Khawaja on the mend, won’t need jab to play Gabba Test
Usman Khawaja has revealed he was set to have an epidural in order to bat on the third day in Perth, but says painkillers won't be needed to play at the Gabba.
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Rain robs Thunder of WBBL win in controversial call
The Sydney Thunder were three runs shy of a WBBL win over the Strikers when play was called off by umpires due to rain in Adelaide.
CA to speak with Khawaja over Perth pitch criticism
Usman Khawaja could face a sanction for labelling the Perth pitch a "piece of shit", with Cricket Australia understood to be disappointed by the remarks.
Call us rubbish, not arrogant: England defend approach
England will stick with their aggressive approach through the Ashes, despite being labelled arrogant and brainless after the two-day loss in Perth.
Head’s role as No.5 saviour offers food for thought
Travis Head's Perth heroics showed he could be an option to open for Australia, but his regular efforts to rescue Australia at No.5 may be just as important.
England blow with paceman set to miss second Ashes Test
Mark Wood is expected to miss the second Ashes Test, after suffering soreness in the same knee that ruled him out of England's entire home summer.
Kellaway tames Lions to prove his Test potential
PM Anthony Albanese may have missed his side face the England Lions because he was getting married, but Test selectors will have liked Campbell Kellaway's 82.
The compelling case for Nathan Lyon at the Gabba
Only Mitchell Starc has bowled more overs with the pink ball than Nathan Lyon as speculation continues as to whether the spinner will play at the Gabba.
Perry clinic sets up thrilling WBBL finals race
Ellyse Perry has lifted the Sydney Sixers back into the WBBL's top four after a win over the Thunder, while Adelaide are still alive after beating Brisbane.
Root ‘personally’ would prefer no day-night Ashes Test
Joe Root can see that the day-night Test format is popular in Australia but personally doesn't believe it should be part of the Ashes.
Head says he can work in any role in Australian order
Travis Head has arrived in Brisbane unsure if he will open or bat No.5 for Australia in the second Ashes Test, but is happy to be fluid between the roles.
Marsh’s late Ashes bid set to gain momentum for WA
Star veteran Mitch Marsh will feature for WA in both a white-ball and Sheffield Shield fixture this week as he attempts to earn a late call-up for the Ashes.
Pink-ball batting master still prefers red-ball cricket
Australia's No.3 Marnus Labuschagne has weighed into debate as to whether the Ashes should feature a day-night Test match.
Why Labuschagne won’t give Khawaja advice amid scrutiny
As the previous Australian batter to find his place in the Test side under scrutiny, Marnus Labuschagne knows how Usman Khawaja is feeling.
England have ‘massive confidence’ for Gabba Test
Despite a huge loss in the series opener, England's Brydon Carse says the tourists have reason for confidence heading into the second Ashes Test.
England speedster back bowling after injury scare
Days after suffering hamstring tightness during a warm-up game, England paceman Mark Wood has had an extended bowl in the Perth Stadium nets.
‘So fresh’ Green ready to be unleashed with ball
Fit again after invasive back surgery, allrounder Cameron Green won't be on restricted overs as he bowls for the first time in a Test for almost two years.
Wyatt-Hodge’s golden knock gets Hobart home in thriller
The in-form Danni Wyatt-Hodge made an unbeaten 72 to secure the Hobart Hurricanes victory with two balls to spare despite Darcie Brown starring for Adelaide.
New faces put pep in Starc’s step ahead of Ashes opener
Mitchell Starc will miss his fast-bowling mates Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, but has backed Australia's replacements to fire in the Ashes.
England names speedsters for first Ashes Test
England firebrand quicks Mark Wood and Jofra Archer have been named in the 12-man squad for the first Ashes Test in Perth.
Thunder back alive after accounting for Scorchers
Half-centuries from Phoebe Litchfield and Tahlia Wilson have helped the Thunder to their first win of the WBBL season, with a nine-wicket victory over Perth.
Courageous opener, tireless quick to debut for Aussies
Australia are set to blood two Test debutants in a Test for the first time since 2019 when Jake Weatherald and Brendan Doggett play in the Ashes opener.
Bazball skipper Stokes ready to face his Ashes destiny
England will take their brash Bazball approach into the Ashes, but the odds are against them to win the urn on Australian soil for the first time since 2011.
New Aussie opener ‘battle-hardened’ for Ashes debut
Not able to get into Tasmania's Sheffield Shield team less than two years ago, Jake Weatherald will make his Test debut in Australia's Ashes opener in Perth.
Hurricanes beat defending WBBL champs to stay unbeaten
Hobart are five-from-five to start the WBBL season, after beating the Melbourne Renegades by six wickets in a rain-impacted match.
Ashes set to be closest in Australia for a generation
Every Ashes series in Australia for the past 40 years has been anti-climatic, but this summer is perfectly placed for classic status.
Australia collapse as quicks dominate Ashes opening day
Australia's early Ashes dominance from a Mitchell Starc masterclass has crumbled, collapsing to 9-123 at stumps following a chaotic first day in Perth.
Wilson doubles up to fire Thunder’s win over Heat
Sydney Thunder's huge total of 6-200 has secured their second consecutive win in the WBBL and put the winless Brisbane Heat's finals hopes in grave danger.
Head’s instant Ashes classic sinks England in two days
Travis Head's classic Ashes century has propelled Australia to one of their most memorable Test wins, sinking a deflated England by eight wickets in two days.
Brisbane no certainty for Test opener until 2032
Brisbane is only guaranteed to host the opening Test in 2032, with Australia a chance to never start a summer at the Gabba again before it is knocked down.
I’m half a chance: Cummins pushes for Gabba Test return
Star paceman Pat Cummins has given a positive update on his back injury as he pushes to make a return in the second Ashes Test against England at the Gabba.