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Paine backs Smith ahead of Gabba showdown

Paine backs Smith ahead of Gabba showdown

Skipper Tim Paine warned Thursday that Steve Smith “feeds off” criticism and was fired up for the high-stakes fourth Test against India, which Australia will start with...

 Jan. 14
Bangladesh is clearly favourites: Phil Simmons
West Indies head coach Phil Simmons

Bangladesh is clearly favourites: Phil Simmons

West Indies men’s coach Phil Simmons is relying on his team’s “enthusiasm and hunger” to overcome “clear favourites” Bangladesh in the ODI series starting next week. Several top West indies players opted out of the tour, their third since the r...

 Jan. 13

Man Utd go top of the League

Man Utd go top of the League Paul Pogba said he is "always happy" when he is winning after scoring the only goal in a 1-0 victory at Burnley that took Manchester United top of the Premier League for ...

Jan. 13

Absolute rubbish – Langer goes into bat for Paine, Smith

Absolute rubbish – Langer goes into bat for Paine, Smith Australia coach Justin Langer gave under-fire skipper Tim Paine his “100 percent” support and blasted criticism of Steve Smith as “absolute rubbish” Wednesd...

Jan. 13