Dominant Australia retain the Ashes at MCG
Australia have retained the Ashes after beating England by an innings and 14 runs at the MCG to take an unassailable 3-0 series lead.
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Lynn finds form as Heat rue missed chance
Chris Lynn found some touch as the Brisbane Heat threatened to chase down the Melbourne Stars' 207-run total on Monday night at the Gabba.
Heat to bowl as Stars chase Gabba BBL win
The Brisbane Heat won the toss and will bowl first in their Big Bash League clash with Melbourne Stars at the Gabba.
England show fight before batting collapse
England showed admirable fight in the field after their COVID-19 scare, but their batters were found wanting badly again late on day three at the MCG
Strikers bat first against Hobart in BBL
The Adelaide Strikers have elected to bat first against the Hobart Hurricanes in their BBL clash at Bellerive Oval.
COVID case in England family group
England players have been held back at their hotel on day two of the Boxing Day Test after a member of their family group tested positive to the virus.
Pope keen to study T20 spin wizard Shadab
Lloyd Pope is keen to pick the brain of fellow legspinner and new BBL teammate Shadab Khan, the Twenty20 wizard who has linked with the Sydney Sixers.
Quick Boland’s journey to career-best form
After five years in the international wilderness, newly minted Australian Test quick Scott Boland has finally discovered how to get the best out of himself.
Sydney Thunder bowling first in BBL derby
Todd Murphy is debuting for the Sydney Sixers in the BBL derby, while the club is also keen to unleash Pakistan legspinner Shadab Khan as a super substitute.
Josh Hazlewood unsure when he will return
Josh Hazlewood says he will try to bowl again on Tuesday as he recovers from the side strain that has sidelined him for a second Ashes Test.
England face more questions at the top
England's woes at the top of the order have deepened with their average opening stand dropping to just 7.6 in the Ashes series after flopping again at the MCG.
England swing four changes for Boxing Day
England have made four changes for the Boxing Day Test, with Rory Burns and Stuart Broad among the casualties and Jack Leach returning.
Boland to make Test debut on Boxing Day
Paceman Scott Boland will make his Test debut in a shock Ashes selection call, with Jhye Richardson and Michael Neser ruled out.
Australia one win from Ashes history
Australia have a chance to wrap up the Ashes in the quickest time since the late 19th century if they are able to beat England in the Boxing Day Test.
Hazlewood on ice but Green feeling fine
Josh Hazlewood has sat out the main MCG net session before Boxing Day with his side strain, but Joe Root's arch-nemesis Cameron Green has no workload concerns.
Rebuilt Richardson a smarter Test quick
Jhye Richardson has returned to Test cricket a smarter bowler despite back-to-back shoulder operations.
‘Brave’ Root confident of Ashes century
Joe Root believes he will scores a first Ashes ton on Australian soil, though the England captain admits it is 'a brave thing to say'.
Two newcomers named in England T20 squad
England have named a 16-strong squad for their five-match Twenty20 series against the West Indies in Barbados.
Heat win BBL toss and bat against Strikers
The Brisbane Heat have won the toss and elected to bat against the Adelaide Strikers in their BBL game at Adelaide Oval.
Under-fire England coach defends selection
England head coach Chris Silverwood insists he is the right man for the job but accepts that a faltering Ashes campaign brings question marks over his position.
Frustrated Root delivers “home truths” to demoralised England Ashes squad
Captain Joe Root has delivered a few home truths in the dressing room after England's latest Ashes disappointment, coach Chris Silverwood says.
Ashes players keep family Christmas wish
Ashes players have been given the green light to have Christmas with their families in Melbourne but they must adhere to additional COVID-19 protocols.
In-form Scorcher Patterson in injury scare
The Perth Scorchers are hoping in-form Kurtis Patterson will be fit for the clash with the Melbourne Renegades after an injury scare against Hobart.
England have to match the Don’s comeback
England will have to match the 85-year-old feat of a Don Bradman-inspired Australia team if they're now to win the Ashes from 2-0 down.
Aussies win second Test win against Poms
Australia have beaten England by 275 runs in the second Test at Adelaide Oval to take a two-nil series lead in the Ashes.
New dad Abbott resets for Sixers’ BBL tilt
Michael Neser's Test call-up has made Sean Abbott hungrier for a baggy green, but the paceman and new dad has no regrets about putting family first this month.
Finch back in BBL boost for Renegades
Former Melbourne Renegades captain Aaron Finch has overcome a nagging knee issue and will make his BBL return against the Perth Scorchers on Wednesday.
Pakistan express paceman joins Thunder
Sydney Thunder have recruited Pakistan young gun Muhammad Hasnain, further bolstering their pace stocks for the BBL season.
Lyon the day-five danger man in Adelaide
Travis Head has identified Nathan Lyon as Australia's danger man on day five in Adelaide, as England fight to avoid going 2-0 down in the Ashes.
England camp admit Adelaide Ashes mistakes
England's cricket camp now accept that they picked the wrong team and misjudged conditions as they faced a second Test drubbing against Australia in Adelaide.
Mahmood blitz sets up Thunder BBL win
The Brisbane Heat slid to 5-15 inside three overs before recovering, eventually falling 53 short of the Thunder's 7-196 at the Gabba.