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.
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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.
Khawaja lobbying saves Test points, fines for Australia
Usman Khawaja has helped keep Australia's Test Championship hopes on track and saved a combined $230,000 in fines after meeting the ICC on over-rate penalties.
Axed Suns coach Stuart Dew’s Ashes cameo
Sacked as coach a week ago by the AFL's Gold Coast, Stuart Dew has popped up at training with Australia ahead of the fourth Ashes Test in England.
Warner safe but Murphy at risk in selection squeeze
David Warner appears set to keep his spot for the fourth Ashes Test in Manchester, with Todd Murphy the man at risk if Cameron Green and Mitch Marsh both play.
Australia bowl first in last women’s Ashes ODI
Australia won the toss and chose to bowl in the final women's ODI against England, as they seek an outright series victory on points after retaining the Ashes.
Axed Suns coach Stuart Dew joins Ashes training
Sacked as coach a week ago by the AFL's Gold Coast, Stuart Dew has popped up at training with Australia ahead of the fourth Ashes Test in England.
Australia need 286 to win the women’s Ashes series
A century by Nat Sciver-Brunt has enabled England to set Australia 286 to win the final women's ODI, as they seek a series victory after retaining the Ashes.
Warner in but Murphy at risk in selection Ashes squeeze
David Warner has kept his spot for the fourth Ashes Test in Manchester, with Todd Murphy the man at risk if Cameron Green and Mitch Marsh both play.
Australia drop Murphy, bring in Green for Old Trafford
Australia have named both Mitch Marsh and Cameron Green in their team for Old Trafford, with Todd Murphy axed and Travis Head to bowl spin in the fourth Test.
Australia thrashed, lose ODI series, draw women’s Ashes
Australia have suffered a rare ODI series defeat, losing the third match against England by 69 runs, meaning they have retained, but not won the women's Ashes.
Retaining Ashes not enough as Australia hunt series win
A draw at Headingley will retain the Ashes for Australia but captain Pat Cummins has made clear only winning the Test and wrapping up a series victory will do.
Smith eyes ultimate Ashes prize in milestone 100th Test
A maiden series win in England would be a fitting way for Steve Smith to bring up a century of Test appearances as he says retirement remains a distant thought.
Lyon’s Ashes over as calf tear rules him out of Tests
Australia have confirmed Nathan Lyon will miss the rest of the Ashes series with a calf tear, leaving Todd Murphy to play in his place at Headingley.
Stumping drama fires up Stokes, Lord’s Ashes Test
Ben Stokes has exploded into action at Lord's after a controversial Jonny Bairstow stumping, with England 6-243 chasing 371 in the fourth innings.
Three Lord’s members suspended after Australian abuse
Australia have lodged a formal complaint with the Marylebone Cricket Club after a few Lord's members abused players in the pavilion on day five.
Australia win Lord’s Test in drama-charged finish
Australia have beaten England by 43 runs in the second Ashes Test, taking a 2-0 lead in the series after a drama-charged final day at Lord's.
Nathan Lyon on crutches with ‘significant’ calf strain
Nathan Lyon's chances of playing again in the Ashes are becoming increasingly bleak, with Australia confirming he has suffered a "significant" calf strain.
Allan Border reveals he has Parkinson’s Disease
Cricket legend Allan Border, the first batsman in history to score 11,000 Test runs and Australia's 1987 World Cup-winning captain, has Parkinson's Disease.
Australia in control after England’s meek surrender
Australia have gone to stumps on a rain-affected day three of the second Ashes Test at 2-130, with a lead of 221 runs on a poor day for England at Lord's.
Australia on course for Lord’s win after Lyon’s courage
Australia have put themselves close to a 2-0 Ashes series lead, with England 4-114 in their attempted chase of 371 after day four of the second Test at Lord's.
Aussie women earn shaky T20 win to take grip on Ashes
Australia's women have won their T20 against England at Edgbaston by four wickets off the penultimate ball to take further control of the Ashes.