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Steve Smith now averages 60 as an opener – so isn’t Australia the true winner?: Liebke Report Card

Having comfortably won the first Test against the West Indies, Australia faced a much bigger challenge in the second. Namely, the simultaneous India vs England Test taking place in Hyderabad, challenging, ever challenging, for the true cricket fan’s attention. This Hyderabad news shook Australia to… Read More »Steve Smith now averages 60 as an opener – so isn’t Australia the true winner?: Liebke Report Card

Shamar’s a superstar: Windies rookie destroys Australia with all-time great spell to break 27-year drought in cliffhanger

Rookie fast bowler Shamar Joseph spent Saturday night in hospital getting his suspected broken toe checked out but returned to the Gabba on Sunday to produce one of the all-time great spells to propel West Indies to an astounding eight-run cliffhanger Test victory over Australia.… Read More »Shamar’s a superstar: Windies rookie destroys Australia with all-time great spell to break 27-year drought in cliffhanger

Double delight: Australia’s men and women into Perth Sevens finals after semi-final stunners

Six years after Australia’s men and women took out the Sydney Sevens, is history about to repeat itself? After Australia’s women’s side romped to a 24-7 victory over the USA minus the suspended Levi sisters, Maddison and Teagan, John Manenti’s men’s side continued their remarkable… Read More »Double delight: Australia’s men and women into Perth Sevens finals after semi-final stunners

Taumalolo and Townsend snubbed as Cowboys make captain call – with youngster ever skipper named

Tom Dearden’s remarkable NRL resurgence will reach historic heights when he becomes North Queensland’s youngest captain, three years after he was passed over by Brisbane. The five-eighth, 22, will share the duties with fellow Mackay product Reuben Cotter, replacing veteran pair Jason Taumalolo and Chad… Read More »Taumalolo and Townsend snubbed as Cowboys make captain call – with youngster ever skipper named