Rugby's over, time for-CRICKET!

[bob10]

Understatement of the year, " it may not be a good idea to get him fired up ".

Steve Smith's return: Mosman gear up to face Sutherland in Sydney Grade Cricket (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/steve-smiths-return-mosman-gear-up-to-face-sutherland-in-sydney-grade-cricket/ar-BBNxM87?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Langer's extraordinary ball tampering reaction (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/langers-extraordinary-ball-tampering-reaction/ar-BBNAby0?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

'Bowling ugly' the secret for Nathan Lyon (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/bowling-ugly-the-secret-for-nathan-lyon/ar-AAAy4Co?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Unprecedented: Hazlewood, Marsh named joint Australian vice-captains (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/unprecedented-hazlewood-marsh-named-joint-australian-vice-captains/ar-AAAHk7I?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

257: D'Arcy Short belts highest one-day score ever by an Aussie (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/257-darcy-short-belts-highest-one-day-score-ever-by-an-aussie/ar-BBNEhSc?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Haynes and Lanning star in Australia win (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/haynes-and-lanning-star-in-australia-win/ar-BBNHlTI?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

High five: Lyon takes flight on opening day of tour match (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/high-five-lyon-takes-flight-on-opening-day-of-tour-match/ar-BBNIRdD?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Australia beat White Ferns in T20 clash (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/australia-beat-white-ferns-in-t20-clash/ar-BBNMkTl?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Finch, Head to make Test debuts but Renshaw in doubt to face Pakistan (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/finch-head-to-make-test-debuts-but-renshaw-in-doubt-to-face-pakistan/ar-BBNRjbR?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Steve Smith to end ball tampering ban in Pakistan Super League (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/realcricket/steve-smith-to-end-ball-tampering-ban-in-pakistan-super-league/ar-BBNVQvD?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

'History tells you': Where Pakistan will target Australia (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/cricket/2018/10/04/mickey-arthur/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Morning%20News%2020181005)

[bob10]

Pakistan v Australia: Mohammad Hafeez marks return to test cricket with a century (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/pakistan-v-australia-mohammad-hafeez-marks-return-to-test-cricket-with-a-century/ar-BBO3Lcy?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Shaken, but then Australia stirred in tough start against Pakistan (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/shaken-but-then-australia-stirred-in-tough-start-against-pakistan/ar-BBO33Va?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Bolter Labuschagne impresses on Test debut (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/bolter-labuschagne-impresses-on-test-debut/ar-BBO7aOV?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Huge task ahead for Aussies in Dubai Test (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/huge-task-ahead-for-aussies-in-dubai-test/ar-BBO7iN8?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

OUCH!

AUS 183/7 (75.1) vs PAK - Sun, 7 Oct - Cricket (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/cricket-internationals/pakistan-vs-australia/game-centre/sp-id-100401000002079927?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

PAK 155/5 (50) vs AUS - Sun, 7 Oct - Cricket (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/cricket-internationals/pakistan-vs-australia/game-centre/sp-id-100401000002079927?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Can the new guard turn things around? Here's one.

Jason Sangha a man apart in Australian cricket's rebuilding process following ball-tampering saga (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/jason-sangha-a-man-apart-in-australian-crickets-rebuilding-process-following-ball-tampering-saga/ar-BBPKt9u?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

It's going to be a long road back. Might have been the catharsis cricket badly needed. Now if only we can purge Rugby. :bat:

Why Australian fans are steering clear of the baggy green (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/cricket/2018/11/15/cricket-australia/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Morning%20News%20-%2020181116)

[bob10]

Steve Smith's T20 plans hit a roadblock (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/steve-smiths-t20-plans-hit-a-roadblock/ar-BBPL9xM?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Out of Dad's shadow, Usman Qadir.

Abdul Qadir's son Usman on Islam, Imran Khan, leaving Pakistan for Australian cricket - PlayersVoice (https://www.playersvoice.com.au/usman-qadir-out-of-dads-shadow/?utm_source=Direct#zvUt66lh5mgCRUhQ.97)

[bob10]

Trust, respect, Humility, words not normally associated with modern Australian cricketers.Cricket Australia | NSW Blues: Jason Sangha family story & journey to Sheffield Shield - PlayersVoice (https://www.playersvoice.com.au/jason-sangha-things-that-couldnt-break-us/2/#7x6zOB5Av9sp66g7.97)

[bob10]

Khawaja's blunt takedown of cricket legends (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/khawajas-blunt-takedown-of-cricket-legends/ar-BBPXZMS?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Who is Marcus Harris? Australia's latest Test cricket hopeful (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/who-is-marcus-harris-australias-latest-test-cricket-hopeful/ar-BBPY592?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Australia's biggest gamble in 39 years (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/australias-biggest-gamble-in-39-years/ar-BBQ8b0j?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Michael Clarke's attitude shows why he failed as a captain (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/cricket/2018/11/28/michael-clarke-captain-cricket/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Morning%20News%20-%2020181129)

[bob10]

Renshaw fires up.

Matthew Renshaw scores record triple century in Queensland Premier Cricket (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/matthew-renshaw-scores-record-triple-century-in-queensland-premier-cricket/ar-BBQkYc1?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Where have all the great batsmen gone?

Australia wonders when its next great batsmen will emerge (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/cricket/2018/12/04/australia-cricket-batsmen-batting/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Morning%20News%20-%2020181205)

[bob10]

Selection bomb shell.

Australia drops selection bombshell for first Test (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/australia-drops-selection-bombshell-for-first-test/ar-BBQvmNQ?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

The heat is on.

Paine, Kohli to feel the heat in Adelaide (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/paine-kohli-to-feel-the-heat-in-adelaide/ar-BBQxdQD?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

At long last I'm enjoying the cricket, and it doesn't matter who wins. Usman's catch and Pat's run out as good as any. The look on Kohli's face, priceless!. The Aussies have passed the fielding and attitude tests, now comes the hard part. Batting. Must say the fox broadcast has been excellent.

Australia v India: Pat Cummins' runout described as the 'best ever' by Adam Gilchrist (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/australia-v-india-pat-cummins-runout-described-as-the-best-ever-by-adam-gilchrist/ar-BBQzbXW?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Chappel's take on the cricket.

How Australia outfoxed India's superstars (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/how-australia-outfoxed-indias-superstars/ar-BBQzq95?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

A good cricket story.

Tears flow for debutant's big moment (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/tears-flow-for-debutants-big-moment/ar-BBQBFY7?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

No surprises here. But it is not over yet, now is the time for some one to make a name for themselves.

Head saves Australia as batsmen struggle again (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/head-saves-australia-as-batsmen-struggle-again/ar-BBQCoeZ?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Well done, Mr Langer.

Langer baffled by Kohli double-standard (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/langer-baffled-by-kohli-double-standard/ar-BBQEwKA?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Go Gazza !.

Nathan Lyon breaks record for most Test dismissals of Virat Kohli (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/nathan-lyon-breaks-record-for-most-test-dismissals-of-virat-kohli/ar-BBQFayY?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

One man's passion for cricket produces a field of dreams in coastal NSW.

