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Cricket
Concussion sub Labuschagne guides Australia to ODI win
Not selected in the original XI, Labuschagne replaced Cameron Green during the run chase and hit an unbeaten 80 as Australia reeled in the Proteas’ 222.
- by Steve Barrett
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Mitchell Starc eyes return to IPL after a decade out
The left-arm quick has revealed he intends to put his hat in the ring for the Indian Premier League for the first time in a decade.
- by Daniel Brettig
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Olympics
Cricket in the Olympics: Why has it taken so long?
To the immense frustration of many emerging nations, but also Cricket Australia, several pushes for Olympic inclusion were rebuffed, despite high-level backing at the IOC.
- by Daniel Brettig
Marsh, Warner, Head: Three Australians vie for opening slots at World Cup
A blistering 91 off 48 balls from Travis Head anchored Australia’s T20 sweep of South Africa and strengthened his claim to be an opener at next month’s 50-over World Cup.
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Big Bash
‘Box office’: Rashid, Kapp headline acts in BBL, WBBL drafts
The inaugural Women’s Big Bash League international player draft, and the men’s international draft, were held on Sunday, with Afghan spinner Rashid Khan, England dasher Harry Brook and South African star Marizanne Kapp among the prized selections.
- by Jon Pierik
Captaincy purple patch: The eye-catching numbers behind Mitch Marsh’s incredible form
In-form Australian all-rounder Mitch Marsh has so far smashed 171 runs off 88 balls for the T20 series against South Africa without being dismissed.
- by Steve Barrett
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Australian cricket
Pitch battle: Why Boxing Day, New Year’s Tests are up for grabs
The MCG and SCG will have to fight to keep their prized cricket Tests traditionally scheduled during the Christmas and New Year’s holiday period.
- by Jon Pierik
Marsh, Sangha star as Australia crush South Africa in T20 opener
Newly-minted T20 captain Mitchell Marsh blasted an unbeaten 92 from 49 balls before Tanveer Sangha bagged four wickets as Australia won by 111 runs in Durban.
- by Justin Chadwick
Aussies still giggling at Jonny Bairstow’s furious reaction to stumping over lunch at Lord’s
Five players have lifted the lid on what it was like in the Lord’s lunch room moments after the controversial dismissal of Jonny Bairstow in the second Ashes Test.
- by Jon Pierik
Draft a game-changer for WBBL as dual sports star returns to cricket
The maiden international Women’s Big Bash League draft on Sunday will help deliver full-time cricketing careers, says Australian allrounder Ash Gardner.
- by Jon Pierik
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Australian cricket
Three new faces: Aussies pick left-arm speedster Johnson for white-ball debut
With a number of stars absent, Mitchell Marsh’s first outing as Australian T20 captain will see the debut of an exciting left-arm quick, a brutal stroke maker and a talented all-rounder.
- by Jon Pierik