Rugby's over, time for-CRICKET!

[bob10]

http://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/indian-premier-league/indian-premier-league-steve-smith-stars-in-final-over-thriller/news-story/43179c7e729c2efdf89a25dd64341f4b

[bob10]

The crowd will be on their feet | The Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/04/11/crowd-will-feet/)

[bob10]

Youth XI Shield team of 2016-17 | The Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/04/16/youth-xi-shield-team-2016-17/)

[bob10]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/04/19/invincibles-wall-story-1948-australian-team-sheet/

[bob10]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/04/24/will-austin-waugh-walk-dad-steves-footsteps/

[bob10]

Nine urged to consider ending cricket deal | The Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/04/26/nine-urged-to-consider-ending-cricket-deal/)

[bob10]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/04/27/matthews-malinga-return-strengthen-sri-lanka/

[bob10]

I think the players have a point.

Players reject pay offer from Cricket Australia | The Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/04/28/players-reject-pay-offer-from-cricket-australia/)

[bob10]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/05/05/the-champions-trophy-is-south-africas-best-opportunity-to-create-history/

[bob10]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/05/06/not-trophy-champions-five-memorable-moments-unmemorable-tournament/

[bob10]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/05/07/england-favourites-champions-trophy/

[bob10]

Where will the Perth Ashes test be played ?


Venue for Perth Ashes Test still unknown | The Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/05/09/508529/)

[bob10]

An introduction to the Champions Trophy | The Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/05/09/introduction-champions-trophy/)

[bob10]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/05/16/australias-cricketers-becoming-greedy/

[bob10]

Don Tallon and Godfrey Evans, the princes of wicket keeping.

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/05/18/summer-48-two-greatest-wicketkeepers-time/

[bob10]

Everyone just calm down, the Ashes aren’t under threat | The Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/05/19/keep-calm-ashes-arent-threat/)

[bob10]

Khawaja headlines strong Australia A squad for tour of South Africa | The Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/05/19/khawaja-headlines-strong-australia-a-squad-for-tour-of-south-africa/)

[bob10]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/05/22/can-australia-win-third-icc-champions-trophy/

[bob10]

What the future might hold for our star cricketers (http://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/cricket/2017/05/23/australian-cricket-strike/?utm_source=Responsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20170524_TND)

[bob10]

Have Australia picked a one-dimensional side for the Champions Trophy? | The Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/05/24/australia-picked-one-dimensional-side-champions-trophy/)

[bob10]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/05/27/two-faces-cricket/

[bob10]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/05/29/cricketers-showing-no-signs-of-letting-up-in-pay-dispute/

[bob10]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/05/30/champions-trophy-england-hyped/

[bob10]

The burning questions answered in Australia’s warm up matches | The Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/05/31/burning-questions-answered-australias-warm-matches/)

[bob10]

It’s prediction time and England are going to clean up | The Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/05/31/prediction-time-england-going-clean/)

[bob10]

Who is the greatest ODI team ever? | The Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/05/31/greatest-odi-team-ever/)

[bob10]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/06/02/flat-pitch-will-favour-australia-kiwis/

[bob10]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/06/03/selection-headaches-india-ahead-first-champions-trophy-game/

[bob10]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/06/05/crunch-time-australia-champions-trophy-tonight/

[bob10]

Australia have to defeat England to make the semi finals. Couldn't have scripted it better.

Starc takes four as rain robs Australia of victory | Cricket at The Roar TV (http://www.theroar.tv/starc-takes-four-as-rain-robs-australia-of-victory/)

[bob10]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/06/06/selection-drama-england-quarter-finals-beckon/

[bob10]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/06/14/lord-speaks-clash-kerry-packer-world-series-cricket/

[bob10]

Pakistan beats England in Champions Trophy semi-finals as hosts buckle under the pressure - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-06-15/england-chokes-as-pakistan-overwhelms-champions-trophy-hosts/8619194)

[bob10]

Australia down New Zealand in World Cup warm-up | The Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/06/15/australia-down-new-zealand-in-world-cup-warm-up/)

[bob10]

Pay dispute continues to cloud Bangladesh tour | The Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/06/16/pay-dispute-continues-to-cloud-bangladesh-tour/)

[bob10]

Good to see that smirk wiped off Kohli's face.

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/06/19/homeless-pakistan-capture-champions-trophy/

[bob10]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/06/20/bangladesh-tour-derail-australias-ashes-plans/

[bob10]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/06/22/struggling-short-form-spinners-menu/

[bob10]

Well worth a read.

The perennial sports conundrum – is the captain or the coach the boss? | The Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/06/25/whos-boss-captain-coach-perennial-conundrum-sports/)

[bob10]

Ruthless Aussies hammer Windies in opener (http://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/ruthless-aussies-hammer-windies-in-opener/ar-BBDhqKM?li=AA54yd&ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Afghanistan and Ireland are now full members of the ICC, and have TEST status.


Will Afghanistan and Ireland get enough competitive games? | The Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/06/23/will-afghanistan-ireland-get-enough-competitive-games/?utm_campaign=most_discussed)

[bob10]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/06/27/tribute-dermott-monteith-ireland-secure-test-status/

[bob10]

Cricket pay standoff continues | The Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/06/27/cricket-pay-standoff-continues/)

[bob10]

Watto warns of legal action over pay dispute (http://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/watto-warns-of-legal-action-over-pay-dispute/ar-BBDjM0z?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Cricket Australia to offer unpaid contracts to five players in pay dispute (http://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/cricket-australia-to-offer-unpaid-contracts-to-five-players-in-pay-dispute/ar-BBDjTbx?li=AA54yd&ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Lanning wants no let up against Sri Lanka (http://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/lanning-wants-no-let-up-against-sri-lanka/ar-BBDq3gu?li=AA54yd&ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Cricket Australia slam players as deadline passes (http://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/cricket-australia-slam-players-as-deadline-passes/ar-BBDtAmM?li=AA54yd&ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Cricket stars jobless as pay deal stumps both parties (http://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/cricket/2017/06/30/cricket-stars-jobless-pay-deal-stumps-parties/)

[bob10]

In cricket’s ugly pay war, there’s one loser nowhere near the negotiating table (http://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/in-cricket%E2%80%99s-ugly-pay-war-there%E2%80%99s-one-loser-nowhere-near-the-negotiating-table/ar-BBDv9dR?li=AAabC8j&ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/07/01/pay-dispute-taught-us/

[bob10]

Some one should sort this mess.

