Marsh to shoulder bigger bowling load in Boxing Day scorcher
It’s set to be a long, hot Boxing Day in the field, and Australia will be able to call on Mitch Marsh if needed as the mercury climbs to 40 degrees. DANIEL CHERNY has the latest.
It’s set to be a long, hot Boxing Day in the field, and Australia will be able to call on Mitch Marsh if needed as the mercury climbs to 40 degrees. DANIEL CHERNY has the latest.
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Sam Konstas has responded to the Australian selectors’ message to “keep knocking the door down”, blasting a superb 116 from just 98 balls for NSW against Queensland.
Just days after bowling Australia to victory over Sri Lanka, Matthew Kuhnemann’s world has been flipped on its head. BEN HORNE questions how the system let things get this far?
Matthew Kuhnemann’s BBL coach, South African Johan Botha, was once a Test spinner accused of a suspect action, and he’s warned the Aussie tweaker the stigma could stick – whether he’s guilty or not.
Geelong Grammar students were rocked by the tragic loss of Troy Selwood. But an emerging talent mentored by Sam Konstas was determined to honour him. What followed was a performance for the ages.
Alarm bells are ringing around Australia’s hopes of winning the Champions Trophy without five of its biggest stars, after an embarrassing capitulation against Sri Lanka.
Matthew Kuhnemann’s dream tour of Sri Lanka has turned into a nightmare, with the spinner’s action raising the suspicions of match officials. And it could hurt the future of Australian cricket.
A green Premier Cricket wicket curated by Geelong council raised eyebrows. Now the council has addressed concerns.
Australia’s Champions Trophy campaign looks set to take another hit, with the final member of its Big Three fast bowling brigade expected to miss the tournament. Full confirmed squad inside.
Richmond top-order player Jonathan D’Rozario credits his defence with his rapid rise up the Victorian Premier Cricket run charts this season. He’s hit three centuries and is hungry for more.
Tigers opener Rachel Trenaman has worn her heart on sleeve during her battle with injury. She opens up on being “scared” of to play again and the road there.
Adam Gilchrist believes Marnus Labuschagne could be a shock option to open the batting for Australia in the World Test Championship Final as he fights to save his career.
Geelong City teen Erin Moloney continued her impressive season with the Sharks, helping the A-grade newcomers lock up finals by toppling last year’s minor premier. Plus, Barwon Heads makes its move.
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Returning from a stint with the Aussie Test squad, Melbourne Renegades young gun Ollie Peake was greeted to a pitch that paled in comparison to those in Sri Lanka.
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Travis Head has taken a cheeky shot at Ed Cowan over comments the former Test opener made about Australia’s preparation for the tour of Sri Lanka.
He has conquered Sri Lanka for the first time and rediscovered his best touch, but Steve Smith remains unsure what his long term future in the game looks like.
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Newtown & Chilwell continued its reign atop the GCA1 table after a career-best innings from skipper Dylan Hodge, while Highton and Grovedale played out a nail biter at McDonald Reserve.
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