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Former Cricket Australia staffer charged with sexually touching two men
CA’s former head of communications Tim Whittaker appeared at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court charged with sexually touching two men without their consent in 2016 and 2019.
- by Andrew Wu
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Ponting looms as peace broker around Perth Test
Ricky Ponting’s first Test in Perth since Justin Langer’s exit as Australia’s coach looms as a vital part of the healing process amid tensions between past and present players.
- by Daniel Brettig
Aussie Smith reacts to homecoming
Cameron Smith was pleased to return home and play in the Australian PGA Championship alongside Adam Scott.
‘An example of how not to do it’: Devil’s bargain behind record low cricket crowds
A meaningless series between Australia and England, including a record-low MCG crowd, offered a chilling preview of cricket’s landscape over the next four years.
- by Daniel Brettig
Bemusement, frustration: Langer outburst inflames player feud
Justin Langer’s recent interview has further inflamed the intergenerational feud in Australian cricket, setting the scene for a tense start to the Test summer.
- by Andrew Wu and Daniel Brettig
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CA chief Hockley rejects Langer’s version of history
Justin Langer’s tenure as Australian men’s head coach ended after he was handed feedback from two separate independent reviews and multiple additional suggestions to tone down his volatile style.
- by Daniel Brettig
Hot Australia destroy England on cold MCG night before just 10,000 fans
A record low crowd of 10,406 fans at the MCG watched Australia complete a 3-0 whitewash against England with a thumping 222-run win.
- by Andrew Wu
Zampa wicket seals Aussie whitewash
Adam Zampa tore through the defence of Olly Stone as Australia rounded out a 3-0 one-day series whitewash over England at the MCG.
Smith departs in bizarre fashion
Steve Smith lost his wicket in comical fashion during the second one-dayer between Australia and England.
Warner breaks century drought in style
Australian opener David Warner broke a drought of international centuries by belting one against England at the MCG.
Head belts century against England
Travis Head belted a classy century for Australia against England at the MCG.