There is no doubt Steve Smith is a fine tactician but he will never be Australia’s permanent captain again in any format. So there is little to no point in making him skipper for the ODI series and telling Travis Head to be his deputy. … Read More »Smith’s time is up: Selectors miss golden chance to look to the future with short-sighted leadership decision
Sydney. SCG. The sixth of January. An enthralling New Years test drew to a close as Australia flexed their muscles on the final two days to defeat a spirited Pakistani side. Departing test opener David Warner rolled back the years and delivered a swashbuckling innings… Read More »The final stand: How Steve Smith’s shift to opener exposes the Australian cricket team’s twilight era
The inaugural A-League Unite Round captivated football enthusiasts with its dazzling display of brilliance: six intense games, one vibrant city, and an astonishing 28 goals that painted the town in excitement. The official word from the APL highlighted the event’s success, with 47,425 fans flocking… Read More »Unite Round was a small success – but here’s how it can become a ‘pinnacle event’ in Australian football
A relieved Sam Harper insists his health has turned a corner after suffering a “grim” concussion while training with the Melbourne Stars. The wicketkeeper suffered a laceration on his chin and neck after being struck by a ball on January 5 as he attempted to… Read More »‘Distressing for my family’: Sam Harper opens up on ‘frightening’ head knock
Five-time Australian Open runner-up Andy Murray has conceded he could have played at Melbourne Park for the final time after crashing out in the first round. Three-time grand slam winner Murray suffered a demoralising 6-4 6-2 6-2 loss to Argentina’s Tomas Martin Etcheverry on Monday,… Read More »‘Time frame narrows’: Andy Murray fails to fire a shot and shocker shapes as his AO farewell