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Brisbane Times

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Bleed for the Bulls: What really happened behind the Khawaja blow-up

Bleed for the Bulls: What really happened behind the Khawaja blow-up

The row between Usman Khawaja and the Queensland Cricket boss raised eyebrows around the country, in large part because it showed a rare level of...

25.03.2025 4

WA Today

Daniel Brettig

Bleed for the Bulls: What really happened behind the Khawaja blow-up

Bleed for the Bulls: What really happened behind the Khawaja blow-up

The row between Usman Khawaja and the Queensland Cricket boss raised eyebrows around the country, in large part because it showed a rare level of...

25.03.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Daniel Brettig

Bleed for the Bulls: What really happened behind the Khawaja blow-up

Bleed for the Bulls: What really happened behind the Khawaja blow-up

The row between Usman Khawaja and the Queensland Cricket boss raised eyebrows around the country, in large part because it showed a rare level of...

25.03.2025 10

The Age

Daniel Brettig

Bleed for the Bulls: What really happened behind the Khawaja blow-up

Bleed for the Bulls: What really happened behind the Khawaja blow-up

The row between Usman Khawaja and the Queensland Cricket boss raised eyebrows around the country, in large part because it showed a rare level of...

25.03.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Daniel Brettig

Why Baird and Greenberg will make or break Saudi T20 league

Why Baird and Greenberg will make or break Saudi T20 league

If a Saudi-backed global Twenty20 League is ever going to take off, Cricket Australia’s new chief executive Todd Greenberg and chair Mike Baird will...

17.03.2025 5

WA Today

Daniel Brettig

Why Baird and Greenberg will make or break Saudi T20 league

Why Baird and Greenberg will make or break Saudi T20 league

If a Saudi-backed global Twenty20 League is ever going to take off, Cricket Australia’s new chief executive Todd Greenberg and chair Mike Baird will...

17.03.2025 2

The Sydney Morning Herald

Daniel Brettig

Why Baird and Greenberg will make or break Saudi T20 league

Why Baird and Greenberg will make or break Saudi T20 league

If a Saudi-backed global Twenty20 League is ever going to take off, Cricket Australia’s new chief executive Todd Greenberg and chair Mike Baird will...

17.03.2025 7

The Age

Daniel Brettig

Why Baird and Greenberg will make or break Saudi T20 league

Why Baird and Greenberg will make or break Saudi T20 league

If a Saudi-backed global Twenty20 League is ever going to take off, Cricket Australia’s new chief executive Todd Greenberg and chair Mike Baird will...

17.03.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Daniel Brettig

TikTok batting or ticktock batting? Konstas’ fight to open for Australia at Lord’s

In many ways, Sam Konstas’ future in Test cricket will be defined by the sorts of shots that don’t become viral clips.

10.03.2025 7

WA Today

Daniel Brettig

TikTok batting or ticktock batting? Konstas’ fight to open for Australia at Lord’s

In many ways, Sam Konstas’ future in Test cricket will be defined by the sorts of shots that don’t become viral clips.

10.03.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Daniel Brettig

TikTok batting or ticktock batting? Konstas’ fight to open for Australia at Lord’s

In many ways, Sam Konstas’ future in Test cricket will be defined by the sorts of shots that don’t become viral clips.

10.03.2025 7

The Age

Daniel Brettig

TikTok batting or ticktock batting? Konstas’ fight to open for Australia at Lord’s

In many ways, Sam Konstas’ future in Test cricket will be defined by the sorts of shots that don’t become viral clips.

10.03.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Daniel Brettig

‘They’ve got to grow up’: India’s biggest advantage against Australia wasn’t what you think

India’s coach Gautam Gambhir snapped at reporters amid suggestions of undue advantages for India at the Champions Trophy.

05.03.2025 9

WA Today

Daniel Brettig

‘They’ve got to grow up’: India’s biggest advantage against Australia wasn’t what you think

India’s coach Gautam Gambhir snapped at reporters amid suggestions of undue advantages for India at the Champions Trophy.

05.03.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Daniel Brettig

‘They’ve got to grow up’: India’s biggest advantage against Australia wasn’t what you think

India’s coach Gautam Gambhir snapped at reporters amid suggestions of undue advantages for India at the Champions Trophy.

05.03.2025 10

The Age

Daniel Brettig

‘They’ve got to grow up’: India’s biggest advantage against Australia wasn’t what you think

India’s coach Gautam Gambhir snapped at reporters amid suggestions of undue advantages for India at the Champions Trophy.

05.03.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Daniel Brettig

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 4

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 3

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 4

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