Hazlewood fit, targets majority of Ashes Tests
A big selection call looms for Australia as Josh Hazlewood declares himself ready to battle Scott Boland and Mitchell Starc for a place in the first Ashes Test.
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Boland Australia’s best, if he plays: Steve Waugh
Australia's last captain to win the Ashes in England, Steve Waugh, says Scott Boland can be the stand-out quick for the tourists but first he must be picked.
Litchfield open to tough role on Ashes ‘dream’ tour
Phoebe Litchfield holds some rookie fears but opening isn't one of them, with the Australian 20-year-old keen to open if given a chance in the Ashes Test.
Australia beat India to win World Test Championship
Australia have defeated India by 209 runs to win the World Test Championship final at The Oval, with Scott Boland the final-day hero with two key wickets.
Australia’s Test title hailed as one of the greats
Australia are hailing their World Test Championship triumph as one of their great achievements, after they defeated India by 209 runs in the final at The Oval.
Versatile Mooney at ease with Ashes options on table
Beth Mooney has dominated white ball cricket for Australia and can add to her resume when she assumes a key role in this month's five-day Ashes Test.
England tap Mott for inside info on Aussies for Ashes.
Coach Jon Lewis says England women are ready for the Ashes, in part due to being given an insight into Australia by the latter's former coach Matthew Mott.
Kohli, seven wickets stand between Australia and title
Australia need seven wickets and India 280 more runs for victory, with a thrilling final day of the World Test Championship final at The Oval looming.
India bullish on third final-day miracle over Australia
India need 280 runs with seven wickets in hand to beat Australia in the World Test Championship final at The Oval, a task they firmly believe they can pull off.
Former Cricket Australia exec spared jail for assaults
Cricket Australia's former head of communications has avoided jail for sexually touching two men without their consent.
Waugh’s warning after opener’s retirement declaration
Steve Waugh has welcomed the clarity around David Warner's Test retirement target but warns the opener won't be gifted a swansong if the numbers don't stack up.
Waugh latest to question India’s WTC blunders
Steve Waugh has joined Ricky Ponting in criticising India's Test Championship tactics, with Australia on top against an attack missing Ravichandran Ashwin.
Warner, Khawaja out early but Australia build WTC lead
Australia have maintained their command over the World Test Championship final against India, but batting issues at the top linger as a concern for the Ashes.
The Oval magic could inspire Smith to new Ashes heights
Steve Smith's 31st Test century at one of his most prolific venues could prove the springboard for another spectacular Ashes series for Australia's top batter.
Boland pushes Ashes case as Aussies control Test final
Scott Boland has been the pick of the bowlers for Australia as they left India 5-151 at stumps on day two of the World Test Championship final in reply to 469.
Australia’s finals record gives them Test upper hand
Australia's record in big games at global events towers over India's, a point Pat Cummins hopes helps his side in the World Test Championship final.
Australia’s women looking to leg it for Ashes clash
Australia leggie Georgia Wareham has forgone mystery balls to focus on imparting more spin as she dreams of partnering Alana King against England in the Ashes.
Cummins wants to prove Test Championship final belongs
The World Test Championship is locked in for another four years, and Pat Cummins wants Australia's final with India at The Oval to prove the tournament belongs.
Head, Smith shine as Australia control World Test final
Travis Head has hit a sparkling unbeaten century and Steve Smith 95no to lead Australia to 3-327 on day one of the World Test Championship final against India.
History beckons for Australia as world waits for Ashes
Australia's senior players can become the first to complete cricket's triple crown in the World Test Championship final, but Ashes talk remains hard to avoid.
Ex-Cricket Australia executive asks to be spared prison
The former head of communications for Cricket Australia was found guilty of sexually touching two men without their consent.
Hazlewood plays down concerns over Ashes campaign
Josh Hazlewood has been limited to four Tests in two years but he is adamant his fitness has not been a significant issue.
Hazlewood ruled out of Test Championship final
Josh Hazlewood's hopes of playing in Australia's World Test Championship final have been dashed, with the quick put on ice for the Ashes after side soreness.
Warner to retire from Tests during Australian summer
Opening batter David Warner says he will retire from Test cricket midway through the 2023-24 Australian summer season with plans to bow out at the SCG.
Warner’s unhappy 2019 returns irrelevant in his mind
David Warner will enter the Ashes as the Australian most under pressure, but the opener insists his torrid 2019 series is irrelevant now for several reasons.
Ex-Test spinner MacGill vindicated in intimidation case
Former Australian spin bowler Stuart MacGill has been cleared of stalking and intimidating a friend's ex-partner after bumping into her on a Sydney street.
Australia’s Test ‘grand final’ no warm-up match
Nathan Lyon insists Australia will have no problem balancing their preparations as they look to pull off a World Test Championship and Ashes double in England.
Taylor sees potential for Warner to follow 1997 revival
Mark Taylor believes David Warner is capable of turning his struggles around in the space of an hour in England, after reviving his own career there in 1997.
Perry’s ‘full circle’ mission to provide Ashes edge
Ellyse Perry is in thunderous form with the bat but it's bowling that put her on the map 16 years ago that's returned to focus ahead of the women's Ashes.
Murphy delves into Ashwin’s bag of tricks before Ashes
Australian spinner Todd Murphy has studied Ravichandran Ashwin closely, including his carrom ball and the intricacies of offspin bowling.
Skipper Healy confirms move after Lanning withdrawal
Meg Lanning's withdrawal has helped confirm stand-in captain Alyssa Healy's thoughts on her own position in the batting order for next month's Ashes Test.