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Late night cricket connoisseur, former chip bag footy card collector, long distance Premier League cheerleader.
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It’ll be the final hit out in the long format before the boys take on a resurgent South Africa in the WTC final in early June - then the Ashes.
What this series has done on a macro level, is capture the imagination of the broader Australian public on a scale probably not seen since the sandpaper saga.
A battle between two men, one of whom has scored 32.87% of Australia’s runs, the other of whom has taken 44.68% of all Indian wickets across three Tests.
Australia need a miracle to force a result on Day 5 of the third Test at the Gabba, with India having passed their follow-on…
After plenty of rain across the first three days, Australia are running out of time to secure victory and a series lead against India…
Australia will be hoping the rain stays away on Day 3 as they surge to a huge total against India at the Gabba. Join…
Australia will be looking to wrap up victory over India on Day 3 in Adelaide, with the tourists trailing by 29 runs with only…
India can sense a quick kill after a dominant two days at Optus Stadium as an embattled Australia look to salvage some pride from…
Australia finish their limited-overs series against Pakistan with a third and final T20I in Hobart. Join The Roar for live scores and ball-by-ball coverage…
Australia and Pakistan lock horns at the SCG with Australia looking to build on their victory in a rain-affected Game 1. Join The Roar…
After a humbling loss in the ODI series, Australia face Pakistan in a three-match T20I series looking to bounce back. Join The Roar for…
Australia will field a new-look XI against Pakistan in Perth for their series decider, with Josh Inglis to captain a team missing those set…
The well has apparently run dry. That elusive elixir, otherwise known simply as ‘The Spirit of Cricket’, that was in such rare supply in…
As a jubilant Spanish team and a weary, almost-there group of Brits board their flights for the long ride home, this unbelievable Women's World…
And breathe. Finally, inevitably, the Ashes is over. At some points over the last five weeks it felt as if we might never stop…
Ah, the weather. Chief disruptor of cricketing plans and enemy of the state to the United Kingdom. Famously predictable and incontrovertibly unstoppable. Manchester, it…
As the 2022 trade period began, the Swans licked their wounds. They’d just copped an 81 point belting by a slick group of surely-almost-retired…
Cricket doesn’t get any grander than this. Three games in a row where both teams have been in it right to the gritty end.…
There’s a word missing from the English language. The nauseating, riveting, unbearable feeling one gets from watching those passages of play in any number…
A few weeks before Christmas, as the days draw short and the winter drizzle begins to occupy an abject state of permanence across the…
Dammnit how did I miss that!
The Australian-Indian rivalry reaches new heights after epic summer
I mean he won’t have much of a chance with the Lanka series, possible WTC final, Windies and then the Ashes. We need our GullyBot.
Aussies make major change for fifth Test with debutant called up to replace veteran star
God I’d be spewing if he got the Sydney test and was dropped for Lanka, though that’s going to be a strange squad regardless. Think you’re right on Green, he’ll walk straight back into the side as one of our best batters, so having both these bois able to send down some overs could be nice.
Aussies make major change for fifth Test with debutant called up to replace veteran star
That’s two good calls in a row now, Bailey looking to make some New Years Resolutions?
Probably won’t see Marsh again, not with Webster 3 years younger and Green still to come in. MM got so much hate but I’ll never forget his hundred in the 23 Ashes. I remember pounding instant coffees while my girlfriend told me to turn my swooning down, that was a good night.
Aussies make major change for fifth Test with debutant called up to replace veteran star
Bloody oath it’s as good as sorted then isn’t it? Will be referring to you for all future team whispers.
CONFIRMED: Konstas to debut, Boland returns - but doubts remain over Head
I think a lot of series have been decided by one or two players, this is just that on overdrive.
A Test classic duel for the ages: The BGT hinges on Travis Head's batting against Jasprit Bumrah's bowling
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CONFIRMED: McSweeney DROPPED, Konstas set for 'dream come true' debut, pace wildcard recalled for final two Tests
Tough break for the kid. I’m sure he’ll get another crack in the team, but he looks much more of a 3 or 4 to me.
I’m not disappointed seeing Konstas in the squad, but what happens if he fails 3 tests in a row, is he chucked out?
CONFIRMED: McSweeney DROPPED, Konstas set for 'dream come true' debut, pace wildcard recalled for final two Tests
I have my ways. I can’t share them just yet.
A Test classic duel for the ages: The BGT hinges on Travis Head's batting against Jasprit Bumrah's bowling
Same with Paddy McCartin, absolutely vital last year.
Did a brutal grand final loss wreck the Sydney Swans? A dive into their 2023 woes
The point is more that the teams that did well last year were aggressive in the trade period, whether or not they came off. Sydney opted not to strengthen the team and now it’s come back to bite them.
Did a brutal grand final loss wreck the Sydney Swans? A dive into their 2023 woes
While it’s great the series is still alive, and I think a lot of Aussie fans would agree, you’d back Cummins and Co to deliver in at least one of the next two, right?
UK View: Aussies suffer ‘poetic justice’ for Bairstow incident as England deliver huge ‘psychological blow’
Fantastic article Ben. Summed up my feelings exactly.
The spirit of cricket was murdered in cold blood by sunburnt thugs - and the game might never recover
Excited to see what Murph can do in England! I reckon give Hazlewood a rest and chuck Neser in, he’s pretty handy with the bat.
Aussies make tough call on Lyon's Ashes campaign as opening batter drops out of squad
Bairstow tried the exact same tactic on Labuschagne in the prior innings. Do you really think Stokes would have withdrawn that appeal? What about Ollie Pope running out Colin de Grandhomme when he was limping out of his crease injured? No withdrawal there. This is a professional sport, and if you’re not on your A game like Bairstow, you’ll get punished.
COMMENT: Cummins failed the moral test and tarnished these Ashes. He had the chance to be a legend and blew it
It’s very possible. They’ll start to nab the best players and that’s where a lot of viewership comes from!
Football, or how I learned to stop worrying and love the money
Haha for sure, I just like the idea of chucking them in the deep end for a dead rubber series, but maybe I have my own issues to sort out.
Balancing the rising stars with fading veterans will be key for selectors: How the Aussie squad shapes up for Sri Lankan tour