Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine has retired from domestic cricket, calling time on his career at stumps in Tasmania’s Sheffield Shield match against Queensland at Bellerive Oval. Paine, who skippered Australia in 23 Tests between early 2018 and 2021 and played 35 Tests overall, left the field to a guard of honour from players…
The Only ‘Value’ in Sport Is to Win, and Win Fairly
October 26, 2022
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Commentary Just as the Andrew Thorburn saga (which I wrote about in these pages) put the intolerance of the so-called “progressive” left on full display, the furore over the last week in Australia surrounding sportspeople objecting to sponsorship by mining and energy companies has further underlined how hypocrisy and double standards are the order of…
The Only ‘Value’ in Sport Is to Win Fairly, Not Promote Progressivism
October 26, 2022
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Commentary Just as the Andrew Thorburn saga (which I wrote about in these pages) put the intolerance of the so-called “progressive” left on full display, the furore over the last week in Australia surrounding sportspeople objecting to sponsorship by mining and energy companies has further underlined how hypocrisy and double standards are the order of…
Cricket Captain Stands by Energy Sponsor Amid Media-Driven Climate Controversy
October 19, 2022
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Test captain Pat Cummins has denied that he raised objections to Cricket Australia’s sponsorship deal with energy company Alinta on climate grounds. It comes after reports by Australian media alleged that Cummins told Cricket Australia Chief Executive Nick Hockley to terminate the $40 million, four-year contract with Alinta. “I think the most obvious, front-of-mind things…
Playing With Shane Warne ‘Highlight Of My Cricketing Career’ Adam Gilchrist Says
Australian cricket veteran Adam Gilchrist paid tribute to long time friend and teammate Shane Warne in an interview with the Australian Broadcasting Corporations’s Leigh Sales. When asked about what it was like to play with Warne, Gilchrist said: “It was the highlight of my cricketing career as simple as that.” “The team victories were amazing,…
Shane Warne State Memorial Service Set for March 30
March 10, 2022
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A state memorial service celebrating the life and accomplishments of Australian cricket great Shane Warne has been confirmed by Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews. The service will take place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Wednesday, March 30. “There’s nowhere in the world more appropriate to farewell Warnie than the ‘G.” Andrews said in a…
Western Australia Cricket Could Lose $5 Million After Ashes Test Scrapped Over Quarantine Rules
December 7, 2021
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The chief of Western Australia (WA) Cricket has conceded that her organisation could lose up to $5 million after the city of Perth was stripped of the popular fifth Ashes cricket test scheduled to start on Jan. 14. The decision came on Dec. 6 after the sport’s governing body found WA’s quarantine requirements too onerous…
Australian Cricket Aims for 100 Percent Jab Rate
November 8, 2021
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Australian cricket officials are pushing for all staff and players to be 100 percent vaccinated by the end of November. This comes as professional sporting codes across the country grapple with the issue of vaccine mandates. Nick Hockley, CEO of Cricket Australia, said the body had to do little to increase vaccination rates with many…
Indian Cricket Team Reluctant to Quarantine Another 14 Days in Brisbane
India have reportedly expressed concern about being forced into a hard quarantine on entry to Brisbane, claiming they’d rather the fourth Test be played elsewhere. The Australian and Indian teams are set to fly to Sydney on Monday to continue preparations for the third cricket Test, before flying to Queensland for the fourth and final…
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