Ian Chappell’s the best bet for Australian cricket peace | The Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/07/02/ian-chappells-best-bet-australian-cricket-peace/)

[bob10]

I guess the Women will be unemployed after the World Cup.

Blistering century from Meg Lanning guides Australia home | Cricket at The Roar TV (http://www.theroar.tv/blistering-century-from-meg-lanning-guides-australia-home/)

[bob10]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/07/05/australia-fight-funds-england-eye-ashes/

[bob10]

No ashes tour? It's possible.

Cricket’s pay dispute has gone up a notch | The Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/07/07/crickets-pay-dispute-gone-notch/)

[bob10]

Cricket pay dispute: England icons stick up for defiant Australians for 'sticking tight' (http://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/cricket-pay-dispute-england-icons-stick-up-for-defiant-australians-for-sticking-tight/ar-BBDVWoJ?li=AA54yd&ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/07/08/australian-crickets-pact-with-its-fans-is-beyond-repair/

[bob10]

The way things are going, we might have to dust off our old cricket gear. I doubt I could hold one of those big bats, though.

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/07/08/kevin-pietersen-makes-his-return-to-england/

[bob10]

Australian Cricket could be heading down the West Indies path.

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/07/09/stop-madness-time-sit-solve-cricket-pay-crisis/

[bob10]

Meanwhile, England are looking good.

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/07/11/england-crush-south-africa-first-test/

[bob10]

India save Aussie cricket, ? we live in interesting times.


India tour looms as circuit breaker in cricket pay dispute | The Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/07/11/india-tour-looms-circuit-breaker-cricket-pay-dispute/)

[bob10]

The Ashes, who will be in the English side?

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/07/11/question-marks-remain-despite-joe-roots-debut-victory/

[bob10]

Aussie women make the semis.


Aussie women qualify for cricket World Cup semi-finals | The Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/07/14/aussie-women-qualify-cricket-world-cup-semi-finals/)

[bob10]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/07/15/will-join-england-australia-south-africa-womens-world-cup-semis/

[bob10]

They won, and still the media is not happy.

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/07/16/englands-new-selection-policy-sensible-underwhelming/

[bob10]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/07/18/proteas-exposing-englands-ashes-frailties/

[bob10]

It isn’t a crime to take your time | The Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/07/20/isnt-crime-take-time/)

[bob10]

The new ball of the century ?

Is this the new 'Ball of the Century?' (http://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/is-this-the-new-ball-of-the-century/ar-AAoTeX1?li=AA54yd&ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/07/28/india-vs-sri-lanka-35-years-ago/

[bob10]

Cricket pay deal about to be signed off.

Australian cricket pay deal, Cricket Australia, Australian Cricketers’ Association | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/australia/finally-pay-deal-struck-between-cricket-australia-and-australian-cricketers-association/news-story/6cf0912a61e98d096a2894ed9ccb8886?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crmay) deal

[bob10]

Bring it on.

Root: Aussie crowds 'offensive' and 'hostile' (http://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/root-aussie-crowds-offensive-and-hostile/ar-AAq2pdV?li=AAabC8j&ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/08/15/bangladesh-play-four-spinners-australia/

[bob10]

Blast from the past: Married versus Single at Lord’s | The Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/08/16/blast-from-the-past-married-versus-single-at-lords/)

[bob10]

Pakistan cricketer killed by bouncer (http://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/pakistan-cricketer-killed-by-bouncer/ar-AAqaLdm?li=AAabC8j&ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/08/20/will-fill-australias-no-6-role-ashes/

[bob10]

The man who holds the key to Aussie success in Bangladesh (http://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/cricket/2017/08/22/sridharan-sriram/?utm_source=Responsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20170823_TND)

[bob10]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/08/23/2016-17-sheffield-shield-review/

[bob10]

Bangladesh – toothless Tigers or the real deal? (http://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/bangladesh-%E2%80%93-toothless-tigers-or-the-real-deal/ar-AAqzJkm?li=AA54yd&ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/08/25/bangladesh-vs-australia-first-test-preview-and-prediction/

[bob10]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/08/26/overseas-born-australian-test-cricketers/

[bob10]

Australia v Bangladesh: Honours even after fluctuating opening day in Dhaka (http://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/realcricket/australia-v-bangladesh-honours-even-after-fluctuating-opening-day-in-dhaka/ar-AAqN8H3?li=AA54yd&ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Bangladesh v Australia: DRS trouble and spinners leave Australia under pressure in Dhaka (http://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/bangladesh-v-australia-drs-trouble-and-spinners-leave-australia-under-pressure-in-dhaka/ar-AAqPcAA?li=AAabC8j&ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Warner, Lyon put Australia back on track (http://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/warner-lyon-put-australia-back-on-track/ar-AAqVd8s?li=AAavLaF&ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

England lose second Test as Shai Hope makes history with back-to-back hundreds for West Indies at Headingley (http://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/england-lose-second-test-as-shai-hope-makes-history-with-back-to-back-hundreds-for-west-indies-at-headingley/ar-AAqWLRI?li=AAabC8j&ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/08/30/nathan-lyon-deserves-respect/

[bob10]

Australia v Bangladesh: History made as home side wins first Test (http://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/cricket/2017/08/30/australia-v-bangladesh/)

[bob10]

Tell us what you really think. The millionare cricketers creed, " Stuff it , I'm still getting paid. " Dock them money for a loss, I say.

