Stumped for wood, bamboo bats offer cricket a substitute to leather on willow Traditional woods have had a good innings but rising temperatures mean the need to find alternatives is pressing The Guardian - UK · Sep 28
Sir Garfield Sobers, great West Indies all-rounder, dies aged 89 Perhaps the most complete cricketer who ever lived, ‘Garry’ Sobers excelled with bat and ball to help usher in an era of West Indian dominance The Independent UK · Jul 17
Aussie speedster given Hall Of Fame nod Renowned for his express pace, former fast bowler Brett Lee has been inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame. AAP · Dec 27, 2025
Ian Botham warns Ben Stokes and Joe Root they must win Ashes in Australia to cement their legacies Joe Root and Ben Stokes have not won a Test in Australia, and Ian Botham has claimed this will affect their legacies The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2025
Memories of a first England Test in Perth: a terry towelling hat and Lillee’s aluminium bat A hastily cobbled together three-match series allowed me to see Australia’s firebrand bowler in action at the Waca – and finally find my tribe The Guardian - AU · Nov 16, 2025
Numbers crunched: how the votes were cast in the Guardian’s men’s Ashes top 100 Australians dominate at the very top of our list but the overall numbers are split evenly and England lead the way for all-rounders The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2025
Dickie Bird’s humour and love for cricket made him an unlikely icon of his sport While he could be funny, he was also firm and players knew where they stood with umpire who became as famous as them The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2025
Dickie Bird obituary One of the world’s finest cricket umpires who became a popular celebrity known for his comic anecdotes and quirky ways The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2025
Why Queen Elizabeth "Couldn't" Give Fan Her Autograph While So Many People Were "Watching" Instead, the monarch personally arranged for a special surprise to be delivered after the event. Marie Claire · May 11, 2025
'Jasprit Bumrah is a combination of legendary pacers...': Greg Chappell hails India pace spearhead NEW DELHI: Former Australia cricketer Greg Chappell, who formerly coached India, thinks Jasprit Bumrah combines the finest qualities of the great pacers Andy Roberts and Dennis Lillee. The Times of India · Dec 13, 2024
Sporting family ties as FA Cup draw throws up Young possibility The former England international and his teenage son could go head-to-head at Goodison Park. The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2024
From outrage to victory: Sunil Gavaskar's infamous walkout in 1981 Melbourne Test Sunil Gavaskar's 'infamous' walkout during the 1981 Melbourne Test against Australia remains one of the most dramatic moments in cricket history. The incident occurred during the third Test of India's tour of Australia at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The Times of India · Sep 13, 2024
Longest runs of consecutive innings with wicket as Sophie Ecclestone joins list Muttiah Muralitharan, the record Test wicket-taker, and Australia paceman Dennis Lillee both enjoyed runs of 35 during their illustrious careers. The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2024
Derek Underwood: a huge-hearted free thinker who always gave his all ‘Deadly’ was the antithesis of the international superstar sportsman – until he set off on his run-up The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Mar 22, 2024 A model of the reliable and durable: Mitchell Starc and a rare piece of cricket history The Australian quick’s modesty after passing Dennis Lillee’s mark of 355 Test wickets belies the fact the milestone is serious business
The Times of India · Mar 8, 2024 Mitchell Starc surpasses Dennis Lillee, climbs to fourth on Australian Test wicket-takers list NEW DELHI: Mitchell Starc, the seasoned left-arm pacer, ascended to fourth place on the list of Australian Test wicket-takers in a standout performance during the second Test against New Zealand. His stellar display saw him surpass the legendary Dennis Lillee's tally.
AAP · Mar 6, 2024 How 'Harden Up' jab turned Starc into the man of steel Mitchell Starc says he learned early in his career the difference between good and bad pain, and it's put him on the cusp of surpassing an Aussie legend.
The Hindu · Jan 12, 2024 As franchise leagues kidnap the game, Test cricket must find windows: Mark Nicholas Mark Nicholas, president of the MCC and renowned cricket commentator, discusses the future of Test cricket and the importance of the MCC's role in the game.
Newcastle Herald · Dec 30, 2023 Why Charlie turns into Richie each summer N matter how hot it gets, you keep your wig and jacket on.
ABC News · Jan 21, 2023 West Australian cricket's lightning-fast pace bowler Lance Morris is the sport's reluctant Wild Thing From Jeff Thomson to Brett Lee and Shaun Tait, Australian cricket fans have an obsession with lightning-fast pace bowlers, now emerging quick Lance Morris is making his mark on the game.
AAP · Dec 2, 2022 Cummins joins rare air with quick 200 Pat Cummins has brought up his 200th Test wicket, leaving him with the best average and strike-rate of any Australian to have passed the figure.
ABC News · Nov 3, 2022 Zoe Goss's legendary moment in women's sport is being honoured – and ruffling feathers – at the WACA Zoe Goss put her name in lights and took a giant step forward for the women's game when she dismissed Brian Lara back in 1994, but the WACA's decision to honour her legacy has received some pushback.
Daily Mirror · Sep 9, 2022 Lord Botham leads tributes to 'remarkable woman' as cricket mourns The Queen Knighted by The Queen in 2007 Botham was first introduced to Her Majesty on his debut in 1977 after which he was 'walking on air'
AAP · Sep 9, 2022 Aussie sports codes to honour late Queen The death of Queen Elizabeth II will be marked by shows of respect by various Australian sporting codes over the weekend.
ABC News · Sep 2, 2022 Abused by their coach Ian King and abandoned by cricket, Matthew Rose and his teammates are now fighting back In the late 1980s, Matthew Rose found a coach who could turn him into the next Dennis Lillee. Instead, like dozens of other elite cricketers in the ACT, he was preyed on by sexual abuser. Warning: this story contains graphic descriptions of child sexual abuse.