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cricket November 30, 2019
Alyssa Healy takes the gloves off
She’s one of Australia’s most celebrated women cricketers in her own right and the niece and wife of two champions of the game. Alyssa Healy talks about the challenges and triumphs of her sporting life.
cricket August 10, 2019
A stunning win in the first Ashes Test has sparked new-found faith in Australian cricket. But is it the beginning of a renaissance after a period of decline and disgrace, or is it just due to the freakish talents of one Steve Smith?
cricket June 29, 2019
Cricket World Cup fails to excite
Once, one-day cricket was beamed free to all Australian TV sets, the commentators were beloved and the on-field theatrics magical. Now we have a six-week World Cup that is struggling to raise a flicker of interest.
cricket April 6, 2019
Spinning the sandpapergate scandal
As Steve Smith and David Warner’s 12-month ball-tampering ban ends, what lessons have been learnt from Australian cricket’s darkest hour?
cricket December 22, 2018
For cricket fans disillusioned and despondent over Australia’s ignominious fall from Test cricket grace, the current series against India promises the best Christmas gift of all.
cricket November 17, 2018
Going off: Sophie Molineux, 20, cricketer
As she competes in the ICC Women’s World Twenty20, Australian cricketer Sophie Molineux talks about the advantages of being a left-handed all-rounder and why she no longer bowls a wrong ’un.
cricket March 31, 2018
The reality of Australian cricket’s boor war
As the public reels from cricket’s ball-tampering scandal, the Australian Test team’s win-at-all-costs attitude has finally seen it caught out.
cricket March 24, 2018
Spinning gold: Mitchell Swepson, 24, cricketer
As the Queensland Bulls vie for the Sheffield Shield, Mitchell Swepson talks about growing up watching Warnie and the finesse of leg-spin.
cricket March 3, 2018
Leading role: Rachael Haynes, 31, cricketer
Test cricketer Rachael Haynes on the individual resilience and collaborative relationships essential to becoming a winning outfit.
cricket February 3, 2018
Voice of wisdom: Mel Jones, 45, cricket commentator
The Channel Ten BBL and WBBL commentator and former Australian player on women in cricket and the IPL “circus”.
cricket December 16, 2017
All-round success: Jess Jonassen, 25, cricketer
All-rounder Jess Jonassen on the Ashes tour, paving the way for future female cricketers and the importance of education as a fallback plan.
