee believes the country’s fast-bowler injury crisis is more than just a matter of “over-bowling”.
Stocks rising Lyon is Australia’s best spinner: Agar
TWO-TEST spinner Ashton Agar reckons he sits third in Australia’s spin pecking order, but says his confidence is growing following a recent 10-wicket haul.
Sheffield Shield Agar heroics turn Shield clash on its head
WESTERN Australia all-rounder Ashton Agar took six wickets to leave the Warriors in a commanding position in the Sheffield Shield against NSW Blues.
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