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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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We are tired of being 'bashed up': Langer
India

We are tired of being 'bashed up': Langer

Having endured a rugged year since the ball-tampering scandal, Australia are keen to rebound.

  • by Jon Pierik
Cummins hopes to revisit talks about long-term CA deal

Cummins hopes to revisit talks about long-term CA deal

Australia's No.1-ranked cricketer says rival codes offer multi-year deals and will not give up on landing his own longer-term contract with Cricket Australia.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
The Tonk: Copeland to skip Shield for TV duties

The Tonk: Copeland to skip Shield for TV duties

Trent Copeland will miss a Shield game for the Blues so he can be part of Channel Seven's Test coverage, in a move that has raised some eyebrows in NSW cricket.

  • by Andrew Wu
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
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Marcus Stoinis delivers in the clutch as Australia squeak to T20 win
India

Marcus Stoinis delivers in the clutch as Australia squeak to T20 win

The all-rounder held his nerve in the final over as Australia started their T20 series against India with a four-run victory in Brisbane.

  • by Phil Lutton
Big crowds tipped for Twenty20s against India
India

Big crowds tipped for Twenty20s against India

The pulling power of India is set to be on show with big crowds expected for the Twenty20s in Melbourne and Sydney.

  • 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
Let Smith, Warner and Bancroft play Sheffield Shield cricket: Lehmann
Cricket World Cup

Let Smith, Warner and Bancroft play Sheffield Shield cricket: Lehmann

Former Australian cricket coach Darren Lehmann believes it is Australian cricket's interest to let banned internationals Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft play Sheffield Shield cricket to bring back the crowds and sharpen their skills for England in April 2019. 

  • by Tony Moore
Cameron Bancroft to stick to original plan
Australia

Cameron Bancroft to stick to original plan

Former Test batsman Adam Voges hopes Cameron Bancroft didn't pin too much hope on having his ban for ball tampering reduced.

  • by Justin Chadwick