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Cricket
Shield final a clash of cricketing cultures
The domestic showpiece, between traditional rivals NSW and Victoria, pits two distinct cricketing philosophies against each other.
- by Sam Perry
Latest
Ashwin Mankad mars Smith return
Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's Mankad of England's Jos Buttler overshadowed Steve Smith's first IPL innings of the year
Sheffield Shield
New scoring system for Shield final a bonus for Blues, says Henriques
Moises Henriques believes a new bonus point system implemented for the Sheffield Shield final starting Thursday will favour the Blues.
- by Tom Decent
Ball tampering
A one-time plan? Taylor questions ball-tampering theory
Former Australian captain Mark Taylor has raised a major question as the international bans of Steve Smith and David Warner come to an end.
- by Jon Pierik and Andrew Wu
The Ashes
Warner deserves automatic recall for Ashes: Harris
Marcus Harris is in direct competition for an Ashes spot with David Warner but says the suspended star deserves to be in the XI once his ban expires.
- by Jon Pierik
Sheffield Shield
Shield title would make it a hat-trick for McDonald
Victorian coach Andrew McDonald is quickly filling up his resume - with another title within grasp when the Sheffield Shield final begins.
- by Jon Pierik
Indian spinner Ravi Ashwin sparks debate
Indian spinner Ravi Ashwin sparked controversy in the Indian Premier League overnight when he dismissed English wicketkeeper Jos Buttler via the Mankad method.
Twenty20
Ashwin's 'disgraceful and low act' in IPL sparks fierce debate
Indian spinner Ravi Ashwin sparked controversy in the Indian Premier League overnight when he dismissed English wicketkeeper Jos Buttler via the Mankad method.
- by Ronny Lerner
Khawaja discusses Finch partnership
Usman Khawaja has discussed the success of his makeshift ODI opening partnership with Australian captain Aaron Finch.
Smith fails in first IPL innings
Steve Smith has scored just 20 in his first Indian Premier League innings, as his Rajasthan Royals were beaten by Kings XI Punjab.
Australia
Fast-bowling trio in race for World Cup selection
While Cricket Australia has confirmed its new bowling coaches, all eyes are on the health of three fast bowlers.
- by Jon Pierik