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Clarke threatened to quit as captain

Clarke threatened to quit as captain

Michael Clarke threatened to quit as captain the first time he was given the honour of leading his country. 20 Oct 2016
Clarke to Katich: "You weak C---"

Clarke to Katich: "You weak C---"

Michael Clarke has divulged the diction that led to his dressing room dust-up with Simon Katich. 19 Oct 2016
Watson savages Clarke

Watson savages Clarke

Shane Watson has hit Back at Michael Clarke for referring to him as a “tumour” within the Australian cricket team. 19 Oct 2016
The case for Cameron Bancroft

The case for Cameron Bancroft

The young West Australian batsman may indeed be the answer for the other Test opening spot. But the other reason to pick him is good karma. 19 Oct 2016
Putting Pup in his place...

Putting Pup in his place...

What is it about Michael Clarke that polarises people? He’s a narcissist, people say, and besides, he lost two Ashes series in England. There’s no doubt his cricketing career – as player and captain – had more light and shade than most. And that’s because the personal was never far away. 19 Oct 2016
How's this for openers?

How's this for openers?

I agree with Steve Waugh that Cameron Bancroft might be a good selection for the opening position this summer, especially in the medium to long-term. 18 Oct 2016
Clarke's gripe with coaching power shift

Clarke's gripe with coaching power shift

Former Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke says current skippers are losing their authority within the team structure to the detriment of the national side. 18 Oct 2016
Aussies' dominant days at home almost done

Aussies' dominant days at home almost done

It's been well established that our cricketers struggle to win overseas. Will one – or both – of the touring teams this summer prove they can be beaten at home as well? 17 Oct 2016
Marsh in doubt for opening Test

Marsh in doubt for opening Test

Australian batsmen Shaun Marsh is racing the clock to be fit for the first Test against South Africa after tearing his hamstring. 17 Oct 2016
Clarke opens up on Katich dust up

Clarke opens up on Katich dust up

Former Australian captain Michael Clarke has opened up about a major stoush with Simon Katich that led to the latter grabbing “Pup” around the throat. 17 Oct 2016
Test spots up for grabs

Test spots up for grabs

Former Australian captain Mark Taylor notes there isn’t much ink on the team sheet for the Aussie XI. 14 Oct 2016
Aussies hope to get right at home

Aussies hope to get right at home

After another away series whitewash, Steve Smith’s team will be looking to more familiar conditions for a momentum change. 13 Oct 2016
Cricket legend Max Walker dies

Cricket legend Max Walker dies

Australian legend Max Walker has died at the age of 68. 28 Sep 2016
Rested Smith in good nick

Rested Smith in good nick

Bringing his much-publicised break to an end, the Australian captain got back in the batting groove – facing his dad in the nets. 22 Sep 2016
Finch set for South Africa one-dayers

Finch set for South Africa one-dayers

The hard-hitting Victorian has been recovering from a broken finger which kept him out of the recent T20 series against Sri Lanka. 16 Sep 2016
Can baseball tech transform cricket?

Can baseball tech transform cricket?

The Indian squad's arrival in Florida has drawn attention from a series of Major League Baseball data analysts eager to see how they can bring their analytics to cricket. 29 Aug 2016
Warne blasts Aussies

Warne blasts Aussies

Shane Warne has taken aim at the Australian cricket team after their 82-run loss to Sri Lanka in the second one-day international. 25 Aug 2016
Australia capitulate in Second Test

Australia capitulate in Second Test

Australia will likely relinquish their world No.1 Test ranking after recording their lowest ever score against Sri Lanka following a dramatic morning in Galle in the Second Test. 5 Aug 2016
Former international star returns

Former international star returns

Former Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson has signed with the Perth Scorchers for this summer’s Big Bash League. 2 Aug 2016
Player of the year ousted

Player of the year ousted

Australia one-day player of the year Glenn Maxwell has been cut for the upcoming five-match one-day series against Sri Lanka. 1 Aug 2016
Starc's on fire

Starc's on fire

Australia’s Mitchell Starc and Steve O’keefe have caused havoc for Sri Lanka on the third day of the first Test in Kandy. 28 Jul 2016