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Robert CraddockSenior sports journalist

Robert ‘Crash’ Craddock is regarded as one of Queensland’s best authorities on sport. ‘Crash’ is a senior sport journalist and columnist for The Courier-Mail and CODE Sports, and can be seen on Fox Cricket.

Robert Craddock

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Mitchell Marsh of Western Australia walks off after he was dismissed by Mitch Perry of Victoria during day one of the Sheffield Shield match between Victoria and Western Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on December 04, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. Picture: Getty Images

Marsh open to Ashes recall as red-ball retirement looms

Mitchell Marsh is set to confirm his retirement from red-ball cricket, but the national T20 and ODI captain will keep the door open to torment England just one more time – if the call comes.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07: England leave the field after losing the Second 2025/26 Ashes Series Test Match between Australia and England at The Gabba on December 07, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Latest baffling decision exposes England’s real problem

England, after suffering a humiliating defeat at the Gabba, will now be trailed by a tidal wave of inquests into Bazball. And their next move won’t ease the burning spotlight fixed on them.

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Every Australia and England player rated.

‘Duck’ eggs, super Starc: Every Australia, England player rated

Mitchell Starc’s player-of-the-series credentials have reached new heights, spearheading Australia’s Gabba domination against an England side who crumbled in the Ashes furnace. PLAYER RATINGS

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Englandâs captain Ben Stokes reacts as he walks off the ground after being dismissed on day four of the second Ashes cricket Test match between Australia and England at The Gabba in Brisbane on December 7, 2025. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP) / --IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE--

The day Bazball died at the hands of its greatest ambassador

Ben Stokes is Bazball’s biggest driving force and its greatest defender. But Robert Craddock asks if Brendon McCullum’s game plan is stifling England’s best player.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 04: Mitchell Starc of Australia celebrates dismissing Gus Atkinson of England during day one of the Second 2025/26 Ashes Series Test Match between Australia and England at The Gabba on December 04, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Pakistan great questions bowling science around Starc successor

As Mitchell Starc made history during the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, Wasim Akram worried for the future of the craft, saying current science may hurt the next generation of bowlers.

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Englandâs captain Ben Stokes (R) reacts as he walks past Jofra Archer on day three of the second Ashes cricket Test match between Australia and England at The Gabba in Brisbane on December 6, 2025. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP) / --IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE--

Wake up England, the Ashes is supposed to be a competition

As Australia continue to flex their muscles on an unprepared English side, it feels as if we may never again see a competitive Ashes down under, writes ROBERT CRADDOCK.

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Mark Nicholas enjoys day 2 of the Ashes at the Gabba in Brisbane. Pictures: Adam Head

Top commentator holds key to Australia’s ultimate Ashes wish

Mark Nicholas, a man Australian cricket audiences are familiar with from his commentary days, has backed a push to bring the urn to Australia for the 150th anniversary Test next summer.

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Australiaâs Travis Head bats during day two of the second Ashes cricket Test match between Australia and England at The Gabba in Brisbane on December 5, 2025. (Photo by Patrick HAMILTON / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

‘He’s better at five’: Head debate rolls on after Brisbane cameo

Mark Waugh has cast doubt over the long-term future of Travis Head as a Test opener, urging selectors to make plans to get the attacking weapon back into the middle-order.

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First Test fight: ‘New’ Gabba to be best cricket stadium in world

Cricket Australia chief executive Mike Baird has declared Victoria Park will be the sport’s best stadium in the world, as negotiations continue to return the prized First Test to Brisbane before 2032.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 04: Joe Root of England celebrates after scoring a century during day one of the Second 2025/26 Ashes Series Test Match between Australia and England at The Gabba on December 04, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Alarm bells ring for Aussies as Root finally snaps batting curse

He’s done it. Joe Root has finally snapped cricket’s most celebrated batting curse, with his first Ashes century. Now suddenly a free man, the world’s No.1 Test batsman has alarm bells ringing in Australian camp.

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