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Why no one will ‘do a Wagner’ on Smith again

Good luck. That’s the blunt message from Australia coach Justin Langer to bowlers who think they can replicate the hatchet...

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08th Jan. 2020 3:01 PM

Neil Wagner made Steve Smith his bunny. Picture: AAP/Michael Dodge

Kiwis powerless as Marnus delivers another century

Marnus Labuschagne marked a year since his call up as Test No.3 with a century as Australia finished day one of the third...

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03rd Jan. 2020 5:01 PM

Marnus Labuschagne celebrates his century at the SCG on day one of the third Test between Australia and New Zealand. Picture: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport/AP

‘Bring it on’: Smith happy to take Wagner hits for the team

Steve Smith has taken an "I bruise, you lose" attitude to the latest round of short-ball battery due from Neil Wagner at...

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02nd Jan. 2020 5:01 PM

New Zealand's Neil Wagner has taken Steve Smith’s wicket in four innings from four this series.

How Wagner planned to skin his bunny Smith

The similarities of the attacks on Bradman and Steve Smith are getting stronger, with Neil Wagner revealing he’s been...

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01st Jan. 2020 11:01 AM

Neil Wagner is a perfect against Steve Smith this series. Picture: Michael Klein

Tradition rules as players not keen to tinker with Tests

Travis Head joined his skipper, Tim Paine, in voicing opposition to a four-day Test proposal but the issue refuses to go...

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01st Jan. 2020 8:01 AM

Boxing Day Test Match at the MCG. 27/12/2019.. Day 2. New Zealand's Neil Wagner chats with Australia's Tim Paine and Travis Head will the 3rd umpire reviews the LBW challenge on Paine . Pic: Michael Klein

Up 106 spots in 12 months: Labuschagne reaches new high

Marnus Labuschagne’s stunning 2019 has been capped off with the Australian batsman moving from 110th to fourth in the ICC’s...

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31st Dec. 2019 9:12 AM

Ausssie No.3 Marnus Labuschagne has taken Test cricket by storm.

Kiwis falter after Head's ton puts Aussies in box seat

Travis Head played patiently for a second Test century, helping Australia to 467 before New Zealand slumped to 2-44 at...

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27th Dec. 2019 5:12 PM

Travis Head hits out on his way to a century for Australia at the MCG. Picture: Scott Barbour/AAP

Smith fights the law over Kiwi bodyline tactics

Steve Smith was involved in an on-field blue with Nigel Llong over the match umpire’s interpretation of the dead ball...

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27th Dec. 2019 7:12 AM

Kiwi quick shreds reporter, teammates

Kiwi pace ace Trent Boult is certainly in a jolly mood this festive period, cracking up reporters with a lively performance...

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24th Dec. 2019 8:12 AM

Trent Boult was in fine form with the microphone.

Kiwis’ Bodyline double bluff to blunt Smith

Justin Langer calls Steve Smith cricket’s greatest problem solver - but he has a challenge on his hands to combat New...

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22nd Dec. 2019 5:12 PM

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