One man's passion for cricket produces a field of dreams that now hosts international matches (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/one-mans-passion-for-cricket-produces-a-field-of-dreams-that-now-hosts-international-matches/ar-BBQxBa9?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Dean Jones, Afghanistan cricket, and his brush with Islamic state terrorism.

Big Bash League | Dean Jones on BBL star Rashid Khan and Afghanistan cricket (https://www.playersvoice.com.au/dean-jones-brush-with-islamic-state/?utm_source=Direct#iI5bpdoAzY0IyIXR.97)

[bob10]

The no ball fiasco of the first test, Aus. V India. At least 16 non called no balls.

Shocking new footage reveals extent of Ishant Sharma's no-ball farce (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/shocking-new-footage-reveals-extent-of-ishant-sharmas-no-ball-farce/ar-BBQT13a?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Gavaskar says Pant should zip it up

India keeper Pant should zip it: Gavaskar (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/india-keeper-pant-should-zip-it-gavaskar/ar-BBQR4hC?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Perth curator in hot water with Cricket Australia (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/perth-curator-in-hot-water-with-cricket-australia/ar-BBQT9kG?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Backs up what Dean Jones said.

Heat ready to unveil Afghan spin prodigy (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/heat-ready-to-unveil-afghan-spin-prodigy/ar-BBQUY6x?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

The wonderful humour of Freddy Trueman, one of a kind, in three parts.

YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aP9J5akyKTQ)

[bob10]

Bodyline. Ashes, anyone? We have to get some batsmen first.

YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aM_O1UwPTuI)

[bob10]

Bradman on bodyline.

YouTube (https://youtu.be/zWbIIeylVhg)

[bob10]

1996, Dickie Bird profile.

YouTube (https://youtu.be/pS0IpO0dNvQ)

[bob10]

10 Shane Warne deliveries, something special.

YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqUoydiZdrI)

[bob10]

ODI, Aus. Vs India, game 3 MCG

AUS 28/2 (9.2) vs IND - Fri, 18 Jan - Cricket (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/cricket-internationals/australia-vs-india/game-centre/sp-id-100401000002041983?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Eddie Gilbert, the fast bowling black fellow from Qld, who knocked the bat out of Bradman's hands , sat him on his arse, and bowled him for a duck. Faster than Larwood, said Bradman.

World's greatest batsman drops to the pitch after a ball from 'the fastest bowler he ever faced' (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/worlds-greatest-batsman-drops-to-the-pitch-after-a-ball-from-the-fastest-bowler-he-ever-faced/ar-BBSOGbB?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Rohit Sharma, my best Australian 11

Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma's best Australian Test XI - PlayersVoice (https://www.playersvoice.com.au/rohit-sharma-best-australian-xi/)

[bob10]

West Indies defeat England, take out the series.

West Indies thrash hapless England by 10 wickets to seal series victory (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/west-indies-thrash-hapless-england-by-10-wickets-to-seal-series-victory/ar-BBT5LoW?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

The australian cricket team, some news.

Sri Lankans rocked by Cummins bouncer as Australia dominates (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/cricket/2019/02/02/australia-sri-lanka-test-day-two/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Sunday%20Best%2020190203)

[bob10]

Ricky Ponting could join Australia's coaching staff for UK tour, reports (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/ricky-ponting-could-join-australias-coaching-staff-for-uk-tour-reports/ar-BBTjiO1?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Yep, Warnie, loud, boorish and full of it.

Legendary commentator unloads on Warne (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/legendary-commentator-unloads-on-warne/ar-BBTGcI5?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Jason Gillespie, no money for lunch. Coaching in Zimbabwe.

1. Jason Gillespie on BBL, Adelaide Strikers, coaching in Zimbabwe & family - PlayersVoice (https://www.playersvoice.com.au/jason-gillespie-no-money-for-lunch/?utm_source=Direct#Fa01WfHigLX6ZyMQ.97)

2.Jason Gillespie on BBL, Adelaide Strikers, coaching in Zimbabwe & family - PlayersVoice (https://www.playersvoice.com.au/jason-gillespie-no-money-for-lunch/2/#UU91CktthMwV0JHU.97)

[bob10]

Kiwi women bowl Australia out for 241 (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/kiwi-women-bowl-australia-out-for-241/ar-BBTVu36?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Sri Lanka roll the South Africans.

Sri Lankan star's stunning rant after Test win (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/sri-lankan-stars-stunning-rant-after-test-win/ar-BBTYunJ?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

T20, Aus. V India

Aussies beat India in final ball thriller (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/aussies-beat-india-in-final-ball-thriller/ar-BBU0U9V?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Harris misses ton but builds Ashes case (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/harris-misses-ton-but-builds-ashes-case/ar-BBU0MxV?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Perry stars as Aussies win Kiwi ODI series (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/perry-stars-as-aussies-win-kiwi-odi-series/ar-BBTZYeD?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Rashid Khan making a name for himself.

BBL star makes Twenty20 cricket history (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/bbl-star-makes-twenty20-cricket-history/ar-BBU2gxK?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Now to the real cricket. Aussie batsmen have peaked at the right time, and with Bancroft, Renshaw and Burns going to county cricket prior to the Ashes, should give us an edge. Prior preparation prevents poor performance.

Sheffield Shield: An open race: Australia's good problem to have ahead of the Ashes (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/sheffield-shield-an-open-race-australias-good-problem-to-have-ahead-of-the-ashes/ar-BBU5MWq?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Former Sri Lankan Captain banned from cricket for two years.

Jayasuriya hit with two-year cricket ban (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/jayasuriya-hit-with-two-year-cricket-ban/ar-BBU79hy?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Meg Lanning, the brutal meeting that changed the Australian Womens cricket team, for the better. From players voice.

Part 1.Australian cricket captain Meg Lanning on winning World Twenty20 alongside Ellyse Perry, Alyssa Healy (https://www.playersvoice.com.au/meg-lanning-brutal-meeting-changed-us/?utm_source=Direct#OTlbYh1rXZVo4G6e.97)

Part 2. Australian cricket captain Meg Lanning on winning World Twenty20 alongside Ellyse Perry, Alyssa Healy (https://www.playersvoice.com.au/meg-lanning-brutal-meeting-changed-us/2/#LJ3r4eU9j6SUS7og.97)

[bob10]

More preparation for the Ashes. Using the Duke ball for the remainder of the Sheffield Shield. No excuses !.

Ashes hopefuls put their hands up for Test selection after strong Sheffield Shield return (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/ashes-hopefuls-put-their-hands-up-for-test-selection-after-strong-sheffield-shield-return/ar-BBU7FFB?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Austyralia beaten by India in ODI.

Jadhav, Dhoni lead India to win over Australia (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/jadhav-dhoni-lead-india-to-win-over-australia/ar-BBUhWry?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Aussies lose final-over thriller in India (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/aussies-lose-final-over-thriller-in-india/ar-BBUp8pK?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Warner on the way back.

