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• England cricket captain apologises for historical 'blackface' photo after punishment given

  23-09-2024 22:44 via express.co.uk
  
  Heather Knight has been reprimanded after a historic photo of the England captain in 'blackface' emerged on social media.
  
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• The end comes quickly for India’s fading champions ahead of Test series finale | Geoff Lemon

  02-01-2025 09:00
  
  The tourists must pick the best possible XI as decline of Virat Kohli and captain Rohit Sharma is laid clear against AustraliaAustralian tours have a habit of making or breaking Test careers. VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid destroyed Australia’s world-record winning streak at Kolkata in 2001, overcoming one of the greatest teams and its champion bowlers Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath. By 2012, Australia’s home grounds ended Laxman and Dravid, four Tests across the country returning a pair
  
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• Australia drop Mitch Marsh for fifth Test with Beau Webster to debut in series decider

  02-01-2025 01:11
  All-rounder pays price for poor form with only 73 runs against IndiaMitchell Starc to play in Sydney despite carrying a rib injuryStruggling all-rounder Mitch Marsh has been dropped for Australia’s SCG finale against India, giving Tasmanian Beau Webster a Test debut. But star quick Mitchell Starc has been named for the fifth and final match of the Border-Gavaskar series despite dealing with rib soreness at the MCG.The 34-year-old had scans on Wednesday, but received the all-clear to take h
  
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• Glenn Maxwell’s mid-air boundary juggle hailed as ‘greatest catch’ in BBL

  01-01-2025 21:11
  
  Veteran leaps metres into outfield to catch ball in one hand before throwing it back into field of playA stunning Glenn Maxwell catch in the outfield, an almost impossible take in mid-air on the wrong side of the boundary rope that he juggled back into play, has been hailed one of the best in Big Bash League history.It helped the Melbourne Stars break an eight-game BBL losing streak, thanks also to a Marcus Stoinis batting masterclass. Continue reading...
  
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• It’s a washout: how Sydney’s Test cricket rain curse stops play and leaves Australian cities in its wake

  01-01-2025 15:00
  
  At least 26 full days have been washed out at the SCG as the traditional New Year’s Test is played during one of the city’s rainiest monthsEven if it doesn’t rain at the New Year’s Test this year, and the forecast a day before the first ball is promising, history suggests it would be safer to hold the match earlier in the cricket season. At least 26 full days of play have been rained out at the Sydney Test since the 1880s, according to ABC statistician Ric Finlay.That&rsq
  
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• Manchester United, Ryder Cup and Lions tour: 12 sport storylines for 2025

  01-01-2025 13:00
  Everton’s new stadium, Women’s Rugby World Cup and potentially close Ashes series – new year has much to offerNext season one narrative will surely dominate F1 when Lewis Hamilton dons his new scarlet race suit and climbs into a Ferrari for the first competitive session at the opening race in Australia. His move from Mercedes after 12 seasons and six titles was a huge shock and this new start could not be more gripping. How will he fare in a new team at the age of 40, a new cul
  
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• The Spin | Let the Ashes mind games begin: gazing through a crystal ball at cricket in 2025

  01-01-2025 11:00
  
  Archer in cotton wool, Root innovates again and South Africa claim the urn – some predictions for the year aheadJanuaryThe final game between Australia and India at the SCG, the Aussies’ last home Test before they face England in Perth in November, features every single member of Pat Cummins’ side becoming complicit in what is interpreted within the England camp as a significant escalation in Ashes mind games. Hackles are raised after, across seven full days of training and pla
  
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• Sam Konstas’ stunning Australia debut not his ‘blueprint’ for Test series decider

  01-01-2025 07:26
  Alex Carey expects young opener to bring same energy to the SCGWicketkeeper backs Mitch Marsh to return to form against IndiaThe impact of young opener Sam Konstas on the Boxing Day Test surprised fans as much as the India bowlers, and Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey says even he underestimated how much of a difference the 19-year-old would make.Australia trained today in Sydney ahead of Friday’s fifth and final Test against India at the SCG. The home side needs only a draw to claim the
  
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• 25 for 2025: unmissable sporting events over the next 12 months

  01-01-2025 01:16
  
  This year features two Ashes series, a Lions tour to Australia and the 2025 EurosNovak Djokovic will be aiming to begin the new year by doing something he failed to do throughout 2024 – win a grand slam title. It is a somewhat remarkable drought for an athlete of Djokovic’s standards which in part explains why he has asked Andy Murray to coach him in Melbourne. The partnership should make for a fascinating dynamic, on and off court, but may well not prove strong enough to see the Ser
  
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• The making of Konstas - Australia's new batting star

  31-12-2024 09:27 via bbc.com
  
  Matching Ricky Ponting and beating Steve Smith, those close to Sam Konstas tell BBC Sport about his journey to international cricket.
  
