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Joe Root, on the cusp of Greatness.
"It takes but one shot to define brilliance."
 • Nick Speak
A quick look back at 2025
Doing a year-in-review feels lame—but it’s the law. So here are a few favourite snippets from 2025, and a conservative wish for the year ahead.
 • Nick Speak
A Double Knockout at the MCG
England win the Boxing Day Test in record time, to the dismay of pretty much everyone! A dispatch from Day five!
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Racing to the finish
Mitchell Starc claimed career-best figures but Australia’s meek batting melted as England’s pace cartel turned up the heat
 • Nick Speak
Australia ripe for the picking
And then there’s Australia’s bowlers, their mindset, and a backyard mentality to consider.
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Would Pete Handscomb fit England's criteria?
An excellent century against a three-part Australian attack that said plenty about the different methods needed to succeed.
 • Nick Speak
How is England looking?
It's hard to tell given their time in New Zealand. But then the Ashes is different?
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'Tis that time of the year. Who will they play? Who would I select?
And, Marnus Labuschagne makes a case for reestablishment in the best possible way.
 • Nick Speak
Who to barrack for…Geelong or Brisbane?
Or, Chris Scott and 'Father' Chris Fagan? Now, that's a tough decision.
 • Nick Speak
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