Australia have began their quest for the Asian Cup with a comfortable 2-0 win over India, though the manner of the win will have done little to answer the questions facing Graham Arnold and his team. Goals from Jackson Irvine and substitute Jordy Bos were enough to deliver the win, but against a massively overmatched […]
Could following football’s lead be key in saving Test cricket?
The recent news that South Africa selected a weakened squad for their upcoming Test series against New Zealand has been the catalyst for a flood of commentary about the demise of Test cricket. Coming largely from players, most of the conversation has been driven by emotional reactions rather than providing practical answers, except to pay […]
‘He can dictate’ – Warner sees clear upside in Smith’s shift to the top
David Warner has predicted Steve Smith’s move to the top will free up the veteran’s game and stop opposition teams peppering him with short balls early in his innings. Speaking for the first time since Smith was announced as Australia’s Test opener, the retired Warner backed his long-time teammate to make the role his own […]
England’s pack in a pickle after star prop makes surprising retirement call: ‘All good things must come to an end’
England and British and Irish Lions prop Mako Vunipola has announced that he’s retiring from international rugby. Vunipola amassed 79 caps in a career that began in 2012 and also made nine Test appearances for the Lions. The 32-year-old Saracens forward missed last year’s World Cup because of back surgery but was expected to be […]
How to watch every Aussie on Day 1 of the Australian Open: Full TV and live streaming guide, start times, courts, opponents
The 2024 Australian Open is the gem in the crown of the summer of tennis down under, with all the world’s best players congregating at Melbourne Park for a fortnight of thrills, spills and glory to the victors. As always, the hometown heroes will be the focus to begin proceedings, with a host of Australians […]