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Fringe candidates flunk audition for T20 World Cup as Australia caned by India: ‘Failing to execute at critical moments’

Australia’s fringe candidates are failing to fire as the post-World Cup hangover has continued with a 44-run loss to India in the second Twenty20 at Thiruvananthapuram. A ragged bowling display allowed India to plunder a mammoth 4-235 on Sunday (Monday AEDT) before Australia replied with… Read More »Fringe candidates flunk audition for T20 World Cup as Australia caned by India: ‘Failing to execute at critical moments’

RIP El Tel: Ange, Bozza lead Aussie tributes for Socceroos’ 1998 mentor who came so close to World Cup dream

Terry Venables, who has died aged 80, was a gifted, charismatic, influential coach who achieved much success, notably with Barcelona, and was popular with players and fans alike. Nevertheless, in Australia and England he will always be remembered for what he nearly achieved. In 1994… Read More »RIP El Tel: Ange, Bozza lead Aussie tributes for Socceroos’ 1998 mentor who came so close to World Cup dream

Shot clock could be great for cricket – if teams aren’t allowed to exploit new rule like the latest pitch shenanigans

The ICC will give a shot clock a trial run and it should not only become permanent but be more stringent to speed up cricket in all three formats.  Starting with next Sunday’s West Indies vs England men’s ODI series in the Caribbean, fielding teams… Read More »Shot clock could be great for cricket – if teams aren’t allowed to exploit new rule like the latest pitch shenanigans