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Succession plan: Scary thought but what if Australian selectors are right as they play the long game with Test team

Amid all the criticism that has been directed at the Australian selectors, one question hasn’t been raised too much – what if they’re right? Their reluctance to end David Warner’s career early and their disregard for concerns about the ageing nature of the current team… Read More »Succession plan: Scary thought but what if Australian selectors are right as they play the long game with Test team

From paddock games on the farm to watching Test cricket’s greatest players: A lifetime of Cricket Memories

My father surprised me one day when he stated cricket rather than rugby was his favourite sport. His full name, after all, was “Derek Rugby Darrow” otherwise known as Bill, after his father William. As a rugby player he excelled at Kings College in Auckland… Read More »From paddock games on the farm to watching Test cricket’s greatest players: A lifetime of Cricket Memories

Melbourne City’s Asian Champions League exit confirmed, while Kevin Muscat signs off from Yokohama with a miraculous group win

The miracle Melbourne City had been praying for to keep their Asian Champions League hopes alive has failed to materialise as Australia’s sole representatives had their group-stage exit sealed. But at least one Australian was left satisfied on Wednesday as Kevin Muscat ensured he would… Read More »Melbourne City’s Asian Champions League exit confirmed, while Kevin Muscat signs off from Yokohama with a miraculous group win

Turkish Super Lig on hold until next week after ref-punching insanity sees club president banned, arrested, and stepping down

All of Turkey’s top-tier league matches will resume next week after a one-week ban following an on-field attack on a referee by a club president, the country’s soccer federation chairman has announced. The president of Ankaragucu, Faruk Koca, entered the pitch and punched the referee… Read More »Turkish Super Lig on hold until next week after ref-punching insanity sees club president banned, arrested, and stepping down

Are the Melbourne Stars any good? Hosts put in yet another Big Bash shocker to hand Perth an easy win

Two-time defending champions Perth Scorchers remain the BBL benchmark, overpowering the Melbourne Stars by seven wickets at the MCG. After skittling Melbourne on Wednesday night for 101 in 19.1 overs, the five-time winners extended their winning streak over the Stars to six by scoring 3-102… Read More »Are the Melbourne Stars any good? Hosts put in yet another Big Bash shocker to hand Perth an easy win