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Brisbane Times

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The Ashes fifth Test day four recap: The cold facts behind Boland’s 282-ball bid for revenge

Joe Root successfully put a target on Scott Boland four years ago. At the SCG, Boland finally had his revenge.

thursday 10

WA Today

Dan Walsh

The Ashes fifth Test day four recap: The cold facts behind Boland’s 282-ball bid for revenge

Joe Root successfully put a target on Scott Boland four years ago. At the SCG, Boland finally had his revenge.

thursday 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Dan Walsh

The Ashes fifth Test day four recap: The cold facts behind Boland’s 282-ball bid for revenge

Joe Root successfully put a target on Scott Boland four years ago. At the SCG, Boland finally had his revenge.

thursday 10

The Age

Dan Walsh

The Ashes fifth Test day four recap: The cold facts behind Boland’s 282-ball bid for revenge

Joe Root successfully put a target on Scott Boland four years ago. At the SCG, Boland finally had his revenge.

thursday 10

Brisbane Times

Dan Walsh

The fumbling, bumbling moments that sum up England’s miserable summer holiday

If a picture’s worth a ton of words, then England’s dropped catches, dopey DRS reviews and 125km/h half-trackers with the new ball said it all.

06.01.2026 10

WA Today

Dan Walsh

The fumbling, bumbling moments that sum up England’s miserable summer holiday

If a picture’s worth a ton of words, then England’s dropped catches, dopey DRS reviews and 125km/h half-trackers with the new ball said it all.

06.01.2026 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Dan Walsh

The fumbling, bumbling moments that sum up England’s miserable summer holiday

If a picture’s worth a ton of words, then England’s dropped catches, dopey DRS reviews and 125km/h half-trackers with the new ball said it all.

06.01.2026 8

The Age

Dan Walsh

The fumbling, bumbling moments that sum up England’s miserable summer holiday

If a picture’s worth a ton of words, then England’s dropped catches, dopey DRS reviews and 125km/h half-trackers with the new ball said it all.

06.01.2026 8

Brisbane Times

Dan Walsh

The Ashes fifth Test day one recap: Buy the ticket, take the Harry Brook ride. Just imagine when he works out Test cricket

How long can a prodigious talent in a leadership position bat with the abandon of Harry Brook? As long as he wants when it works.

04.01.2026 10

WA Today

Dan Walsh

The Ashes fifth Test day one recap: Buy the ticket, take the Harry Brook ride. Just imagine when he works out Test cricket

How long can a prodigious talent in a leadership position bat with the abandon of Harry Brook? As long as he wants when it works.

04.01.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Dan Walsh

The Ashes fifth Test day one recap: Buy the ticket, take the Harry Brook ride. Just imagine when he works out Test cricket

How long can a prodigious talent in a leadership position bat with the abandon of Harry Brook? As long as he wants when it works.

04.01.2026 10

The Age

Dan Walsh

The Ashes fifth Test day one recap: Buy the ticket, take the Harry Brook ride. Just imagine when he works out Test cricket

How long can a prodigious talent in a leadership position bat with the abandon of Harry Brook? As long as he wants when it works.

04.01.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Dan Walsh

They were dubbed ‘Dad’s Army’ before a ball was bowled. What next for this champion generation?

Australia’s ageing team suffered their share of “old man” ailments, but were still far too good for England. Their legacy is secure – but...

03.01.2026 10

WA Today

Dan Walsh

They were dubbed ‘Dad’s Army’ before a ball was bowled. What next for this champion generation?

Australia’s ageing team suffered their share of “old man” ailments, but were still far too good for England. Their legacy is secure – but...

03.01.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Dan Walsh

They were dubbed ‘Dad’s Army’ before a ball was bowled. What next for this champion generation?

Australia’s ageing team suffered their share of “old man” ailments, but were still far too good for England. Their legacy is secure – but...

03.01.2026 10

The Age

Dan Walsh

They were dubbed ‘Dad’s Army’ before a ball was bowled. What next for this champion generation?

Australia’s ageing team suffered their share of “old man” ailments, but were still far too good for England. Their legacy is secure – but...

