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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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Nathan Lyon was a shock omission from the Australian team for the day-night Test in Brisbane. Picture: Getty

‘This will rock him’: The most insulting factor in Lyon axing

Nathan Lyon has been dropped for the second time in three Tests – a move that will ‘rock’ the veteran spinner, and leave him facing an uncertain future.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 02: Pat Cummins arrives ford an Australia nets session at The Gabba on December 02, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Gets what he wants: Why Pat is modern cricket’s most powerful captain

The Pat Cummins call will be left to the man himself. But he’s quietly become one of the modern era’s most powerful Australian cricket leaders.

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Ben Stokes, England training session, The Gabba. Picture: Liam Kidston

Stokes apologises for ‘slip of the tongue’ which split English cricket

Ben Stokes is not one for backing down, but the England skipper is trying to mend the olive branch snapped by former greats after he called them ‘has-beens’ in a ‘slip of the tongue’.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 22: Usman Khawaja of Australia comes from the ground during day two of the First 2025/26 Ashes Series Test Match between Australia and England at Perth Stadium on November 22, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Crash: Why back injury is a blessing in disguise for Khawaja

Usman Khawaja may be cursing his back after being ruled out of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane. But the injury may actually be the perfect opportunity for him to make a call on his future and go out with dignity, writes ROBERT CRADDOCK.

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HXE5BD ROBIN SMITH ENGLAND & HAMPSHIRE CCC 07 June 1994

English cricket mourns sudden passing of former Test great

English cricket is in mourning on the eve of the second Ashes Test, with former Test great Robin Smith passing away at just 62 years of age.

Ben Stokes and Mark Wood.

Stokes, English stars off the hook after breaking Qld laws

Several England cricket stars including captain Ben Stokes have been snapped breaking road rules in Brisbane – but it seems police are unlikely to take any action.

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Mitchell Starc and Wasim Akram.

Best in the world: Akram’s high praise as Starc set for history

Superstar Wasim Akram has lauded Mitchell Starc as the best bowler in the world as the Aussie tearaway prepares to assume the mantle as the most prolific left-armed quick in cricket history.

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Brydon Carse of England celebrates dismissing Jake Weatherald of Australia during day two of the First 2025/26 Ashes Series Test Match between Australia and England at Perth Stadium on November 22, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

England to target Head, use Australia’s pink-ball tactics

England trained to the music of The Fray at the Gabba, including How To Save A Life, an appropriate backdrop to a side needing an urgent revival. And they think they’ve got the plan to do it.

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Usman Khawaja plays a shot during an Australia nets session at The Gabba on December 01, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Khawaja passes first test as D-Day looms for selectors

Usman Khawaja has ticked the first box as he seeks to force selectors into making one of their toughest calls in years ahead of an all-important training session under the Gabba lights.

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Lismore cricket fan Ian Crawford and his mates smuggled pigs into the Brisbane Gabba Cricket Ground and released them on the field during a one day match between Australia and England around 40 years ago. Pictured in Lismore with a pig named Mastermind. Photo: Elise Derwin

Gabba’s greatest mystery solved: ‘We put the piggy in the middle’

Enough of the porkies. After more than four decades, it’s time to tell the real story of a determined couple of mates who took a little piggy to an Australia v England ODI at the Gabba.

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