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Lyon could miss opening Test

Lyon could miss opening Test

Steve Smith says Nathan Lyon is in danger of being omitted from Thursday’s opening Test against Pakistan. 14 Dec 2016
Australian v Pakistan Test squad revealed

Australian v Pakistan Test squad revealed

Australia has named an unchanged squad for the opening Test against Pakistan at the Gabba. 8 Dec 2016
Why Smith is, and should remain, captain

Why Smith is, and should remain, captain

Steve Smith is, and always has been, the man to lead Australia. Yesterday’s ODI match against New Zealand was as good an argument as we’ll get as to why. 5 Dec 2016
Aussies to host Ashes day-night Test

Aussies to host Ashes day-night Test

Australia is set to host the first day-night Ashes Test next summer after England agreed to the move. 1 Dec 2016
Smith names three debutants for final Test

Smith names three debutants for final Test

Australia has named three debutants for Thursday’s day-night Test against South Africa in Adelaide. 23 Nov 2016
The Deano Manifesto

The Deano Manifesto

We might not agree with everything Dean Jones says, but today’s comments about Australian cricket are the most insightful we’ve heard for a while. 18 Nov 2016
Smith takes shot at selectors

Smith takes shot at selectors

Australian captain Steve Smith has seemingly had a dig at selectors following his side’s loss to South Africa in the second Test. 15 Nov 2016
The blame game

The blame game

It’s amazing how people declare Test cricket dead on the one hand, and on the other, get so outraged when Australia’s teams perform badly. The recent pronunciations of ex-Test cricketers that Test cricket is shuffling off this mortal coil are being taken seriously. 7 Nov 2016
Lyon anticipating sledge fest

Lyon anticipating sledge fest

Australian spinner Nathan Lyon is expecting a war of words against South Africa in this week’s opening Test against South Africa. 1 Nov 2016
Steyn to Smith: "I'm coming for you"

Steyn to Smith: "I'm coming for you"

South African bowler Dale Steyn had many an epic battle with Michael Clarke and now he wants to show Steve Smith who is boss. 31 Oct 2016
Pointless pointing fingers

Pointless pointing fingers

I agree with the sentiment that blame is a waste of time. Generally, its only purpose seems to be to allow people to vent. When it’s driven by sadism, it becomes scapegoating. As the ship of Australian cricket lists, fingers are being pointed. 20 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
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
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
The next Steve Smith

The next Steve Smith

FEATURE: Aussie cricket's man of the moment. 13 Nov 2014
Ben Hogan

Ben Hogan

He even wrote specific instructions for it, but Ben Hogan is said to still be the only man to ever perfect the golf swing. 7 Mar 2011