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We’ve been here before…England 2-0 down in an away series and fans fearing Australia legend Glenn McGrath’s unwavering prediction of a 5-0 whitewash. That fate, suffered most recently in 2013/14, was avoided in 2017/18 and 2021/22 by draws in Melbourne and Sydney respectively but in this fast-forward era of Test cricket (the first two Ashes clashes have often accelerated quicker than Lando Norris’ McLaren) draws hardly happen. England may have to win a game to avoid the sweep. They need three wins from three for a series victory. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Sky Sports’…
Arshad Nadeem was the man of the hour on Monday morning when he allowed the audience to be part of history as they witnessed him launch his javelin to claim gold at the National Games. It was not lost on the 28-year-old that the crowd of a few hundred was delighted by his very presence at the PNS Karsaz ground, his throws the cherry on the top as they got to see an Olympic champion in action before their very own eyes. A robust lineup of track and field events crescendoed with the start of the men’s javelin, headlined by…
Smith and Archer go head-to-head in spicy scenes There was a telling exchange between Stuart Broad and Brendon McCullum in the aftermath of England’s second Test defeat. Broad, the 604-wicket ex-Test quick turned Channel Seven pundit, suggested to his former coach that Jofra Archer’s fiery fourth-innings effort was “great theatre” but that the energy and intensity he saved for that burst was needed “every single spell”. McCullum accepted the premise of the observation before pointing out: “I used to have to have those conversations with you sometimes as well, Broady.” It is of course doubtful Bazball’s architect would have needed…
Get everything you need to know as the Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Stars battle it out in the WBBL|11 Knockout Match facts Who: Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Stars What: Knockout, Weber WBBL|11 Where: WACA Ground, Perth When: Tuesday, December 9. Bat flip at 7pm AEDT (4pm AWST), first ball at 7.45pm AEDT (4.45pm AWST) How to watch: Channel Seven, 7plus, Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports Listen: ABC, SEN Buy tickets: On sale Monday December 8 from 10am local time for club members and 12pm to the public in each market, buy here Live scores: Match Centre Highlights, news and reactions after the…
After England’s two-day pummelling in Perth was followed by a four-day drubbing in Brisbane – where they have still not won a Test since 1986 – Michael Atherton looks at where they went wrong and what positives they can take ahead of the third Ashes encounter in Adelaide from December 17…There are times where you have to fight hard to earn the right to be attacking and aggressive. That is not being defensive at all. I do not want to see England going back to being a defensive team who go into their shell and won’t chase targets, so having…
After England’s two-day pummelling in Perth was followed by a four-day drubbing in Brisbane – where they have still not won a Test since 1986 – Michael Atherton looks at where they went wrong and what positives they can take ahead of the third Ashes encounter in Adelaide from December 17…There are times where you have to fight hard to earn the right to be attacking and aggressive. That is not being defensive at all. I do not want to see England going back to being a defensive team who go into their shell and won’t chase targets, so having…
Jacob Bethell’s 71 was one of the few highlights for the Lions as England’s second-string suffered a thumping innings defeat to Australia A in the unofficial Test at Allan Border Field in Brisbane.Less than 24 hours after the senior England side lost to Australia by eight wickets in the second Ashes Test down the road at The Gabba to slip 2-0 down in the Ashes series, the Lions were dismissed for 295 in their second dig and beaten by an innings and 127 runs. Bethell’s half-century on the penultimate day of the four-day fixture came off 154 balls and featured…
Victoria’s Fergus O’Neill’s 4-53 put paid to the England Lions’ hopes of a final-day draw at Allan Border Field despite Asa Tribe’s century England’s alarming lack of Ashes depth has been further emphasised, after their Lions side were flogged by an innings and 131 runs by Australia A in Brisbane. Fresh off the tourists’ heavy loss at the Gabba on Sunday leaving them 2-0 down in the Ashes, the Lions were humiliated 10 minutes down the road at Allan Border Field on Monday. After being bowled out for 166 on Friday, England’s batting managed slightly better in their second innings…
A Brisbane Heat star on the rise has been recognised for the outstanding start she has made to her career Left-arm quick Lucy Hamilton has capped a stellar season for Brisbane Heat by winning the Weber WBBL|11 Young Gun award. Hamilton led the Heat’s bowling attack at the age of just 19, taking eight wickets in a trying campaign for her side who ended the season without a win. Along the way, Hamilton added the wickets of Meg Lanning, Tahlia McGrath and Beth Mooney to her collection, furthering her claims for a spot in the national side in the not-too-distant…
A wealth of experience and an ability to adapt on the run rather than dwell on mistakes has Australia well placed to avoid letting England back into the series Australia v England | Second Ashes Test | Day Four Middle-order pair Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith believe a well-led, well-drilled Australian team has the confidence and experience to ensure recent history doesn’t repeat itself in the form of a dramatic comeback from England in the back-end of this Ashes series. It was just two years ago that Australia found themselves with a two-nil series lead over a Ben Stokes-led outfit…