WITH their rout of Sri Lanka, Australia have created a blueprint for success on the subcontinent ahead of a legacy-defining tour to India in 2027. Stand-in captain Steve Smith felt Australia's visit to Galle could "probably not" have gone better than it did as the curtain came down on the second
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There’s ‘plenty of cricket’ left in Ashes-bound Khawaja
THERE will be a spot for Usman Khawaja in the Australian team for the home Ashes, and maybe beyond, after a blistering double-century in the Sri Lanka series opener. That's according to coach Andrew McDonald, who sees "plenty of cricket" left in the 38-year-old opener despite public debate about his future
Khawaja would sooner walk away than stay too long
Former Dungog junior scores maiden century
FORMER Dungog junior cricket player Lachie Berry has scored his maiden century playing for Maitland 13s at the LJ Hooker Ballina Stage 3 Carnival. Maitland started the Ballina carnival with a game against the Brisbane Bears. Skipper Leo Field lost the toss and his side was sent into bat. The top order
Steve Smith injures elbow ahead of Sri Lanka Tests
STAND-IN Australian captain Steve Smith has suffered an elbow injury just 10 days out from the first Test in Sri Lanka, potentially delaying his departure for a crucial pre-series camp. The 35-year-old damaged his right elbow while throwing in the field for the Sydney Sixers in their washed-out Big Bash League
Knights’ Bradman turns to Gagai in bid to be the best
Cummins’ men lay their legacy with era-defining triumph
PAT Cummins' team have sealed their legacy as one of Australia's finest sides, reclaiming the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in 10 years with a Test win at the SCG. Chasing 162 for victory in the final innings, Australia stumbled early losing 3-19 before Beau Webster finished a perfect debut
Cricket Australia open to Asia-based BBL expansion
CRICKET Australia may look to bring a southeast Asian team into the BBL, with CEO Nick Hockley revealing an ambitious overseas expansion strategy has the potential to go beyond New Zealand. Officials are currently weighing up the next stage of the Big Bash League's growth, with expansion firmly on the agenda
Matildas coach recruitment could drag beyond February
THE hunt for the next Matildas coach could drag on beyond February's international window with Football Australia determined to take its time to appoint the right long-term candidate. Former long-time mentor Tony Gustavsson departed in August and interim coach Tom Sermanni has led the Matildas in six friendlies since his appointment
Dungog Rumble gives back to junior sporting clubs
DUNGOG Rumble organisers and sponsors met with representatives of local junior sporting clubs at the Bank Hotel on Sunday afternoon. From funds raised during the annual Rumble charity event held in October, a giant cheque for $24,000 was presented to local sports clubs. The Rumble is an annual show and shine