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Grit happens: Bancroft denies tension with fast bowlers over Sandpapergate residue – ‘it wouldn’t be an issue’

Cameron Bancroft says he owes it to Australia to return to Test cricket and succeed, adamant he has healed his scars from the ball-tampering scandal and there would be no tension with his fast bowling team-mates. The race to replace David Warner as Test opener… Read More »Grit happens: Bancroft denies tension with fast bowlers over Sandpapergate residue – ‘it wouldn’t be an issue’

‘Store it in the back of my head’: Keyboard warriors driving ‘dangerous’ de Minaur as golden summer beckons

Fuelled by critics on social media, Alex de Minaur has more big-name scalps in his sights after a victory over Alexander Zverev earned him a seat at tennis’s top table on the eve of the Australian Open. The Australian No.1 will go into his home… Read More »‘Store it in the back of my head’: Keyboard warriors driving ‘dangerous’ de Minaur as golden summer beckons

‘Did a bad job’: Reigning Aus Open champ’s cheeky jab at team after 6-0, 6-3 beatdown in Brisbane final

Elena Rybakina has trounced defending Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka 6-0 6-3 to storm to the Brisbane International title. The Kazakh world No.4 spent less than five hours on court in notching five impressive victories in the Queensland capital. Watch every Australian Open match ad-free,… Read More »‘Did a bad job’: Reigning Aus Open champ’s cheeky jab at team after 6-0, 6-3 beatdown in Brisbane final

‘Hope they don’t’: Langer warns against Green opener move as McDonald confirms Smith in the frame

Former Australian coach and opening batter Justin Langer has urged selectors to resist naming Cameron Green as David Warner’s replacement opener for the upcoming series against the West Indies. Australia are still mulling over who will get the first opportunity to fill Warner’s shoes when… Read More »‘Hope they don’t’: Langer warns against Green opener move as McDonald confirms Smith in the frame

Arnold labels Ryan ‘touch and go’ ahead of Asian Cup as Socceroos warm up with Bahrain stroll

Socceroos captain and first-choice goalkeeper Mat Ryan remains “touch-and-go” to feature in Australia’s Asian Cup opener against India, with Joe Gauci looming as his deputy if required. Ryan is back fully training after fracturing his cheekbone last month but was ruled out of Saturday night’s… Read More »Arnold labels Ryan ‘touch and go’ ahead of Asian Cup as Socceroos warm up with Bahrain stroll