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@bbctms.xmirror.botAustralia's team for the first Test v South Africa is the oldest named by any Test nation since the 1920s.
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@bbctms.xmirror.bot@bbctms.xmirror.botIt was a struggle for Maddinson opening the batting, after last appearing in a Test in December 2016.
@bbctms.xmirror.bot@bbctms.xmirror.bot34 year old Nic Maddinson opening the batting for Australia in his first Test in 10 years.
He’s not played a first class match since March 2025.
Maddinson received treatment for testicular cancer last year.
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@bbctms.xmirror.botBangladesh bowled out for 166 by Australia with 4 wickets for Annabel Sutherland.
Commentary on the Australia run chase is live on 5 Sports Extra, Sports Extra 2 & @BBCSounds.
@bbctms.xmirror.botFind out which Test Cricket scandals you voted for.
Where did you rank the Hansie Cronje affair or Bodyline?
@bbctms.xmirror.botOn the eve of Australia’s first Test in South Africa since “sandpapergate”, how does that controversy compare with other cricket scandals?
We discuss in the latest TMS TOP 10 @BBCSounds.
@bbctms.xmirror.bot"Tell your story. It's fine." 🗣️ Pat Cummins has no concerns about potential sandpapergate revelations in Usman Khawaja's upcoming autobiography. 📖
@bbcwssport.xmirror.botReposted by @bbctms.xmirror.bot🇮🇳 What will Harmanpreet Kaur's captaincy legacy be?
🇳🇿 Lockie Ferguson relaunches a fast bowling challenge to unearth new talent for the Black Caps and White Ferns
🏏 Will 'Sandpapergate' cast a shadow over this series between 🇿🇦 and 🇦🇺?
@bbctms.xmirror.botTMS TOP 10: Cricket scandals.
As Australia prepare to play their first Test in South Africa since “sandpapergate”, we find out if it’s been voted the greatest Test scandal.
Aggers, @ZaltzCricket & @finnysteve join @stephanshemilt.
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@bbctms.xmirror.botA legend of Indian cricket. 💙
@bbctms.xmirror.bot“I gave this team everything I have”
India’s World Cup winning leader @ImHarmanpreet has stepped down as captain from all formats.
She led India to their first ICC Women’s Trophy when they won the 2015 ODI World Cup
@bbctms.xmirror.botHarmanpreet Kaur will no longer captain India. What a servant she has been as skipper. 👏
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@bbctms.xmirror.botAshley Giles has revealed his weight ballooned to about 20 stone (127kg) after he retired. The former England spinner has opened up on his obesity after retiring and the stigma attached to it.
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@bbctms.xmirror.botEngland opener & @bbcsport pundit @emilio_nico1 is the special guest with @gregjames & @felixwhite on the latest episode of @TailendersPod.
It’s a brilliant listen.
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@bbctms.xmirror.botTMS PODCAST: The Women in Whites.
After a historic summer @RafNicholson joins @norcrosscricket & @AlisonMitchell for a fascinating chat about the history of the women’s game.
@bbctms.xmirror.botIndia have beaten fierce rivals Pakistan to claim gold at the Asian Games in Japan 🥇
