Marnus Labuschagne has found himself in Test cricket exile — but a pair of legends believe the talented batsmen will “succeed” at the domestic level before returning to selection equations.
Legends’ major Marnus call after Aussie axing as Summer of the Century officially launches
Marnus Labuschagne has found himself in Test cricket exile — but a pair of legends believe the talented batsmen will “succeed” at the domestic level before returning to selection equations.
‘Weren’t aware of…’: Starc’s careful response to Uzzie’s bombshell sandpaper claims
Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has said that his recollection of the events of Sandpapergate have not changed.
‘Weren’t aware of…’: Starc’s careful response to Uzzie’s bombshell sandpaper claims
Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has said that his recollection of the events of Sandpapergate have not changed.
‘Move on’: Aussie stars react as Vics skipper responds to Khawaja’s ‘best at it’ claim
Scott Boland brushed off Usman Khawaja’s claim that his home state Victoria once perfected the “dark arts” of ball-tampering, while Vics captain Will Sutherland has denied the technique is a part of Sheffield Shield cricket anymore.
‘Move on’: Aussie stars react as Vics skipper responds to Khawaja’s ‘best at it’ claim
Scott Boland brushed off Usman Khawaja’s claim that his home state Victoria once perfected the “dark arts” of ball-tampering, while Vics captain Will Sutherland has denied the technique is a part of Sheffield Shield cricket anymore.
‘No doubt’: Marnus’ defiant response to Test axing… and his picks for his replacement
Axed Australian star Marnus Labuschagne has declared he has “no doubt” he’ll return to the country’s Test team, opening up on how he plans to embrace the opportunity to earn his way back into the international fold.
‘No doubt’: Marnus’ defiant response to Test axing… and his picks for his replacement
Axed Australian star Marnus Labuschagne has declared he has “no doubt” he’ll return to the country’s Test team, opening up on how he plans to embrace the opportunity to earn his way back into the international fold.
Cricket Australia hits back over Uzzie claims as official Sandpaper stance sparks probing
Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg believes there is “absolutely no benefit” in reopening an investigation into the country’s infamous 2018 Sandpaper-gate scandal.
Uncapped Notts spinner Patterson-White earns England Test call-up for South Africa
28-year-old rewarded for county performances
Bashir to tour with Lions along with seamer Carse
The uncapped Nottinghamshire spinner Liam Patterson-White has been rewarded for his most productive County Championship season with a call-up to England’s squad for their first red-ball assignment of the winter, the three Tests against South Africa that start in Johannesburg next month.
The potential importance of spin bowling in South Africa was demonstrated in their recent home series against Australia, which the hosts won to propel themselves to No1 in the ICC rankings and in which their most successful bowler was Simon Harmer, who took 14 wickets at 29.35. England will face contrasting conditions, particularly in their first two Tests, and have selected further spin-bowling options in Dan Lawrence, Joe Root and Jacob Bethell, who returns after missing England’s most recent Test series, against Pakistan, through injury, But Shoaib Bashir, a fixture of the country’s Test squads since he made his debut in India in 2024, will travel only with the Lions.
Continue reading...‘Rushed and botched’: Warner breaks silence with explosive claim in Khawaja defence
David Warner has broken his silence after Usman Khawaja’s explosive claims on the Sandpapergate scandal, unequivocally throwing his support behind his former teammate.
The unlikely century that proved WBBL’s rise is real… it’s making dominant Aussies better, too
A slice of Women’s Big Bash League history was created in the first week of the 2026/27 season.
‘Move on’: Aussie stars react as most ‘disappointing’ part of Khawaja bombshell revealed
Scott Boland brushed off Usman Khawaja’s claim that his home state Victoria once perfected the “dark arts” of ball-tampering, while Nic Maddinson has described the former Australian opener’s comments as “disappointing”.
Australia selectors make early call to axe Marnus Labuschagne from Test squad
Under-fire batter will not feature in upcoming New Zealand series
‘Still possible’ he will be recalled for tours to India and England
Marnus Labuschagne has been dropped from Australia’s Test squad. Chairman of selectors George Bailey confirmed on Monday that Labuschagne would be omitted from Australia’s yet-to-be-named squad for the first Test against New Zealand.
Australia’s next Test begins on 9 December in Perth, but Bailey and his panel have made an early call to put Labuschagne out of his misery. Bailey told reporters the out-of-form star wouldn’t be considered for the entire four-Test series against New Zealand.
Continue reading...BREAKING: Marnus’ Test fate revealed as chief Aussie selector confirms next move
Australia will have a new No.3 for next month’s first Test against New Zealand with chair of selectors George Bailey confirming that Marnus Labuschagne will not be considered for selection.