Ashes in sight as Lyon, Cummins torment England
Australia are on the verge of retaining the Ashes, with England 6-207 at the end of day four chasing a highly-improbable 435 for victory in the third Test.
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Renshaw blocks Ashes buzz to blast heroic BBL knock
Matt Renshaw and Jack Wildermuth have both posted sparkling centuries to guide the Brisbane Heat to one of the most famous wins in BBL history.
Head is open to all possibilities after Ashes series
Travis Head believes his move to opener helps the rest of the top order. After two centuries in the Ashes, it's hard to see him moving out of the role.
RonBall trumps BazBall as Aussies retain the Ashes
Australia's players have celebrated with Test greats and declared they want to clean sweep England 5-0, after retaining the Ashes with victory in Adelaide.
Chaudhary, Jordan fire as Hobart trounce Renegades
The Hobart Hurricanes are top of the ladder in their BBL title defence after a crushing win over the Melbourne Renegades in Geelong.
For first time in 15 summers, Australia need a spinner
The last time Australia entered a home Test with a frontline spinner other than Nathan Lyon, Michael Beer was the surprise selection. Another big call looms.
Konstas fires, Heat spun out: Thunder get on BBL board
Sam Konstas and Matthew Gilkes fired for the Thunder before Shadab Khan spun through Brisbane to snuff out hopes of another miracle BBL run chase.
Bazball architect wants to stay but ‘it’s not up to me’
Brendon McCullum is eager to stay on as England's head coach but says his future is "up to other people" after losing the Ashes in just 11 days.
‘Shattered’ veteran facing extended stint on sidelines
Nathan Lyon has undergone surgery on a torn hamstring, with the veteran spinner facing a long road back as selectors hand Todd Murphy a chance to shine.
‘Shattered’ veteran facing extended stint on sidelines
Nathan Lyon has undergone surgery on a torn hamstring, with the veteran spinner facing a long road back as selectors hand Todd Murphy a chance to shine.
Testing timing is right as Cummins makes perfect return
Pat Cummins waited five months to get the ball in his hands against England in the Ashes, and Australia's Test captain didn't miss a beat when given the chance.
Remember us: Lyon and Cummins return to taunt England
England have slumped to 8-213 in reply to Australia's 371 after day two of the third Ashes Test, putting the hosts in the box seat to wrap up the series.
Lyon roars to second on Aussie Test wicket-takers list
Offspinner Nathan Lyon has moved into second spot on the list of Australian Test wicket-takers.
Aussies make big Khawaja call in new-look Test XI
Pat Cummins insists the door is not shut on Usman Khawaja's Test career, despite the fit-again veteran being left out of the side for the third Ashes Test.
‘We’re peaking’: Cummins’ boom or bust Ashes plan
Australia's Test captain Pat Cummins says his aggressive recovery plan from a back injury has gone smoother than expected.
Stokes stirred, not shaken, by England’s Ashes plight
England captain Ben Stokes says the tourists, trailing Australia 2-0 in the Ashes, have a clear vision on how to turn around their fortunes
Weatherald goes full circle in Adelaide Oval return
Jake Weatherald was a 29-year-old unable to crack the Sheffield Shield two seasons ago. Now he is opening the batting for Australia in an Ashes series.
Local favourite Carey writes his own Ashes hero script
Alex Carey was told by Stuart Broad in 2023 he'd only ever be remembered for the stumping of Jonny Bairstow, but his Adelaide Ashes ton now suggests otherwise.
Greenberg makes long-term call on pink-ball Tests
Brisbane could continue to host some day-night Tests instead of Adelaide, but the pink-ball fixtures are staying on Australia's calendar until at least 2031.
Carey hits fresh heights with classy ton against Poms
Alex Carey is Australia's leading Test run-scorer this year after posting a classy century against England in the third Test in Adelaide.
Italy drop Aussie-born captain Burns for T20 World Cup
Joe Burns will not be leading Italy into their first T20 World Cup after the former Australian Test star was dropped following a contractual dispute.
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.
‘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.
‘The best ever’: Brett Lee hails Cummins’ Aussie attack
Brett Lee has ranked Australia's bowling attack as better than the one he was part of, which featured the likes of Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne.
Green likely to stand his ground and hook in Adelaide
Cameron Green was bowled backing away and trying to hit through the offside in Brisbane, but says Adelaide's dimensions are likely to have him hooking again.
No knee-jerk reactions as Bazball faces defining week
Brendon McCullum says he is not bothered by the fact his job as England coach could be on the line in Adelaide, with England fighting to stay in the Ashes.
McCullum adamant England have handled Ashes scrutiny
Cameron Green has revealed he has sympathy for England's players, as the tourists defended the way they have handled intense scrutiny in Australia.
Connolly stars as Scorchers down Babar Azam’s Sixers
Cooper Connolly has blasted an important half-century to lead the Perth Scorchers to a five-wicket win over the Sydney Sixers in a rain-affected clash.
Why drop-in wickets mean Adelaide is no batter’s dream
England believe Adelaide's wicket could play into their hands as they fight to stay in the Ashes, but data shows the old batter's paradise is well in the past.
England’s great Ashes hope admits he must rein it in
Harry Brook has admitted he played "shocking" shots to be dismissed in the first two Tests, as England named their side for the third Test in Adelaide.