While an Australian legend believes Marnus Labuschagne’s hold on a pivotal top-order spot is untenable, the Queenslander is reportedly poised to still be selected for the Test squad to tour South Africa in October.
Stokes joins BBL team: Three-way Aussie battle for superstar ends in stunning $500k coup
More than a decade after his last appearance in the Big Bash League, Ben Stokes is returning to Australia after agreeing to a blockbuster deal with the Adelaide Strikers.
Konstas’ multi-format boost as Aus A squads for India tour reveal clues towards post-Ashes overhaul
Australia will examine its next generation of Test cricketers in India later this month with a view to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy tour next summer and the likelihood there will be significant change in the national squad after next year’s Ashes.
‘Laughing stock’: Pakistan bombshell as SEVEN players – and coach – brutally axed mid-tour
Pakistan have replaced head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and pace-bowling chief Umar Gul, and sent seven players home, in a dramatic response to successive Test thrashings by England.
Be ‘grown-ups’: Root’s message for Poms after 631-day first as concerning trend emerges
England captain Joe Root urged his side to celebrate in a “grown-up way” after a 194-run success in the second Test at Lord’s on Sunday sealed a series win over Pakistan.
‘Should never play again’: Pakistan Test opener Imam-ul-Haq’s ‘all for show’ act in ‘appalling’ injury fake claim
England great Stuart Broad has blasted Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq for an “all for show” act while suffering from a calf injury.
Huge Aussie boost as terrifying South Africa superstar tipped to miss Test series
Australia’s hopes of success in the upcoming tour of South Africa have dramatically improved with reports superstar quick Kagiso Rabada is set to miss the Test series.
‘Honestly a joke’: England stars’ county team denied chance to chase FOUR in baffling ruling
Former Australian ODI representative, now Durham coach Ryan Campbell took to social media to express his frustrations after his side were denied the chance to chase their target of four to win by Gloucestershire in a County Championship match at Chester-le-Street.
Bazball exile’s lone hand spares keep Pakistan at bay on wet and wild Lord’s day
Dan Lawrence’s unbeaten fifty on Saturday left Pakistan needing to rewrite the record books in their quest for a series-levelling win against England in the second Test at Lord’s.
Pakistan no-play threat, angry complaint after confronting interview with Imran Khan’s sons aired during England Test
Jamie Smith and Jordan Cox both scored fifties as England recovered from a top-order collapse against Pakistan to reach 248-9 when bad light ended Thursday’s opening day of the second Test at Lord’s — as a heated diplomatic incident hit the match.
Inside Aussie cricket’s forgotten crisis… and why ‘writing could be on the wall’ without big change
The alarm bells were ringing at the SCG in January amid cries about the future of spin bowling in Australia, a craft that elevated Shane Warne to legendary status in cricket.
Fresh twist in England star’s nightclub drama as police launch assault investigation
England fast bowler Brydon Carse’s nightclub controversy has taken another turn, with Derbyshire Police now investigating “allegations of assault” following the incident that saw him handcuffed outside a Derby venue.
Australia’s WC mission begins now. Here’s who could fill the void left by two retired stars
It has perhaps been forgotten with Australia’s marathon year of Test cricket ahead that the ODI team’s bid to defend their World Cup crown is truly about to begin.
Gerard Whateley, one of Australian sport’s most respected voices, to join Fox Cricket team
One of Australian sport’s most recognisable voices is headed to Kayo Sports’ cricket coverage with Gerard Whateley set to join the Fox Cricket commentary team for the Summer of the Century.
Ex-cricketer Will Pucovski takes legal action against former school over concussion
Batter claims 2014 head knock was mismanaged by Brighton Grammar
Pucovski retired from cricket aged 27 after long history of concussions
A private school football coach allegedly directed students to “go in hard” against each other during a training drill a Test cricketer claims left him with the first of a series of career-ending concussions.
Former Test cricketer Will Pucovski has launched legal action against his school Brighton Grammar over its handling of a concussion he suffered during an Australian rules football training session in 2014.
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