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Zverev the hero as world No.7 saves TWO match points, claims singles and mixed doubles ties to win Germany United Cup

Reigning Olympic champion Alexander Zverev has produced a heroic display to take Germany to United Cup triumph after a gripping win over Poland in the final in Sydney. Backing up after a near-6am bedtime on Sunday morning following his victorious semi-final mixed doubles tie against… Read More »Zverev the hero as world No.7 saves TWO match points, claims singles and mixed doubles ties to win Germany United Cup

‘What was he thinking?’ Ponting, fans lay into Hurricanes skipper for ‘utter s–tshow’ in BBL final-ball thriller

The Brisbane Heat’s undefeated run in BBL13 remains alive – but it wasn’t without drama aplenty. Needing to defend three off the final ball against the Hobart Hurricanes, who had mounted a stirring rearguard from 3/7 chasing 118 thanks to Nikhil Chaudhary’s swashbuckling 55, the… Read More »‘What was he thinking?’ Ponting, fans lay into Hurricanes skipper for ‘utter s–tshow’ in BBL final-ball thriller

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’