‘Complete madness’:The backroom changes behind Australia’s victorious year

‘Complete madness’:The backroom changes behind Australia’s victorious year

Usman Khawaja and Glenn Maxwell believe a revolution led by Andrew McDonald and George Bailey is key to Australia’s year of success.

  • byDaniel Brettig

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Why the Poms are loving the Johnson and Warner circus

Why the Poms are loving the Johnson and Warner circus

Pass the gin and tonics,sit back and enjoy the show. There’s nothing us Brits like better than seeing our Aussie tormentors turn on each other.

  • byAlan Tyers
If Messi’s jerseys are worth $15m,what price for the balls of Bairstow and Buddy … and Schlossy’s shoe?

If Messi’s jerseys are worth $15m,what price for the balls of Bairstow and Buddy … and Schlossy’s shoe?

Forget your mass-produced memorabilia,let’s take a look at what people should really want.

  • byPeter FitzSimons
Quick bowler,fast learner:Pat Cummins delivers a captaincy masterclass

Quick bowler,fast learner:Pat Cummins delivers a captaincy masterclass

Pat Cummins has proven himself a leader for all occasions and all teammates,and he’s only getting better in the job.

  • byDaniel Brettig
‘An established formula’:Bazball added to Collins Dictionary

‘An established formula’:Bazball added to Collins Dictionary

The term,coined to describe England’s ultra-aggressive approach under coach Brendon McCullum,has been named one of the 10 most significant new words of the year.

  • byTim Wigmore
The ad that sparked an awkward conversation between Nathan Lyon and his wife

The ad that sparked an awkward conversation between Nathan Lyon and his wife

A Channel Seven ad foreshadowing his retirement from Test cricket came as a surprise to Nathan Lyon,who has “changed the finish line” of his international career.

  • byDaniel Brettig
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Stumped Bairstow fans Ashes flames,says Aussies claimed unfair catches

Stumped Bairstow fans Ashes flames,says Aussies claimed unfair catches

Jonny Bairstow has effectively accused Australia of claiming unfair catches during the Ashes series,in his first extensive reflections on the Alex Carey stumping.

  • byDaniel Brettig
MCC expels member at centre of Lord’s altercation

MCC expels member at centre of Lord’s altercation

Three members of the exclusive MCC have received sanctions for their “inappropriate behaviour” during the controversial final day of the second Ashes Test at Lord’s.

  • byRob Harris
How an umpire’s call turned Scott Boland’s Test career on its head

How an umpire’s call turned Scott Boland’s Test career on its head

Scott Boland was a millimetre from all but sealing an Ashes win for Australia,but he did not have the series he expected or wanted.

  • byDaniel Brettig
Pitch battle:Why Boxing Day,New Year’s Tests are up for grabs

Pitch battle:Why Boxing Day,New Year’s Tests are up for grabs

The MCG and SCG will have to fight to keep their prized cricket Tests traditionally scheduled during the Christmas and New Year’s holiday period.

  • byJon Pierik
Aussies still giggling at Jonny Bairstow’s furious reaction to stumping over lunch at Lord’s

Aussies still giggling at Jonny Bairstow’s furious reaction to stumping over lunch at Lord’s

Five players have lifted the lid on what it was like in the Lord’s lunch room moments after the controversial dismissal of Jonny Bairstow in the second Ashes Test.

  • byJon Pierik