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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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’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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hazlewood remains in contention for WTC final
Cricket Australia have indicated Josh Hazlewood is still a chance to face India in the World Test Championship final, naming him in their 15-man squad.
Lanning out of women’s Ashes for ‘medical reasons’
Australia captain Meg Lanning will miss the Ashes in England due to medical reasons in a major blow for the all-conquering women's cricket team.
Peirson called in as extra back-up keeper for Ashes
Queensland wicketkeeper Jimmy Peirson has been called into Australia's Ashes squad, set to replace Josh Inglis as back-up gloveman for part of the tour.
‘No line in sand’: Nathan Lyon might play on until 2027
Nathan Lyon still hasn't won a Test series in India and it is why this year's Ashes tour in England might not be the last for the 35-year-old offspinner.
Warner to play ‘significant’ Ashes role: McDonald
Australia coach Andrew McDonald has firmly backed David Warner to start in the Ashes, ending months of speculation surrounding the veteran opener.
Broad relishing chance to do battle again with Warner
Stuart Broad will be 37 during the Ashes series but still burns with competitive fire and is looking forward to bowling again at Australian opener David Warner.
Matt Renshaw won mind game to book Ashes berth
When Matt Renshaw missed out on a Cricket Australia central contract he quickly showed why he deserved to be selected for the upcoming Ashes tour.
Boland has Broad plan to combat ‘Bazball’ in Ashes
Scott Boland has had a meteoric rise in Test cricket for Australia and is ready for his biggest test as he prepares to thwart England's aggressive batters.
One rape charge remains for Sri Lankan cricketer
Three sexual assault charges against Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka have been dropped while a fourth remains before the courts.
Lyon predicts Ashes whitewash, sends Broad a message
After England paceman Stuart Broad ruffled a few feathers with an inflammatory remark, Australian spinner Nathan Lyon has returned serve ahead of The Ashes.
Wiser Khawaja learns from past Ashes failures
Usman Khwaja will embark on the Ashes tour with "low expectations" but ready to embrace the challenge of tackling James Anderson and Stuart Broad.