Monument to Michael Slater in Wagga Wagga vandalised Cricket legend’s name has been rubbed off the sign Star faces multiple domestic violence-related offences By James Cooney For Daily Mail Australia Published: 04:14 BST, 8 May 2024 | Updated: 04:14 BST, 8 May 2024 Disgraced former Australian cricket great Michael Slater has had his name removed from...
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Vision emerges of gutted Lyon in tears after cruel twist
Never-before-seen vision of Australia’s 2023 Ashes campaign shows veteran spinner Nathan Lyon break down in tears after suffering a series-ending calf injury. The moment, captured inside the Aussie dressing room, is featured in the latest season of Prime Video’s The Test docuseries. In the vision, an emotional Lyon starts to cry after straining his calf...
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Vandals ‘take action’ amid Aussie cricket great Michael Slater’s fall from grace
Michael Slater’s name has been removed from monument at the former cricketer’s sporting ground in Wagga Wagga in an act of vandalism. The development comes in the middle of an ongoing dispute surrounding the 54-year-old’s stature in the local community and in Australian sport. Once one of the most celebrated names in Australian Test cricket...
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In just 19 balls, Fraser-McGurk heaps more pressure on Australian selectors
The third umpire disagreed, and after Sansom left, the Royals gradually faded away, closing on 8-201. Fraser-McGurk’s freewheeling innings defied the painful blow he took to the midriff from the bowling of Kiwi speedster Trent Boult. Shai Hope claims a catch for Delhi Capitals in the IPL game against Rajasthan Royals.Credit: X “He’s hardly put...
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Aussie cricket sensation issues stern response to World Cup snub
Jake Fraser-McGurk has said he’s “fine” with his omission from Australia’s T20 World Cup squad. Time is on his side and he “wasn’t even in the picture a month-and-a-half ago”. Nevertheless, the young gun batter will have been pretty pleased at his response to the snub, blasting a 19-ball 50 in his first match after...
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28 runs in an over for batting freak
Australian coach Andrew McDonald says selectors opted for experience in the T20 World Cup squad but another blistering half-century, including 28 runs in one over, from Jake Fraser-McGurk in the IPL was more evidence that he could have been a weapon if picked. The 22-year-old continued a stunning run of form for the Delhi Capitals,...
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The Test, Season 3: Trailer released of series chronicling Australia’s WTC23-win and Ashes
Despite facing a 2-0 deficit, England staged a remarkable comeback, winning the next two Tests to level the series 2-2. However, it was Australia who ultimately claimed the urn in a gruelling and unforgettable series. Pat Cummins, who spearheaded Australia’s success on the tour, took a moment to contemplate the whirlwind two months of relentless...
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Cricket 2024: Steve Smith playing Major League Cricket, cricket in America, T20 World Cup in Caribbean and United States, Glenn Maxwell, Ricky Ponting, Travis Head
Steve Smith will make his return to the crease along two Australian stars in the United States less than a week after the final of the T20 World Cup he was overlooked for is decided in the Caribbean. The former Australian captain will be joined by World Cup-bound teammates Glenn Maxwell and Travis Head when...
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Trailer, release date confirmed for new season of ‘The Test’ | cricket.com.au
First look at official trailer for third season of documentary that follows the Aussie men on last year’s UK tour Official trailer for season three of ‘The Test’ The third season of ‘The Test’ documentary will be released globally on May 24, shown exclusively on Prime Video. The official trailer for the third season was...
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Ricky Ponting expresses disbelief over ‘ultra-talented’ Jake Fraser-McGurk’s T20 World Cup snub
Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting expressed disbelief as he questioned the exclusion of Delhi Capital’s star batter Jake Fraser-McGurk from Australia’s T20 squad for the T20 World Cup scheduled in June. The youngster has scored 259 runs from six matches with his highest score being 84 runs. Jake Fraser McGurk provided a much-needed boost to...
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Spencer Johnson joins Surrey for Vitality T20 Blast
Surrey have signed Australia fast bowler Spencer Johnson for their first eight matches of the Vitality Blast. The left-armer, who did not make the cut for Australia’s T20 World Cup squad, is no stranger to south London after turning out for Oval Invincibles last summer. He took five wickets for Invincibles in their successful 2023...
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Aussie cricket sensation spills on David Warner situation
Australian cricket sensation Jake Fraser-McGurk has shed light on his relationship with veteran opener David Warner after missing out on selection for the T20 World Cup squad. Fraser-McGurk was controversially overlooked in the provisional 15-man squad despite a string of stunning performances in the Indian Premier League. The 22-year-old has blasted scores of 12, 84,...