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Brisbane Times

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A Klaas of his own: Why Proteas heavyhitter could force Aussies into a tough selection call

A Klaas of his own: Why Proteas heavyhitter could force Aussies into a tough selection call

Australia have seen Heinrich Klaasen’s destructive batting up close. So even though their batters are coming off a record run chase, it may be...

24.02.2025 7

The Sydney Morning Herald

Daniel Brettig

A Klaas of his own: Why Proteas heavyhitter could force Aussies into a tough selection call

A Klaas of his own: Why Proteas heavyhitter could force Aussies into a tough selection call

Australia have seen Heinrich Klaasen’s destructive batting up close. So even though their batters are coming off a record run chase, it may be...

24.02.2025 20

The Age

Daniel Brettig

A Klaas of his own: Why Proteas heavyhitter could force Aussies into a tough selection call

A Klaas of his own: Why Proteas heavyhitter could force Aussies into a tough selection call

Australia have seen Heinrich Klaasen’s destructive batting up close. So even though their batters are coming off a record run chase, it may be...

24.02.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Daniel Brettig

A Klaas of his own: Why Proteas heavyhitter could force Aussies into a tough selection call

A Klaas of his own: Why Proteas heavyhitter could force Aussies into a tough selection call

Australia have seen Heinrich Klaasen’s destructive batting up close. So even though their batters are coming off a record run chase, it may be...

24.02.2025 10

WA Today

Daniel Brettig

Smith’s future, the ‘golf trip’ jibe, and what’s next for Australia’s Test team

Smith’s future, the ‘golf trip’ jibe, and what’s next for Australia’s Test team

Why did Travis Head fire a shot back at Ed Cowan? What does the future hold for Steve Smith? Has Labuschagne done enough? Can Green and Webster play...

10.02.2025 9

WA Today

Daniel Brettig

Smith’s future, the ‘golf trip’ jibe, and what’s next for Australia’s Test team

Smith’s future, the ‘golf trip’ jibe, and what’s next for Australia’s Test team

Why did Travis Head fire a shot back at Ed Cowan? What does the future hold for Steve Smith? Has Labuschagne done enough? Can Green and Webster play...

10.02.2025 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Daniel Brettig

Smith’s future, the ‘golf trip’ jibe, and what’s next for Australia’s Test team

Smith’s future, the ‘golf trip’ jibe, and what’s next for Australia’s Test team

Why did Travis Head fire a shot back at Ed Cowan? What does the future hold for Steve Smith? Has Labuschagne done enough? Can Green and Webster play...

10.02.2025 10

The Age

Daniel Brettig

Smith’s future, the ‘golf trip’ jibe, and what’s next for Australia’s Test team

Smith’s future, the ‘golf trip’ jibe, and what’s next for Australia’s Test team

Why did Travis Head fire a shot back at Ed Cowan? What does the future hold for Steve Smith? Has Labuschagne done enough? Can Green and Webster play...

10.02.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Daniel Brettig

Second Test player ratings: Carey takes honours, Marnus shows fluency in second dig

From Alex Carey’s best Test innings to date to a teammate who has put himself in danger of being dropped, here are our player ratings for the second...

09.02.2025 10

WA Today

Daniel Brettig

Second Test player ratings: Carey takes honours, Marnus shows fluency in second dig

From Alex Carey’s best Test innings to date to a teammate who has put himself in danger of being dropped, here are our player ratings for the second...

09.02.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Daniel Brettig

Second Test player ratings: Carey takes honours, Marnus shows fluency in second dig

From Alex Carey’s best Test innings to date to a teammate who has put himself in danger of being dropped, here are our player ratings for the second...

09.02.2025 30

The Age

Daniel Brettig

Second Test player ratings: Carey takes honours, Marnus shows fluency in second dig

From Alex Carey’s best Test innings to date to a teammate who has put himself in danger of being dropped, here are our player ratings for the second...

09.02.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Daniel Brettig

He’s back! Steve Smith regains golden touch with Alex Carey’s help

Steve Smith is back to something like his best, Alex Carey has never played better, and Australia are batting Sri Lanka out of the Test.

07.02.2025 5

WA Today

Daniel Brettig

He’s back! Steve Smith regains golden touch with Alex Carey’s help

Steve Smith is back to something like his best, Alex Carey has never played better, and Australia are batting Sri Lanka out of the Test.

07.02.2025 5

The Sydney Morning Herald

Daniel Brettig

He’s back! Steve Smith regains golden touch with Alex Carey’s help

Steve Smith is back to something like his best, Alex Carey has never played better, and Australia are batting Sri Lanka out of the Test.

