Cricket
Iceman Khawaja’s century to savour
USMAN Khawaja started the summer with Test greats questioning his toughness and desire, but he produced an all-time hundred to show why he is Australia’s iceman.
Fresh face Handscomb just what the doctor ordered
ONE innings doesn’t make a summer, but with a superman dive and a flurry of boundaries Peter Handscomb laid instant claim to being Australia’s middle-order saviour.
Live radio ‘That fly’s gone down the wrong hole’
THEY’RE the curse of the Aussie summer and James Sutherland has just experienced an interviewee’s nightmare when he swallowed a fly live on air.
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Your say: who should be wicketkeeper
WE owned the Ashes, whipped the Windies and dominated the game like none before or since. Pick the best XI from the last four decades of Aussie supremacy.
Lyon breaks drought but still long way off best
NATHAN Lyon’s struggle to escape from cricket’s road to nowhere continued on Thursday despite a return to his spiritual Adelaide Test home.
Renshaw survives testing battle
MATT Renshaw has survived his first taste as a Test batsman surviving through to stumps alongside surprise opener Usman Khawaja. FOLLOW LIVE ...
Proteas star runs into arch nemesis yet again
FOR the first time in his decorated career, South African star batsman Hashim Amla has managed to make more noise off the field than on it.
Talent gap in women’s cricket widening
MELBOURNE Stars signing Emma Inglis says the talent gap between Australia’s top cricketers and the next tier has increased.
Proteas debutant’s fiery history against Aussies
TABRAIZ Shamsi has been handed his Test debut at Adelaide Oval and it couldn’t come against better opposition for the animated wrist-spinner.
The unluckiest Aussie captain in 114 years
STEVE Smith is officially Australia’s unluckiest Test captain in 114 years. And it’s probably not for the reason or reasons you’re thinking.
Haddin’s massive serve for ‘smart-a***’ Faf
HE’S on the same side as Faf du Plessis when it comes to ball shining, but there’s something about the Proteas captain Brad Haddin just can’t cop.
Smith to ‘stamp authority on his team’
AUSTRALIAN skipper Steve Smith says the unprecedented rebuild now in front of him is his chance to make a name for himself as captain.
History Heroics and history from Lanning
THE sign of a true leader is how they respond in the dark days and that’s when Southern Stars captain Meg Lanning shines brightest.
Smash Why Maddinson got nod ahead of Blues teammate
THE selection of Nic Maddinson for the Adelaide Test was a shock. Find out the reasons the Australian’s brains trust have taken a chance on the 24-year old.
New look NSW players to dominate Test squad
THE bulk of players for the new look Australian Test team to be named on Sunday will have been born and bred in New South Wales.
Sheffield Shield Baggy green battle re-energises Shield
THE Sheffield Shield competition has suddenly surged back to life and players have been encouraged to seize the day as the fight for baggy greens intensifies.
Test bolter Selectors hope Renshaw a knockout pick
A FEW months ago he was knocked out in a freak accident, but this week Matt Renshaw will be asked to deliver a knockout blow to South Africa.
New-look side Bulls rookie Renshaw to get Test nod
QUEENSLANDER Matt Renshaw will this week become the second youngest batsman to make his debut for Australia in the last 30 years.
Selection shock Hastings rages against ODI snub
VICTORIA’S medium-pacer John Hastings says he’s shocked over his selection snub for next month’s one-day international series against New Zealand.
Pay push Talent gap in women’s cricket widening
MELBOURNE Stars signing Emma Inglis says the talent gap between Australia’s top cricketers and the next tier has increased.
Star keeper Inglis seeking summer of runs
EMMA Inglis fell into wicket keeping when no one else wanted to stand behind the stumps as a junior, but she has grown to love the art.
Sheffield Shield ‘Disappointed’ Sayers to make Vics pay
REDBACKS skipper Travis Head has backed Chadd Sayers to overcome his shock Test snub and lead SA to victory against defending Sheffield Shield champion Victoria at the MCG, starting Saturday.
Cricket Adelaide Oval area named after ‘Nugget’ Rees
THE South Australian Cricket Association has unveiled a tribute to one of the state’s cricketing icons, with the naming of the Barry ‘Nugget’ Rees Viewing Room.
Test paceman Too small? Too slow? Chadd won’t be denied
CHADD Sayers has felt the knocks year after year and that only made his selection in Australia’s Test squad for Adelaide all the sweeter.
New look NSW players to dominate Test squad
THE bulk of players for the new look Australian Test team to be named on Sunday will have been born and bred in New South Wales.
Aussie hopefuls Shield: Voges okay, Turner hits ton
TEST batsman Adam Voges has sent a major scare through cricketing circles after copping a nasty blow to the head. We will bring you regular updates.
Humiliation Six vacancies: Immediate start required
UP to six players face the axe as part of a comprehensive overhaul of the Australian Test team, which will be decided by a Sheffield Shield shootout.