Brett Geeves column: Australia v Bangladesh, Steve Smith’s men deserve loss | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/australia/brett-geeves-why-australia-deserves-disgusting-taste-of-misery-after-bangladesh-boilover/news-story/70c02d6694fc9e407bd20b11e7bb748b?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm)

[bob10]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/08/31/forget-ashes-highly-paid-australians-cant-beat-minnows-bangladesh/

[Homestar]

Yes, that was a **** poor performance - they all need a good kick up the arse for that...

The new pay deal seems to have made them lazy.

[bob10]

Better than Ritchie Benaud. A quiet achiever.

Better Than Benaud: Nathan Lyon's incredible journey (http://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/cricket/2017/09/01/nathan-lyon-wickets/?utm_source=Responsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20170902_TND)

[bob10]

Bangladesh bat, Australia go with three spinners in Chittagong (http://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/bangladesh-bat-australia-go-with-three-spinners-in-chittagong/ar-AAreHvY?li=AA54yd&ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/09/06/david-warner-peter-handscomb-shine-bangladesh/

[bob10]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/09/07/hussey-had-great-vision-judging-lyons-heart-for-test-cricket/



Under the Southern Cross I stand ,the Aus. cricket team song;

Under the Southern Cross I Stand [the Australian cricket team’s victory song] (http://www.australianculture.org/under-the-southern-cross-i-stand/)

[bob10]

OOPS.

Australia's Lyon triggers Bangladesh collapse in final Test (http://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/australias-lyon-triggers-bangladesh-collapse-in-final-test/ar-AArrmGh?li=AA54yd&ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Stokes grabs six wickets for England before Windies hit back (http://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/stokes-grabs-six-wickets-for-england-before-windies-hit-back/ar-AArs9ym?li=AA54yd&ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/09/10/the-winds-of-change-are-set-to-blow-through-sri-lankan-cricket/

[bob10]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/09/12/no-lyon-india-australia-might-struggle/

[bob10]

Is English the only wood for cricket bats.

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/09/12/willow-magic-wood-english-monopoly/

[bob10]

India V Aus. ODI. predictions.

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/09/16/india-vs-australia-odi-series-preview-and-prediction/ (http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/09/16/india-vs-australia-odi-series-preview-and-prediction/)

[bob10]

Australia derailed by India’s spinners | The Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/09/18/australia-derailed-indias-spinners/)

[bob10]

Australia v India 2nd ODI result: highlights, video, Kuldeep Yadav | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/australia/live-coverage-australia-v-india-one-day-international-in-kolkata/news-story/2e62ffaed9d751368d5671850a3c6a8e?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm)

[bob10]

Australia need to defy history to win ODIs | The Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/09/23/australia-need-to-defy-history-to-win-odis/)

[bob10]

I've seen better fights at Eventide. Half Kiwi Pom fights like a girl.



Video emerges of Ben Stokes in alleged brawl | The New Daily (http://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/cricket/2017/09/28/ben-stokes-fight-video/?utm_source=Responsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20170928_PM_UPDATE)

[bob10]

Comment: England's odd Ashes squad no recipe for success (http://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/comment-englands-odd-ashes-squad-no-recipe-for-success/ar-AAsxs4h?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

It's shaping up to be an interesting ashes tour.

'Naked selfie' heaps more shame on England cricket as man felled in Ben Stokes 'brawl' identified as former soldier (http://www.msn.com/en-au/news/world/naked-selfie-heaps-more-shame-on-england-cricket-as-man-felled-in-ben-stokes-brawl-identified-as-former-soldier/ar-AAsH6KK?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Ben Stokes Ashes tour over assault England Australia | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/ben-stokes-will-not-travel-to-australia-with-englands-ashes-squad/news-story/f35eae155d111402b50ee366befccd21?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm)

[Saitch]

Bob, as good as he is perceived, I don't see Stokes absence as much of a help to our blokes. (Although at least he showed some "Fight"[biggrin])

I'm not writing Smith & Co. off but I'm the least confident I've been for a while. Bangladesh was bad enough but, please, not the Poms!

[bob10]

Saitch, the last time Australia went to India and got flogged, they came home....and got flogged.

[bob10]

Some one hide Englands little black book, or burn it and put it in an urn.

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/10/09/england-get-point/

[bob10]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/10/08/australias-horror-tour-india-continues/

[bob10]

Heard of the cricket side called the Barramundis? Papua New Guinea's national side, just beat Scotland in a ODI.

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/10/12/not-opinion-no-photos-historic-win-home-soil-barramundis/

[bob10]

Indian fans apologise for Australian cricket team's shattered bus window (http://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/indian-fans-apologise-for-australian-cricket-teams-shattered-bus-window/ar-AAtk3f9?li=AA54yd&ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Have we lost our love for the Australian cricket team? | The Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/10/14/lost-love-australian-cricket-team/)

[bob10]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/10/15/legends-club-mumbai/

[bob10]

NSW v Victoria JLT Cup one-day match abandoned in farcical scenes | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/nsw-v-victoria-jlt-cup-oneday-match-abandoned-in-farcical-scenes/news-story/e8d787e5e9409a9ccbd034cd863bc971?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm)

[bob10]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/10/18/khawaja-right-criticise-australias-selection-policy/

[bob10]

Umpires are human. Whoda thought.