07.02.2025 3

The Age

Daniel Brettig

He’s back! Steve Smith regains golden touch with Alex Carey’s help

Steve Smith is back to something like his best, Alex Carey has never played better, and Australia are batting Sri Lanka out of the Test.

07.02.2025 3

Brisbane Times

Daniel Brettig

Two Test wins in a minute: Why Australia is cricket’s Brazil

England and India have, frankly, been left panting in the dust by Australia, and now they want to change the format for the World Test Championship.

02.02.2025 2

WA Today

Daniel Brettig

Two Test wins in a minute: Why Australia is cricket’s Brazil

England and India have, frankly, been left panting in the dust by Australia, and now they want to change the format for the World Test Championship.

02.02.2025 5

The Sydney Morning Herald

Daniel Brettig

Two Test wins in a minute: Why Australia is cricket’s Brazil

England and India have, frankly, been left panting in the dust by Australia, and now they want to change the format for the World Test Championship.

02.02.2025 5

The Age

Daniel Brettig

Two Test wins in a minute: Why Australia is cricket’s Brazil

England and India have, frankly, been left panting in the dust by Australia, and now they want to change the format for the World Test Championship.

02.02.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Daniel Brettig

Player ratings: Top-order batters, spinners lead Australia’s rout of Sri Lanka

In a crowded field, one player stood as Australia’s best, scoring a perfect 10 for his contribution to Australia’s win over Sri Lanka, while a...

01.02.2025 2

WA Today

Daniel Brettig

Player ratings: Top-order batters, spinners lead Australia’s rout of Sri Lanka

In a crowded field, one player stood as Australia’s best, scoring a perfect 10 for his contribution to Australia’s win over Sri Lanka, while a...

01.02.2025 3

The Sydney Morning Herald

Daniel Brettig

Player ratings: Top-order batters, spinners lead Australia’s rout of Sri Lanka

In a crowded field, one player stood as Australia’s best, scoring a perfect 10 for his contribution to Australia’s win over Sri Lanka, while a...

01.02.2025 4

The Age

Daniel Brettig

Player ratings: Top-order batters, spinners lead Australia’s rout of Sri Lanka

In a crowded field, one player stood as Australia’s best, scoring a perfect 10 for his contribution to Australia’s win over Sri Lanka, while a...

01.02.2025 2

Brisbane Times

Daniel Brettig

There’ll be no Big Show in the Test team, but that’s a win for the Big Bash

We’ll never know how good a Test cricketer Glenn Maxwell may have been. That’s a shame for Tests but a blessing for the BBL.

21.01.2025 8

WA Today

Daniel Brettig

There’ll be no Big Show in the Test team, but that’s a win for the Big Bash

We’ll never know how good a Test cricketer Glenn Maxwell may have been. That’s a shame for Tests but a blessing for the BBL.

21.01.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Daniel Brettig

There’ll be no Big Show in the Test team, but that’s a win for the Big Bash

We’ll never know how good a Test cricketer Glenn Maxwell may have been. That’s a shame for Tests but a blessing for the BBL.

21.01.2025 9

The Age

Daniel Brettig

There’ll be no Big Show in the Test team, but that’s a win for the Big Bash

We’ll never know how good a Test cricketer Glenn Maxwell may have been. That’s a shame for Tests but a blessing for the BBL.

21.01.2025 6

Brisbane Times

Daniel Brettig

What Cummins’ India triumph means for the Ashes summer

Australia’s first series victory over India in a decade guaranteed that Pat Cummins’ team will travel to Lord’s in June to contest the world Test...

07.01.2025 3

WA Today

Daniel Brettig

What Cummins’ India triumph means for the Ashes summer

Australia’s first series victory over India in a decade guaranteed that Pat Cummins’ team will travel to Lord’s in June to contest the world Test...

07.01.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Daniel Brettig

What Cummins’ India triumph means for the Ashes summer

Australia’s first series victory over India in a decade guaranteed that Pat Cummins’ team will travel to Lord’s in June to contest the world Test...

07.01.2025 10

The Age

Daniel Brettig

What Cummins’ India triumph means for the Ashes summer

Australia’s first series victory over India in a decade guaranteed that Pat Cummins’ team will travel to Lord’s in June to contest the world Test...

07.01.2025 3

Brisbane Times

Daniel Brettig

Why Virat Kohli’s cheap shot made Australia’s era-defining win even sweeter

As Australia galloped to a six-wicket victory that gave them possession of all bilateral trophies in Test matches for the first time since the...

