Cricket
Poms plans in chaos as Stokes arrested, injured
BEN Stokes appears in serious danger of missing the Ashes, as the England star awaits X-rays on a possible broken hand as well as the outcome of a police investigation.
England squad Stokes arrest won’t prevent Ashes call-up
ENGLAND will press ahead with their Ashes squad announcement on Wednesday night (EST) despite the arrest of vice-captain Ben Stokes outside a nightclub in Bristol.
Rule changes Warner forced to take streamlined bat approach
DAVID Warner has traded his Kaboom in for a new streamlined bat ahead of the International Cricket Council’s hard line size restrictions which will come into effect for the Ashes.
KP lament ‘If Stokes doesn’t go, England should stay home’
KEVIN Pietersen says losing Ben Stokes for the Ashes could be the death knell on their chances. The Poms are certainly in damage control after the star’s arrest.
Quality England name world championship squad
ENGLAND have named 14 of their World Cup-winning squad for the forthcoming Women’s Ashes, with teenage spinner Sophie Ecclestone the only addition.
Selection headaches Wade could cost Aussies all-rounder dream
AUSTRALIA is desperate to have an all-rounder who can go head-to-head with Ben Stokes this summer. But with Matthew Wade struggling to make runs, the plans may need to change.
Big game Aussies desperate to find winning formula
AUSTRALIA will desperately try to regain some momentum in their two ODI dead rubbers with India as a worrying losing tally mounts ahead of the Ashes.
Big fall Aussie ODI carnage as road losses mount
THRUST into Indian cauldrons, Australia’s brittle middle order has crumbled. And it could get worse on Thursday in the fourth ODI in Bangalore.
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Second chance Nevill say never again
PETER Nevill has amped up his bid to reclaim the Australian wicketkeeping gloves this summer by joining forces with Test great Ian Healy.
Tough times Keeper woes have Australia stumped
A CRICKET team that sacks its wicketkeeper is invariably a team in trouble. And so it was with Australia’s ODI team in their 11th away-from-home loss in a row, writes ROBERT CRADDOCK.
Keeper struggles Clarke: Dumped Wade’s Ashes spot in peril
FORMER Australia captain Michael Clarke believes Matthew Wade faces an uphill battle to retain his spot for the Ashes after being dropped from the ODI team.
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Clarke: Dumped Wade’s Ashes spot in peril
FORMER Australia captain Michael Clarke believes Matthew Wade faces an uphill battle to retain his spot for the Ashes after being dropped from the ODI team.
Smith laments ‘my catching isn’t good enough’
USUALLY one of Australia’s best fielders, skipper Steve Smith has admitted he has failed to set the standard after his latest dropped catch in India.
Australia slump to series defeat
DESPITE a blazing century from Aaron Finch, Australia’s series hopes are over after a third straight one-day international loss to India.
‘It’s low’: Bevan’s job application slammed
MICHAEL Bevan’s offer to help coach Australia’s struggling one-day side has been met with a steely response from one modern-day star who’s slammed the legend’s opportunism.
Aussies hope Finch can provide batting boost
AARON Finch will do everything he can to return to bolster Australia’s floundering batting, as they face a final opportunity to save the ODI series in India.
Code swap McKenna swaps Sherrin for Kookaburra
AFTER 30 years in the AFL, former Gold Coast coach Guy McKenna is taking on a new role “coaching the coaches” for Cricket Victoria.
Tough choice Cricket, AFL in battle of Will
CAPTAINING Australia to a World Cup or being drafted to the AFL are only dreams to thousands of children, Will Sutherland could be forced to chose between them.
Torrid times Warner thanks fans as pay war rages
AUSTRALIAN vice-captain David Warner has taken to social media, weighing on cricket’s pay war after the deadline for a new pay deal lapsed, leaving 230 players officially unemployed.
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Mane man From cult hero to Blues bolter
WITH Test spearheads Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood sidelined NSW will unleash a blond-haired phenomenon who became a cult hero last summer
Grassed Breakers cop the brunt of facilities bungle
THEY may have been Australia’s first female sports team to be fully professional, but the NSW Breakers have been left out in the cold with no access to turf wickets this week.
O’Keefe speaks ‘I regret it and I’m sorry for what happened’
A REMORSEFUL Steve O’Keefe has opened up about the deep-seated regret he feels over his drunken behaviour at a NSW Cricket Awards night earlier this year.
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Master curator Mitchell hopes Gabba stays au naturale
MASTER curator Kevin Mitchell will leave the Gabba with a parting wish that the venue never gives in to the eternal push for a drop-in pitch.
‘Immeasurable’ talent Legend says goodbye to the Gabba
THE Gabba will lose its most familiar face with curator Kevin Mitchell to retire after the Ashes Test in November.
Bangladesh tour Spinner Swepson set for Test call-up
QUEENSLAND spinning ace Mitchell Swepson looks set to join the Australian squad for the Test tour of Bangladesh.
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WOMEN’S Master Blaster Sophie Devine is bringing her big hitting game back to Adelaide, signing for the Adelaide Strikers and SA Scorpions.
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THE SA Cricket Association will offer free coaching courses this summer in a bid to attract more female mentors as participation rates surge among girls.
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Torrid times Warner thanks fans as pay war rages
AUSTRALIAN vice-captain David Warner has taken to social media, weighing on cricket’s pay war after the deadline for a new pay deal lapsed, leaving 230 players officially unemployed.
Third degree Ten burning questions CA must answer
AUSTRALIAN Cricketers’ Association president Greg Dyer has called on Cricket Australia to answer 10 burning questions as negotiations over a new pay deal heat up.
Shield loss Redbacks must back quicks
STAND in skipper Callum Ferguson says South Australia must back its herculean attack and put away rivals in close contests where excuses for failure no longer wash.
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