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• Mitch Marsh’s form – not fitness – the main concern with Test spot on the line

  31-12-2024 06:12
  
  All-rounder has made 73 runs and taken three wickets in four matches Australia to give Mitchell Starc every chance to play in SCG deciderMitch Marsh has not lived up to expectations with bat or ball in the Test series against India but the all-rounder’s issues are form not fitness related, Australian head coach Andrew McDonald has conceded.McDonald refused to declare Marsh a certain starter for the fifth Test starting on Friday but said Mitchell Starc was a “good chance” to bac
  
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• Boxing Day Test for the ages is the cricketing dream Australia needs | Jack Snape

  31-12-2024 02:22
  The historic fourth Test at the MCG will forever be associated with Pat Cummins and his peers, and motivate a new generation of India cricketersLife rarely meets expectation. At around this time each year, those realisations come knocking with increasing frequency. Yes, you are fatter, poorer, wrinklier and less well-read than you would like to be. That fleeting aspiration in high school, that you might travel the world, or make a difference: for most, sorry to say, the optimism was misplaced.So
  
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• Glamorgan sack coach Bradburn after misconduct charge

  30-12-2024 18:07 via bbc.com
  
  Glamorgan sack head coach Grant Bradburn following a recent charge of misconduct by the independent cricket regulator.
  
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• Glamorgan sack head coach after allegations of inappropriate behaviour

  30-12-2024 17:51
  
  Grant Bradburn referred to independent cricket regulatorInvestigation made New Zealander’s position ‘untenable’Glamorgan have sacked head coach Grant Bradburn after allegations of inappropriate behaviour were made against the New Zealander. The Welsh county referred Bradburn to the independent cricket regulator following the allegations and the 58-year-old was subsequently charged with misconduct.“We are confident that a fair and transparent process has been followed in t
  
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• Root & Brook shortlisted for ICC cricketer of year

  30-12-2024 13:55 via bbc.com
  
  Joe Root and Harry Brook are nominated for the ICC's cricketer of the year award alongside Travis Head and Jasprit Bumrah.
  
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• Pat Cummins celebrates one of Australia's 'great wins' over India in MCG Test – video

  30-12-2024 12:01
  
  The Australia captain Pat Cummins hailed his side's Test victory against India as one of the country's 'great wins' after a dramatic final day at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The hosts took seven final-session wickets to win by 184 runs and take a 2-1 lead in the series between two of the sports' heavyweights. Australia gamble pays off with late flurry of India wickets in classic TestBigger than Bradman: bumper Test breaks Australia cricket crowd record Continue reading...
  
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• Australia bowl out India to earn dramatic win

  30-12-2024 10:39 via bbc.com
  
  Australia bowl out India for 155 to win the fourth Test by 184 runs in the final session in Melbourne - taking a 2-1 series lead with a fifth and final Test to play.
  
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• Quiz: How well do you remember cricket in 2024?

  30-12-2024 10:16 via bbc.com
  
  As another year draws to a close, how well do you remember cricket in 2024?
  
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• Australia get key man Jaiswal via controversial review

  30-12-2024 09:02 via bbc.com
  
  Key batter Yashasvi Jaiswal is given out caught behind on review despite ultra-edge technology not showing a spike as India lose the fourth Test to Australia on the final day.
  
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• The alternative 2024 sports awards: quotes, gaffes and animal cameos

  30-12-2024 09:00
  
  The best and worst of 2024 – featuring Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the war on woke and the happiest 34 seconds of the yearKeeper Lewis Patching – saying sorry in March after signing on loan for Rushden & Diamonds, conceding four, headbutting a fan in the bar and being sacked on the same day. “I was disappointed how the game panned out … I’d like to apologise and wish the club/supporter all the best moving forward.” Continue reading...
  
