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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.

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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

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

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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

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

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

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.

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'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

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

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

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

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

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 Guardian - AU

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.

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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

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

Why Charlie turns into Richie each summer

N matter how hot it gets, you keep your wig and jacket on.

ABC News

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.

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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

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

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

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

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.

The Hindu

McGrath pace foundation

Former Australian pacer Glenn McGrath heaped praises on England’s new approach to Test cricket.

The Times of India

I find ODIs exciting but format has got to deal with few challenges: Glenn McGrath

CHENNAI: Australian fast bowling great Glenn McGrath is still in love with the 50-over format but has no hesitation in admitting that it does face a daunting challenge with the exponential popularity of T20 cricket.

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