Warner praised as banned star prepares for grade cricket return (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/warner-praised-as-banned-star-prepares-for-grade-cricket-return/ar-BBUnPRS?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

A win at last.

Aussies bank first away ODI win since 2017 (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/aussies-bank-first-away-odi-win-since-2017/ar-BBUxdCT?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Level pegging.

Cricket: Handscomb hundred and Turner blitz help Australia to level series (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/cricket-handscomb-hundred-and-turner-blitz-help-australia-to-level-series/ar-BBUBnjK?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Test cricket still the one, apparently.

Test cricket still the most popular format, according to MCC survey (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/test-cricket-still-the-most-popular-format-according-to-mcc-survey/ar-BBUA3sa?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Warner and Smith coming back.

Smith, Warner to meet Aussie team in Dubai (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/smith-warner-to-meet-aussie-team-in-dubai/ar-BBUE946?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Smith and Warner, the English press will eat them up.

Ponting's 'absolute worst' Smith-Warner call (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/pontings-absolute-worst-smith-warner-call/ar-BBUGXJ7?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Anderson: England must adapt in Ashes (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/anderson-england-must-adapt-in-ashes/ar-BBUFcBo?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Aus. beats India 3-2 in ODI's.

Aussies beat India 3-2 in ODI series (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/aussies-beat-india-3-2-in-odi-series/ar-BBUJqJA?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Ashes squad could come unprecedently late (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/ashes-squad-could-come-unprecedently-late/ar-BBUMVzx?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

The game due to start tomorrow between NZ and Bangladesh, has been cancelled, out of respect for those killed and injured, in the attack in Christchurch.

[bob10]

Players voice, Jess Jonasson, Womens cricket. Fighting the black dog.

Australian women's cricketer Jess Jonassen on depression, the Ashes and World Twenty20 (https://www.playersvoice.com.au/jess-jonassen-still-in-the-fight/#1XAWgDmhaSzloh0X.97)

Part two,

Australian women's cricketer Jess Jonassen on depression, the Ashes and World Twenty20 (https://www.playersvoice.com.au/jess-jonassen-still-in-the-fight/2/#9W5lISqUQ2Fy84Ar.97)

[bob10]

Young Pakistan fast bowling sensation could be a handful for Australia in upcoming ODI.

Aussies brace for 150km/h teen bowling sensation (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/aussies-brace-for-150km-h-teen-bowling-sensation/ar-BBUWqKw?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

It's just not cricket, Carruthers! Harumph.

Ashes could herald new era for Tests with names and numbers on shirts (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/ashes-could-herald-new-era-for-tests-with-names-and-numbers-on-shirts/ar-BBUW7n8?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Warner scores 85 in Hyderabad IPL return (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/warner-scores-85-in-hyderabad-ipl-return/ar-BBV9Xap?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

MANKAD controversy raises its head again.

Cricket outraged by 'disgraceful' dismissal (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/cricket-outraged-by-disgraceful-dismissal/ar-BBVdusT?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Finch ton powers Aussies to victory (https://www.msn.com/en-au/video/watch/finch-ton-powers-aussies-to-victory/vi-BBVaIlH?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Ian Healy in strife.
'His 21st birthday happened to be that Saturday': Cricket great Ian Healy in hot water over comments about a young star who took leave to battle mental health issues (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/his-21st-birthday-happened-to-be-that-saturday-cricket-great-ian-healy-in-hot-water-over-comments-about-a-young-star-who-took-leave-to-battle-mental-health-issues/ar-BBVkaxu?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

World cup squad dilemma,

World Cup squad puzzle bloody hard: Finch (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/world-cup-squad-puzzle-bloody-hard-finch/ar-BBVm1i3?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Aussies win 5-0.

Batsmen fire again as Australia complete 5-0 sweep of Pakistan (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/batsmen-fire-again-as-australia-complete-5-0-sweep-of-pakistan/ar-BBVsS0T?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

This is unusual for Australian cricket. Our batsmen firing. Going to make the test side selection difficult.

Warner wallops IPL century, sets record (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/warner-wallops-ipl-century-sets-record/ar-BBVs1G1?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Well the ban is over.

Smith and Warner ball-tampering bans officially done (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/smith-and-warner-ball-tampering-bans-officially-done/ar-BBVEWma?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

West Indies debutante, 6-12 in 3.4 overs in the IPL.

Indian Premier League Mumbai Indians debutant Alzarri Joseph'''s history-making six IPL wickets (https://au.sports.yahoo.com/cricket-world-stunned-debutants-record-breaking-feat-001430561.html?utm_source=partnerships&utm_medium=playersvoice&utm_term=newsletter)

[bob10]

WI sack their English coach, leaving the way open for some good players to return.

Windies sack coach Pybus just weeks before World Cup (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/windies-sack-coach-pybus-just-weeks-before-world-cup/ar-BBVR1bs?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Australia's full 2019 World Cup cricket squad.

David Warner and Steve Smith named in World Cup cricket squad (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/cricket/2019/04/15/david-warner-steve-smith-world-cup/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=PM%20Update%2020190415)

[bob10]

Schoolboy Aussie cricket side play on, despite the bombings.

Aussie schoolboy cricketers under curfew after Sri Lanka bomb blasts (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/aussie-schoolboy-cricketers-under-curfew-after-sri-lanka-bomb-blasts/ar-BBW9c33?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Siddle getting wickets in English County cricket.

Siddle: baiting Smith and Warner over ball-tampering scandal will backfire (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/siddle-baiting-smith-and-warner-over-ball-tampering-scandal-will-backfire/ar-BBWbWWc?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Pietersen on Warner and Smith.

Pietersen's blunt take on Warner and teammates (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/pietersens-blunt-take-on-warner-and-teammates/ar-BBW8KJ2'srcref=rss&utm_source=taboola&utm_medium=exchange&OCID=MSNRIW)

[bob10]

Pakistan accused of cheating.

Pakistan star Hasan Ali claims controversial catch (https://au.sports.yahoo.com/pakistan-hasan-ali-claims-controversial-catch-001553632.html?utm_source=partnerships&utm_medium=playersvoice&utm_term=newsletter&guccounter=1)

[bob10]

The Ashes, and the winner of the first test is......

Ashes: Dominant Australia break 18-year hoodoo (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/ashes-dominant-australia-break-18-year-hoodoo/ar-AAFn4wv?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

First sandpaper, now beergate. Not an Aussies beer, that's for sure.

Pattinson hits six into punter's beer cup (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/pattinson-hits-six-into-punters-beer-cup/ar-AAFkFuQ?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Bring back Starc.

Ashes 2019: Brendon Julian believes Mitchell Starc should be a certainty to play second test (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/ashes-2019-brendon-julian-believes-mitchell-starc-should-be-a-certainty-to-play-second-test/ar-AAFvU0B?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

How England will get Smith Out. Or not.

