Australia v India series had fans transfixed,but was it a classic? Here’s why purists say no

Australia v India series had fans transfixed,but was it a classic? Here’s why purists say no

Test cricket is great when ball dominates bat. But one group is getting left behind.

  • byGeoff Lawson

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  • byTom Decent
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Plenty needs to go his way to earn a Test reprieve,but the Queenslander believes he has the right moves to bat well in Sri Lanka.

  • byNick Wright
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  • byTom Decent
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The England star who shapes as the next Tendulkar

The England star who shapes as the next Tendulkar

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The bold move that saved spinner’s Test career in fight to succeed Lyon

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‘They can say what they want’:Smith excited with Test captaincy return

Steve Smith is ready to again take on the second most important job in Australia.

  • byTom Decent andDan Walsh
You might hate it,but T20 saved Test cricket this summer

You might hate it,but T20 saved Test cricket this summer

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Why a rookie was picked to tour Sri Lanka – but Glenn Maxwell wasn’t

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  • byTom Decent