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An independent report has found that Australian cricket’s culture of win-at-all-costs has come at a high price. AAP/Dean Lewins

Australian cricket’s wake-up call on a culture that has cost it dearly

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.
Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke became involved in a sledging imbroglio after stump microphones picked up a comment aimed at Englishman Jimmy Anderson. AAP/Dave Hunt

Sledging is out of order in the workplace, so why not the sports field?

Picture this scene: you and a colleague sit down for a meeting with your counterparts from another organisation. Before discussions begin, one employee leans over and questions whether you know what you…
By developing effective concentration and cognitive strategies, athletes can learn to ignore or reframe comments by their opposition. AAP Image/Dave Hunt

Don’t be so sensitive, sledging is part of the game

In cricket it’s known as sledging; in basketball, it’s trash talk; in ice hockey, chirping. Whatever you prefer to call it, the banter that occurs between players, whether it is on the field, court, or…
Gentlemanly pursuit … also played by Australians. Anthony Devlin/PA Wire.

It’s time for cricket to clean up its sledging excesses

“Bring it on” says Thommo my Brisbane host, “your WG Grace started it. And if hurting people is the issue remember there was Bodyline”. The self-styled Ugly Australian is back and revelling both in a first…

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