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Harper’s attitude to batting at the top of the order, facing the new ball, has helped him reinvent himself.

‘I can get hit in the head and be fine’: The mindset of a reinvented cricketer

At a time when batting in Australia has become so difficult against the new ball that teams have sent tailenders in to open – as seen on Boxing Day – Sam Harper is bucking the trend.

  • Andrew Wu

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Pat Cummins’ squad faces a tough summer Test schedule.

Four Tests in 31 days: Australia’s brutal summer schedule revealed before India tour

The condensed timeline sets up a high-intensity Test block from December 9 to January 8 that will test the depth of Pat Cummins’ squad.

  • Tom Decent
Travis Head in action during the Boxing Day Test at the MCG, with Bet365 advertising in the background.

Sell off the BBL, or sell out to sports betting: Cricket’s huge call

Australian cricket will consider raising millions more from wagering to bring the national game closer to the huge levels of gambling revenue scooped up by the NRL and the AFL.

  • Daniel Brettig
Cam Green in action for WA against NSW in a Sheffield Shield match on Monday in Sydney.

‘Why are you out to get me?’ Green’s dummy spit raises questions ahead of $4m IPL stint

Cameron Green’s first media appearance since mid-December ended in a fiery exchange outside the WA dressing room during a Sheffield Shield match on Monday.

  • Tom Decent
King Charles and Queen Camilla have been invited to Australia for the match to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Test cricket. West Indian cricket great Viv Richards (pictured with them this week) is also on the guest list.

King Charles on the invite list for Test cricket’s MCG celebration

King Charles and Test cricket royalty from across the globe have been invited to the MCG to celebrate 150 years of Test cricket, along with the sport’s most revered trophy – the priceless Ashes urn.

  • Greg Dundas
Healy enjoyed her final day in Test cricket.

‘It’s time for the next generation’: Humble Healy leaves cricket with big win over India

Alyssa Healy left international cricket in style as her team notched a huge Test match win over India to cap a dominant series victory.

  • Justin Chadwick
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Alyssa Healy ahead of her final match for Australia at the WACA in Perth.

Australia face big selection calls for Healy’s farewell

Retiring star Alyssa Healy is backing Ellyse Perry to prove her fitness for the day-night Test against India, starting in Perth on Friday.

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Stuart Macgill.

‘Listen, you muppet’: MacGill explodes at podcast co-host over Candice Warner reference

The former Australian Test cricketer launched a furious tirade at Andrew Menczel, calling him a “f---ing idiot” for mentioning Candice Warner’s treatment by South African fans in 2018.

  • Jonathan Drennan
Ashes Test cricket will survive come 2050.

No willow, no leather: Here’s what cricket will look like in 2050

Traditionalists look at the 2050 cricket calendar and see the ruins of a civilisation. I see a sport that finally stopped fighting itself.

  • Greg Chappell

Crashing out of the T20 World Cup isn’t the problem. It’s that Australia doesn’t care

A generation ago the dominant West Indies neglected white ball cricket and were soon left behind on the world stage. Now Australia is facing its own reality check.

  • Malcolm Knox