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Former India coach Ravi Shastri called Wednesday for a two-tier structure in Test cricket with relegation and promotion to ensure the survival of the red-ball game.
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Jordan stars as Hurricanes skittle Sixers amid horror collapse despite Bird’s career best spell
A career-best 4-16 from Jackson Bird was not enough to stop the Hobart Hurricanes from rising to a dominant 50-run win over the Sydney Sixers on New Year’s Day.
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Sam Konstas’ inclusion has re-energised the Australian Test team’s top order after an unprofitable start to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, but wicketkeeper Alex Carey doesn’t expect the teenage opener’s Boxing Day bonanza to become his blueprint going forward.
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Short format big guns Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis have kept the Melbourne Stars’ BBL finals hopes alive by snapping an eight-game losing streak and 0-5 start to the season with a handful of magic moments at the Gabba.
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An explosive report has lifted the lid on tension and fractures within the Indian camp, claiming head coach Gautam Gambhir declared he “had enough” after India’s loss to Australia in the fourth Test.
‘These people are liars’: Former India player slams team’s reaction to DRS furore — Indian View
A former India player has branded the current team “liars” over the Boxing Day Test DRS controversy, saying Yashasvi Jaiswal clearly hit the ball when given out by the third umpire.
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Tempers threatened to boil over in Adelaide’s spicy New Year’s Eve loss to Perth as rival BBL imports went toe-to-toe.
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Amid the celebrations following Australia’s thrilling Boxing Day triumph over India at the MCG, Fox Cricket presenter Isa Guha found Mitchell Starc in the outfield and asked about his back.
‘Hasn’t been able to deliver’: Key admission on Marsh as Aussie coach hints at SCG Test plans
Australian coach Andrew McDonald has described dashing opener Sam Konstas as a “quick learner” who will flourish with his exposure to champion performers including Steve Smith.
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Former Australian opener David Warner has praised Sam Konstas’ aggression on Test debut and has called on some of his senior teammates to also take it to Indian spearhead Jasprit Bumrah who has dominated the series with the ball.