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Labuschagne dropped, Smith to miss first Windies Test

Labuschagne dropped, Smith to miss first Windies Test

Marnus Labuschagne has gone from the world's top-ranked Test batter to dropped in the space of two years, after being left out of the team to face the Windies.

Eagle lands at Heat in BBL as English pacemen miss out

Eagle lands at Heat in BBL as English pacemen miss out

Eagle lands at Heat in BBL as English pacemen miss out

Eagle lands at Heat in BBL as English pacemen miss out

Shaheen Shah Afridi will join Brisbane as the No.1 BBL draft selection, but Sir Jimmy Anderson and Joffra Archer were notable players who missed out.

Maxi's back! Aussie wows US with 13 sixes in super ton

Maxi's back! Aussie wows US with 13 sixes in super ton

Maxi's back! Aussie wows US with 13 sixes in super ton

Maxi's back! Aussie wows US with 13 sixes in super ton

He ended his ODI career this month but Glenn Maxwell has shown he's still a force to be reckoned with in T20 cricket as the 'Big Show' went Stateside.

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Langer wants Labuschagne to stay for sake of youth

Langer wants Labuschagne to stay for sake of youth

Former coach Justin Langer has made clear it is vital Marnus Labuschagne stays in Australia's Test side for the good of the team and next generation.

The 'good result' from Steve Smith's finger dislocation

The 'good result' from Steve Smith's finger dislocation

Star Australia batter Steve Smith has opened up on a crucial moment of the World Test Championship final that left him with a dislocated finger.

'When do we stop picking him?': Aussies' Test dilemma

'When do we stop picking him?': Aussies' Test dilemma

Marnus Labuschagne is coming off a two-year period of averaging less than 28 in Tests, giving Australia's ageing top-order plenty of problems.

Injury points finger of doubt at Smith's Windies tour

Injury points finger of doubt at Smith's Windies tour

Steve Smith has avoided surgery on a compound dislocation of his finger, but the star Australia batter remains in doubt for the tour of the West Indies.

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South Africa unite nation with historic cricket triumph

South Africa unite nation with historic cricket triumph

South Africa unite nation with historic cricket triumph

South Africa unite nation with historic cricket triumph

Australia's glorious run in world cricket finals is over, upset by an inspired South Africa in an enthralling Test Championship decider at Lord's.

Australia on the ropes in Test final after Markram ton

Australia on the ropes in Test final after Markram ton

Australia on the ropes in Test final after Markram ton

Australia on the ropes in Test final after Markram ton

South Africa are eyeing off a famous upset of Australia in the World Test Championship final after Aiden Markram's century put them on the cusp of victory.

Aussie star's 'gruesome' Lord's injury a huge Test blow

Aussie star's 'gruesome' Lord's injury a huge Test blow

Aussie star's 'gruesome' Lord's injury a huge Test blow

Aussie star's 'gruesome' Lord's injury a huge Test blow

Steve Smith's immediate playing future is in doubt after suffering a compound dislocation of his finger while dropping a catch against South Africa at Lord's.

Babar Azam set for maiden Big Bash League stint

Babar Azam set for maiden Big Bash League stint

Babar Azam set for maiden Big Bash League stint

Babar Azam set for maiden Big Bash League stint

Pakistani batting superstar Babar Azam will play in the Big Bash League for the first time this summer.

'Premier' Cummins needs to deliver one more time

'Premier' Cummins needs to deliver one more time

'Premier' Cummins needs to deliver one more time

'Premier' Cummins needs to deliver one more time

Pat Cummins has no time to reflect on a landmark day in his brilliant career as he's charged with delivering one more masterpiece to win the World Test final.

Up to Australia's bowlers again in WTC title defence

Up to Australia's bowlers again in WTC title defence

Up to Australia's bowlers again in WTC title defence

Up to Australia's bowlers again in WTC title defence

South Africa will need to post the biggest total of the match to successfully chase down Australia's target in the World Test Championship final at Lord's.

'Unbelievable' Aussie pace pack lord it at Lord's again

'Unbelievable' Aussie pace pack lord it at Lord's again

'Unbelievable' Aussie pace pack lord it at Lord's again

'Unbelievable' Aussie pace pack lord it at Lord's again

That cut-throat firm of Cummins, Hazlewood and Starc were doing their worst once again in the World Test Championship final at Lord's.

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'Oh, man!' - Proteas ruing crucial miss in WTC final

South Africa had Australia on the ropes on day one of the World Test Championship final, before a non-referral crucially swung the momentum at Lord's.

Amazon doco 'cathartic' for CA after Sandpapergate

Cricket Australia was on its knees after Sandpapergate, but the Prime Video documentary, The Test, provided to be a "cathartic" experience.

Labuschagne faces another defining moment at Lord's

Promoted to open for the first time, Marnus Labuschagne will be hoping a return to Lord's will snap him into form in the World Test Championship final.

New opener confirmed for Australia's WTC final

Usman Khawaja will have a fifth opening partner in 18 months after Australia settled on the position for the World Test Championship final at Lord's.

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Afridi, Shamar Joseph headline list of BBL nominees

The first BBL draft nominees have been revealed, with Englishmen, Pakistanis and a crowd-favourite West Indies quick headlining the list.

Aussie star speaks on new 'optional' ahead of WTC final

Star batter Travis Head believes a tailored approach to training has helped Australia be in a position to win a second-straight World Test Championship.

Australia's Ashes nemesis plots South Africa upset

Stuart Broad is aiming to be part of another huge Test victory over Australia, this time as a coaching consultant for South Africa at Lord's.

No more 'opening-itis': Next man up for Aust at Lord's

Usman Khawaja is almost certain to have a fifth opening partner since David Warner retired in January 2024 when Australia face South Africa in the WTC final.

Indian superstar's key message for Aussie ace Green

The night before Cameron Green underwent invasive back surgery, a touching message from an Indian legend boosted the Australian's confidence.

'Best in years': Captain Cummins ready to tackle WTC

After taking an extended break following Australia's drought-breaking series win against India, Pat Cummins says he has bounced back better than ever.

'Can we play tomorrow?': Aussie star geared up for WTC

Steve Smith has ditched hitting hundreds of balls in the nets for strength work, declaring he is ready for the World Test Championship final.

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