05.01.2025 2

WA Today

Daniel Brettig

Why Virat Kohli’s cheap shot made Australia’s era-defining win even sweeter

As Australia galloped to a six-wicket victory that gave them possession of all bilateral trophies in Test matches for the first time since the...

05.01.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Daniel Brettig

Why Virat Kohli’s cheap shot made Australia’s era-defining win even sweeter

As Australia galloped to a six-wicket victory that gave them possession of all bilateral trophies in Test matches for the first time since the...

05.01.2025 6

The Age

Daniel Brettig

Why Virat Kohli’s cheap shot made Australia’s era-defining win even sweeter

As Australia galloped to a six-wicket victory that gave them possession of all bilateral trophies in Test matches for the first time since the...

05.01.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Daniel Brettig

Boland and Rishabh hurtle the SCG Test towards a finish to remember

Pat Cummins handed the ball to Scott Boland for the sixth over of India’s second innings. Thanks largely to a starburst of strokes from Yashasvi...

04.01.2025 2

WA Today

Daniel Brettig

Boland and Rishabh hurtle the SCG Test towards a finish to remember

Pat Cummins handed the ball to Scott Boland for the sixth over of India’s second innings. Thanks largely to a starburst of strokes from Yashasvi...

04.01.2025 3

The Sydney Morning Herald

Daniel Brettig

Boland and Rishabh hurtle the SCG Test towards a finish to remember

Pat Cummins handed the ball to Scott Boland for the sixth over of India’s second innings. Thanks largely to a starburst of strokes from Yashasvi...

04.01.2025 4

The Age

Daniel Brettig

Bumrah’s blow-up at Konstas exposes Indian fault lines

Jasprit Bumrah has never looked angrier. Having found the edge of Usman Khawaja’s bat with the last ball of day one at the SCG, his wicket...

03.01.2025 2

WA Today

Daniel Brettig

Bumrah’s blow-up at Konstas exposes Indian fault lines

Jasprit Bumrah has never looked angrier. Having found the edge of Usman Khawaja’s bat with the last ball of day one at the SCG, his wicket...

03.01.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Daniel Brettig

Bumrah’s blow-up at Konstas exposes Indian fault lines

Jasprit Bumrah has never looked angrier. Having found the edge of Usman Khawaja’s bat with the last ball of day one at the SCG, his wicket...

03.01.2025 6

The Age

Daniel Brettig

Bumrah’s blow-up at Konstas exposes Indian fault lines

Jasprit Bumrah has never looked angrier. Having found the edge of Usman Khawaja’s bat with the last ball of day one at the SCG, his wicket...

03.01.2025 2

Brisbane Times

Daniel Brettig

Australia’s finest hour: Cummins’ men get timing right on cricket’s biggest stage

On people’s Monday at the people’s ground, at the end of the best-attended MCG Test of all time, the loudest roars were all for Australia. They...

31.12.2024 4

WA Today

Daniel Brettig

Australia’s finest hour: Cummins’ men get timing right on cricket’s biggest stage

On people’s Monday at the people’s ground, at the end of the best-attended MCG Test of all time, the loudest roars were all for Australia. They...

31.12.2024 4

The Age

Daniel Brettig

Australia’s finest hour: Cummins’ men get timing right on cricket’s biggest stage

On people’s Monday at the people’s ground, at the end of the best-attended MCG Test of all time, the loudest roars were all for Australia. They...

31.12.2024 3

Brisbane Times

Daniel Brettig

Australia’s finest hour: Cummins’ men get timing right on cricket’s biggest stage

On people’s Monday at the people’s ground, at the end of the best-attended MCG Test of all time, the loudest roars were all for Australia. They...

30.12.2024 2

The Sydney Morning Herald

Daniel Brettig

Pat Cummins didn’t declare. That says a lot about Australia’s state of mind

Pat Cummins bowling Joe Root. Dennis Lillee knocking over Viv Richards. Shane Warne bamboozling Basit Ali. Scott Boland dismantling England. Some...

30.12.2024 6

The Age

Daniel Brettig

Pat Cummins didn’t declare. That says a lot about Australia’s state of mind

Pat Cummins bowling Joe Root. Dennis Lillee knocking over Viv Richards. Shane Warne bamboozling Basit Ali. Scott Boland dismantling England. Some...

30.12.2024 3

Brisbane Times

Daniel Brettig

Pat Cummins didn’t declare. That says a lot about Australia’s state of mind

Pat Cummins bowling Joe Root. Dennis Lillee knocking over Viv Richards. Shane Warne bamboozling Basit Ali. Scott Boland dismantling England. Some...

30.12.2024 6

WA Today

Daniel Brettig