Atkinson out: England lose third Ashes quick
England arrived in Australia with a four-strong pace cartel ready to rock the hosts. They will end the series with just one of them still standing.
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What a difference a Wade makes as Canes beat Renegades
Matthew Wade's fuss-free cameo has helped Hobart chase down the Melbourne Renegades' 163 on a night when all other batters failed to kick on.
Aussie spinner likely to earn recall for SCG Test
After being left out for the pace barrage of the two-day MCG Test, Todd Murphy is likely to be recalled for Australia's Ashes finale at the SCG.
Bradman’s baggy green goes under the hammer
A famous baggy green cap worn by the world's greatest cricket player, Sir Donald Bradman, is expected to sell for an eye-watering sum.
Heat’s No.1 draft pick bows out of Big Bash
Brisbane Heat have lost a second left-arm quick from their Big Bash squad, with a star overseas import sent home with a knee injury.
Unlucky Ashton helps turn around Perth’s season
Ashton Turner has narrowly missed out on a maiden BBL century as he helped launch Perth to a crucial 71-run win over the Sydney Thunder.
Brutal game: why Aussie VC needs confidence recharge
Tahlia McGrath has put the bat down for a few weeks, with Australia's vice-captain admitting her confidence has taken a hit off a tough World Cup.
How MCG will look to recreate Boxing Day Test ‘epic’
Replicating one of the best Tests in Australia this century will be tough to do, but Melbourne Cricket Club curator Matt Page is up for the challenge.
Cummins no certainty for World Cup after Ashes success
Australia are "hopeful" Pat Cummins will be available for February's T20 World Cup after the Test captain was ruled out for the rest of the Ashes.
Australia considering pace onslaught for MCG Test
Cameron Green's spot for Boxing Day could be in jeopardy, with Australia considering using four pacemen at the MCG to further rattle demoralised England.
Stokes backs team, Archer out of last two Ashes Tests
A video said to feature a slurring Ben Duckett is under ECB investigation, while England's main quick has been ruled out of the remaining Ashes Tests.
Australia’s bold call to leave spinner out for MCG Test
Australia will go in with a pace-heavy XI for the Boxing Day Test after opting to leave out Nathan Lyon's replacement, Todd Murphy, to face England at the MCG.
Head hundred helps Aussies home in on Ashes retention
Australia have a 3-0 Ashes series lead in sight after Travis Head's century helped them to stumps on day three in Adelaide at 4-271 and with a lead of 356 runs.
Melbourne BBL derby gets its own giant mace
For the first time, the Stars and Renegades will have a genuine trophy to play for during their Melbourne BBL derbies in January.
Home hero Head enters rare air with another Ashes ton
Travis Head has become the fourth Australian to score four Test centuries in a row at the same ground by hitting a superb Ashes ton in his home city, Adelaide.
Heat down Scorchers in record-breaking 515-run thriller
Matt Renshaw and Jack Wildermuth have hit centuries to lift the Brisbane Heat to a famous eight-wicket BBL win over the Perth Scorchers with one ball to spare.
Ashes in sight as Lyon, Cummins torment England
Australia are on the verge of retaining the Ashes, with England 6-207 at the end of day four chasing a highly-improbable 435 for victory in the third Test.
Renshaw blocks Ashes buzz to blast heroic BBL knock
Matt Renshaw and Jack Wildermuth have both posted sparkling centuries to guide the Brisbane Heat to one of the most famous wins in BBL history.
Head is open to all possibilities after Ashes series
Travis Head believes his move to opener helps the rest of the top order. After two centuries in the Ashes, it's hard to see him moving out of the role.
RonBall trumps BazBall as Aussies retain the Ashes
Australia's players have celebrated with Test greats and declared they want to clean sweep England 5-0, after retaining the Ashes with victory in Adelaide.
Chaudhary, Jordan fire as Hobart trounce Renegades
The Hobart Hurricanes are top of the ladder in their BBL title defence after a crushing win over the Melbourne Renegades in Geelong.
For first time in 15 summers, Australia need a spinner
The last time Australia entered a home Test with a frontline spinner other than Nathan Lyon, Michael Beer was the surprise selection. Another big call looms.
Konstas fires, Heat spun out: Thunder get on BBL board
Sam Konstas and Matthew Gilkes fired for the Thunder before Shadab Khan spun through Brisbane to snuff out hopes of another miracle BBL run chase.
Bazball architect wants to stay but ‘it’s not up to me’
Brendon McCullum is eager to stay on as England's head coach but says his future is "up to other people" after losing the Ashes in just 11 days.
‘Shattered’ veteran facing extended stint on sidelines
Nathan Lyon has undergone surgery on a torn hamstring, with the veteran spinner facing a long road back as selectors hand Todd Murphy a chance to shine.
‘Shattered’ veteran facing extended stint on sidelines
Nathan Lyon has undergone surgery on a torn hamstring, with the veteran spinner facing a long road back as selectors hand Todd Murphy a chance to shine.
Testing timing is right as Cummins makes perfect return
Pat Cummins waited five months to get the ball in his hands against England in the Ashes, and Australia's Test captain didn't miss a beat when given the chance.
Remember us: Lyon and Cummins return to taunt England
England have slumped to 8-213 in reply to Australia's 371 after day two of the third Ashes Test, putting the hosts in the box seat to wrap up the series.
Lyon roars to second on Aussie Test wicket-takers list
Offspinner Nathan Lyon has moved into second spot on the list of Australian Test wicket-takers.
Aussies make big Khawaja call in new-look Test XI
Pat Cummins insists the door is not shut on Usman Khawaja's Test career, despite the fit-again veteran being left out of the side for the third Ashes Test.
‘We’re peaking’: Cummins’ boom or bust Ashes plan
Australia's Test captain Pat Cummins says his aggressive recovery plan from a back injury has gone smoother than expected.