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Australia’s cricket World Cup defence rocked by twin injuries
Australia’s Twenty20 World Cup defence has been rocked by potentially tournament-ending injuries to inspirational captain Alyssa Healy and pace ace Tayla Vlaeminck.
- by Andrew Wu and Ian Chadband
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‘Fraught with injuries’: Pat Cummins’ anguish for Cam Green
Australia’s Test skipper on the injury to the star all-rounder, and his own longevity in charge of the national team.Â
- by Daniel Brettig
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Back surgery: Green to sacrifice Indian summer for long-term
Cameron Green is likely to sacrifice this summer for back surgery that stands a chance of allowing him to bowl more overs.
- by Daniel Brettig and Jon Pierik
Two tons in three days: Rising star emulates famous Ricky Ponting feat
At a time of Twenty20 and impactful innings of 20 balls or so, Sam Konstas has made hundreds his habit, with two in just this week.
- by Daniel Brettig
Green around the gills: All-rounder’s injury intrigue deepens as Australia redraft plans for India
Australia’s selectors are redrafting their plans for India’s visit without giant all-rounder Cameron Green, as the status of his back injury becomes murkier.
- by Daniel Brettig
Body blow: Injury to stop Australia’s gun all-rounder from bowling until tail of India Tests
Cameron Green is expected to be available to play against India as a batter from the start of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy showdown.
- by Daniel Brettig
Seven hours, 46 runs: Derided for one knock, will Ash Chandrasinghe become the new Mr Cricket?
Victoria’s Ash Chandrasinghe carried his bat in a now infamous appearance in the Sheffield Shield final. Eighteen months on, he has his sights set on emulating Mike Hussey.
- by Daniel Brettig
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‘Play a shot, Chamari’: Healy’s well-timed chirp in Australia’s opening World Cup win
Australia know they will have to find much more polish to get past New Zealand in their next match, but Alyssa Healy’s behind-the-stumps chatter was the picture of efficiency as her side claimed the wicket of Chamari Athapaththu.
- by Daniel Brettig
‘It empowers others’: Former Australian under-19s captain speaks out on abuse allegation
A former captain of Australia’s under-19s is suing Cricket Australia for $4 million over an allegation of sexual abuse.
- by Daniel Brettig
How musical theatre helped produce Australian cricket’s brightest young star
Phoebe Litchfield loves the stage. She takes blinding catches and commentates on her own shots.
- by Daniel Brettig
‘Close to Jimmy Anderson’: Is this Australian paceman about to become England’s Ashes bolter?
Australian swing bowler Dan Worrall has earned comparisons to Jimmy Anderson as a pair of England legends push for him to be selected by Brendon McCullum ahead of next year’s Ashes tour.
- by Daniel Brettig