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Amla target of offensive graffiti message
A MAN has been banned from any Cricket Australia match nationally for three years, after writing an offensive message at Blundstone Arena that targeted Hashim Amla.
‘Big idiot’: Test star axed over epic outburst
WEST INDIES’ best Test batsman of the past few years has been dumped after an extraordinary outburst on social media over playing contracts.
Players catch breath after frantic day
IT’S raining in Hobart - probably 24 hours later than was hoped by Aussie fans - but that’s no reason not to join our live blog of the second day in Hobart.
Debutant’s brother storms off
CALLUM Ferguson’s brother, Lachlan, flew in from London to catch his sibling’s debut — and it didn’t end well.
Lehmann: ‘It’s not good enough’
DARREN Lehmann admits Australia has reached a batting crisis point and concedes he is now under pressure as coach.
Live: Aussies prompted to make ‘ugly’ runs
STEVE Smith has sent a stern message to his batsmen after yesterday’s embarrassing collapse — “be happy to score ugly runs”.
Smith proves he’s irreplaceable as skipper
STEVE Smith is captaining one of the worst Australian teams of all time, but his lone-hand innings proved why he is currently irreplaceable as Test skipper, writes Ben Horne.
‘Did Jonty Rhodes come out of retirement?’
CALLUM Ferguson was the one making his Test debut but it was his UK-based brother Lachlan who stole the show after watching his sibling run out by a substitute fielder.
Blame game must start with Warner
DONALD Trump gave campaign speeches that displayed more tact and discretion than David Warner’s ill-fated swipe, writes Richard Hinds.
Starc steps up after batting debacle
HAVING been dismissed for a paltry 85 in Hobart Mitchell Starc put Australia back in the match with three quick wickets in the final session. AS IT HAPPENED....
Sixers sign English star for BBL06 campaign
EXCLUSIVE: Hard-hitting English opener Jason Roy is set to light up BBL06 after signing to play for the Sydney Sixers this summer under the recommendation of Steve Smith.
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.
BBL gives Poms skipper chance to pick up pieces
ENGLAND skipper Eoin Morgan will return to the Sydney Thunder for the BBL as he continues to fight through the most taxing period of his career.