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Australian attack’s endurance set for reward with rare slice of Test history
From the days when Pat Cummins couldn’t get on the field to seeing out a rare entire home summer, Australia’s attack is poised to claim their own slice of Test cricket history.
- by Dan Walsh
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Sutherland stars in nail-biting win over India as Australia seals ODI series
Annabel Sutherland’s death bowling helped the tourists keep up their record of having never lost an ODI series to India
- by Steve Barrett
Analysis
Australian cricket
Teams of 2023: Why the GOAT missed our team of the year
The importance of skipper Pat Cummins and Usman Khawaja to Australia’s men’s Test side has been reflected by the pair being the only players to retain their places in our team of the year.
- by Andrew Wu
Opinion
Australian cricket
Money is an unstoppable force in cricket, and the game needs to evolve or perish
Producing cricketers takes years of fertiliser and water from mums, dads, coaches, ground staff, councils and a myriad of volunteers, so cashed-up privateers should be making a serious contribution to the bottom line.
- by Geoff Lawson
Green credentials: Why all-rounder is being seriously considered for open position
There’s a strong push for Cameron Green to open the batting for Australia once David Warner retires after the Sydney Test against Pakistan.
- by Malcolm Conn
Pakistan anger over ‘inconsistent’ calls and technology ‘curse’
In a fiery postscript to Australia’s series-sealing 79-run victory at the MCG, Pakistan coach Mohammad Hafeez said the tourists had been the better side and would have won if not for several line-ball calls that had fallen in Australia’s favour.
- by Andrew Wu
Opinion
Australian cricket
Why Warner the destroyer deserves a fond farewell in Sydney
I know how hard it is to do what he has done through 111 Tests, so I hope that David’s harshest critics acknowledge his talent and contribution and forgive his human frailties.
- by Greg Chappell
Analysis
Boxing Day Test
Cometh the hour, Cummins the man
Two modernising captains have set the tone for this series, but when the crunch came, it was a good cricketer succumbing to an all-time great.
- by Greg Baum
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Boxing Day Test
Perfect 10: Proud Cummins joins exclusive 250 club with match-winning haul
Captain Pat Cummins led the way to victory for Australia in a thrilling 79-run win against a spirited Pakistan side in the second Test at the MCG.
- by Malcolm Conn
As it happened Australia v Pakistan: Pat Cummins takes 10 wickets as Australia beat Pakistan by 79 runs in Boxing Day Test, wins series 2-0
Follow along for all the major moments and reactions as Australia and Pakistan face off on day four of the Boxing Day Test from the MCG.
- by Roy Ward
Analysis
Boxing Day Test
Australia win a scrap – and the world’s best can still improve
The Australians triumphed in a scrap on the fourth evening at the MCG, and have room for improvement next year.
- by Daniel Brettig