Cricket‘Last time we played I bowled for six hours and he scored 300’Walking out to the middle of the MCG was a dream scenario the Konstas brothers would act out in their Hurstville backyard. As Sam prepares to make that dream a reality, his brothers reveal stories from his rise to the top.
AnalysisCricketCrunch time: Khawaja struggles expose huge issue for AustraliaUsman Khawaja has underwhelmed so far this series. Damning statistics underline just how much he’s struggled, but they also expose a wider problem for the Australian Test team.
CricketThe devastating danger Sam Konstas must conquerJasprit Bumrah is one of the most lethal bowlers to visit Australian shores. Sam Konstas will need to survive the Indian maestro’s biggest weapon – which could well be the teenager’s kryptonite.
Cricket‘Selectors’ fault’: Cummins reveals why pressure is off KonstasAs one of only a handful of Australians to have played a Test even younger than Sam Konstas, Aussie skipper Pat Cummins has alleviated some pressure from the teen debutant, while also revealing a positive injury update for his side.
ANALYSISCricketThe most extraordinary Test debut in 50 yearsIf Sam Konstas’ debut was noteworthy merely for him being a teenager, or it being on Boxing Day, or in a massive live series, it would be a big deal. All three puts his first game beyond anything we’ve seen for 50 years.
Cricket‘I wouldn’t sledge’: Aussie star’s warning to fired up PomsEngland could dig into the traditional Australian cricketing playbook and bring a fiery attitude in the field this summer but one man set to play a vital Ashes role says it would be all for nothing.
CricketOne Spin King to another – how brilliant Alana uses Shane’s tricksWhen Alana King was in primary school she met Shane Warne at a coaching camp … and, based on her career-best 7-18 at the World Cup, listened to every word.
CricketMan accused of inappropriately touching Aussie stars exposedThe boss of the players’ union has rejected a claim two Australian women’s cricketers broke protocol before they were “stalked” and “touched inappropriately” by a motorcyclist in India.
Cricket7-18!: King rips through South Africa in World Cup demolitionSpin queen Alana King spun circles around South Africa, taking a staggering seven wickets to lead Australia to a big victory – and set up a semi-final clash with India.
CricketShield return key to unlocking Head’s best for the AshesGreg Chappell describes Travis Head as the cricketer of the present and future, but it may be time to go back to the past to prepare him for the Ashes.
CricketRenshaw on his Test chances after smashing half centuryMatt Renshaw says his sole focus is on Queensland’s next Sheffield Shield clash after the Ashes hopeful smashed a half-century against India to remind selectors he’s ready to go should they pick him for the first Test next month.
The AshesTest bolter given strong Ashes hint amid fast bowling mysteryThe Test dream for veteran paceman Sean Abbott is edging ever closer with selectors expected to pull him from Australia’s T20 series with India in the latest nod to his Ashes potential.
CricketGardner and Sutherland save the day as Australia thump EnglandA brilliant all-round display from Annabel Sutherland and another ton from Ashleigh Gardner turned the tide for Australia as they took down England at the World Cup.
The AshesChappell: Marnus can’t open, Smith shouldn’t be captainAussie great Greg Chappell has urged selectors not to use Marnus Labuschagne as an opener during the Ashes, earmarking a surprise choice to partner Usman Khawaja.
CricketWhy Smith’s batting sessions will be beamed to the worldSteve Smith soon won’t have to worry about batting in a cage in New York. His nets sessions may be beamed around the globe thanks to the latest revolutionary technology.
CricketShield coaches reveal 30 nextgen stars and future Aussie playersA 20-year-old combination of Travis Head and David Warner, a future Queensland captain, and the 145kmh 19-year-old everyone is talking about. State coaches reveal the country’s next gen stars and their next Australia players.
The AshesSee the pictures: Cummins’ first steps toward Ashes returnPat Cummins has taken the first tentative steps toward letting rip in the Ashes, resuming training on Wednesday. See the pictures here.
CricketCoaches reveal 31 NextGen women’s stars, future Australia playersAustralia’s women’s cricket team remain the country’s most dominant national outfit, and their sport’s apex predators. But with key personnel in their mid-30s regeneration is coming. The good news is, the talent stocks run deep.
CricketTwo of 471: The stat that haunts Australian cricketAustralia went for more than a century without fielding a male Indigenous Test cricketer. Soon, it could have two in the team, as early as this summer.
CricketStar sidelined as Australia’s World Cup campaign hits injury hurdleAustralia’s humming World Cup campaign in India has hit turbulence, with a superstar sidelined with a calf problem ahead of a heavyweight clash with arch-rivals England.
The AshesWeatherald firms for Ashes debut — but will it be in Perth?Jake Weatherald has been backed to become the ultimate David Warner replacement and provide the aggression which has been lacking at the top of Australia’s batting order.
CricketCoach skips India series for secret Ashes meetingAndrew McDonald will hand the reins over for the rest Australia’s one-day series against India to spearhead a secret Ashes-planning meeting between the most powerful cricket brains in the country.
The AshesExperts’ consensus XI for first Ashes Test as three major calls loomCODE Sports’ cricket experts have named their Australia XI for the first Ashes Test, but there’s three major decisions which could change the face of the summer. Have your say inside!
The AshesSelectors urged into major Test squad rethinkAustralian selectors have been urged to postpone their Ashes Test squad announcement as injuries and form concerns throw team balance into chaos.
CricketCaptain Marsh steers Australia to comfortable win in first ODI v IndiaRain regularly interrupted India’s innings but it was Australia’s opening quick bowlers, Mitch Starc and Josh Hazlewood, who turned the screws – before skipper Mitch Marsh led the Aussies to a comfortable victory.
Australian TeamsShastri: Why Smith needs to hold off retirement for crucial India testCricket fans have their minds on the upcoming Ashes but the experts are already throwing it forward, with Ravi Shastri declaring Steve Smith the key to Australia’s success in India 2027, if he can hold off retirement.
The AshesLabuschagne firms for Ashes opener role, Green plan revealedAustralian selector George Bailey says he has no issues with Marnus Labuschagne shifting from No.3 for Queensland to open in the Ashes. Plus, the latest on Cam Green’s injury.
Cricket‘Not the Scott I know’: History behind Boland’s Shield send-offScott Boland has played down his uncharacteristic send-off to NSW batter Ollie Davies after inspiring a tense Shield win for Victoria with five wickets to put England on notice.
The AshesWebster the only winner as Green injury blow rocks Aussie Ashes plansThe risk of Cameron Green breaking down in the middle of a Test could force Australia’s selectors into a contingency plan after the all-rounder’s latest injury setback.
CricketShort, Zampa, Richardson and the rise of the FIFO cricketerMatt Short’s decision to move interstate while remaining a player for Victoria and Adelaide in the BBL exposes an extraordinary shift in how Australia’s elite cricketers now live and work.