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The Latest Breaking News from George Bailey

Marnus Labuschagne survives cut as Australia name Test squad to face South Africa

Australia’s selectors have kept faith in the 32-year-old despite a run of poor form

The Independent UK

Race for baggy green hots up as Australian men’s cricket enters transitional period

Many have decried the state of Australian batting but a group of a dozen or more Test aspirants should be a source of excitement, according to chief selector George Bailey

The Guardian - AU

Pressure mounts on struggling Marnus Labuschagne after Australia ODI axe falls

The once-glittering international career of Marnus Labuschagne is on the ropes, after he was dropped from Australia’s white-ball touring party to Zimbabwe and South Africa

The Guardian - AU

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'Wasn't space' for out-of-sorts batter in ODI squad

Marnus Labuschagne's hopes of featuring in Australia's one-day World Cup defence in 2027 have dipped after he was dropped for this month's tour of South Africa.

AAP

Who is Natalie Harp? Trump’s closest and most devoted aide is in the spotlight

Speculation about US president’s executive assistant sparks furious backlash from White House

The Guardian - US

I can still play every Test, Lyon tells Aussie bosses

As Nathan Lyon sees it, if NSW can recover to win State of Origin I, he can shake off a "traumatic" hamstring injury and become a must-pick Test player again.

AAP

Selectors approach Lyon return with dose of reality

Nathan Lyon is on track to return from injury for Australia's next Test in August, but chief selector George Bailey admits big blocks of games may be difficult.

AAP

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Sam Konstas axed from Cricket Australia’s contract list for busy 2026-27 season

Batter pays for poor form since fearless Boxing Day knock in 2024 while Brendan Doggett earns his spot on 21-man list after Ashes Test debut

The Guardian - AU

Why Sean Abbott won't give up on T20 World Cup hopes

Sydney Sixers gun Sean Abbott missed the cut for Australia's Twenty20 World Cup squad but is on stand-by for a late call-up.

AAP

Smith, Starc come to defence of George Bailey

Mitchell Starc and Steve Smith have pointed at Australia's success during George Bailey's time as chief selector, dismissing criticism of him during the Ashes.

AAP

CA refuse ABC interviews over Clark's criticism

Cricket Australia have made their anger known over Stuart Clark's criticism of selector George Bailey and cricket boss James Allsopp, boycotting ABC interviews.

AAP

Selectors eye left-field World Cup approach for Cummins

Pat Cummins' management of stress injuries in his back could mean he misses the start of Australia's T20 World Cup campaign, with selectors playing a long game.

AAP

“So Confused”: Amazon Prime Slammed For Cutting A Crucial Scene From A Beloved Christmas Classic

"I'm glad I watched it before it got edited out."

Bored Panda

A Wonderful Life is not a ‘feel good’ Christmas film – but it is incredibly therapeutic

Despite the reputation of It’s a Wonderful Life as a heartwarming Christmas classic, both its fans and detractors like to remind audiences that it’s no feel-good film. For at least two-thirds of its running time, it is essentially the story of a man’s suicide attempt.

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Tom’s Guide

Prime Video top 10 movies — here's the 3 I'd stream this week (Dec. 22-28)

Looking to stream a movie on Prime Video? Here are my 3 top trending picks from the Prime Video top 10 movies list as it stands this week.

The Conversation

It’s a Wonderful Life: A Christmas classic that reflects bigoted ideas about ‘proper’ music in the 1940s

Hailed by many critics and movie lovers as a “timeless classic” — and ranking first on the American Film Institute’s list of the 100 most inspiring films of all time — It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) has found a secure place in the hearts of audiences.

The Conversation

The dystopian Pottersville in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ is starting to feel less like fiction

Along with millions of others, I’ll soon be taking 2 hours and 10 minutes out of my busy holiday schedule to sit down and watch a movie I’ve seen countless times before: Frank Capra’s “It’s a Wonderful Life,” which tells the story of a man’s existential crisis one Christmas Eve…

AAP

Hazlewood setback puts pace attack reunion in limbo

An achilles complaint has halted the progress of Australia paceman Josh Hazlewood, who will not recommence running and bowling until next week.

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The Guardian - UK

Nathan Lyon in ‘filthy’ mood after Test omission as Crawley hails ‘phenomenal’ Root

Nathan Lyon admitted he was furious after being dropped by Australia for the first time in 13 years of home Tests

AAP

Lyon 'absolutely filthy' with axing for Gabba Test

Nathan Lyon was unhappy about being dropped for the first time in a home Test since 2012, as George Bailey revealed why Pat Cummins was a late scratching.

The Guardian - AU

Cameron Green stakes Ashes claim with strong all-round showing in Sheffield Shield

Western Australian hits 94 and bowls injury-free spell, with one more day of action to impress before Australian XI is named

AAP

Tasmania's Test contenders fail to fire in Hobart

Test hopefuls Jake Weatherald and Beau Webster have failed in the Sheffield Shield for Tasmania as Australia squad member Brendan Doggett starred for SA.

AAP

Green to bowl with changed action ahead of Perth Test

Cameron Green is ready for his toughest bowling workload in more than 12 months, revealing the subtle changes he has made to his action after back surgery.

The Guardian - AU

‘I didn’t want to make it all about me’: Jake Weatherald on his path to an Ashes call-up

The opener is in line for an Australia debut after twice taking time away from cricket to protect his mental health and piling on the runs for Tasmania

AAP

Cummins, Lyon defend selectors on tough transition call

Australia captain Pat Cummins insists the Test team's succession planning remains on track, despite Steve Waugh's concerns over selectors' management of it.

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