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'Poor bugger': World Cup team's sympathy for skipper

Mitch Marsh is an injury blow but Nathan Ellis says Australia's World Cup batting is strong enough that even Steve Smith would have a fight to make the team.

AAP · Feb 12

Aussies fret over skipper after World Cup winning start

Australia's T20 World Cup captain Mitch Marsh is still in pain and there is no timeline on his return after he copped a blow to the testicles at training.

AAP · Feb 11

Morning Mail: Taylor sets up Liberal spill, millionaires call for higher taxes, Australia’s skiing hope slips up

Party is in worst position since its foundation in 1944, says expected challenger; Winter Olympics gold hope Jakara Anthony misses out

The Guardian - AU · Feb 11

From Gabba-gate to the wrong energy gels – Why teams stray from their official sponsors, and what happens when they do

Professional cyclists and teams have sponsors for everything from clothing and wheels to gels and supplements, but does that mean that they stay brand loyal 100% of the time? From blatantly using rival products to more subtle strays, using the 'wrong' equipment does happen. We found out why – and…

Cycling News · Jan 26

Calls grow for Smith to earn T20 World Cup call-up

Star veteran Steve Smith didn't end the BBL season with a trophy, but his hot form has at least given him a chance to earn a dream T20 World Cup call-up.

AAP · Jan 25

Payne stars as Perth crush Sixers to snare BBL crown

David Payne starred with the ball before Mitch Marsh got the job done with the bat as the Perth Scorchers thumped the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash final.

AAP · Jan 25

Steve Smith hits his groove – but too late for Australia’s T20 World Cup squad

Steve Smith will not be going to the T20 World Cup in. India and Sri Lanka despite fine form in the Big Bash but he does have an eye on the 2028 Olympics

The Guardian - UK · Jan 24

Scorchers veteran Paris in desperate bid for BBL final

Perth Scorchers captain Ashton Turner says his team faces a difficult decision on Joel Paris as the team attempts to win BBL title No.6.

AAP · Jan 24

Sliding doors moments as Hobart's BBL dream dashed

The Hobart Hurricanes' Big Bash League season is over after a 57-run loss to the Sydney Sixers in the challenger final at the SCG.

AAP · Jan 23

Babar back for Pakistan to face Aussies after BBL flop

Pakistan great Babar Azam is back in their T20 squad to face Australia ahead of the World Cup following his eventful if under-performing spell in the Big Bash.

AAP · Jan 23