What does Cameron Green’s future in the Australian Test side look like? Is he suited for the No. 6 role, or would he fare better up the order? Is there captaincy potential? Should he prioritise the shorter formats? Green has been one of the most exciting cricketers to emerge from the Australian set-up over the...
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Steve Smith breaks four-year drought in unfamiliar role as T20 World Cup audition beckons: India vs Australia Taking Points
India has taken a 1-0 lead in its five-match T20 series against Australia after clinching a tense two-wicket victory at Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy Visakhapatnam’s ACA-VDCA Stadium on Friday morning AEST. Captain Suryakumar Yadav cracked a trademark 80 (42) to help the hosts chase the record 209-run target with one ball to spare, courtesy of...
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World Cup champion Josh Inglis shines with record-equalling hundred in latest chapter of whirlwind rise
Josh Inglis’ whirlwind rise from waterboy to first-choice gloveman was one of the most intriguing storylines from Australia’s recent triumph in India, but the World Cup champion’s maiden international century has offered a glimpse of what he’s capable of achieving across formats. Four days after the World Cup final, where Inglis claimed a record five...
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‘Bugger it’: Legend’s advice for exhausted Cam Green after six-month slump
A lot can change in six months. Australian all-rounder Cameron Green celebrated his maiden international century at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium back in March, reaching triple figures in the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. The West Australian had become almost irreplaceable in the national set-up, also pocketing $3.15 million from the Indian...
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Selectors’ bold faith repaid as Head ‘bullies’ NZ; ‘lazy’ Marsh struggles in new role — Australia vs New Zealand Talking Points
Australia has held its nerve to clinch a dramatic five-run victory over New Zealand in Dharamshala, putting Pat Cummins’ men one closer towards booking a spot in the World Cup semi-finals. A blistering 59-ball century from opener Travis Head steered the Australians towards an imposing 388 all out, the nation’s highest ODI total against New...
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Mitchell Marsh blitz solves World Cup dilemma, but glaring problem remains: South Africa ODI series Player Ratings
An understaffed Australian outfit has suffered a 3-2 series loss to the Proteas in South Africa, with the hosts winning three consecutive matches to pull off a historic comeback. Marco Jansen’s all-round masterclass steered South Africa towards a comprehensive 122-run victory in the series finale, with the 209cm all-rounder taking a maiden ODI five-wicket haul...
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‘Geez… what have I done here’: Steve Smith’s shock secret Ashes injury reveal
Steve Smith has revealed he was nursing a wounded wrist throughout the second half of the recent Ashes campaign in England, with the Australian vice-captain sustaining the injury during the second Test at Lord’s. Last week, the 34-year-old was ruled out of the upcoming white-ball tour of South Africa due to a torn tendon in...
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‘Where’s he been all these years?’: Spencer Johnson’s whirlwind journey from physio room to Ashes substitute
It’s been a whirlwind eight months for Spencer Johnson. The South Australian was virtually unknown before his Big Bash League debut for the Brisbane Heat in January. After spending most of his twenties in the casualty ward, he only had three professional appearances under his belt at the start of 2023. Now, the 27-year-old is...
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Jhye Richardson unavailable for Cricket World Cup as he continues recovering from hamstring surgery
West Australian bowler Jhye Richardson will miss the Cricket World Cup in India and potentially the start of the home summer as he continues recovering from hamstring surgery. The 26-year-old, who has represented Australia in three Tests and 15 ODIs since his international debut in 2017, went under the knife in March after another suffering...
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Shock bolters to be named in Australian squad for white-ball tour of South Africa
Australia is set to announce a handful of shock bolters for the upcoming white-ball tour of South Africa, with Spencer Johnson and Aaron Hardie reportedly poised for a maiden national call-up. Ahead of this year’s World Cup in India, Australia will play three T20s and five ODIs against the Proteas in South Africa, commencing on...
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Pat Cummins wrist injury opens door for Australia to unveil new captain
Australia could unveil a new men’s captain later this month, with Pat Cummins expected to miss part of the upcoming white-ball tour of South Africa. Before announcing its 15-player World Cup squad, Australia will play three T20Is and five ODIs against the Proteas in August and September, with a touring party to be named in...
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Cricket South Africa confirm dates of Australia’s white-ball tour ahead of World Cup campaign
Cricket South Africa has confirmed the dates of Australia’s upcoming white-ball tour of South Africa as the ODI team’s World Cup preparation ramps up. Australia will face South Africa in three T20Is and five ODIs in August and September ahead of the highly-anticipated World Cup in India, which kicks off in October. It marks the...