‘I’ll just back myself’: Aussie dubbed ‘right-handed Rafa’ sets sights on Nadal in Brisbane International showdown

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Being branded “a right-handed Rafa” was once a compliment to Jason Kubler. Then it became a burden. Now it’s a just a laugh as Kubler prepares to square off with the great Rafael Nadal in a dream centre-court showdown in front of family and home fans at the Brisbane International on Thursday night. A one-time […]

Luai set to announce call on playing future as Panthers remove contract loophole

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Jarome Luai is set to finally confirm his future with the Wests Tigers, at a press conference where he will make an announcement on Wednesday afternoon. This has come after the Penrith Panthers reportedly waived the ten day cooling off period. The talented five-eighth’s future has been the topic of much debate for several months. Having been absent from training with the Panthers after informing […]

Pakistan slammed for selection surprise as star quick rested for Sydney Test, struggling opener dumped

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Pakistan have made the call to rest ace paceman Shaheen Shah Afridi and drop opening batter Imam-ul-Haq for the third Test against Australia at the SCG. With the series lost and little to play for other than World Test Championship points, Pakistan opted to leave out their inspirational leader of the attack in Afridi. That […]

‘The utmost respect for Test cricket’: South Africa try to spin their way out of trouble over B-grade touring squad

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Test cricket remains the pinnacle of the game, Cricket South Africa (CSA) have said after being criticised for selecting a second-string squad featuring seven debutants for the country’s two Tests in New Zealand next month. The series will clash with CSA’s domestic Twenty20 competition, which is seen as vital to the future financial health of […]

Gone in less than three months: Rooney fires parting shot at Birmingham after shock sacking

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Struggling Championship club Birmingham have fired Wayne Rooney little less than three months into the job. The former Manchester United and England striker has overseen just two wins in 15 games following his controversial appointment at St Andrew’s in October.  Supporters called for Rooney’s removal as the side slumped to a 3-0 defeat at Leeds […]