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'Wake-up call': Should Australia's cricketers take the knee?

'Wake-up call': Should Australia's cricketers take the knee?

Michael Holding is adamant Australia's men should. Josh Lalor is not so sure. Mel Jones says it's the discussion around the topic that matters most.

  • by Andrew Wu

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Langer bowled over by Green machine – and then he saw him bat
Australian cricket

Langer bowled over by Green machine – and then he saw him bat

Justin Langer was so impressed by Cameron Green's bowling he was sceptical when told of his incredible batting talents.

  • by Andrew Wu
'I didn't even think': Smith opens up about controversial ban
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'I didn't even think': Smith opens up about controversial ban

A joke gone wrong led to Emily Smith dealing with the darkest day of her young cricketing career but, as she explains, her love for the sport has not diminished.

  • by Jon Pierik
Langer wants Goodes to address Australian team on racial discrimination
Australian cricket

Langer wants Goodes to address Australian team on racial discrimination

Justin Langer is seeking counsel from Aboriginal elders and influential Indigenous figures on whether to take a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.

  • by Andrew Wu
'It's remarkable where he's at': Test dream still alive for Abbott
Australian cricket

'It's remarkable where he's at': Test dream still alive for Abbott

Sean Abbott has shot out of the blocks this season to give himself a chance of making Australia’s extended Test squad for the series against India this summer.

  • by Chris Barrett
Deano and the Vics: the inside story of a tumultuous relationship
Dean Jones

Deano and the Vics: the inside story of a tumultuous relationship

The late Dean Jones had an up-and-down relationship with Victoria throughout his career and it stayed that way to the end.

  • by Greg Baum
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World Test Championship final to go ahead, says Cricket Australia
Australian cricket

World Test Championship final to go ahead, says Cricket Australia

Cricket Australia chairman Earl Eddings says there is no reason to cancel next year's World Test Championship final and expects Australia to complete a Test tour of South Africa in February.

  • by Jon Pierik
Smith, Warner, Cummins may miss start of international season
Australian cricket

Smith, Warner, Cummins may miss start of international season

As Cameron Green was named in Australia's one-day international and Twenty20 squad for the series against India, several big names could be rested.

  • by Andrew Wu
Cricket Australia says it could take $120m hit this summer
Australian cricket

Cricket Australia says it could take $120m hit this summer

Cricket Australia has posted a $45.9 million net deficit and conceded there could be added costs and a loss of revenue of up to $120 million this summer.

  • by Jon Pierik
Lyon set to miss entree to Test 'world heavyweight championship'
Australian cricket

Lyon set to miss entree to Test 'world heavyweight championship'

Nathan Lyon's red-letter summer is set to hit an early snag with selectors expected to overlook the champion spinner for the limited-overs matches against India.

  • by Andrew Wu and Chris Barrett
'That’s a matter for Virat': Cricket Australia unsure if Kohli staying for whole tour
Australian cricket

'That’s a matter for Virat': Cricket Australia unsure if Kohli staying for whole tour

The Australia-India schedule has finally been released but with the India captain's wife due to give birth in January it's unclear if he will be here all summer.

  • by Chris Barrett