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Smith leaves commentators in stitches with impromptu masterclass: ‘Pretty simple’

Still in his sweaty whites, Steve Smith went to work explaining a key change that Ricky Ponting says has made him even better.

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Steve Smith speaks to the Channel 7 commentary team.

How an Aussie legend helped inspire Zimbabwe in stunning upset win over Pakistan

There’s been a huge boilover in the T20 World Cup and the man of match has revealed how Ricky Ponting played a big part.

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Sikandar Raza of Zimbabwe celebrates with Regis Chakabva after taking the wicket of Shan Masood of Pakistan during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 Super 12 cricket match between Pakistan and Zimbabwe at Optus Stadium in Perth, Thursday, October 27, 2022. (AAP Image/Richard Wainwright) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY, IMAGES TO BE USED FOR NEWS REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY, NO COMMERCIAL USE WHATSOEVER, NO USE IN BOOKS WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT FROM AAP

Sporting legend from left field could hold key to Clarko’s future

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 21: Senior coach Alastair Clarkson of the Hawks looks on before his final match as coach during the 2021 AFL Round 23 match between the Richmond Tigers and the Hawthorn Hawks at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 21, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

'Not within the spirit of the game': Ricky Ponting at centre of Mankad controversy

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Indian spinner Ravi Ashwin threatens to dismiss Aaron Finch via Mankad.