Broad: How England can send 'shockwaves' through Australia (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/broad-how-england-can-send-shockwaves-through-australia/ar-AAFDza5?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Aussi cricketers on the job. Jofra the new danger.Australia crank up the bowling machine in preparation for Jofra Archer (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/australia-crank-up-the-bowling-machine-in-preparation-for-jofra-archer/ar-AAFF6oH?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Rain forecast, a fast pitch predicted. Bring it on.


The Ashes: England pins hopes on Test debutant Jofra Archer at Lord’s (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/cricket/2019/08/13/the-ashes-england-jofra-archer/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Morning%20News%20-%2020190814)

[bob10]

Dropped a couple of catches but looking ok. Have to bat well now.


Australia's Lyon feels unworthy after equalling Lillee mark (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/australias-lyon-feels-unworthy-after-equalling-lillee-mark/ar-AAFR9EU?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Test cricket is back.


In the battle with Stuart Broad, David Warner is losing (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/in-the-battle-with-stuart-broad-david-warner-is-losing/ar-AAFRaTf?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Test cricket is a funny animal. Steve Smith leaving a ball alone demonstrates as much skill as hitting fours.



Steve Smith adapts again with Lord's masterclass in leaving the ball alone (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/steve-smith-adapts-again-with-lords-masterclass-in-leaving-the-ball-alone/ar-AAFTQAz?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Warner fails again, Smith couragous, our bowlers very good, our fielding not so much. England batted well. All in all, a very good test match so far. Hats off to Smith.



Ashes 2019: Smith battered but unbowed to give Australia the edge (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/ashes-2019-smith-battered-but-unbowed-to-give-australia-the-edge/ar-AAFWNBV?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

English Sports Minister condemns crowd who booed Smith.

'Distasteful': UK sports minister condemns England fans for booing Steve Smith (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/distasteful-uk-sports-minister-condemns-england-fans-for-booing-steve-smith/ar-AAG1GZo?ocid=spartandhp)

EDIT......

I found this very interesting comment from Dave Warner, back when Du Plessis was fined for tampering with the ball.


Du Plessis was found guilty of ball-tampering (https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/38023144) by the International Cricket Council. He had previously been fined half his match fee for scuffing the ball on the zip of his trousers against Pakistan in 2013.The charge did not result from any accusations by Australia but vice-captain David Warner told reporters afterwards: "We hold our heads high and I'd be very disappointed if one of our team members did that. "The rules are in place for a reason. If you're not going to use them why bother having them?"If you're going to overstep the mark, be prepared to get fined and miss Test matches."Punishment: Du Plessis fined 100% of his match fee and given three penalty points





Remember Mike Atherton, English Captain?


England captain Mike Atherton was in the crosshairs in 1994 when he was accused of ball-tampering during the Lord's Test against South Africa.After TV pictures appeared to show him applying dirt to the ball, Atherton insisted (http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/content/story/143193.html) he had only "put some dust in my pocket from a used pitch... to keep my hands and the ball dry".His defence was that, in trying to keep the moisture off the ball, he was therefore seeking to maintain its condition, rather than alter it. There are varying accounts of exactly what Atherton told match referee Peter Burge, who chose a fine rather than a ban.Punishment: Atherton fined £2,000

[bob10]

Time for the real Warner to stand up. And the team to carry the weight. Can't wait for the confrontations in this test.Test cricket is back, baby.



Warner will relish added burden: Paine (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/warner-will-relish-added-burden-paine/ar-AAG6JRE?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

​Bouncers at net practise. Bodyline?


​England opener cleared after net incident (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/england-opener-cleared-after-net-incident/ar-AAG78CW?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Step by step, Warner progresses.





David Warner played four innings for the price of one (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/david-warner-played-four-innings-for-the-price-of-one/ar-AAGbxfe?ocid=spartanntp)

[bob10]

Just finished watching Rabbits Vs Broncos, a ball tearer of a game, switched to the cricket, and Australia have England 6 for 54, Warner 4 catches, to hell with Trump and Iran, all is well in the World.

[bob10]

First ball after lunch Cummings , 7 for 54, and ARCHER next drop. Our fast bowlers are salivating. I just opened another Guinness. LG.

[bob10]

Archer faced 3 bouncers, fluked a run and Butler OUT. 8 for 56. History in the making.

[bob10]

Archer OUT! caught behind. 9 for 66. [biggrin]

[bob10]

ALL OUT for 67. One Guinness left, all the way from Dublin. Celebrate with that. Then off to bed, don't want to watch us bat, I'll retire on a high.

[bob10]

Long live cricket. Don't care if England win, Warner and Smith are back, our bowlers are excelling, now for our batsmen.


YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch'time_continue=1&v=mJWpkPDcj2w)

[bob10]

What an incredible day of cricket. Don't think I've seen anything like it.



Comment: In an astonishing Ashes series, this was the zaniest day yet (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/comment-in-an-astonishing-ashes-series-this-was-the-zaniest-day-yet/ar-AAGeEfD?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

The rivalry that unites us. Unique in the World, I suggest.


YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zh02TNYs37s)

[bob10]

Classic cricket films, Ashes test, 1948. Plus much more. William lilywhite, the man who changed bowling from under arm, to over arm. Spofforth, Victor Trumper, Grimmett, W G Grace, and …..Bradman.




YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-xXMHXUMZg)

[bob10]

Bumbles favourite sledge. [biggrin]



YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGKZJcpIiX4)

[bob10]

Richie Benaud, a tribute to Tony Greig.



YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yYoBkP7hNc)

[bob10]

10 cheating incidents in cricket history.[ up to 2016] Check out Langer at the end.

YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMq-8PGekts)

[bob10]

Khawaja dumped from test side.


Khawaja dumped as Harris retains place for fourth Ashes Test (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/khawaja-dumped-as-harris-retains-place-for-fourth-ashes-test/ar-AAGHVpm?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

England change their batting order.



Aussies happy to see Poms reshuffle order (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/aussies-happy-to-see-poms-reshuffle-order/ar-AAGKPwp?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Warner has lost the plot. Broads bunny, he should be given a rest.


Comment: Warner has lost the plot – and his off stump (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/comment-warner-has-lost-the-plot-–-and-his-off-stump/ar-AAGO6iu?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

I didn't know Umpires had the power to declare the match could be played without bails. Because of the windy condition, last night the Umpires decided to take the bails off. They then decided to replace them, after making them heavier by...…..Hammering a nail in ! Cricket's a funny game.


Exclusive: Two Australian fans ejected from Old Trafford after abusive tirade towards Jofra Archer (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/exclusive-two-australian-fans-ejected-from-old-trafford-after-abusive-tirade-towards-jofra-archer/ar-AAGOpRy?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Smith still the key for Australia.

Australia's Ashes hopes riding on Steve Smith again (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/australias-ashes-hopes-riding-on-steve-smith-again/ar-AAGNVHj?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Well, we'll find out tonight .