Darrell Hair admits to stealing cash from bottle shop | The Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/10/25/darrell-hair-admits-stealing-cash-bottle-shop/)

[bob10]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/10/26/five-things-we-want-from-this-summer-of-cricket/

[bob10]

Aussie women vow to go in for Ashes kill (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/aussie-women-vow-to-go-in-for-ashes-kill/ar-AAu5mFp?li=AA54yd&ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

England bounce back: Australia leads the Ashes 4-2 | The Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/10/30/england-bounce-back-australia-leads-ashes-4-2/)

[bob10]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/11/05/dizzy-answers-questions-sheffield-shield-png-cricket-much/

[bob10]

England cop pre-Ashes punishment in Perth (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/england-cop-pre-ashes-punishment-in-perth/ar-AAurAmG?li=AAabC8j&ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Unknown 20-year old tears England apart with 16 fours (http://www.theroar.tv/unknown-20-year-old-tears-england-apart-with-16-fours/)

[bob10]

Young leggie takes five English wickets (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/young-leggie-takes-five-english-wickets/ar-BBEKqgM?li=AA54yd&ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Renshaw faces test of character: Qld coach (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/renshaw-faces-test-of-character-qld-coach/ar-BBEXHfl?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Bumper women's Ashes crowd could fuel Canberra's Big Bash League hopes (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/bumper-womens-ashes-crowd-could-fuel-canberras-big-bash-league-hopes/ar-BBETglP?ocid=spartandhphttps:)

[bob10]

England's Moeen fit to return ahead of Ashes opener (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/englands-moeen-fit-to-return-ahead-of-ashes-opener/ar-BBETKdG?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

'They should look at their own backyard' (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/they-should-look-at-their-own-backyard/ar-BBEYowH?li=AA54yd&ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/11/16/ashes-2017-18-whos-best-tests-among-big-four/

[bob10]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/11/16/will-cameron-bancroft-slot-australian-test/

[bob10]

Lakmal wrecks India on rain-hit opening day in Kolkata (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/lakmal-wrecks-india-on-rain-hit-opening-day-in-kolkata/ar-BBF2ejK?li=AA54yd&ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Ashes 2017/18: Australian selectors confirm shock recall for Tim Paine (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/ashes-2017-18-australian-selectors-confirm-shock-recall-for-tim-paine/ar-BBF3Q1o?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Australia retains the womens' ashes

Australia retain the Women's Ashes (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/australia-retain-the-womens-ashes/ar-BBF4GYo?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

England struggle in draw against CA XI (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/england-struggle-in-draw-against-ca-xi/ar-BBF73LB?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Let's hope they can back it up.

The Ashes: Ben Stokes goads Aussie legend on Twitter (http://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/cricket/2017/11/21/the-ashes-ben-stokes/?utm_source=Responsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20171121_PM_Update)

[Homestar]

Yes, looking forward to this - it could go either way - very quickly and very badly for someone - hopefully not us but I have my fingers crossed the selectors know what they're doing - I have my doubts.

[bob10]

Crunch time. It's been raining in Brisbane, should be a lively pitch, the Gabba wicket should favour Australia, hopefully. Will the edge the Gabba gives us be levelled out by the Barmie Army? Can't wait.

Overall record: Played 341, Australia 140, England 108, drawn 93
Total series: Played 69, Australia 32, England 32, drawn 5
Series in Australia: Played 34, Australia 18, England 14, drawn 2
Matches in Australia: Played 162, Australia 82, England 56, drawn 24
At the Gabba: Played 20, Australia 11, England 4, drawn 5





Australia vs England: First Ashes Test preview and prediction | The Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/11/22/australia-vs-england-first-ashes-test-preview-prediction/)

[bob10]

The Ashes: Cricket legends on the imposing 'Gabbatoir' (http://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/cricket/2017/11/21/the-ashes-gabba/?utm_source=Responsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20171122_TND)

[bob10]

Botham has a say.

Beefy says Aussie batsmen worst in 40 years (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/beefy-says-aussie-batsmen-worst-in-40-years/ar-BBFvPmb?li=AAabC8j&ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Botham might have a point. Best thing Warner can do is shut up and play cricket.

Stonewall Smith drags Australia back from brink (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/stonewall-smith-drags-australia-back-from-brink/ar-BBFyOnT?li=AAabC8j&ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/the-ashes/david-warners-confected-rage-says-everything-you-need-to-know-about-australias-tactics/news-story/88d8f73c91952069be9dd439d963b15b?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm

[bob10]

Crickets a funny game. I thought England bowled better, batted better, and their management had done their homework on our batsmen. The fields set were something I hadn't seen at the Gabba before, but it was working. And yet, Australia look like winning. Guess the Poms still can't work Aussies out.

The Ashes: Australia closes in on first Test victory, needing just 56 more runs on day five (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/the-ashes-australia-closes-in-on-first-test-victory-needing-just-56-more-runs-on-day-five/ar-BBFGqkE?li=AAabC8j&ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

A Liverpool kiss is a sign of affection.

The transcript of Cameron Bancroft's unforgettable Ashes press conference (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/the-transcript-of-cameron-bancrofts-unforgettable-ashes-press-conference/ar-BBFLT74?li=AA54yd&ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Welcome to ashes cricket, Englishman.

England's 'naive' Ashes players handed midnight curfew following Jonny Bairstow 'headbutt' (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/englands-naive-ashes-players-handed-midnight-curfew-following-jonny-bairstow-headbutt/ar-BBFQFRe?li=AA54yd&ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Comment: Less of the Colonel and more Ashes cricket like that, please (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/comment-less-of-the-colonel-and-more-ashes-cricket-like-that-please/ar-BBFM7jp?li=AA54yd&ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Another Keith Miller? High praise indeed.

The Ashes: The moment Australia found an all-rounder (http://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/cricket/2017/11/27/the-ashes-pat-cummins/?utm_source=Responsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20171128_TND)

[bob10]

The Ashes Australia vs England second Test dates, start time, key info, teams | The Roar (http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/12/01/ashes-australia-vs-england-second-test-dates-start-time-key-info-teams/)

[bob10]

England's Stokes dismissed for two in Canterbury debut (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/englands-stokes-dismissed-for-two-in-canterbury-debut/ar-BBG3yaJ?li=AA54yd&ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Pollution stops play at Delhi Test match as bowlers struggle to breathe (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/pollution-stops-play-at-delhi-test-match-as-bowlers-struggle-to-breathe/ar-BBG6XN2?li=AA54yd&ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Comment: LBW was conceived in a different era of cricket's history - it's time to modernise this outdated law (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/comment-lbw-was-conceived-in-a-different-era-of-crickets-history-its-time-to-modernise-this-outdated-law/ar-BBGeMhc?li=AAavLaF&ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/the-ashes/uk-view-australia-are-better-than-us-says-geoffrey-boycott/news-story/ecdcfe44760c56ae48e5ad9bddacf421

