Test cricket
Why a South African leader is poised to unlock Australia’s opener debate
An old foe is taking the reins of an Australian cricket nursery. Can he unlock its potential and end the nation’s opener debate?
- by Nick Wright
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The Lord’s jibe that hurt Usman Khawaja the most
As a rising star, Australia’s first Muslim Test cricketer kept his thoughts in check. Then he found his voice – and used it.
- by Daniel Brettig
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Lyon: We’d have won the Ashes 4-0 if I’d been fit
Nathan Lyon believes Australia would have won the 2023 Ashes series 4-0 if he hadn’t broken down with injury.
- by Ian Chadband
‘More time to learn’: Ashes hero drops out of race for UK parliament
After a series of gaffes, former England cricketer Monty Panesar has now said he will no longer contest the seat for parliament one week after announcing his run.
- by Rob Harris
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City life
‘Cash grab’: Elite Sydney institution accused of dudding new members
It can take up to 13 years to become a member of the Sydney Cricket Ground – and it now comes with a sting in the tail.
- by Michael Koziol
Aussie bowler infamous for crude graffiti declares interest in England defection
Daniel Worrall, a former Sheffield Shield quick best known for a crude sketch in 2014, could become the first player in 125 years to represent both Australia and England.
- by Vince Rugari
Opinion
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Batters or batsman? Aggers, it’s not a hill to die on
Jonathan Agnew is one of the greats, but he’s fighting a losing battle against the term “batter” in modern cricket at a time when authorities want to get more women and girls playing the game.
- by Peter FitzSimons
‘I hate batter’: England legend rails against cricket’s gender-neutral terms
BBC correspondent and former England player Jonathan Agnew says “it’s sad” the game now refers to all players as batters.
- by Jeremy Wilson
Beyond Boxing Day: MCG Test crowds targeted for growth
Melbourne’s Boxing Day Test has been identified alongside Perth as two of the most underperforming games on the cricket calendar - not because of bumper crowds on December 26, but for the sharp drop-off afterwards.
- by Daniel Brettig
Cricket Australia ‘would love to’ host India-Pakistan blockbuster … but not next summer
India and Pakistan will be in Australia at the same time early next season, but Cricket Australia ruled out hosting a tri-series as the full season schedule was released on Tuesday.
- by Malcolm Conn