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Sunrisers Hyderabad's Travis Head plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants in Hyderabad, India, Wednesday, May 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.)

'Utterly absurd' Head sends ominous World Cup message

Travis Head went on a tear against a luckless Lucknow in the IPL, and in doing so gave a glimpse of his T20 World Cup intentions.

Nathan Lyon of Australia celebrates after taking the wicket of Glenn Phillips of New Zealand for a five wicket bag during day four of the First Test in the series between New Zealand and Australia at Basin Reserve on March 03, 2024 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

'It would have been 4-0': Lyon's Ashes claim

Nathan Lyon believes Australia would have won the Ashes 4-0 had he not suffered a dramatic series-ending injury in the second Test.

Michael Slater has had his named off an oval in Wagga Wagga.

Slater wiped from history in home town after charges

Disgraced former cricketer Michael Slater has had his name rubbed off a sign at the oval named after him in Wagga Wagga.

Nathan Lyon is shown in tears after being injured during the 2023 Ashes in the latest series of The Test docuseries.

Vision emerges of gutted Lyon in tears after cruel twist

Never before seen vision of Australia's 2023 Ashes campaign shows Nathan Lyon in tears after suffering a series-ending calf injury.

Delhi Capitals' Jake Fraser-McGurk celebrates his fifty runs during the Indian Premier League.

Young star's feat makes Aussie snub look ridiculous

Australia’s young Twenty20 batting sensation Jake Fraser-McGurk scored another whirlwind half century in the IPL.

Aussie coach explains 'heavily discussed' omission

Jake Fraser-McGurk is a player of the future. But there was no room for him at the T20 World Cup and Andrew McDonald has explained why.

Delhi Capitals' Jake Fraser-McGurk bats during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians in New Delhi, India, Saturday, April 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Surjeet Yadav)

Snubbed star opens up on World Cup omission

Jake Fraser-McGurk has a surprising take on his non-selection for the Australian squad for the T20 World Cup in June.

Australian star Steve Smith in the field during a T20 match against New Zealand.

Star's case for Smith exposes baffling decision

Smith was a notable omission from the Australian T20 World Cup squad, and Josh Hazlewood believes his absence will be felt across the team.

Why Tubby has one 'worry' over Smith omission

Steve Smith has struggled for form recently in white-ball cricket. However, Mark Taylor believes there's one part of his game the Aussies could miss.

Hint on Pucovski's future ahead of medical panel findings

The talented opening batter suffered a number of setbacks last season but has been given a big boost by Cricket Victoria's decision.