Josh Ward, Author at The Inner Sanctum

Buttler believes England has ‘got nothing to lose’ as the Ashes begin

07/12/2021 Josh Ward 0

England comes into this Ashes series as underdogs, but wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler believes they’ve got nothing to lose.

Australia looking strong heading into Gabba Test

06/12/2021 Josh Ward 0

Australia has announced their XI for the first test, with captain Pat Cummins excited about how strong most of the team is looking. The Australia XI was announced on Sunday

Melbourne fans turn out in numbers for MCG Premiership celebration

05/12/2021 Josh Ward 0

Melbourne fans were out in numbers today to celebrate their 2021 premiership yet again, this time at the MCG. Nearly 40,000 packed the Members side of the ‘G as Melbourne-based

Henson Park: The historic community ground set for a bright future

03/12/2021 Josh Ward 0

Henson Park will become one of the newest grounds to host an AFLW match, with GWS set to play two home games at the historic Sydney venue in 2022.

Renegades aiming to climb BBL ladder with new recruits and youngsters

02/12/2021 Josh Ward 0

It’s been a dismal last two seasons for the Renegades, but young batter Jake Fraser-McGurk believes they can climb the ladder in BBL|11.

Strikers bowling line-up key to consistent BBL|11

01/12/2021 Josh Ward 0

The Adelaide Strikers have yet another strong bowling line-up, and quick Harry Conway hopes it’s enough to gain some consistency in BBL|11 even without their leaders.

Who are they? The unknown English players to watch this Ashes series

01/12/2021 Josh Ward 0

We’ve taken a look at some of the lesser known English players that will be taking on Australia in the Ashes series, starting next week.

Scorchers still a threat to challenge without key players

30/11/2021 Josh Ward 0

Returning international Colin Munro believes the Scorchers have the team to do what the women’s side did, even without Mitch Marsh or Josh Inglis.

‘Just wasn’t enough in the end’: Strikers go down in second-ever WBBL Final

28/11/2021 Josh Ward 0

After heartbreak in Perth, Tahlia McGrath is looking ahead to WBBL08 with most of the Strikers core signed on for next season.

Pain factor for Glory in United’s streak-breaking win

27/11/2021 Josh Ward 0

Connor Pain’s driving play up the left wing and eventual assist were key in helping Western United breaking a lengthy losing streak on Friday night.

Demons add versatility and talent to premiership list

26/11/2021 Josh Ward 0

After a premiership-winning year in 2021, the Demons acquired more talent and versatility to add to their list for 2022.

Kicking ability the focus down at Tigerland

25/11/2021 Josh Ward 0

Richmond went hard in this year’s draft following a disappointing 2021, with recruiting manager Matthew Clarke saying kicking ability was the main focus this year.

Late batting collapse ends Thunder season on gloomy note

20/11/2021 Josh Ward 0

The Thunder went down by five runs, but they will feel they let this game slip out of their fingers following a major batting collapse.

Vakarewa and du Preez Masterclass give Hurricanes perfect ending

20/11/2021 Josh Ward 0

Mignon du Preez and Belinda Vakarewa did it with bat and ball to continue superb end of season form for Hobart.

Who is Daniel Sturridge? Learn more about the season’s biggest import

17/11/2021 Josh Ward 0

Ahead of Perth Glory’s first game of the 2021/22 A-League Men season on Saturday night, find out a bit more about the year’s biggest import.