[bob10]

Any side can look good when winning, it's what they do when losing that can define them. Not a good look.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/england-suspends-star-in-fresh-ashes-controversy/news-story/9edbee80f3304cef477dd8b7d897dfe3

[bob10]

I don't think the English are that far off winning. They just have to get their heads right, and find a leader, to lead by example. If the ashes are a white wash, I'm not sure it would be good for Australia, might make them think they are better than they are. Our batting is still suss.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/australian-great-ricky-ponting-reveals-the-moment-he-knew-ashes-whitewash-was-on/news-story/03ef63f18db23748bacf92baa58aee8b

[bob10]

https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/meet-the-freak-20-brisbane-heat-ambidextrous-bowler-jemma-barsby/news-story/53d3be833543254a40e6821b3d3af1dc

[bob10]

The Ashes: Nine's move that could change cricket forever (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/cricket/2017/12/11/channel-nine-cricket-coverage/?utm_source=Responsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20171212_TND)

[bob10]

You couldn't miss the cracks. Ball of the century, another Gatting moment [ ok over the top, but it was good]

https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/watch-mitchell-starc-uproots-james-vinces-off-stump-with-ball-of-the-century/news-story/4bfa42fd97342132d394190cd9b2c0ff

[bob10]

Confidence. A major factor in cricket.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/the-ashes/englands-pantomime-villain-stuart-broad-registers-worstever-test-figures-to-continue-ashes-horror/news-story/e25d24f1723da93b588a162ffdac66e1

[bob10]

Anyway, the story.

Australia win third Test to reclaim Ashes (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/cricket/2017/12/18/australia-regains-ashes-2017/)

[bob10]

Family illness keeps Tim Paine away from Ashes squad (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/family-illness-keeps-tim-paine-away-from-ashes-squad/ar-BBH8sjm?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

An innings to remember by the English Skipper.

Lehmann urges Australia batsmen to follow the example of 'fantastic' Cook (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/lehmann-urges-australia-batsmen-to-follow-the-example-of-fantastic-cook/ar-BBHr6wK?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

How to get reverse swing.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/the-ashes/brett-geeves-you-cant-get-the-ball-truly-reversing-without-cheating/news-story/39c2a8e6af60d90978ed20a76fb08469

[bob10]

Fox sports test team of the year.

Test cricket team of the year 2017: Steve Smith, Virat Kohli | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/fox-sports-crickets-2017-test-team-of-the-year/news-story/1da220d8a6d4590b8ec405ec69aabc81)

[bob10]

The reason for that MCG pitch.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/the-ashes/how-the-mcg-pitch-which-produced-the-boring-boxing-day-draw-came-to-be/news-story/5438953f8c1a3a2f5e2a14ecef8cf5e4

[bob10]

The Ashes: Joe Root misses out after leading England's fight against Australia on day one of SCG Test (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/the-ashes-joe-root-misses-out-after-leading-englands-fight-against-australia-on-day-one-of-scg-test/ar-BBHQLxB?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Ashes, day 2 news,

Ashes 2018: Cameron Bancroft press conference video | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/the-ashes/talking-points-from-day-two-of-the-fifth-ashes-test/news-story/9a494e45f2e58a3232505ca8d5c03ed0)

[bob10]

Who will make the test team for South Africa?

Australia vs South Africa Test series 2018: Aussie squad selections | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/australia/australia-vs-south-africa-test-series-2018-squad-selection-certainties-and-chances/news-story/47562053f6e44bc222d46a3df2884a48)

[bob10]

The South Africans will not be a push over, like England. Their bowling attack equals Australia's, or even betters it. Our batting will have to be on their game.

South Africa v India Test score, highlights, Dale Steyn, Australia | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/south-africa-rip-through-india-on-day-one-of-test-series/news-story/88b676f502788df4189ef6c0f3848b86)

[bob10]

Take a bow, Ussy.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/the-ashes/brett-geeves-why-usman-khawaja-is-batting-for-much-more-than-averages-in-the-test-arena/news-story/e5d0fa80b1f192c1d7e2189f45ccfb51

[bob10]

Australia's bowlers create a record.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/the-ashes-mason-crane-takes-worst-ever-figures-for-english-debutant/news-story/80acb109cdbb8592e979cbf53e2d5bd8

[bob10]

Arjun Tendulkar, a chip off the old block

Sachin Tendulkar's son turns heads at Bradman Oval during Australian debut - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-11/sachin-tendulkar-son-arjun-plays-at-bradman-oval/9320218)

[bob10]

Understanding cricket. Simple.

For all those like me, who do not understand cricket and in particular Test Cricket where the object seems to be to stay in the Australian sun for five days straight…I found this explanation: -
You have two sides, one out in the field and one in. Each man that's in the side that's in goes out, and when he's out he comes in and the next man goes in until he's out. When they are all out, the side that's out comes in and the side that’s been in goes out and tries to get those coming in, out. Sometimes you get men still in and not out.
When a man goes out to go in, the men who are out try to get him out, and when he is out he goes in and the next man in goes out and goes in. There are two men called umpires who stay all out all the time and they decide when the men who are in are out.
When both sides have been in and all the men are out, and both sides have been out twice after all the men have been in, including those who are not out, that is the end of the game! Easy.

[bob10]

https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/australia/aaron-finch-draws-level-with-matthew-hayden-in-march-to-odi-greatness/news-story/092d8e39f520f5291eb8751af424c28c

[bob10]

Dare we dream? Another spin genius?

Pope performs miracle, rejects comparisons to Warne (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/pope-performs-miracle-rejects-comparisons-to-warne/ar-AAv33SD?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

New Zealand knocked out by Afghanistan in embarrassing U19 CWC hiding (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/new-zealand-knocked-out-by-afghanistan-in-embarrassing-u19-cwc-hiding/ar-AAv8HGv?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Green seaming nightmare awaits Australia in South Africa (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/green-seaming-nightmare-awaits-australia-in-south-africa/ar-BBIjxmk?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Australia v England, ODI player series ratings | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/australia/series-ratings-australia-player-ratings-from-41-loss-to-england/news-story/91709152eae3233862381e0564ccf4c8)

[bob10]

What’s wrong with David Warner? (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/what’s-wrong-with-david-warner/ar-BBIEIL9?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Definitely NOT a cricket fan.