How England's worst Smith nightmare came true (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/how-englands-worst-smith-nightmare-came-true/ar-AAGOyZe?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Steve Smith, the luck of the Irish. Out on a no ball. Then not long later played one of the sweetest cover drives I've seen. May not be a Bradman, but he's the best I've seen.



Smith inspires Aussies with epic double ton as England battle to save urn (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/smith-inspires-aussies-with-epic-double-ton-as-england-battle-to-save-urn/ar-AAGRiCd?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

​cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) | Twitter (https://twitter.com/cricketcomau)

[bob10]

Live & Official Cricket Scores | cricket.com.au (https://live.cricket.com.au/match/2209/44041/england-men-vs-australia-men-mens-ashes/scorecard)

[bob10]

Lyons not allowed to forget THAT botched run out. All good fun.



Lyon's classy response to brutal English sledge (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/lyons-classy-response-to-brutal-english-sledge/ar-AAGUyL5?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Well England avoided the follow on. Just. Australia had Leach out LBW, umpire said no, once again we ran out of referrals. A great test match so far, any ones game. Test cricket is back!.

[bob10]

Last ball of the first over, Warner LBW Broad for 0. Surely he must carry the drinks now.

[bob10]

Went to bed too early. Cummins bowled what has been called the perfect delivery to get Joe Root for 0. Rory Burns and Joe Root bowled in successive deliveries, 0 for 2.



Cummins double leaves Australia within reach of retaining Ashes (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/cricket/2019/09/08/ashes-fourth-test-cummins/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Sunday%20Best%20-%2020190908)

[bob10]

Good bowling , and Aus. retain the ashes for two more years. First time in about 18 years we've won them away.


Australia retain the Ashes with a thrilling win in the fourth Test at Old Trafford (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/australia-retain-the-ashes-with-a-thrilling-win-in-the-fourth-test-at-old-trafford/ar-AAGZh4W?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Stokes my have walked into the captaincy of England.


English star's selfless act impresses Test great (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/english-stars-selfless-act-impresses-test-great/ar-AAGZjHq?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Paine kept his cool, Aus. kept the Ashes.




How Paine masterstroke won Australia the Ashes (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/how-paine-masterstroke-won-australia-the-ashes/ar-AAGZJMR?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Still one match to go, to win the series. Can Steve Smith break Bradman's record for the number of runs in a series ? 304 more to get.


The Ashes isn't over — Aussies must be series winners, not Ashes retainers after The Oval (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/the-ashes-isnt-over-—-aussies-must-be-series-winners-not-ashes-retainers-after-the-oval/ar-AAGZQWH?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Still some excitement with the final match. Will Smith break Bradman's record? Will Warner get runs?



Smith needs 303 runs to equal Bradman mark (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/smith-needs-303-runs-to-equal-bradman-mark/ar-AAH5SEp?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Marsh is back.


The Ashes: Marsh's fitness helps him win Test recall | The New Daily Marsh's fitness helps him win Test recall (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/cricket/2019/09/12/fifth-test-squad/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=PM%20Update%20-%2020190912)

[bob10]

Ashes 2019: Starc misses out as Australia summon Siddle (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/ashes-2019-starc-misses-out-as-australia-summon-siddle/ar-AAHbZPM?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Well, the selectors deserve a pat on the back. They got it right. Marsh delivered.



Unlikely hero leads Aussie fightback on day one (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/unlikely-hero-leads-aussie-fightback-on-day-one/ar-AAHcKoM?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

English media go over the top. No surprise in that.

'Smokescreen?': Rogers reveals Smith message (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/smokescreen-rogers-reveals-smith-message/ar-AAH6837?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Victor Trumper, how good would he have been with modern batting aids?


https://www.theroar.com.au/2016/01/27/from-trumper-to-warner-comparing-apples-to-oranges/

[bob10]

Qld rout Vics as Khawaja hits form.


https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/qld-rout-vics-khawaja-hits-one-day-form/ar-AAI02CO

[bob10]

Aussie Women dominate Sri Lanka in the T20

Aussie women dominate Sri Lanka in T20 (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/aussie-women-dominate-sri-lanka-in-t20/ar-AAI3OFw?ocid=spartandhp)

[Homestar]

And again today. Alyssa Healy just scored 148 - highest score in a Womens T20 match and the second quickest 100 too. Sri Lanka will be in the change rooms now ****ting bricks about how bad this could get. [biggrin]

[bob10]

Watch her hit her century.

WATCH: Alyssa Healy breaks world record and hits the fastest ever Aussie T20 century (https://www.theroar.com.au/cricket/video/watch-alyssa-healy-breaks-world-record-and-hits-the-fastest-ever-aussie-t20-century-888189/)

[bob10]

Warner no certainty for future test sides, says Trevor Hohns . Warner and Smith will play in the NSW side to take on QLD at the Gabba , in a Sheffield Shield clash.

Hohns issues Warner Test challenge (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/hohns-issues-warner-test-challenge/ar-AAIre5h?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Rashid Khan first player picked in the 100.

Rashid picked first, Gayle misses out (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/rashid-picked-first-gayle-misses-out/ar-AAJ5Zw3?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Warner fails in the one dayer.



Warner fails to fire again as NSW stumble (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/warner-fails-to-fire-again-as-nsw-stumble/ar-AAJcA9N?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Dhoni finished?


Prasad gives strong hint Dhoni's India career may be over (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/prasad-gives-strong-hint-dhonis-india-career-may-be-over/ar-AAJjkXg?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Sth. Aus. makes history in the Sheffield Shield.

History made in Sheffield Shield masterclass (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/history-made-in-sheffield-shield-masterclass/ar-BBWAihf?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

The Aussie side for the first Test.

Australia Test squad announced for Gabba, Adelaide clashes with Pakistan (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/australia-test-squad-announced-for-gabba-adelaide-clashes-with-pakistan/ar-BBWJSh4?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Game of codes podcast.


https://www.theroar.com.au/2019/11/19/big-calls-for-the-cricket-samu-kerevi-plus-the-best-afl-and-nrl-coaches-this-decade/

[bob10]

WBBL player banned for posting team list before its official release. And rightly so.

Cricket: Hobart WBBL player cops three-month ban for social media post | The New Daily (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/cricket/2019/11/18/cricket-hobart-wbbl-player-cops-ban-for-social-media-post/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Morning%20News%20-%2020191119)

[bob10]

Naseem Shah, 16 year old, faced the loss of his mother, and then Australia's best bowlers with the new ball. Supported by his family to play the test, he found a smile for our best bowlers.

Pakistan teen breaks down prior to Test debut (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/pakistan-teen-breaks-down-prior-to-test-debut/ar-BBX4apE?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Pakistan dares to believe. Travelling to a Specialist appointment by DVA cab yesterday, I had a conversation with an Indian cricket follower. He told me India and Pakistan only play one another in World cup games, and haven't had a test for many years. There are no Pakistan cricketers in the Indian domestic competition. I don't think Pakistan play tests at home [ could be wrong] so it is amazing that young fast bowlers like Naseem Shah are produced. One thing for sure, they love their cricket.


