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Virat Kohli expecting Australia to play aggressive cricket in Test series

Ex-Aussie skipper Michael Clarke recently called for a return to "tough Australian cricket" – and that's exactly what Kohli is expecting.

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Indian opener Murali Vijay blasts 129 against Cricket Australia XI to cement place for first Test

Vijay viciously smacked 26 from one over to bring up his century.

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Justin Hodges says Wayne Bennett has brought Brisbane Broncos into disrepute, should leave club now

Strong words from Hodges, who won the 2006 premiership under Bennett.

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Shaun Johnson signs with Cronulla Sharks on three-year deal

Johnson will wear Cronulla colours until at least 2021.

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Cricket Australia XI pile the runs on wounded India

A tough day at the office for the tourists.

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Sheffield Shield: Nathan Lyon spins NSW to victory on day four of round five

Lyon snared 4-86 in his last match before the first Test against India next week.

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James Fisher-Harris re-signs with Penrith Panthers on three-year deal

The Panthers reportedly fended off a massive bid from Canterbury.

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James Fisher-Harris re-signs with Penrith Panthers on three-year deal

The Panthers reportedly fended off a massive bid from Canterbury.

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Newcastle Knights recruit Jesse Ramien confident he can handle State of Origin in 2019

The former Sharks centre has his sights set on debuting for NSW in 2019.

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Travis Boak steps down as captain of Port Adelaide

Boak led the Power in 137 matches over six years, making him the most-capped skipper in the club's history.

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India batsmen fire against Cricket Australia XI in perfect Test warm-up

Teenage opener Prithvi Shaw led the way with 66, while captain Virat Kohli made a classy 64.

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Mark Riddell says St George Illawarra should trade Gareth Widdop for Wigan's George Williams

Could the Dragons swap one English international playmaker for another?

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Gareth Widdop re-affirms commitment to St George Illawarra Dragons: 'I will be here in 2019'

However, the Dragons captain stopped short of confirming he would see out the entirety of his deal.

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Valentine Holmes NFL move: Cronulla Sharks would've denied release to Australian sport

"I think if it was in Australia, in any type of code, we'd make him stick to his contract."

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Australia opener Aaron Finch confident he can turn torrid form around before first Test

Australia's white-ball skipper has averaged 9.6 runs from his past 10 international innings.

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Mitchell Starc set to end two-year absence from Australian T20 team

Starc, who hasn't played a T20I since September 2016, replaces the injured Billy Stanlake.

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Victor Radley sweats it out at pre-season training as Roosters teammates enjoy Las Vegas

"I'll let the old boys have a few more weeks off ... They've got old bones and old muscles."

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Mark Geyer says Damien Cook should follow outgoing Souths coach Anthony Seibold to Brisbane

MG believes the Broncos could get rid of Andrew McCullough to make way for Cook.

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Manly Sea Eagles hardman Joel Thompson's journey from self-destructive party boy to NRL role model

Thompson was headed towards implosion until he finally sought help. He has since become an inspiring community leader and mental health advocate.

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Sheffield Shield: Batsmen miserably fail Test appraisals as bowlers wreak havoc

A myriad of aspiring Test batters failed to get going but Australia's premier bowling attack enjoyed a solid hit-out.

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Will Hopoate reveals what it was like growing up with controversial dad John

The Bulldogs star opened up on the turbulence he faced at an early age.

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Test hopefuls push selection cases in Sheffield Shield

Moises Henriques went nuts with the bat while Travis Head went a long way to saving his Test spot.

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South Africa skipper Faf Du Plessis encourages Aussies to regain their aggression

"I believe you should never take away your uniqueness or strength. If your strength is to get inside guys' faces then use that."

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Cricket scheduling: Darren Berry wants to get rid of Twenty20 internationals

"Does anyone really care about international T20 cricket?"

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Finals footy the key factor in Josh Morris' move to the Cronulla Sharks

The ex-Bulldog impressed Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan during the first week of pre-season training at his new club.

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Cricket Australia will give 'due consideration' to submission to lift ball-tampering bans

There is renewed hope for suspended batsmen Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft.

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Stuart MacGill rips sacked Cricket Australia official Pat Howard with brutal spray

Macgilla hasn't missed here.

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James Pattinson still long way from Australian return, says Victoria bowling coach

The signs were extremely promising for the fast bowler during his recent injury return.

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O'Keeffe: Jason Sangha's technique the best since Ricky Ponting

"This is a player of the ages. He is the best, technically, we've had since Ponting."

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Sydney Roosters halfback Cooper Cronk will be fit to start the 2019 NRL season

But a Roosters recruit is set to miss the beginning of the year.

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2018 Melbourne Cup: Cross Counter wins nation's biggest race

The British stayer beat Marmelo and A Prince of Arran.

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Teenage prodigies Jason Sangha and Jack Edwards score twin maiden Sheffield Shield tons for NSW

It's the third time in Shield history that two teens have recorded centuries in the same innings.

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NRL 2019: What we learned from squad announcements

Some high-profile names are now unemployed while one club is preparing a massive recruitment drive.

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NRL 2019: Tevita Pangai Junior, Corey Oates and Matt Lodge still unsigned by Brisbane Broncos

The star trio was not included on Brisbane's initial 25-man NRL list for 2019.

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Australian cricket's cultural review: Toxic culture in place since 2012

"They're perceived horribly, to the point where players weren't enjoying the process of playing Australia."

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