Rain arrives to offer Australia hope at Old Trafford
England's push to level the Ashes series at 2-2 has been hampered by rain in Manchester, with the first session of day four of the fourth Test washed out.
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Australia reeling with Manchester rain their only hope
Australia are staring down the barrel of going to The Oval with a 2-2 Ashes scoreline, after a bad third day at Manchester left them 4-113 and trailing by 162.
Bairstow battering leaves Australia on back foot
Australia have gone to tea on day three of the fourth Test at 1-39, needing 236 more to make England bat again as Pat Cummins' men's grip on the Ashes loosens.
Bairstow hits England to 275-run lead over Australia
England have claimed a 275-run first-innings lead over Australia at Old Trafford, after being bowled out for 592 midway through day three of the fourth Test.
England press on to put Australia on back foot in Ashes
England have extended their lead over Australia to 189 runs at Old Trafford, going to lunch on day three of the fourth Ashes Test at 8-506.
Starc hurt on horror day for Australia at Old Trafford
Mitchell Starc has hurt his shoulder as Australia were subjected to a pummelling from England's batters at Old Trafford, with the hosts 4-384 after day two.
An Australian dream – the Cam Smith-Ashes Sunday double
Cameron Smith has been enthused by the outlandish prospect that he could retain his British Open title on the same day that Australia's men win the Ashes.
Australia’s missed chances keep England in the Ashes
Australia have gone to stumps on day one of the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford on 8-299, after several batters missed the opportunity to make a big score.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.