Cameron Bancroft insists a specialist opener would be best placed to take over from the retiring David Warner, believing experience at the top is crucial in the difficult role. Australia have named an unchanged 13-man squad for this week’s third Test against Pakistan at the SCG, but crunch time is coming in the quest to … Read more
Australia’s men’s Test coach has given the biggest indication yet that axed allrounder Cameron Green could be in line to replace David Warner at the top of the order when he retires. David Warner is one Test away from retirement, having flagged mid-year that, should he make it to Sydney for the final match of … Read more
Aussie skipper Pat Cummins has dished out the perfect response to Pakistan’s claims that they were robbed of a win by “cursed” technology. Speaking to reporters after the Boxing Day Test epic, Pakistan coach Mohammad Hafeez launched a scathing attack on the match’s officiating, claiming his side outplayed Australia — only for technology to decide … Read more
Pat Cummins’ second 10-wicket haul in Tests has powered Australia to a thrilling 79-run win over Pakistan at the MCG. The Australia captain made all the crucial breakthroughs late on Friday as the hosts bowled Pakistan out for 237 to win the Boxing Day Test. Pakistan fought bravely but lost 5-18 during a chaotic finish … Read more
Perth mayor Basil Zemplias has proposed a left-field idea in response to criticism over his city’s turnout to The West Test earlier this month, suggesting it should host a day-night match to draw in bigger crowds. The city of Perth has come under fire for crowd numbers at the summer’s first Test against Pakistan, despite … Read more
Travis Head has roused the MCG crowd by channeling his inner Merv Hughes. Other than his 212 Test wickets at 28.38 and fearsome fast bowling, Hughes — a great of Australian cricket — is remembered best for his iconic handlebar moustache and famous relationship with the Bay 13 crowd at his home ground, the MCG. … Read more
Joel Wilson has been made to endure an ICC umpire’s worst nightmare after having two decisions overturned in two balls by the DRS. Wilson deemed Aussie allrounder Mitch Marsh out lbw early in his innings after he was hit on the pad by Pakistan fast bowler Hassan Ali. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Joel Wilson has … Read more
It’s no secret that cricket legend Shane Warne was a fanatical golfer. He famously hit a hole-in-one on the 16th at the iconic Augusta National, the home of golf’s holy grail, The Masters. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Shane Warne’s life-saving legacy. Watch, Stream & Catch Up with Australia’s Home of Cricket on 7plus >> And … Read more
Australian batter Usman Khawaja has been denied permission to wear a dove sticker on his shoes for the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan. Khawaja has already been reprimanded by the ICC for sporting a black armband after the global body’s rules prevented him from wearing shoes with messages of support for Gaza in the first … Read more
Usman Khawaja insists the black armband he wore during the Perth Test was for a “personal bereavement” after being charged by the International Cricket Council. The Australian opener will contest the possible reprimand but will not wear a black armband again during the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Usman Khawaja speaks … Read more