Cricket: Pressure on Australian batsmen as Pakistan dares to believe (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/cricket/2019/11/21/cricket-australia-pakistan-first-test/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Morning%20News%20-%2020191122)

[bob10]

Batting at No3 for Australia , you follow some big shoes.


Why Labuschagne can be one of Australia's best No.3 batsmen (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/why-labuschagne-can-be-one-of-australias-best-no3-batsmen/ar-BBXkv28?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Aussie side unchanged for the 2nd Test.

Aussies unchanged for second cricket Test (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/aussies-unchanged-for-second-cricket-test/ar-BBXrG35?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Pakistan makes two changes.

https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/realcricket/pakistan-set-to-make-2-changes-for-2nd-test-vs-australia/ar-BBXpmpe?ocid=spartandhp

[bob10]

Live blog. Warner on 99.


Australia vs Pakistan second Test at Adelaide Oval, day one live blog (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/australia-vs-pakistan-second-test-at-adelaide-oval-day-one-live-blog/ar-BBXuqu4?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Chewing gum- gate!


Country Victorian cricket league investigating chewing gum stuck to bails (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/country-victorian-cricket-league-investigating-chewing-gum-stuck-to-bails/ar-BBXunTe?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

The game is not about individual records. Amen to that.


'The game is not about individual records' (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/the-game-is-not-about-individual-records/ar-BBXxZaN?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

The crushing little moments in the life of a 12th man . Also, prepare for a KIWI invasion on Boxing day.



Sporting Spud: Michael Neser discovers the crushing little moments in the life of a 12th man | The New Daily (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/2019/12/02/sporting-spud-neser-discovers-the-crushing-little-moments-in-the-life-of-a-12th-man/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Morning%20News%20-%2020191203)

[bob10]

MCC pitch deemed too dangerous for Sheffield Shield cricket.

MCG Sheffield Shield clash scrapped over dangerous pitch | The New Daily MCG Sheffield clash scrapped over dangerous pitch (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/cricket/2019/12/07/too-dangerous-fiasco-at-the-mcg-as-bad-pitch-sees-shield-game-suspended/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Sunday%20Best%20-%2020191208)

[bob10]

Now the real test begins.

First Test challenge: Burns is cool with the heat in Perth | The New Daily (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/cricket/2019/12/09/first-test-challenge-burns-is-cool-with-the-heat-in-perth/)

[bob10]

New Zealand will show us how far we have come.


New Zealand series will tell us just how far Australia have come (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/new-zealand-series-will-tell-us-just-how-far-australia-have-come/ar-AAK0bIh?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Almanac cricket history, Australia vs NZ at Perth


Almanac Cricket History – Australia v New Zealand at Perth (https://www.footyalmanac.com.au/almanac-cricket-history-australia-v-new-zealand-at-perth/)

[bob10]

To hell with the World, the crickets on.


Cricket: Revitalised Trans-Tasman rivalry offers a cracking Test series | The New Daily (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/cricket/2019/12/11/cricket-revitalised-trans-tasman-rivalry-offers-a-cracking-test-series/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Morning%20News%20-%2020191212)

[bob10]

Kiwi bowling up to the task. If they get at our middle order it could expose some fragility.[ think that's a word]

First Test: Marnus Labuschagne ton gives Australia edge in Perth heat (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/cricket/2019/12/12/first-test-marnus-labuschagne-ton-perth-heat/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Morning%20News%20-%2020191213)

[bob10]

Starc to the rescue. This could be a game of attrition. Winner being the last bowler standing.

First Test: Australia in charge as Starc blasts New Zealand top order | The New Daily Australia in charge as Starc blasts New Zealand top order (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/cricket/2019/12/13/first-test-australia-in-charge-as-starc-blasts-new-zealand-top-order/)

[bob10]

First Test: Australia in control despite floodlit collapse | The New Daily First Test: Australia in control despite floodlit collapse (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/cricket/2019/12/15/first-test-australia-in-control-despite-floodlit-collapse/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Sunday%20Best%20-%2020191215)

[bob10]

Nathan Lyon does the job.


Nathan Lyon's off spin was Australia's quiet weapon in the first Test against New Zealand (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/nathan-lyons-off-spin-was-australias-quiet-weapon-in-the-first-test-against-new-zealand/ar-AAK9wkR?ocid=spartandhp)

[Saitch]

I hope that the selectors give Burnsie a fair go, this time around. I also think that Head needs a bit of time to settle.

Surely they wouldn't take to the knives when the "World's Best Batsmen" both failed twice!

[bob10]

Pat Cummins gets 5 for.


Pat Cummins rips through NZ at MCG (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/pat-cummins-rips-through-nz-at-mcg/ar-BBYpvWe?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Cummins,the key to an Australian series victory? No matter what happens, the NZ bowler Wagner could almost be called the man of the series. A strange thing to say for some one in what is shaping as the losing side, but he has been outstanding. Trent Boult played on with a broken hand, NZ have shown themselves to be a worthy no2.


Second Test: Cummins the key to Australian series victory | The New Daily Cummins the key to Australian series victory (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/cricket/2019/12/28/second-test-cummins-the-key-to-australian-series-victory/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Sunday%20Best%20-%2020191229)

[bob10]

THAT 1987 Boxing day test, Aus. Vs NZ. Plus a toast to Siddle.


Umpire opens up on controversial 1987 call that still rankles NZ (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/umpire-opens-up-on-controversial-1987-call-that-still-rankles-nz/ar-BBYqF43?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Australia defeat NZ.

Australia rout New Zealand by 247 runs, seal series (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/australia-rout-new-zealand-by-247-runs-seal-series/ar-BBYqBbk?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Swepson, or Lyon? Will Warne get his way?


'I won't be rested': Lyon hits back at Warne test selection call (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/cricket/2019/12/30/lyon-hits-back-at-warnes-selection-call-on-third-test/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Morning%20News%20-%2020191231)

[bob10]

What lays ahead for the cricket team ?

Cricket: Australia looks beyond a wildly successful summer (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/cricket/2020/01/06/cricket-australia-successful-summer/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Morning%20News%20-%2020200108)

[bob10]

Smith to bat no 3 in odi's against India.

Smith to go back to No.3 for Australia (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/smith-to-go-back-to-no3-for-australia/ar-BBYPiAQ?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Australia will play South Africa in the Women's T20 World cup semi final Thursday. Although my bet is it will be washed out.

Washout means Aussies will meet South Africa in T20 semi-final (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/2020/03/03/washout-australia-south-africa-t20/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Morning%20News%20-%2020200304)

[bob10]

Thailand, the surprise package of the T20 World Cup.

Cricket underdog Thailand lights up Women's T20 World Cup in Australia with upbeat attitude (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/cricket-underdog-thailand-lights-up-womens-t20-world-cup-in-australia-with-upbeat-attitude/ar-BB10FKqq?ocid=spartandhp)

[bob10]

Rain holds off just long enough for Australia to defeat South Africa to progress to the final of the T20 World Cup.