03.01.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Dan Walsh

Ashes player ratings: The Australian trio who should be nervous after Bazballers finally deliver

England have finally fired an Ashes shot, and a growing host of Aussies are now looking over their shoulders. We rate every player from another...

27.12.2025 10

WA Today

Dan Walsh

Ashes player ratings: The Australian trio who should be nervous after Bazballers finally deliver

England has finally fired an Ashes shot and a growing host of Aussies are now looking over their shoulders. We rate every player from another scarcely...

27.12.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Dan Walsh

Ashes player ratings: The Australian trio who should be nervous after Bazballers finally deliver

England has finally fired an Ashes shot and a growing host of Aussies are now looking over their shoulders. We rate every player from another scarcely...

27.12.2025 20

The Age

Dan Walsh

Ashes player ratings: The Australian trio who should be nervous after Bazballers finally deliver

England have finally fired an Ashes shot, and a growing host of Aussies are now looking over their shoulders. We rate every player from another...

27.12.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Dan Walsh

A Bazballing tragedy: The tactical forensics of an Ashes capitulation

Three of England’s finest exports - Shakespeare, public broadcasting and cricketing calamities - collide in the wash-up of another abominable Ashes...

21.12.2025 9

WA Today

Dan Walsh

A Bazballing tragedy: The tactical forensics of an Ashes capitulation

Three of England’s finest exports - Shakespeare, public broadcasting and cricketing calamities - collide in the wash-up of another abominable Ashes...

21.12.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Dan Walsh

A Bazballing tragedy: The tactical forensics of an Ashes capitulation

Three of England’s finest exports - Shakespeare, public broadcasting and cricketing calamities - collide in the wash-up of another abominable Ashes...

21.12.2025 10

The Age

Dan Walsh

A Bazballing tragedy: The tactical forensics of an Ashes capitulation

Three of England’s finest exports - Shakespeare, public broadcasting and cricketing calamities - collide in the wash-up of another abominable Ashes...

21.12.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Dan Walsh

The Ashes third Test day three recap: The science behind Starc’s stranglehold over Ben Stokes

The England captain knows what’s coming from the Australian quick – but is powerless to stop it. He has now been rolled 12 times in Tests by the...

19.12.2025 10

WA Today

Dan Walsh

The Ashes third Test day three recap: The science behind Starc’s stranglehold over Ben Stokes

The England captain knows what’s coming from the Australian quick – but is powerless to stop it. He has now been rolled 12 times in Tests by the...

19.12.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Dan Walsh

The Ashes third Test day three recap: The science behind Starc’s stranglehold over Ben Stokes

The England captain knows what’s coming from the Australian quick – but is powerless to stop it. He has now been rolled 12 times in Tests by the...

19.12.2025 9

The Age

Dan Walsh

The Ashes third Test day three recap: The science behind Starc’s stranglehold over Ben Stokes

The England captain knows what’s coming from the Australian quick – but is powerless to stop it. He has now been rolled 12 times in Tests by the...

19.12.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Dan Walsh

The Ashes third Test day two recap: He’s past McGrath – could Nathan Lyon actually reel in Warne’s 708-wicket record next?

Despite his advancing years and a frustratingly inactive summer, the great off-spinner could still challenge the all-time record for Australian Test...

18.12.2025 8

WA Today

Dan Walsh

The Ashes third Test day two recap: He’s past McGrath – could Nathan Lyon actually reel in Warne’s 708-wicket record next?

Despite his advancing years and a frustratingly inactive summer, the great off-spinner could still challenge the all-time record for Australian Test...

18.12.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Dan Walsh

The Ashes third Test day two recap: He’s past McGrath – could Nathan Lyon actually reel in Warne’s 708-wicket record next?

Despite his advancing years and a frustratingly inactive summer, the great off-spinner could still challenge the all-time record for Australian Test...

18.12.2025 8

The Age

Dan Walsh

The Ashes third Test day two recap: He’s past McGrath – could Nathan Lyon actually reel in Warne’s 708-wicket record next?

Despite his advancing years and a frustratingly inactive summer, the great off-spinner could still challenge the all-time record for Australian Test...

18.12.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Dan Walsh

He survived Starc’s sledging and bouncers. Now he’s a potential Test opener

After a fiery showdown with Mitchell Starc, Victorian Campbell Kellaway stood up to the short ball again, and pummelled England.

