Stokes stirred, not shaken, by England’s Ashes plight
England captain Ben Stokes says the tourists, trailing Australia 2-0 in the Ashes, have a clear vision on how to turn around their fortunes
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Weatherald goes full circle in Adelaide Oval return
Jake Weatherald was a 29-year-old unable to crack the Sheffield Shield two seasons ago. Now he is opening the batting for Australia in an Ashes series.
Local favourite Carey writes his own Ashes hero script
Alex Carey was told by Stuart Broad in 2023 he'd only ever be remembered for the stumping of Jonny Bairstow, but his Adelaide Ashes ton now suggests otherwise.
Greenberg makes long-term call on pink-ball Tests
Brisbane could continue to host some day-night Tests instead of Adelaide, but the pink-ball fixtures are staying on Australia's calendar until at least 2031.
Carey hits fresh heights with classy ton against Poms
Alex Carey is Australia's leading Test run-scorer this year after posting a classy century against England in the third Test in Adelaide.
Italy drop Aussie-born captain Burns for T20 World Cup
Joe Burns will not be leading Italy into their first T20 World Cup after the former Australian Test star was dropped following a contractual dispute.
England’s worst-case scenario is Head at No.5: Warner
David Warner says moving Travis Head back to No.5 could make Australia's batting more dangerous in Adelaide, with Usman Khawaja opening.
‘I can bat anywhere’: why veteran is open to demotion
Australia's XI for the third Ashes Test remains unsettled, with Usman Khawaja unsure whether he will be recalled at the top of the order, at No.5 or not at all.
Hobart Hurricanes power to maiden WBBL trophy
Lizelle Lee's unbeaten 77 has powered the Hobart Hurricanes to a dominant win over the Perth Scorchers and their first WBBL title in front of their home fans.
‘The best ever’: Brett Lee hails Cummins’ Aussie attack
Brett Lee has ranked Australia's bowling attack as better than the one he was part of, which featured the likes of Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne.
Green likely to stand his ground and hook in Adelaide
Cameron Green was bowled backing away and trying to hit through the offside in Brisbane, but says Adelaide's dimensions are likely to have him hooking again.
No knee-jerk reactions as Bazball faces defining week
Brendon McCullum says he is not bothered by the fact his job as England coach could be on the line in Adelaide, with England fighting to stay in the Ashes.
McCullum adamant England have handled Ashes scrutiny
Cameron Green has revealed he has sympathy for England's players, as the tourists defended the way they have handled intense scrutiny in Australia.
Connolly stars as Scorchers down Babar Azam’s Sixers
Cooper Connolly has blasted an important half-century to lead the Perth Scorchers to a five-wicket win over the Sydney Sixers in a rain-affected clash.
Why drop-in wickets mean Adelaide is no batter’s dream
England believe Adelaide's wicket could play into their hands as they fight to stay in the Ashes, but data shows the old batter's paradise is well in the past.
England’s great Ashes hope admits he must rein it in
Harry Brook has admitted he played "shocking" shots to be dismissed in the first two Tests, as England named their side for the third Test in Adelaide.
Nothing to prove: Lyon defiant ahead of Test return
Travis Head has faced the new ball at Australia's training in Adelaide, while Nathan Lyon maintained he had nothing to prove on return to the team.
Renegades’ Seifert, Peake hammer Heat in cold Geelong
Tim Seifert has become only the second Melbourne Renegades player to score a BBL century as he set up a victory over the Brisbane Heat.
Stokes calls for England to bite back at Australia
England captain wants his team to "show a bit of dog" after being muzzled for two Tests as they attempt an improbable Ashes comeback starting at Adelaide.
Lyon hunts ultimate Ashes fairytale in Adelaide
Australia have a chance to wrap up the Ashes in Adelaide, while Nathan Lyon can have his own milestone moment if he takes two wickets in the third Test.
Next gen needed for Australia’s most-gruelling schedule
Australia are about to face their busiest 12 months of Test cricket in history, making the depth of talent beyond the current Ashes squad even more important.
Cummins return sets Aussies up for fresh Ashes record
Pat Cummins has been named in Australia's squad for the first time this Ashes, putting Australia in the box seat to clinch the series.
‘Hope for the best’: Australian gloveman on masterclass
Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey is being lauded around the world, but says his latest masterclass came with no specific training and a basic mantra.
‘They know me, I know them’: Afridi to bring the Heat
Shaheen Afridi, among a crop of Pakistan stars ready to make their mark on the Big Bash League, says Mitchell Starc was a defining figure in his development.
Richardson gets chance to press Test case again
Fresh from taking 4-35 against the England Lions, Jhye Richardson has been called in to bowl with Australia's Test attack ahead of the third Ashes Test.
Don’t write off dangerous England in Ashes yet: Paine
Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine says Adelaide Oval will perfectly suit England's aggressive approach as they seek to fight back in the lopsided series.
Mooney magic continues as Perth reach WBBL decider
Perth will face Hobart in the WBBL title match, after Beth Mooney led the Scorchers to an 11-run win over the Sydney Sixers.
Queen of WBBL spin back to best for Perth’s title tilt
Alana King has found her best at the right time of the WBBL, and looms as the key performer with the ball for Perth in the final against Hobart.
Slow learners England burn Ashes dream with brain fades
Ollie Pope's daft dismissal has summed up why England are on the cusp of falling 2-0 behind in the Ashes series after playing into Australia's hands.
Caught-and-bowled king feared his Test career was over
It wasn't so long ago that bowling allrounder Michael Neser was beginning to think he'd played his last Test match for Australia.
In-form McSweeney’s lesson from tough Test initiation
Nathan McSweeney's career-best knock has sent a timely reminder to Australian selectors, 12 months after his first Test stint ended.