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World Cup hero’s ‘disgraceful’ omission
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has labelled the unjust treatment of one of the country’s World Cup heroes a “disgrace”.
AFL prodigy makes massive career call
Teenage sensation Wil Parker was touted as a potential top-20 pick for the next AFL Draft, but has chosen leg-spin over the Sherrin.
Aussie hero suffers a sad fall
Aussie cricketer James Faulkner was a matchwinner time and time again for his country but his career has sunk to its lowest ebb yet.
Siddle’s switch as Aussie hero axed
Former Test quick Peter Siddle has signed a two-year deal with the Tasmanian Tigers while James Faulkner has been left off the contract list.
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Locked in: Siddle’s late-career switch as Aussie WC hero is axed
Former Test quick Peter Siddle has signed a two-year deal with the Tasmanian Tigers while James Faulkner has been left off the contract list.
WA disgusted by Aussie cricket snub
Western Australia is fuming after being overlooked for a blockbuster appointment during the upcoming home summer of cricket.
$1.6b stadium snubbed for India tour
Cricket Australia has reportedly revealed which Aussie city will miss out on hosting the Indian cricket team this summer following a “bitter” squabble.
Drastic threat amid cricket’s cost-cutting
There are grave concerns about the future of community and grassroots cricket in Australia after more than 300 staff members were stood down across the country.
Starc has a grim warning for cricket as game-changing rule looms
Mitchell Starc warned that cricket risks becoming “pretty boring” if ball-tampering rules are not relaxed in response to a coronavirus-linked ban.
Cricket star arrested for heroin possession
One of Sri Lanka’s rising stars has been arrested by local police after he was found in possession of more than two grams of an illicit drug.
The moment Ashes great ‘burst into tears’
Alastair Cook’s unforgettable 244 not out at the MCG remains an all-time record, and after 634 minutes at the crease, the English veteran broke down in tears.
‘Gutted’ Aussie star reveals ‘biggest fear’
Australia would have won the Ashes last year if not for a minor fumble, a moment in which Nathan Lyon felt he’d “let the whole of Australia down”.
Stokes first Englishman to win Wisden cricketer of the year since 2005
Ben Stokes has become the first English player to win Wisden Cricketer of the year honours since Andrew Flintoff after the 2005 Ashes series.
‘Dropped the Ashes’: axed cricketer's regret
Australian cricketer Marcus Harris was brutally axed from the Test side, but is optimistic of a recall despite lingering Ashes demons.
Harris thought he’d ‘dropped the Ashes’. The selectors have given him hope
Out of favour Australian opener Marcus Harris thought his career was finished when he dropped Ben Stokes in the third Ashes Test, but the selectors have a simple message for him.
Aussie star’s tears amid World Cup tragedy
Usman Khawaja had previously never cried in a dressing room, but a Cricket World Cup nightmare pushed the Australian batsman to tears.
Australia has been up and down. Perry knows they’ll be ‘humming’ come the World Cup
Despite an inconsistent preparation, Australian superstar Ellyse Perry is confident Australia will be at their best in time for the Twenty20 World Cup on home soil.
Kiwis’ nice-guy attitude extends to under-19 team
Two of New Zealand’s under-19 cricketers have added to the country’s nice-guy reputation by chairing off an injured opponent after he scored 99 against them.
AB de Villiers’ last international return bid failed. Here’s why the T20 World Cup is different
South African legend AB de Villers has left the door open to return to the international game in time for a tilt at the Twenty20 World Cup in October.
How Thunder star turned ‘dark space’ into $2m jackpot
If things had gone the way South African all-rounder Chris Morris had wanted, he would not have been playing for the Thunder. But a series of unexpected events dramatically changed his plans, and he’s glad they did.
Cricket great blasts ‘disappointing’ BBL
Cricket superstar Shane Watson believes the Big Bash League has “really lost its way” since the T20 tournament was extended in 2018.
Big Bash debates radical new rules
Split innings? More free hits? A rethink on powerplays? The Big Bash League is considering a number of bold rule changes to add extra excitement for season 10.
‘It is so weak’: Aussie cricket great Jones launches scathing attack
Australian cricket great has hit out at Cricket Victoria after he was overlooked for coaching positions with the Renegades and the Stars and handed back his life membership.
