Australia’s torrid start to the first Test against Bangladesh continued to begin the second day in Darwin, with the unfancied tourists powering towards a big first innings lead.
Ex-Ashes villain embroiled in Pakistan tour-match umpiring farce … that left Poms furious
An England Test hopeful has had his preparation for the upcoming series against Pakistan derailed in controversial fashion, after a string of dubious umpiring decisions during the first day of a warm-up match.
Fan’s priceless Steve Smith sledge goes viral as bizarre moment baffles commentators
A Northern Territory cricket fan has become an overnight viral sensation over a mid-match sledge aimed at Aussie superstar Steve Smith.
Aussie star ‘sorry for pain caused’ by teammate affair as CA forced into selection ‘guardrails’
Australian cricket star Ash Gardner has broken her silence about the affair with teammate Georgia Voll as Cricket Australia said “additional guardrails” would be put in place around team selection following the scandal.
Steve Smith plays lone hand as Australia humbled by Bangladesh’s Mahmud
First Test, day one: Australia 198; Bangladesh 96 for 1 in Darwin
No 4 batter hits 71 as Hasan Mahmud takes six wickets for tourists
Steve Smith has played a lone hand as Bangladesh exposed Australia’s batting frailties on day one of the first Test in Darwin, before taking on their bowlers with class.
Bangladesh pace bowler Hasan Mahmud starred with 6 for 55 as Australia were bundled out for 198 in 53 overs at Marrara Stadium. It was the 26-year-old’s best Test figures in an innings.
Continue reading...‘Done it to ourselves’: Australia’s horror start to 12-month blitz… and who’s most at fault — Bangladesh First Test Day 1 Talking Points
If Australia was hoping to ease into a taxing 12 months of Test cricket with a warm-up against Bangladesh, it took one session at the crease to demonstrate that nothing will necessarily be simple in the year to come.
‘Bat like a five!’: Aussies’ flawed Green plan exposed as ‘nothing shot’ piles on fresh pressure
Former great Kerry O’Keeffe has questioned key Australian figures after a public push for Cameron Green to be more aggressive with the bat backfired spectacularly.
Bizarre 15-minute Sheffield Shield change locked in … and CA message to curators revealed
Cricket Australia are set to make a key change to the Sheffield Shield summer, in a bid to improve conditions for batters.
‘One of their finest days’: Minnows dominate as Aussies stunned in ‘ugly’ batting collapse
Australia was knocked over for their lowest ever total against Bangladesh as the tourists dominated day one of the first Test in Darwin.
Hometown hero’s incredible full circle moment as Aussie greats back newcomer to kickstart Test career
A return to where it all began might “release the handbrake” on Jake Weatherald’s Test career.
Inconceivable reality facing Aussie cricket… and names who could save us: Talking Points
Australian cricket is about to embark on a defining 12 months that could shape the Test side for years to come.
‘Pretty tight’ Boland reveal as first Test XI locked in, key batting order call made
Josh Hazlewood has pipped Scott Boland for the third fast bowler’s spot in Australia’s team for the first Test against Bangladesh.
‘He knew’: The forgotten Gilly act that floored Aussie legend after iconic final stand
It would not be an Australia v Bangladesh series without cricket fans casting their mind back to Jason Gillespie’s iconic double century.
The tragic fall – and sad regrets – of cricket prodigy behind all-time Aussie shock
Sport is littered with ‘what if’ stories and tragic tales of players who looked destined for greatness before circumstances, injuries or poor decisions dramatically altered the course of their career.
‘Imagine so’: Beau Webster’s hint on spot in order … and key reveal on Cameron Green pairing
Beau Webster has dismissed suggestions he and Cameron Green can’t coexist in the same team, while revealing where he is likely to bat in the first Test against Bangladesh.