Woman invades cricket field in bizarre grade cricket tantrum (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/cricket/2018/02/06/grade-cricket-tantrum/?utm_source=Responsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20180206_PM_Update)

[bob10]

Cricket - Stokes to join England in New Zealand this week (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/cricket-stokes-to-join-england-in-new-zealand-this-week/ar-BBJ4kA1?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Bizarre scenes as batsman recalled in Shield (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/bizarre-scenes-as-batsman-recalled-in-shield/ar-BBJgVVI?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Southern Stars receive massive boost with Meg Lanning back for tour of India (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/southern-stars-receive-massive-boost-with-meg-lanning-back-for-tour-of-india/ar-BBJnYpN?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Sth. Africa Vs Australia.

Proteas keep Australia in check (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/proteas-keep-australia-in-check/ar-BBJKJJQ?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Warner and Bancroft in heart-to-heart after opener's bizarre exit (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/warner-and-bancroft-in-heart-to-heart-after-openers-bizarre-exit/ar-BBJKZ55?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Australia v South Africa live stream: How to watch, stream, start time | Fox Sports (https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/australia/live-coverage-of-australias-first-test-clash-with-south-africa-in-durban/news-story/11c29774b53621f2c37ced8500e390f1?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm)

[bob10]

Embarrassing, really. Still, do we want a bunch of goodies losing, or mongrels winning? Neither, I suggest. Smith must take charge, off the field.

David Warner caught on camera in nasty off-field confrontation (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/cricket/2018/03/05/david-warner-nasty-confrontation-de-kock/?utm_source=Responsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20180305_PM_Update)

[bob10]

Nathan Lyon charged over AB de Villiers run-out celebration (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/nathan-lyon-charged-over-ab-de-villiers-run-out-celebration/ar-BBJSxSI?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

School yard stuff. To be expected, I guess, with how our Nations leaders are carrying on. Not a good look for Australia, or South Africa. Keith Miller would have sorted it out, but his generation had a higher level of maturity.

Australian win marred by stairwell fight between Warner and De Kock (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/australian-win-marred-by-stairwell-fight-between-warner-and-de-kock/ar-BBJSgfz?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

One thing for sure, test cricket is not boring with these two teams.

Rabada rips through Australian batting (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/rabada-rips-through-australian-batting/ar-BBK2VMB?li=AAavLaF&ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Well, just when you thought it couldn't get any uglier, it does.

Sonny Bill Williams masks taunt David Warner officials under fire (https://au.sports.yahoo.com/cricket/a/39463517/sonny-bill-williams-masks-taunt-david-warner-officials-under-fire/)

[bob10]

Player ratings, back to the bad old days.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/australia/australian-player-ratings-from-the-second-test-in-port-elizabeth-who-starred-and-who-stunk/news-story/e2b6a6b9d0e58c4b283faaf3be8f6a3d?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm

[bob10]

Of all the people in all the World, it had to be Warnie.

'I can't believe it!': Warnie hits new high (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/golf/i-cant-believe-it-warnie-hits-new-high/ar-BBKpcpH?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Rabada to play.


Kagiso Rabada wins appeal, has suspension overturned (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/kagiso-rabada-wins-appeal-has-suspension-overturned/ar-BBKs8nr?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

That's the spirit.

Lyon excited about facing Rabada in third test (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/lyon-excited-about-facing-rabada-in-third-test/ar-BBKstFb?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Cummins to the rescue.

Pat Cummins leads stunning Australian fightback against South Africa (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/pat-cummins-leads-stunning-australian-fightback-against-south-africa/ar-BBKztxK?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Womens T20

India lose despite Mandhana blitz (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/india-lose-despite-mandhana-blitz/ar-BBKyeQu?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Where did all our batsmen go? I blame 20/20.

Nathan Lyon spares blushes of batsmen to keep Australia in hunt (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/nathan-lyon-spares-blushes-of-batsmen-to-keep-australia-in-hunt/ar-BBKBZEy?li=AAavLaF&ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Australian cricket's day of shame. I have thought for some time Smith is too immature for the Captains position. He should go.

Captain Smith won’t quit after Australia admit ball-tampering (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/captain-smith-won’t-quit-after-australia-admit-ball-tampering/ar-BBKDYj4?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Australian teams credibility shot.

Dark day for Australian cricket as Steve Smith admits plan to cheat (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/dark-day-for-australian-cricket-as-steve-smith-admits-plan-to-cheat/ar-BBKDW4b?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Captain Smith will be remembered not for his brilliant batting, but for the worst incident in Australian cricket since the under-arm incident.

Ball tampering episode the worst Australian captaincy crisis since underarm incident (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/ball-tampering-episode-the-worst-australian-captaincy-crisis-since-underarm-incident/ar-BBKEe1w?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Clarke to make a comeback?

Clarke coy about possible Test comeback (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/clarke-coy-about-possible-test-comeback/ar-BBKEoiU?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Captain Smith has taken cricket where it should not go.He should resign.

Cricketing personalities react to Australian cheating revelations (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/cricketing-personalities-react-to-australian-cheating-revelations/ar-BBKEgJj?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

And more.Ball tampering: Cricket boss 'shocked' by cheating scandal (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/cricket/2018/03/25/ball-tampering/?utm_source=Responsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20180325_News_Alert)

[bob10]

Australia's cricket playing children deliver their verdict.

