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Harris and Handscomb in frame with batting spots still up for grabs

Harris and Handscomb in frame with batting spots still up for grabs

Uncertainty still reigns over the makeup of Australia's problematic batting after selectors unveiled their 14-man squad on Thursday for the first two Tests of the summer.

  • by Andrew Wu

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Harris' Test joy: 'Welcome to the brotherhood, you little bastard'
Australia

Harris' Test joy: 'Welcome to the brotherhood, you little bastard'

Marcus Harris insists he is ready for the Test arena - but must first organise where his dog will stay.

  • by Jon Pierik
Harris gets nod in extended Australian Test squad
Australia

Harris gets nod in extended Australian Test squad

A couple of uncapped bolters and five pacemen are among an extended 14-man squad announced for next month's first Test against India.

  • by Andrew Wu
Harris one of few Australian batsmen in form for years, not weeks
Test cricket

Harris one of few Australian batsmen in form for years, not weeks

There are any number of permutations of the top six being considered by Test selectors, so thin are Australia's batting stocks.

  • by Andrew Wu
Wade must be in Test selection mix: Bailey
Australia

Wade must be in Test selection mix: Bailey

If Australia are picking the best six batsmen available to face India, Tasmania captain George Bailey believes in-form teammate Matthew Wade must be in the conversation.

  • by Rob Forsaith
Half full or half empty? Harris keeps knocking as Test contenders struggle
Test cricket

Half full or half empty? Harris keeps knocking as Test contenders struggle

In a round where several Test hopefuls fluffed their lines, Marcus Harris turned in another solid audition but has he done enough to win the part?

  • by Andrew Wu
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ACA's speculative appeal wasn't worthy of review
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Opinion

ACA's speculative appeal wasn't worthy of review

The players' body wasn't acting on behalf of the players, so what was this all about?

  • by Greg Baum
Bid blocked as Warner, Smith and Bancroft ball-tampering bans to stay
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Test cricket

Bid blocked as Warner, Smith and Bancroft ball-tampering bans to stay

Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft will have to serve out their bans.

  • by Andrew Wu & Jon Pierik
Kiwis seal dramatic four-run Test victory over Pakistan
New Zealand

Kiwis seal dramatic four-run Test victory over Pakistan

Debutant spinner Ajaz Patel claimed five wickets in the second innings as Kiwis beat Pakistan by four runs on a dramatic fourth day of the opening Test.

Johnson declares ball tampering bans should stand as CA board prepares for call
Australia

Johnson declares ball tampering bans should stand as CA board prepares for call

David Warner, Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft could learn their fate in the next 24 hours.

  • by Jon Pierik & Chris Barrett
Shaun Marsh settles his Test future with superb knock for WA
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Australia

Shaun Marsh settles his Test future with superb knock for WA

Shaun Marsh credits a new-found freedom for a match-winning unbeaten century that has secured his Test future.

  • by Jon Pierik & Caden Helmers