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South Africa have thumbed their nose at the tradition of Test cricket by announcing a second-rate squad to tour New Zealand due to a clash with their domestic T20 competition. Uncapped opener Neil Brand has been named captain for the two-Test tour which starts on… Read More »Alarm bells for Test cricket as South Africa names second-rate squad for New Zealand tour

The Boxing Day contest has come and gone, and while we depart the ‘G with another Aussie victory, how bloody good was that?! A test match with twists, turns and drama. Actual drama. A pitch that offered up oodles of challenges for both bat and… Read More »Who’d have thunk it – Pakistan gave us our first proper fight at home in years!

As part of a series profiling the expected Round 1 sides for all 17 NRL clubs in 2024, it’s time to see if the Warriors can back it up for a second year running. The Warriors and expectation do not go together well. The Warriors… Read More »NRL Round 1 predicted teams: After a stellar 2023, can the Warriors hit the heights again with Roger on board?

It says a lot about Australia’s dominance on home soil that it’s now a surprise when a touring team gives them a run for their money rather than actually winning a Test. Pakistan got the points in a few sessions in Melbourne and if not… Read More »Test Mortem: Age just a number for ‘Dads Army’ Aussies, Cummins the ultimate skeleton key, MCG from worst to best