Australia thrash England at Gabba for 2-0 Ashes lead
Michael Neser starred on day four as Australia won the second Ashes Test at the Gabba to take a formidable 2-0 series lead over England.
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Konstas shines again as NSW crush Queensland in Shield
There were more runs for Sam Konstas as NSW made light work of an undermanned Queensland to claim a 342-run Shield win.
England young gun stakes claim for Ashes call
Young allrounder Jacob Bethell has enhanced his prospects of an Ashes call up, scoring 71 in the England Lions' clash with Australia A in Brisbane.
‘Just fight’: Stokes flips Bazball script on head
Ben Stokes says there is no place for weak-minded Bazball players in his dressing room as he laid down the law about what he expects after another loss.
Smith sledges Archer as England paceman wilts at Gabba
Steve Smith had a war of words with Jofra Archer at the end of the second Test which has set the scene for more fire and brimstone in the rest of the Ashes.
England’s ‘over-prepared’ claim raises eyebrows
England's coach believes they over-trained leading into the second Ashes Test that ended in a bruising loss to Australia at the Gabba.
Smith hopes Neser heroics proved tough Lyon call right
Michael Neser was a controversial inclusion in the Australian XI for the second Test match but proved the key man on day four at the Gabba.
Gabba moment that gives Marnus confidence of kicking on
Marnus Labuschagne was very impressed by the work of two lower-order batters in Australia's second Ashes Test victory at the Gabba.
England sink to another low as Lions flogged by Aust A
England's miserable Ashes tour has reached the depths of their Lions side, who were beaten by an innings and 131 runs by an Australia A team.
Big praise for opening pair as Khawaja call looms
Australia will be in for a selection dilemma if Usman Khawaja recovers from his back injury in time for the third Ashes Test, to be played at Adelaide Oval.
Injured Aussie quick ruled out of Ashes series
Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes series in another setback for the injury-plagued paceman.
Australia ponder surprise new role for Khawaja
Australia are considering recalling Usman Khawaja into the middle order for the third Ashes Test, says coach Andrew McDonald.
England cop hammer blow with quick ruled out of Ashes
England quick Mark Wood has been ruled out for the rest of the Ashes, making the tourists' task of recovering from 2-0 down even more difficult.
Starc, Root star on seesawing first day of Gabba Test
The second Ashes Test has begun with Mitchell Starc and Joe Root standing up for their respective sides.
Australia keep mind games alive before XI unveiled
The Pat Cummins mystery was finally put to bed before the surprise swap of Nathan Lyon and Michael Neser kept Australia's team under wraps until the Gabba toss.
Richardson takes next step towards Test comeback
Jhye Richardson has been included in the Australia A squad to face the England Lions at Allan Border Field.
Lyon ‘absolutely filthy’ with axing for Gabba Test
Nathan Lyon was unhappy about being dropped for the first time in a home Test since 2012, as George Bailey revealed why Pat Cummins was a late scratching.
Root breaks through for first century in Australia
Joe Root's maiden ton in Australian, his first in 30 innings, was a masterclass worth waiting for at the Gabba and his 40th century in a magnificent career.
No Lyon helped me find rhythm: England’s Crawley
England's Zak Crawley conceded it was easier to find his rhythm against an all-pace attack after Nathan Lyon was axed from Australia's XI for the second Test.
Aussies take the lead after messy day at Gabba
Australia have chased down England's first-innings total in the second Ashes Test, but the hosts have left the door open with some batting brain-snaps.
Axed Test batter finds form with Shield century for NSW
Discarded Australia opener Sam Konstas has ended a 14-month drought without a Sheffield Shield hundred, scoring a ton for NSW against Queensland at the SCG.
Hole in Adelaide pitch complicates WBBL finals puzzle
The Adelaide-Hobart WBBL match has had to be abandoned after a ball went under the roller during the innings break, creating a hole in the pitch.
One year in, Voll wants to learn life on the road
Georgia Voll burst onto the scene 12 months ago with a century in her second game for Australia and now she's learning the hurdles of being a year-round player.
Hazlewood setback puts pace attack reunion in limbo
An achilles complaint has halted the progress of Australia paceman Josh Hazlewood, who will not recommence running and bowling until next week.
Richardson back in the wickets on day of Lions misery
Jhye Richardson has taken four wickets as the England Lions were all out for 166 in a tour match, before Australia A finished day one 2-155.
‘Third-grade’ Carse off canvas to keep England in Ashes
England's woeful catching cost them in the second Test at the Gabba, with paceman Brydon Carse getting some redemption after a tough day.
‘Get back to me’: Root puts ton aside for Ashes glory
Joe Root has reached a huge personal milestone in Australia -- but he's not interested in dissecting anything except the path to Ashes success for England.
Weatherald feels for England amid fielding blunders
Jake Weatherald says he felt for England as they fumbled a handful of catches in a sloppy final session on day two of the second Ashes Test.
Relieved Richardson ready for Test cricket again
Jhye Richardson has been the unlucky man in Australia's bowling attack for the past four years, but he says his pace and swing is back after shoulder surgery.
Scorchers book final spot with Renegades defence over
Beth Mooney's flawless 94no has led Perth to victory in their must-win game against Brisbane, ensuring the Scorchers will play finals again in the WBBL.
‘GOAT’ Starc stars as Aussies eye 2-0 Ashes series lead
With Mitchell Starc stellar, Australia are within striking distance of a 2-0 series lead following a dominant third day of the second Ashes Test.