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• Australia gamble pays off with late flurry of India wickets in all-time classic Test

  30-12-2024 08:56
  
  Australia 474 & 234 beat India 369 & 155 by 184 runsHosts take seven final-session wickets for 2-1 lead at MCGIn the end, the dice landed the right way up for the shooter. Had India managed to bat for another hour, another 14 overs, Australia’s tactics would have been sliced up: too conservative in batting into the final day. But Australia’s gamble was about laying off risk on the other half of the equation, all but eliminating India’s chance of a win at the cost of red
  
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• Australia gamble pays off as India collapse late in all-time classic Boxing Day Test

  30-12-2024 08:56
  
  Australia 474 & 234 beat India 369 & 155 by 184 runsHosts take seven final-session wickets for 2-1 lead at MCGIn the end, the dice landed the right way up for the shooter. Had India managed to bat for another hour, another 14 overs, Australia’s tactics would have been sliced up: too conservative in batting into the final day. But Australia’s gamble was about laying off risk on the other half of the equation, all but eliminating India’s chance of a win at the cost of red
  
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• 'Lyon does the job!' - Australia win as India collapse

  30-12-2024 08:29 via bbc.com
  
  Nathan Lyon traps India's Mohammed Siraj lbw to give Australia a 184-run win in the fourth Test and give the hosts a 2-1 lead in the series.
  
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• Australia v India: fourth men’s cricket Test, day five – as it happened

  30-12-2024 08:01
  
  Australia take 2-1 lead in Border-Gavaskar series with tense 184-run win on day five of record-breaking Boxing Day TestThere have been 17 bigger chases to win a Test, and this is match number 2571.Or 92 overs to survive. Including the change of innings, Australia have cost themselves four overs to make six runs. Don’t think that was worth it. But they have a hampered bowler in Starc with his rib problem, and a fifth bowler who doesn’t bowl in Marsh. Continue reading...
  
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• Australia defeat India with flurry of wickets in final session of all-time classic Test

  30-12-2024 08:01
  
  Australia take 2-1 lead in Border-Gavaskar series with tense 184-run win on day five of record-breaking Boxing Day TestThere have been 17 bigger chases to win a Test, and this is match number 2571.Or 92 overs to survive. Including the change of innings, Australia have cost themselves four overs to make six runs. Don’t think that was worth it. But they have a hampered bowler in Starc with his rib problem, and a fifth bowler who doesn’t bowl in Marsh. Continue reading...
  
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• Australia win thriller to take series lead over India

  30-12-2024 07:52 via bbc.com
  
  Australia bowl India out for 155 in a dramatic final session of the fourth Test and will take a 2-1 lead into the final match of the series.
  
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• Australia defeat India by 184 runs in fourth men’s cricket Test – live reaction

  30-12-2024 07:25
  
  Australia take 2-1 series lead over India with tense victory during final session on day five of Boxing Day Test at the MCGThere have been 17 bigger chases to win a Test, and this is match number 2571.Or 92 overs to survive. Including the change of innings, Australia have cost themselves four overs to make six runs. Don’t think that was worth it. But they have a hampered bowler in Starc with his rib problem, and a fifth bowler who doesn’t bowl in Marsh. Continue reading...
  
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• Bigger than Bradman: bumper Boxing Day Test breaks record for cricket crowd in Australia

  30-12-2024 04:14
  A record 373,691 people attend Boxing Day Test at MCGAttendance beats 1937 record in which Bradman scored 270Boxing Day Test: live updates as Australia defeat IndiaNot even the great Don Bradman drew such a crowd. At the MCG on Monday, 74,362 walked through the turnstiles, taking the total attendance of the Boxing Day Test between Australia and India to 373,691.The five-day attendance is now the largest for any Test in Australia. It eclipsed the 350,534 which watched the six-day Test between Aus
  
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• 351,000… and counting: bumper Boxing Day Test breaks record for cricket crowd in Australia

  30-12-2024 04:14
  A record 373,691 people have attended the Boxing Day TestAttendance beats 1937 record in which Bradman scored 270 at MCGBoxing Day Test: live updates from Australia vs India at the MCGNot even the great Don Bradman drew such a crowd. At the MCG on Monday, more than 50,000 fans had walked through the turnstiles by lunchtime, making the total attendance of the Boxing Day Test between Australia and India more than 351,000.The five-day attendance tallyis now the largest attendance for any Test in Au
  
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• Australia v India: fourth men’s cricket Test, day five – live

  30-12-2024 01:56
  Updates from the Boxing Day Test at the MCGAustralia all out 234. India chasing 340 to winAny thoughts? Get in touch with an emailThere have been 17 bigger chases to win a Test, and this is match number 2571.Or 92 overs to survive. Including the change of innings, Australia have cost themselves four overs to make six runs. Don’t think that was worth it. But they have a hampered bowler in Starc with his rib problem, and a fifth bowler who doesn’t bowl in Marsh. Continue reading...
  
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