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Contrasting surprises for Australians at Queen's

Contrasting surprises for Australians at Queen's

Alex de Minaur suffered a disappointing exit at Queen's and Jordan Thompson retired, but Alexei Popyrin won and Adam Walton enjoyed an unexpected spotlight.

Australian duo suffer early exit from Queen's main draw

Australian duo suffer early exit from Queen's main draw

Australian duo suffer early exit from Queen's main draw

Australian duo suffer early exit from Queen's main draw

Alex Bolt and Chris O'Connell are both out of Queen's, beaten by higher-ranked opponents, but three Australians are yet to play, led by Alex de Minaur.

'A normal human being's life': Demon's crucial reboot

'A normal human being's life': Demon's crucial reboot

'A normal human being's life': Demon's crucial reboot

'A normal human being's life': Demon's crucial reboot

Burnt-out Alex de Minaur has savoured a rare week when he had nothing to do with tennis - and trusts it's been a vital reboot before his Wimbledon assault.

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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.

Aussie coach Cheika seethes on his English farewell

Aussie coach Cheika seethes on his English farewell

Michael Cheika's coaching stint with English rugby giants Leicester has ended in a Twickenham final defeat - and some controversy.

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.

Arise at last, Sir David: Beckham humbled by knighthood

Arise at last, Sir David: Beckham humbled by knighthood

Arise at last, Sir David: Beckham humbled by knighthood

Arise at last, Sir David: Beckham humbled by knighthood

After years of being in the running, football star David Beckham has joined Oscar winner Gary Oldman and The Who's Roger Daltrey on the King's honours list.

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.

'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.

One Australian happy as Brit beats Aussie at Queen's

With her fiance Alex de Minaur watching on British No.1 Katie Boulter has beaten Ajla Tomljanovic as Australian involvement in the revived women's event ends.

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.

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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.

Aussie No.1 falls at first hurdle at revived Queen's

Daria Kasatkina has lost in the first round at Queen's Club, leaving two Australians left to renew a finals streak that stretches back more than 50 years.

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.

Day of the Jackal author Forsyth dies at age 86

Frederick Forsyth, the author of The Day of the Jackal and other bestselling thrillers, has died after a brief illness.

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.

US and Chinese officials meet in the UK for trade talks

High-level trade talks between the United States and China have begun in London.

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.

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