A 13-year-old boy has perfectly summed up how Aussie kids are feeling about cricket today. (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/a-13-year-old-boy-has-perfectly-summed-up-how-aussie-kids-are-feeling-about-cricket-today/ar-BBKHvXI?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Sir Henry Newbolt said it well.

www.firstworldwar.com/poetsandprose/newbolt.htm (http://www.firstworldwar.com/poetsandprose/newbolt.htm)

[bob10]

Australian cricket rotten from the top down. If you are not sure what this means, think Aussies in the coaches box watching replays of wickets, then phoning someone in the stand to give a signal to the skipper to refer or not refer to the DSR system, skipper can't look to the coaches box, but can look anywhere in the stands.

https://www.theroar.com.au/2018/03/27/spiro-still-writing-why-did-cricket-australia-condone-steve-smiths-brain-fade-cheating-in-india/

[bob10]

Renshaw to fly to S.Africa.

Matthew Renshaw to fly to South Africa to join Australia squad in wake of ball-tampering scandal (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/matthew-renshaw-to-fly-to-south-africa-to-join-australia-squad-in-wake-of-ball-tampering-scandal/ar-BBKKtRM?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Hind sight is a wonderful thing. Warner should have been sent home over the "SBW " incident. C.A. are just as much to blame as the players. It's time prominent cricketers like Waugh, are selected for the top positions in C.A. , I believe.

Players turn on David Warner as ball-tampering crisis rips team apart (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/players-turn-on-david-warner-as-ball-tampering-crisis-rips-team-apart/ar-BBKKQob?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Who will replace Warner & Smith? A new era for Aus. cricket.

Smith, Warner, Bancroft face 'significant sanctions', sent home (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/cricket/2018/03/28/ball-tampering-steve-smith-sanctions/)

[bob10]

What's needed is a review of the cricketers wages. A drop in wages , coupled with a job in the real World for what days are available, might take the schoolboy out of this generation of cricketers. Make them earn their money. No Australian cricketer should be allowed to play in the Indian hit and giggle. That, plus 20/20 is where our test batsmen learn bad habits. If they don't like it, they don't wear the baggy green.

'What the f--- is going on?' The words that cleared Darren Lehmann (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/what-the-f-is-going-on-the-words-that-cleared-darren-lehmann/ar-BBKOrRK?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Apparently Smith saw Warner & Bancroft conspiring and said " what are you two up to? I don't want to know". A boy trying to do a man's job. Oh Captain, my Captain.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/australia/crickets-balltampering-saga-heading-towards-ugly-legal-war/news-story/ec226a44c46b131d33cbbfd10536a495?utm_source=daily_ sportsmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=crm&utm_content=control

[bob10]

Just watched Steve Smith hold a press conference at the airport on arrival back in Aus.. If all of the vitriol focussed on him by most of us Aussies was designed to break him, well, its worked. It was un-Australian to do what they did, but equally un-Australian to kick a man while he is down. And unforgivable to pick on his family. The Australian thing to do is to support him and his family, and help them thru this horrible time. And to encourage our cricket side to stick it to the hypocritical South Africans now, and in every sport we can. On the sports field, in the proper way.

[bob10]

The coach resigns. Catharsis complete. Now we move on.

Darren Lehmann quits as coach of the Australian cricket team (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/darren-lehmann-quits-as-coach-of-the-australian-cricket-team/ar-AAveHit?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Warner, public enemy no1, may be a victim of Australian cricket culture. Cricket lost it's innocence during World Series Cricket, and has been more Hollywood than Bradman since. The sight of Aussies in the face of departing batsmen, followed by the rest of the World taking up the practice, spitting insults at departing batters, culminating in the South African fast bowler's aggression, well, its just not cricket. Or it shouldn't be. Strong leadership has been the hallmark of most outstanding Aussie. cricket sides. Somewhere Hollywood took over , and leaders became the producers of a black comedy.

Used and abused, David Warner was attack dog for a team out of control (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/used-and-abused-david-warner-was-attack-dog-for-a-team-out-of-control/ar-AAvg73b?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Keith Miller was a great cricketer, one of our best. War Service in the Air force over Europe left him with his own demons, and his life after cricket is a sad one. Who can forget his answer when asked if he was under pressure at the crease, his reply, " pressure? pressure is a Messerschmitt up your arse at 20,000 feet." His sad story , not well known, still didn't dull the glow of his cricketing achievements.

The glorious but sad story of Keith Miller | The Roar (https://www.theroar.com.au/2009/04/29/the-glorious-and-sad-case-of-keith-miller/)

[bob10]

A good start.

Tim Paine's grand gesture in first act as Australian cricket captain (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/tim-paines-grand-gesture-in-first-act-as-australian-cricket-captain/ar-AAvihIU?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Aussies show true grit.

www.abc.net.au/news/2018-04-02/paine-and-cummins-show-the-fight-australia-so-desperately-wants/9609562 (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-04-02/paine-and-cummins-show-the-fight-australia-so-desperately-wants/9609562)

[bob10]

Australia set for historic Test series loss in South Africa (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/cricket/2018/04/03/australia-south-africa-johannesburg-series-loss/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20180403%20Morning%20News%20Template% 20No%20XML)

[bob10]

Yep, they've been off for a while. Probably a generational thing.

Aussies branded 'self-righteous' and 'abusive' (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/aussies-branded-self-righteous-and-abusive/ar-AAvoo6Y?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

When you are at rock bottom, the only way is up.

Final Test in Johannesburg ends in humiliation for Australia (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/cricket/2018/04/03/australia-demolished-by-south-africa/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20180404%20Morning%20News%20Template% 20No%20XML)

[bob10]

Smiths new career move- County cricket in England? He has an English passport, opens up an intriguing thought, playing for England against Australia for the Ashes?

Smith plans his next career move (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/smith-plans-his-next-career-move/ar-AAvr4TU?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Nine set to lose cricket TV rights.


