BBL go further away from Christmas Day game in schedule
The Big Bash League will not play a game on Christmas Eve this summer, moving further away from a maiden December 25 fixture.
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Marsh’s dream return leaves third Ashes Test in balance
Mitch Marsh has hit a rapid century and taken a wicket on Test return, leaving England 3-68 in reply to Australia's 263 on day one of the third Ashes Test.
Cummins gets double breakthrough as England crumble
England have temporarily abandoned their free-wheeling Ashes approach, but it couldn't stop them slumping to 7-142 in reply to Australia's 263 at Headingley.
Cummins’ haul gives Australia 26-run lead in third Test
Pat Cummins has taken six wickets to help bowl England out for 237 on the second day of the third Ashes Test, giving Australia a 26-run lead.
Broad gets Warner again after Australia take lead
Australia have gone to tea at 1-29 on day two of the third Ashes Test, holding a lead of 55 after Pat Cummins took six English wickets in the first innings.
Third Test in balance after Aussies squander advantage
Australia have gone to stumps on day two of the Headingley Test at 4-116, leading by 142 after another pulsating day of Ashes cricket.
Rain delays start of day three at Headingley Ashes Test
Heavy rain in Leeds has delayed the start of day three of the third Ashes Test at Headingley, with Australia 4-116 and holding a lead of 142.
Headingley rain washes out most of day three
Heavy rain in Leeds has washed out the first two sessions of day three of the third Ashes Test at Headingley, with Australia 4-116 and holding a lead of 142.
Australia face tough final session under lights
Heavy rain in Leeds has cleared after the first two sessions of day three of the third Ashes Test were washed out, with Australia 4-116 and leading by 142 runs.
Australia set England 251 in fourth innings in Leeds
England need to chase down 251 in the fourth-innings at Headingley to stay in the Ashes' hunt, after Travis Head hit Australia to 224 late on a wet day three.
Australia to bat first at Lord’s in women’s Ashes T20
Australia, one win away from retaining the women's Ashes, have been put in to bat at Lord's after losing the the toss for the third Twenty20 against England.
Australia set England 156 in Lord’s women’s Ashes T20
Australia, one win away from retaining the women's Ashes, have scored 7-155 against England in the third and final T20 at Lord's.
England chase 119 in rain-hit women’s Ashes T20
Australia, one win away from retaining the women's Ashes, have set England a rain-adjusted 119 in 14 overs after scoring 7-155 in the third T20 at Lord's.
England in box seat to win Headingley Ashes Test
England have edged closer to a Headingley victory that will keep them in the Ashes, going to lunch on day four at 4-153 and needing 98 more to beat Australia.
England win keeps Australia waiting in women’s Ashes
Australia remain one win away from retaining the women's Ashes after England chased down a rain-adjusted target of 119 in 14 overs in the third T20 at Lord's.
Head saves Australia, but advantage still with England
A brilliant counter-attacking 77 from Travis Head has has helped Australia set England a target of 251 in the fourth innings, with the hosts 0-27 in pursuit.
England win tight Headingley Test to keep Ashes alive
Australia's hopes of wrapping up the Ashes series in the third Test at Headingley have been ended, beaten by three wickets by England on a thrilling day four.
McDonald won’t guarantee Warner’s spot for Manchester
Australia's coach Andrew McDonald has not guaranteed David Warner his spot for the Old Trafford Ashes Test, with Cameron Green fit and Mitch Marsh firing.
Mitchell Starc’s change of focus behind Ashes success
Mitchell Starc says a freedom to focus on wickets rather than his economy rate is the biggest difference between his 2023 Ashes compared to 2019.
Litchfield in as Australia bat first in Bristol
Australia have won the toss and batted in their one-day international against England in Bristol, as they attempt to retain the women's Ashes with a win.
Mooney guides Australia to 8-263 in Women’s Ashes ODI
Australia need to defend a total of 8-263, built around Beth Mooney's 81no, against England at Bristol to retain the women's Ashes with two matches to spare.
Australia lose again as England level women’s Ashes
Australia are still battling to retain the women's Ashes after England won the first of three ODIs by two wickets to level the series at six points apiece.
Neser hits big century in brief county return
Michael Neser has hit an unbeaten 176 during a brief stint away from Australia's Ashes camp, playing for Glamorgan in county cricket.
Thrilling start to Ashes already puts it among greats
The thrilling start to this year's Ashes has made for the closest start to a series in Test history, with all three games played so far going down to the wire.
Carey contribution highlights England’s Bairstow woes
Alex Carey has been a huge plus for Australia in the Ashes, proving 168 runs more valuable than rival keeper Jonny Bairstow in the opening three Tests.
Green would find it hard to open batting in Manchester
Allrounder Cameron Green has played down suggestions he could open for Australia in the Ashes, admitting it would become a workload concern with his bowling.
‘Tough ask’ to open in Manchester, says Cameron Green
Allrounder Cameron Green has played down suggestions he could open for Australia in the Ashes, saying the move could become a workload concern with his bowling.
England send Australia in with women’s Ashes on line
England have asked Australia to bat first in their one-day international in Southampton, with a win ensuring the visitors to retain the women's Ashes.
Perry saves Australia before Wareham gives them a hope
Ellyse Perry's 91 has helped Australia to 7-282 in the Ashes one-day international at Southampton, leaving England fighting to stay in the series.
Harris adamant England no place for makeshift openers
Four years after his own troubles in England, Marcus Harris has warned of the challenges a makeshift Australian opener would face in the last two Ashes Tests.
Australia retain women’s Ashes with three-run ODI win
Australia have retained the women's Ashes with one match to play after claiming a three-run win over England in the second one-day international.