30.11.2025 7

WA Today

Dan Walsh

He survived Starc’s sledging and bouncers. Now he’s a potential Test opener

After a fiery showdown with Mitchell Starc, Victorian Campbell Kellaway stood up to the short ball again, and pummelled England.

30.11.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Dan Walsh

He survived Starc’s sledging and bouncers. Now he’s a potential Test opener

After a fiery showdown with Mitchell Starc, Victorian Campbell Kellaway stood up to the short ball again, and pummelled England.

30.11.2025 10

The Age

Dan Walsh

He survived Starc’s sledging and bouncers. Now he’s a potential Test opener

After a fiery showdown with Mitchell Starc, Victorian Campbell Kellaway stood up to the short ball again, and pummelled England.

30.11.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Dan Walsh

England after dark: When Stokes is half the player and half the squad hasn’t played

The tourists have their reasons for brushing a day-night warm-up before the second Test. But their pink-ball numbers are nothing short of alarming.

25.11.2025 3

WA Today

Dan Walsh

England after dark: When Stokes is half the player and half the squad hasn’t played

The tourists have their reasons for brushing a day-night warm-up before the second Test. But their pink-ball numbers are nothing short of alarming.

25.11.2025 3

The Sydney Morning Herald

Dan Walsh

England after dark: When Stokes is half the player and half the squad hasn’t played

The tourists have their reasons for brushing a day-night warm-up before the second Test. But their pink-ball numbers are nothing short of alarming.

25.11.2025 4

The Age

Dan Walsh

England after dark: When Stokes is half the player and half the squad hasn’t played

The tourists have their reasons for brushing a day-night warm-up before the second Test. But their pink-ball numbers are nothing short of alarming.

25.11.2025 6

Brisbane Times

Dan Walsh

Test cricket for the TikTok generation: It’s cost millions, but no one can look away

This was Test cricket for our times. Just 141 overs of unadulterated madness that cost millions and captivated many more.

23.11.2025 10

WA Today

Dan Walsh

Test cricket for the TikTok generation: It’s cost millions, but no one can look away

This was Test cricket for our times. Just 141 overs of unadulterated madness that cost millions and captivated many more.

23.11.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Dan Walsh

Test cricket for the TikTok generation: It’s cost millions, but no one can look away

This was Test cricket for our times. Just 141 overs of unadulterated madness that cost millions and captivated many more.

23.11.2025 20

The Age

Dan Walsh

Test cricket for the TikTok generation: It’s cost millions, but no one can look away

This was Test cricket for our times. Just 141 overs of unadulterated madness that cost millions and captivated many more.

23.11.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Dan Walsh

Gen Next has changed surfing forever. This is why Steph Gilmore, at 38, can still beat them

Nineteen world titles return to pro surfing in 2026. The most successful woman in history could add another thanks to a dramatic schedule change.

21.11.2025 10

WA Today

Dan Walsh

Gen Next has changed surfing forever. This is why Steph Gilmore, at 38, can still beat them

Nineteen world titles return to pro surfing in 2026. The most successful woman in history could add another thanks to a dramatic schedule change.

21.11.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Dan Walsh

Gen Next has changed surfing forever. This is why Steph Gilmore, at 38, can still beat them

Nineteen world titles return to pro surfing in 2026. The most successful woman in history could add another thanks to a dramatic schedule change.

21.11.2025 10

The Age

Dan Walsh

Gen Next has changed surfing forever. This is why Steph Gilmore, at 38, can still beat them

Nineteen world titles return to pro surfing in 2026. The most successful woman in history could add another thanks to a dramatic schedule change.

21.11.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Dan Walsh

From averaging three to 115: Ashes form guide for every Aussie and Englishman

T20 tune-ups, tight hamstrings, bags of wickets and batting slumps. This is how every potential Test player shapes up for the series opener.

17.11.2025 10

WA Today

Dan Walsh

From averaging three to 115: Ashes form guide for every Aussie and Englishman

T20 tune-ups, tight hamstrings, bags of wickets and batting slumps. This is how every potential Test player shapes up for the series opener.

17.11.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Dan Walsh