T20 World Cup: Australia book place in World Cup final after nail-biting victory against South Africa (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/t20-world-cup-australia-book-place-in-world-cup-final-after-nail-biting-victory-against-south-africa/ar-BB10ME2C?ocid=spartanntp)

[bob10]

And India through to the final because of the weather.


India through to T20 World Cup final after semis washout (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/india-through-to-t20-world-cup-final-after-semis-washout/ar-BB10LqEM?ocid=spartanntp)

[bob10]

Lisa Sthalekar inducted inti the ICC Hall of Fame. Well deserved.


Australian great Lisa Sthalekar inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/2020/08/23/australian-lisa-sthalekar-icc-cricket-hall-of-fame/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Morning%20News%20-%2020200824)

[bob10]

Indian tour of Australia. Dates, squads, news , how to watch.


India Tour of Australia: Dates, squads, news, how to watch (msn.com) (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/news/india-tour-of-australia-dates-squads-news-how-to-watch/ar-BB1aqyK5?ocid=msedgdhp)

[bob10]

The change, which means teams are now rated on the percentage of points they had acquired from each series, led to India dropping behind Australia to second place and jeopardises their hopes of claiming a spot in the inaugural final at Lord's next winter.
"It is definitely surprising because we were told points are the matter of contention for the top two teams qualifying in the World Test Championship and now suddenly it has become percentage out of nowhere," Kohli said. "So it's very confusing, very difficult to understand why."





'Out of nowhere': Confused Kohli takes aim at ICC for points change (msn.com) (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/out-of-nowhere-confused-kohli-takes-aim-at-icc-for-points-change/ar-BB1bopn3?ocid=msedgntp)

[bob10]

Warner's absence to expose Test openers again.


Warner’s absence to expose Test openers again (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2020/12/01/warners-absence-to-expose-test-openers-again/)

[bob10]

Burns and Pucovski failed to impress the selectors in the A game.

Burns and Pucovski combine for just five in Australia A match (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2020/12/07/burns-and-pucovski-combine-for-just-five-in-australia-a-match/)

[bob10]

Analysing Australia's most successful ODI cricketers. Andrew Symonds, most valuable?

In fact, it is the best for any Australian player with more than even 20 ODI victories. You have to go right down to fairly anonymous bowler Brad Williams, with only 20 wins from 25 appearances, to find a better success rate. The all-round package of destructive but high averaging batsman, useful seam up and off spin bowler and electric all-round fielding makes Andrew Symonds possibly Australia’s most valuable ever ODI package.



Analysing Australia’s most successful ODI cricketers (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2020/12/10/analysing-australias-most-successful-odi-cricketers/)

[bob10]

Analysing Australia's test cricket all rounders

Analysing Australia’s Test cricket winners: The all-rounders (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2020/12/02/analysing-australias-test-cricket-winners-the-all-rounders/)

[bob10]

First Test: Australia on top in Adelaide as India slumps to 6-233 (thenewdaily.com.au) (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/cricket/2020/12/17/first-test-australia-on-top-as-india-slump-to-6-233/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Morning%20News%20-%2020201218)

[bob10]

A day to forget for our openers.

Bumrah shifted momentum in an inspired opening spell, igniting a collapse of 7-95 when he trapped out-of-form batsman Joe Burns and makeshift opener Matthew Wade lbw amid a bouncer barrage.




Australia trails India by 62 after a day to regret and forget (thenewdaily.com.au) (https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/cricket/2020/12/18/paine-counterpunch-first-test/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Saturday%20News%20-%2020201219)

[bob10]

Whod'a thought. The lowest test score for India.

Cummins and Hazlewood wreck India - and best-laid lockdown plans (msn.com) (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/cummins-and-hazlewood-wreck-india-and-best-laid-lockdown-plans/ar-BB1c3S8U?ocid=msedgntp)

[bob10]

Warner leaves Sydney.

Warner, Abbott to flee COVID-hit Sydney (msn.com) (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/warner-abbott-to-flee-covid-hit-sydney/ar-BB1c3NmW?ocid=msedgntp)

[bob10]

India's batsmen suffer record-breaking brain fade in first Test, as Australia's quicks show they are world-beaters (msn.com) (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/more-sports/india-s-batsmen-suffer-record-breaking-brain-fade-in-first-test-as-australia-s-quicks-show-they-are-world-beaters/ar-BB1c3LBH?ocid=msedgntp)

[bob10]

Cricket great Ian Chappell forced to leave Adelaide Oval due to Northern Beaches coronavirus cluster (msn.com) (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/more-sports/cricket-great-ian-chappell-forced-to-leave-adelaide-oval-due-to-northern-beaches-coronavirus-cluster/ar-BB1c3CE1?ocid=msedgntp)

[bob10]

A good result. Now the Aussies have to lift their game.

Australia’s batting depth exposed at the MCG (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2020/12/29/australias-batting-depth-exposed-at-the-mcg/)

[bob10]

India retain the Border- Gavaskar trophy, in one of the best Test Matches on Australian soil, Australia losing at the Gabba for the first time since 1988. Probably the best match I've watched, India had their Captain at home, 8 first class players out, and a number making their debut. They thoroughly deserved the win.

[bob10]

Our top order the worry in the upcoming tour of Africa.

Warner opens up on team's most damning issue (msn.com) (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/more-sports/warner-opens-up-on-team-s-most-damning-issue/ar-BB1cV0RR?ocid=msedgdhp)

[bob10]

The announcement of a 19-man squad for a Test series against South Africa (https://www.sportingnews.com/au/cricket/news/cricket-2021-australia-new-zealand-south-africa-test-series-t20-international-matthew-wade-tim-paine-mitchell-starc/e2k2rpx3abpf1r5ka1u7j826f) was always going to cause plenty of debate.
And former Test captain (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/news/michael-clarke-hits-out-at-selectors-over-tim-paine-s-position-and-matthew-wade-axing-for-south-africa-tour/ar-BB1d9tvg?ocid=msedgntp)Michael Clarke (https://www.sportingnews.com/au/cricket/news/michael-clarke-backs-mitchell-starc-questions-australias-tactics-in-shock-india-defeat/1x91ddfozsa89139tw8s0n0ixt) certainly hasn't held back when asked his thoughts on some of the decisions made by Trevor Hohns and company.
With a Test series with the Proteas and T20I series against New Zealand potentially overlapping, Australia were tasked with picking two completely separate squads for the two different formats (https://www.sportingnews.com/au/cricket/news/cricket-2021-australia-new-zealand-south-africa-test-series-t20-international-matthew-wade-tim-paine-mitchell-starc/e2k2rpx3abpf1r5ka1u7j826f).




