Burnout fears for Head ahead of massive Test summer

Burnout fears for Head ahead of massive Test summer

World Cup strike force Travis Head is yet to receive Cricket Australia’s nod of approval to play in the US-based Major League Twenty20 tournament next month.

  • byDaniel Brettig

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‘We’re in the Big Apple!’:India fightback stuns Pakistan as cricket chases American dream

‘We’re in the Big Apple!’:India fightback stuns Pakistan as cricket chases American dream

French basketball phenom Victor Wembanyama was among the celebrities in the stands for the T20 World Cup clash marketed as the most watched match ever.

  • byAdam Collins
‘It’s almost a no-win role’:Why you won’t see an Australian as India’s $2 million coach
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‘It’s almost a no-win role’:Why you won’t see an Australian as India’s $2 million coach

It’s the best-paid coaching job in world cricket,and it’s up for grabs. So why won’t an Australian coach India?

  • byDaniel Brettig
Australian great Ponting reveals approach over India coaching job

Australian great Ponting reveals approach over India coaching job

Australia great Ricky Ponting was sounded out for the India head coach’s role but the 49-year-old said he is not in the race to succeed Rahul Dravid in the high-profile job.

Reeve dreams of wearing the baggy green,but the number of south Asian cricketers at the top is going backwards

Reeve dreams of wearing the baggy green,but the number of south Asian cricketers at the top is going backwards

The number of Australian cricketers with south Asian heritage is growing at the grassroots and junior levels,but not in the elite teams. But there is a plan to help kids like Reeve Bal Pannu follow in the footsteps of Usman Khawaja.

  • byDaniel Brettig
The ‘gimmick’ that has sparked a cricket culture war
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The ‘gimmick’ that has sparked a cricket culture war

A rule change has India’s stars up in arms,with plenty of potential consequences for this year’s Twenty20 World Cup.

  • byDaniel Brettig
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‘Frustrating’:Out-of-sorts Maxwell pauses IPL campaign
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‘Frustrating’:Out-of-sorts Maxwell pauses IPL campaign

Glenn Maxwell is taking an indefinite break from the IPL following a down patch in form off the back of the tournament of a lifetime at last year’s World Cup.

  • byDaniel Brettig
Smith all but guaranteed to open in India Tests

Smith all but guaranteed to open in India Tests

Australia’s selectors have all but guaranteed Steve Smith will stay at the top of the order for next summer’s Tests against India,leaving a race among the next rank to be called up whenever Smith or Usman Khawaja decide to retire

  • byDaniel Brettig
Beyond Boxing Day:MCG Test crowds targeted for growth

Beyond Boxing Day:MCG Test crowds targeted for growth

Melbourne’s Boxing Day Test has been identified alongside Perth as two of the most underperforming games on the cricket calendar - not because of bumper crowds on December 26,but for the sharp drop-off afterwards.

  • byDaniel Brettig
Cricket Australia ‘would love to’ host India-Pakistan blockbuster … but not next summer

Cricket Australia ‘would love to’ host India-Pakistan blockbuster … but not next summer

India and Pakistan will be in Australia at the same time early next season,but Cricket Australia ruled out hosting a tri-series as the full season schedule was released on Tuesday.

  • byMalcolm Conn
‘They’re going to be sending you a bill’:Perry makes a smash at India’s WPL

‘They’re going to be sending you a bill’:Perry makes a smash at India’s WPL

The Australian all-rounder was in a belligerent mood playing against her friend Alyssa Healy in India’s WPL,and not even the sponsor’s products were safe.

  • byGlenn Moore