Being a selector may be one of the more thankless tasks in world cricket, but without further ado, here is Jon Pierik's 2019 Test team of the year.

Sydney FC are locked in for four seasons at the new Sydney Football Stadium but might not remain at Moore Park beyond that unless an LED curtain is installed to cover the top tier.

The local contingent in the Adelaide International has been bolstered with Jordan Thompson and Alexei Popyrin awarded wildcards into the January tournament.

Defending champion Michael van Gerwen will face Scotland's Peter Wright in the final of the Professional Darts Corporation World Championship.

Western United are prepared to think outside the square to build its fan base and play at suitable-sized venues, including double-headers at AAMI Park.