Michael Clarke hits out at selectors over Tim Paine's position and Matthew Wade axing for South Africa tour (msn.com) (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/news/michael-clarke-hits-out-at-selectors-over-tim-paine-s-position-and-matthew-wade-axing-for-south-africa-tour/ar-BB1d9tvg?ocid=msedgntp)

[bob10]

Sydney Thunder (https://wwos.nine.com.au/cricket/sydney-thunder) captain Callum Ferguson was "angry and ticked off" after being axed by the BBL franchise despite a bumper season.
Ferguson, 36, revealed on Saturday that he had not been offered a new contract by the Thunder, having chased a commitment throughout the season.
The veteran batsman made 405 runs from 15 innings in BBL 10, averaging 31.15 with a best of 61 not out. He was 10th on the tournament run-scorers list and second-best for the Thunder, trailing only gun import Alex Hales, who topped the BBL with 543 runs.




'Angry' BBL captain lashes out after being axed (msn.com) (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/more-sports/angry-bbl-captain-lashes-out-after-being-axed/ar-BB1dsp2I?ocid=msedgntp)

[bob10]

Ten players to watch in the Sheffield Shield;

Ten players to watch in the Sheffield Shield (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/02/06/ten-players-to-watch-in-the-sheffield-shield/)

[Homestar]

Anyone else watching India v England tonight? England 578 in the first innings and bowled India out still 240 odd shy but didn’t enforce the follow in - now 3 - 58 in their second innings. turned into a great game considering India were 5 - 70 at one stage.

[bob10]

Anyone else watching India v England tonight? England 578 in the first innings and bowled India out still 240 odd shy but didn’t enforce the follow in - now 3 - 58 in their second innings. turned into a great game considering India were 5 - 70 at one stage.

Thanks for the heads up.

[Tombie]

Yep. Sport sedates the population [emoji41]

[bob10]

The Shield season will now consist of eight rounds followed by a final that is slated to start on April 15.
The one-day cup will run over five rounds, with its final scheduled for April 11.
The Shield, having started in an Adelaide hub last year, will now revert to being a home-and-away competition.
It will resume next Wednesday, when NSW host Victoria at the SCG while Tasmania take on Queensland in Hobart.


Trimmed-down Shield to run until mid-April (msn.com) (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/trimmed-down-shield-to-run-until-mid-april/ar-BB1dxYy8?ocid=msedgntp)

[bob10]

Kohli refuses to walk after being clean bowled.

Kohli refuses to walk after being clean bowled (msn.com) (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/more-sports/kohli-refuses-to-walk-after-being-clean-bowled/ar-BB1dEdEc?ocid=msedgntp)

[bob10]

England V India, England all out for 81 !

India v England: England create unwanted history as tempers flair between men's and women's sides (msn.com) (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/news/india-v-england-england-create-unwanted-history-as-tempers-flair-between-men-s-and-women-s-sides/ar-BB1e1F0U?ocid=msedgntp)

[bob10]

Why, for Austraia's sake, India need to keep dominating England. From The Roar.

For Australia's sake, India need to continue dominating England (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/02/27/for-australias-sake-india-need-to-continue-dominating-england/)

[bob10]

An English lesson on how not to play a test series in India.;

An English lesson on how not to play a Test series in India (msn.com) (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/more-sports/an-english-lesson-on-how-not-to-play-a-test-series-in-india/ar-BB1ekTjv?ocid=msedgntp)

[bob10]

The Black Cats, best NZ cricket team ever?

Black Caps building case as best NZ team (msn.com) (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/black-caps-building-case-as-best-nz-team/ar-BB1ekako?ocid=msedgntp)

[bob10]

The most dominant test team of all time.;

Advance Australia unfair: The most dominant Test team of all time (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/03/30/advance-australia-unfair-the-most-dominant-test-team-of-all-time/)

[bob10]

Smith interested in a return to the captaincy. Not sure how that would go down with the purists.

Smith 'interested' in return to captaincy (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/03/30/smith-interested-in-return-to-captaincy/)

[bob10]

Sachin Tendulker tests positive for COVID.;

Cricket legend Tendulkar hospitalised with virus (msn.com) (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/more-sports/cricket-legend-tendulkar-hospitalised-with-virus/ar-BB1ffCwJ?ocid=msedgntp)

[bob10]

Will C.A. regret the fan consent clause?

Will Cricket Australia regret their ‘fan consent’ clause on Smith? (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/04/01/will-cricket-australia-regret-their-fan-consent-clause-on-smith/)

[bob10]

Aussie women go to 22 straight ODI win.

Aussies break ODI streak world record (msn.com) (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/aussies-break-odi-streak-world-record/ar-BB1fhqkx?ocid=msedgntp)

[bob10]

5 things we learned from this years final round of the Sheffield Shield.

Five things we learnt from the final round of the Sheffield Shield (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/04/08/five-things-we-learnt-from-the-final-round-of-the-sheffield-shield/)

[bob10]

Bulls crush NSW in the final.

Brilliant Bulls crush NSW inside four days to claim Sheffield Shield title (msn.com) (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/brilliant-bulls-crush-nsw-inside-four-days-to-claim-sheffield-shield-title/ar-BB1fLCD3?ocid=msedgntp)

[bob10]

Australian cricketers to evacuate India, except for Hussey.

Australia's IPL players to evacuate India (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/05/06/australias-ipl-players-to-evacuate-india/)

[bob10]

Reshaping the Australian cricket calendar;

'Outstanding move' in radical cricket shake-up (msn.com) (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/outstanding-move-in-radical-cricket-shake-up/ar-BB1gI6lV?ocid=msedgdhp)

[bob10]

Debatable statistics, the home grown geniuses. From The ROAR;

Cricket’s debatable statistics: The home town geniuses (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/06/02/crickets-debatable-statistics-the-home-town-geniuses/)

[bob10]

NZ are Test Champions and deservingly so. The two moments of Williamson brilliance that led to victory over India. A golden age for NZ cricket.

The two moments of Williamson brilliance that led New Zealand to victory (theroar.com.au) (https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/06/24/the-two-moments-of-williamson-brilliance-that-lead-new-zealand-to-victory/)

[bob10]

Bangladesh defeat Australia for the first time, in T 20.

Aussies crash to historic loss against Bangladesh (msn.com) (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/more-sports/aussies-crash-to-historic-loss-against-bangladesh/ar-AAMTPJ7?ocid=msedgntp)

[bob10]

NZ cricket legend on life support in Australia.

New Zealand cricket legend Chris Cairns on life support in Australia (msn.com) (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/news/new-zealand-cricket-legend-chris-cairns-on-life-support-in-australia/ar-AAN8Vg5?ocid=msedgntp)

[bob10]

Will NZ upset England to reach the T20 Final in Dubai ?

Will NZ upset England to reach maiden T20 final? (msn.com) (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/will-nz-upset-england-to-reach-maiden-t20-final/ar-AAQv1Uz?ocid=msedgntp)

[bob10]

Well, it's Australia & NZ in the final. And it will be a game to watch , if you like cricket.

New Zealand take on Australia and history in T20 World Cup final (msn.com) (https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/cricket/new-zealand-take-on-australia-and-history-in-t20-world-cup-final/ar-AAQFBJ5?ocid=msedgntp)