Jon Pierik

An experimental Australian line-up, led by Marcus Stoinis’ batting masterclass, has cruised to a seven-wicket win over Pakistan in Hobart on Monday night, completing a 3-0 T20 series sweep. However, the win was marred by an injury to Glenn Maxwell.

The Australian men’s cricket team was once the domain of products from public and independent schools. But that hasn’t been the case in recent times. So, what’s changed?

Australia, chasing 204, have limped to a two-wicket victory over Pakistan in the opening one-day international at the MCG. Meanwhile, David Warner has delivered his verdict on who should open the batting against India - and it’s not Cameron Bancroft.

Nathan McSweeney has given the national selectors much to think about, after teenage prodigy Sam Konstas and veteran hands Marcus Harris and Cameron Bancroft each failed to impress on Saturday in the second innings of Australia A’s clash.

The uncapped South Australian has emerged as a leading contender to partner Usman Khawaja at the top of Australia’s order against India, and beyond that, astute judges say he has all the attributes to one day lead the national team.

India’s superstar batter Virat Kohli is badly out of form. Now the tourists have made a shock selection call ahead of their gold-plated Test series against Australia starting next month.

Justin Tatum also accused a Melbourne star of “flopping”, after claiming he was treated differently by refs because of his “intimidating” appearance. Tatum is now under investigation by Basketball Australia.

The 2024-25 National Basketball League season tips off on Thursday night, and there’s one team many consider to be the championship favourites.

In a crazy finals result which propels Brisbane to the final four, spearhead Joe Daniher slotted the final two goals as the Lions came from the clouds to stun GWS Giants by five points.

In a crazy finals result which propels Brisbane to the final four, spearhead Joe Daniher slotted the final two goals as the Lions came from the clouds to stun GWS Giants by five points.