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Interviewing dozens of South African cricketers across all levels of the sport finds a perception that transformation has, in fact, slowed since the early 1990s.
Rising Australian cricket star Will Pucovski is one of a recent trio of professional cricketers to take a break from playing to boost their mental well-being.
No-one ever asks the players how the quota system affects them. When one academic did, she found conflicting and complex responses about the impact of transformation in South African sport.
The historic sporting rivalry between England and South Africa has often been marred by political protests and controversy.
Ben Stokes has gone from villain to national hero. His story provides hope for us all.
Extreme pace bowling has been thrilling crowds but scaring batters since the Bodyline tour of the 1930s.
Technology in sport is a constant source of controversy as players and officials struggle to keep up.
Cricket Australia is providing opportunities for people who, while ‘different’, can fit in and feel welcomed.
It was the greatest advertisement for cricket, but now the game needs to be promoted to everyone, not hidden on pay-TV.
Participation in grassroots cricket by black and minority ethic players is strong, but players often experience exclusion and racism.
When bad weather hits, there’s a complex formula organisers turn to to make lost game time fair.
One of the highlights of the 2019 men’s cricket World Cup is the Afghan national team and their global support.
The England cricket captain’s reaction to a homophobic insult shows how far attitudes have changed – and how much sport needs champions like him to promote diversity.
Australian cricket was rocked by a cheating scandal in March. But this month it has shown us what a gracious game it can be – and our political leaders could learn from the captain’s example.
The alcohol industry introduced rules to self-regulate placement of alcohol ads in November 2017. We reviewed the first six months of regulation and it was unlikely to protect young people.
Whether it’s a toss of the coin or a flip of the bat, can any method to decide who plays first in cricket be unbiased?
The main sporting venues in Australian capitals have had an upgrade in recent times, with the notable exception of Sydney, where leaders seem mired in indecision and political bickering.
While revered as heroes by their fans, Australia’s cricketers have played hard – too hard – for too long, and now the sport must begin the difficult task of self-reflection and change.
Since India established itself as the driving force 20 years ago, cricket has become an exception to Western dominance of global sports.
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Emeritus Professor of Cultural Research, Institute for Culture and Society, Western Sydney University
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Head Of Department in Department of Sport & Event Management, Bournemouth University
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Senior Lecturer in Health and Physical Education, University of Tasmania
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Professor of Journalism, Swansea University
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Senior Lecturer in Philosophy and Sport Ethics, Cardiff Metropolitan University
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Associate Professor of Education, Charles Sturt University
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Reader in Sport Psychology, School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University., Loughborough University
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Lecturer, James Cook University
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Lecturer in Health and Physical Education, University of Tasmania
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Professor of Statistics, Queensland University of Technology
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Industry Professor and Chief Economist, University of Technology Sydney
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Distinguished Fellow, Australia-India Institute, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Politics, University of Sussex
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Visiting Fellow, La Trobe University
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Senior Lecturer, School of Events, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Leeds Beckett University