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Usman Khawaja used to shrug off racism. Then he stopped trying to please everyone

Usman Khawaja used to shrug off racism. Then he stopped trying to please everyone

As a rising star, Australia’s first Muslim Test cricketer kept his thoughts in check. Then he found his voice – and used it.

  • by Daniel Brettig

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Lyon: We’d have won the Ashes 4-0 if I’d been fit

Lyon: We’d have won the Ashes 4-0 if I’d been fit

Nathan Lyon believes Australia would have won the 2023 Ashes series 4-0 if he hadn’t broken down with injury.

  • by Ian Chadband
‘More time to learn’: Ashes hero drops out of race for UK parliament

‘More time to learn’: Ashes hero drops out of race for UK parliament

After a series of gaffes, former England cricketer Monty Panesar has now said he will no longer contest the seat for parliament one week after announcing his run.

  • by Rob Harris
‘Cash grab’: Elite Sydney institution accused of dudding new members
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‘Cash grab’: Elite Sydney institution accused of dudding new members

It can take up to 13 years to become a member of the Sydney Cricket Ground – and it now comes with a sting in the tail.

  • by Michael Koziol
Aussie bowler infamous for crude graffiti declares interest in England defection

Aussie bowler infamous for crude graffiti declares interest in England defection

Daniel Worrall, a former Sheffield Shield quick best known for a crude sketch in 2014, could become the first player in 125 years to represent both Australia and England.

  • by Vince Rugari
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Batters or batsman? Aggers, it’s not a hill to die on

Batters or batsman? Aggers, it’s not a hill to die on

Jonathan Agnew is one of the greats, but he’s fighting a losing battle against the term “batter” in modern cricket at a time when authorities want to get more women and girls playing the game.

  • by Peter FitzSimons
‘I hate batter’: England legend rails against cricket’s gender-neutral terms

‘I hate batter’: England legend rails against cricket’s gender-neutral terms

BBC correspondent and former England player Jonathan Agnew says “it’s sad” the game now refers to all players as batters.

  • by Jeremy Wilson
Beyond Boxing Day: MCG Test crowds targeted for growth

Beyond Boxing Day: MCG Test crowds targeted for growth

Melbourne’s Boxing Day Test has been identified alongside Perth as two of the most underperforming games on the cricket calendar - not because of bumper crowds on December 26, but for the sharp drop-off afterwards.

  • by Daniel Brettig
Cricket Australia ‘would love to’ host India-Pakistan blockbuster … but not next summer

Cricket Australia ‘would love to’ host India-Pakistan blockbuster … but not next summer

India and Pakistan will be in Australia at the same time early next season, but Cricket Australia ruled out hosting a tri-series as the full season schedule was released on Tuesday.

  • by Malcolm Conn
WA’s Shield hero Rocchiccioli continues meteoric rise

WA’s Shield hero Rocchiccioli continues meteoric rise

Corey Rocchiccioli collected 46 wickets this summer, breaking Bruce Yardley’s long-standing record for a WA spinner of 39 back in 1982-83.

  • by Steve Barrett