England’s worst-case scenario is Head at No.5: Warner
David Warner says moving Travis Head back to No.5 could make Australia's batting more dangerous in Adelaide, with Usman Khawaja opening.
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‘I can bat anywhere’: why veteran is open to demotion
Australia's XI for the third Ashes Test remains unsettled, with Usman Khawaja unsure whether he will be recalled at the top of the order, at No.5 or not at all.
Hobart Hurricanes power to maiden WBBL trophy
Lizelle Lee's unbeaten 77 has powered the Hobart Hurricanes to a dominant win over the Perth Scorchers and their first WBBL title in front of their home fans.
Next gen needed for Australia’s most-gruelling schedule
Australia are about to face their busiest 12 months of Test cricket in history, making the depth of talent beyond the current Ashes squad even more important.
Cummins return sets Aussies up for fresh Ashes record
Pat Cummins has been named in Australia's squad for the first time this Ashes, putting Australia in the box seat to clinch the series.
‘Hope for the best’: Australian gloveman on masterclass
Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey is being lauded around the world, but says his latest masterclass came with no specific training and a basic mantra.
‘They know me, I know them’: Afridi to bring the Heat
Shaheen Afridi, among a crop of Pakistan stars ready to make their mark on the Big Bash League, says Mitchell Starc was a defining figure in his development.
Richardson gets chance to press Test case again
Fresh from taking 4-35 against the England Lions, Jhye Richardson has been called in to bowl with Australia's Test attack ahead of the third Ashes Test.
Don’t write off dangerous England in Ashes yet: Paine
Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine says Adelaide Oval will perfectly suit England's aggressive approach as they seek to fight back in the lopsided series.
Mooney magic continues as Perth reach WBBL decider
Perth will face Hobart in the WBBL title match, after Beth Mooney led the Scorchers to an 11-run win over the Sydney Sixers.
Queen of WBBL spin back to best for Perth’s title tilt
Alana King has found her best at the right time of the WBBL, and looms as the key performer with the ball for Perth in the final against Hobart.
Slow learners England burn Ashes dream with brain fades
Ollie Pope's daft dismissal has summed up why England are on the cusp of falling 2-0 behind in the Ashes series after playing into Australia's hands.
Caught-and-bowled king feared his Test career was over
It wasn't so long ago that bowling allrounder Michael Neser was beginning to think he'd played his last Test match for Australia.
In-form McSweeney’s lesson from tough Test initiation
Nathan McSweeney's career-best knock has sent a timely reminder to Australian selectors, 12 months after his first Test stint ended.
Australia thrash England at Gabba for 2-0 Ashes lead
Michael Neser starred on day four as Australia won the second Ashes Test at the Gabba to take a formidable 2-0 series lead over England.
Konstas shines again as NSW crush Queensland in Shield
There were more runs for Sam Konstas as NSW made light work of an undermanned Queensland to claim a 342-run Shield win.
England young gun stakes claim for Ashes call
Young allrounder Jacob Bethell has enhanced his prospects of an Ashes call up, scoring 71 in the England Lions' clash with Australia A in Brisbane.
‘Just fight’: Stokes flips Bazball script on head
Ben Stokes says there is no place for weak-minded Bazball players in his dressing room as he laid down the law about what he expects after another loss.
Smith sledges Archer as England paceman wilts at Gabba
Steve Smith had a war of words with Jofra Archer at the end of the second Test which has set the scene for more fire and brimstone in the rest of the Ashes.
England’s ‘over-prepared’ claim raises eyebrows
England's coach believes they over-trained leading into the second Ashes Test that ended in a bruising loss to Australia at the Gabba.
Smith hopes Neser heroics proved tough Lyon call right
Michael Neser was a controversial inclusion in the Australian XI for the second Test match but proved the key man on day four at the Gabba.
Gabba moment that gives Marnus confidence of kicking on
Marnus Labuschagne was very impressed by the work of two lower-order batters in Australia's second Ashes Test victory at the Gabba.
England sink to another low as Lions flogged by Aust A
England's miserable Ashes tour has reached the depths of their Lions side, who were beaten by an innings and 131 runs by an Australia A team.
Big praise for opening pair as Khawaja call looms
Australia will be in for a selection dilemma if Usman Khawaja recovers from his back injury in time for the third Ashes Test, to be played at Adelaide Oval.
Injured Aussie quick ruled out of Ashes series
Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes series in another setback for the injury-plagued paceman.
Australia ponder surprise new role for Khawaja
Australia are considering recalling Usman Khawaja into the middle order for the third Ashes Test, says coach Andrew McDonald.
England cop hammer blow with quick ruled out of Ashes
England quick Mark Wood has been ruled out for the rest of the Ashes, making the tourists' task of recovering from 2-0 down even more difficult.
Starc, Root star on seesawing first day of Gabba Test
The second Ashes Test has begun with Mitchell Starc and Joe Root standing up for their respective sides.
Australia keep mind games alive before XI unveiled
The Pat Cummins mystery was finally put to bed before the surprise swap of Nathan Lyon and Michael Neser kept Australia's team under wraps until the Gabba toss.
Richardson takes next step towards Test comeback
Jhye Richardson has been included in the Australia A squad to face the England Lions at Allan Border Field.
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.