Sport

Daniel Cherny

Daniel is an Age sports reporter.

Steven Smith and David Warner have a quiet word with the umpire, but not quietly enough.

Du Plessis' 'Warner tactic' explained

After a week in the headlines, South African captain Faf du Plessis showed on Thursday night that he had lost none of his dare, ruthlessly trying to exploit a rule that meant star Australian opener and vice-captain David Warner couldn't take up his usual position atop the hosts' batting order.

Way in: Glenn Maxwell is back for Victoria

Finch dropped but Vics in command

It doesn't seem to matter which national representative Victoria leave out of their XI, because the players they are picking are doing the job.

Rose of Virginia,with jockey Ben Thompson, just before the Lexus Stakes at Flemington on Saturday.

Jockey thrilled despite horse's bleed

Rarely does someone finish last on an injured horse and still enjoy the best experience of their life, but that was the fate of jockey Ben Thompson on Tuesday.

Tamania's Andrew Fekete takes a catch to dismiss Peter Handscomb.

Siddle helps Vics close in on victory

Test aspirant Peter Siddle struck late on day three of Victoria's Sheffield Shield opener against Tasmania to help put the Bushrangers in a commanding position with a day to play at the MCG.