Australia’s drubbing of once-great West Indies sad proof Test cricket mismatches must end
The challenge facing Test cricket, of how to keep it healthy in places where it isn’t thriving, is being played out most starkly in the West Indies
August 2021
Ted Dexter obituary
England cricket captain known for his daring play and run-scoring whose debonair manner earned him the nickname ‘Lord Ted’
January 2021
Colin McDonald obituary
Tenacious Australian batsman at his best in testing conditions, as when Jim Laker took 19 wickets for England at Old Trafford
November 2019
Richie Benaud's influence on cricket stretched beyond his spin
In an extract from his new book, Ashley Mallett recalls a telling incident on a tour to apartheid era South Africa
November 2016
Sport picture of the day
Sport picture of the day: best view in the house for The Richies
The Richies, a group of cricket fans dressed as former Australian Test cricketer and commentator Richie Benaud, watch play from the Adelaide Oval RoofClimb
January 2016
Sport picture of the day
Sport picture of the day: 501 Richie Benauds
501 ‘Richies’ descended on the Sydney Cricket Ground for day two of the third Test between Australia and West Indies as part of an elaborate tribute to the late player and commentator
November 2015
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Richie Benaud: cricket’s best friend – as all-rounder, captain and commentator
In an extract from the new book Benaud in Wisden, Rob Smyth pays tribute to a colossus of the game whose wit, nous and decency shone through on the field and in the commentary box
August 2015
The agenda
The Agenda: Jordan Spieth out for top spot and Richie Benaud remembered
Golf’s No1 ranking up for grabs, the Tour of Poland is ready to roll, England head to Netball World Cup and Rory Bremner hosts tribute to Richie, here’s this week’s:
May 2015
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Looking back with a bittersweet melancholy? Suggest songs that hark back to the past using the five senses, musical echoes or any other trigger tricks of memory
The Weekly Beast: taxing times for Channel Nine as News Corp bites back
Amanda Meade
Leunig poetry on mother love, Tharunka co-editor deletes article critical of him – and cops more criticism, ABC South Australia archives missing in action, and Anzac references abound