$1bn deal: Nine set to lose cricket broadcast rights (https://www.msn.com/en-au/money/markets/dollar1bn-deal-nine-set-to-lose-cricket-broadcast-rights/ar-AAvPfSe?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Will Cricket Australia's big payday come back to bite it? (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/cricket/2018/04/13/cricket-television-rights-seven/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Saturday%2020180414)

[bob10]

Axed Australia captain Steve Smith could still play a major role next summer (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/axed-australia-captain-steve-smith-could-still-play-a-major-role-next-summer/ar-AAvSvFb?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Australia cricket schedule 2018-19: India, Sri Lanka to visit (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/cricket/2018/04/30/australia-cricket-schedule-2018-19/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=PM%20Update%2020180430)

[bob10]

One of cricket's biggest occasions won't be happening this summer (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/cricket/2018/05/08/adelaide-oval-india/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=PM%20Update%2020180508)

[bob10]

New job for Darren.

Darren Lehmann in new role with Cricket Australia (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/cricket/2018/05/10/darren-lehmann-cricket-australia/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Morning%20News%2020180510)

[bob10]

Ricky Ponting to sign Channel Seven commentary deal (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/cricket/2018/05/11/ricky-ponting-seven-deal/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=PM%20Update%2020180511)

[bob10]

'Dear, oh dear': Bill Lawry to hang up mic (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/dear-oh-dear-bill-lawry-to-hang-up-mic/ar-AAxbOJ5?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

C.A. under fire again.

How Cricket Australia are killing the game (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/cricket/2018/05/21/australia-bangladesh-tour/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Morning%20News%2020180522)

[bob10]

The teams and venues to play Australia in the 2019 World Cup.

2019 Cricket World Cup fixtures revealed: Who will Australia play? (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/2019-cricket-world-cup-fixtures-revealed-who-will-australia-play/ar-AAwlwjx?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Breaking news- James Sutherland steps down as CEO of Australian Cricket.

Sutherland steps down as Cricket Australia boss | The New Daily (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/cricket/2018/06/06/cricket-australia-james-sutherland-resigns/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=News%20Alert%2020180606)

[bob10]

The CEO has given 12 months notice. What happened to the succession plan? I think Chappell wants the job. [thumbsupbig]

Sutherland resignation 'a few years too late' (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/sutherland-resignation-a-few-years-too-late/ar-AAyh4W3?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Pom's one up in one day test

Fifties from Eoin Morgan and Joe Root lead England to three-wicket victory over Australia in opening ODI (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/fifties-from-eoin-morgan-and-joe-root-lead-england-to-three-wicket-victory-over-australia-in-opening-odi/ar-AAyBaLP?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

N.Z. Amelia Kerr hits record 232 not out against Ireland.New Zealand's Kerr hits world record 232 not out against Ireland (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/new-zealands-kerr-hits-world-record-232-not-out-against-ireland/ar-AAyBq1f?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

CA deny this. Hope so, nothing defines summer like cricket on the radio.

Pollies go in to bat for ABC to broadcast cricket on radio (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/cricket/2018/06/14/abc-broadcast-cricket-radio/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Morning%20News%2020180615)

[bob10]

What do they expect. I can just imagine the songs the Balmy Army are working on for the ashes. If they can't take a joke , they shouldn't be there.

Lehmann slams sandpaper photo | The New Daily (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/cricket/2018/06/14/lehmann-sandpaper/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Morning%20News%2020180615)

[bob10]

Ball tampering, again.

Sri Lanka skipper Chandimal charged over ball-tampering (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/sri-lanka-skipper-chandimal-charged-over-ball-tampering/ar-AAyKCOP?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

England win the series.

England break own ODI world record after smashing 481-6 in series-sealing win over Australia (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/england-break-own-odi-world-record-after-smashing-481-6-in-series-sealing-win-over-australia/ar-AAySclk?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

England beats Australia by 6 wickets to lead ODI series 4-0 (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/england-beats-australia-by-6-wickets-to-lead-odi-series-4-0/ar-AAyYI0g?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

It'll be a hard road back, time to show some character.

Buttler 110 as England beats Australia to sweep series 5-0 (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/buttler-110-as-england-beats-australia-to-sweep-series-5-0/ar-AAz5You?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

The next stage in crickets' evolution.

The next stage in cricket's evolution: A ball exclusive to Twenty-20 (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/the-next-stage-in-crickets-evolution-a-ball-exclusive-to-twenty-20/ar-AAzHsDS?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Match fixing raises it's ugly head again.

Australia query new spot-fixing claims (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/australia-query-new-spot-fixing-claims/ar-BBMxPtd?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Gone: Umpiring boss Taufel quits Cricket Australia (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/gone-umpiring-boss-taufel-quits-cricket-australia/ar-BBMAsDy?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

How did Australian cricket go from Bradman to ball- tampering?

The long road from Bradman's moral lesson to Bancroft's ball tampering - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-04-02/how-australian-cricket-went-from-bradman-to-ball-tampering/9608314)

[bob10]

Australia set to name depleted Test squad (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/australia-set-to-name-depleted-test-squad/ar-BBN7sGZ?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

i like this squad.

Finch and Siddle earn Test call-up to face Pakistan (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/finch-and-siddle-earn-test-call-up-to-face-pakistan/ar-BBNai30?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Profiling the uncapped players in the Test squad

Australia's new faces: Profiling the uncapped players in Test squad (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/australias-new-faces-profiling-the-uncapped-players-in-test-squad/ar-BBNbN9i?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Anderson overtakes McGrath with the most test wickets.

Anderson overtakes McGrath as most successful test paceman (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/anderson-overtakes-mcgrath-as-most-successful-test-paceman/ar-BBNcgcX?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Miracle ball, better than Warnes?

Was England leg spinner's ball better than Warne's (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/cricket/2018/09/12/adil-rashid-beaten-shane-warnes-ball-century/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=PM%20Update%2020180912)

[bob10]

Chappell: Australia 'bereft' of talent (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/chappell-australia-bereft-of-talent/ar-BBNfSzt?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Tubby, on Alistair Cook.

Tubby: The 'black mark' on Cook's record (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/tubby-the-black-mark-on-cooks-record/ar-BBNnG3f?ocid=spartandhp)