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Renegades on the WBBL rise after sinking the Sixers

Renegades on the WBBL rise after sinking the Sixers

The Melbourne Renegades have risen to fourth on the WBBL ladder with a six-wicket victory over the Sydney Sixers.

No Lyon helped me find rhythm: England's Crawley

No Lyon helped me find rhythm: England's Crawley

No Lyon helped me find rhythm: England's Crawley

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.

Root breaks through for first century in Australia

Root breaks through for first century in Australia

Root breaks through for first century in Australia

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.

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Starc, Root star on seesawing first day of Gabba Test

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.

Lyon 'absolutely filthy' with axing for Gabba Test

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.

Marsh fails with bat in rare Shield outing for WA

Marsh fails with bat in rare Shield outing for WA

Mitch Marsh has failed with the bat as he makes a rare Sheffield Shield outing amid speculation he's an outside contender for an Ashes spot.

In face of Bazball, Smith opens up on the Aussie way

In face of Bazball, Smith opens up on the Aussie way

Steve Smith has offered an insight into Australia's plan to counter the English "Bazball' tactics in the second Ashes Test at the Gabba.

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Sixers continue late-season WBBL surge with big win

Sixers continue late-season WBBL surge with big win

Sixers continue late-season WBBL surge with big win

Sixers continue late-season WBBL surge with big win

The last time the Sydney Sixers played the Melbourne Stars, Meg Lanning destroyed them. It was a much different story on Wednesday as the Sixers won again.

Jacks gives England tactical shift for Gabba: Stokes

Jacks gives England tactical shift for Gabba: Stokes

Jacks gives England tactical shift for Gabba: Stokes

Jacks gives England tactical shift for Gabba: Stokes

England captain Ben Stokes insists the all-round talents of Will Jacks will suit the Gabba as he rejects suggestions his bowlers are already fatigued.

'Looks pretty good': Cummins eyeing Gabba Test return

'Looks pretty good': Cummins eyeing Gabba Test return

'Looks pretty good': Cummins eyeing Gabba Test return

'Looks pretty good': Cummins eyeing Gabba Test return

Test captain Pat Cummins is a chance of returning to the Australian Test team when the Ashes series continues at the Gabba.

Boland back to bowling best for Gabba after 'off day'

Boland back to bowling best for Gabba after 'off day'

Boland back to bowling best for Gabba after 'off day'

Boland back to bowling best for Gabba after 'off day'

Scott Boland was unhappy with his first-innings display in Perth but bounced back in the second and is now set to inflict more grief on England at the Gabba.

England have Gabba hope amidst historical horror

England have Gabba hope amidst historical horror

England have Gabba hope amidst historical horror

England have Gabba hope amidst historical horror

England's last three Ashes series triumphs in Australia followed iconic displays at the Gabba but overall their Test record in Brisbane is poor.

Devine masterclass inspires Scorchers to down Renegades

Devine masterclass inspires Scorchers to down Renegades

Devine masterclass inspires Scorchers to down Renegades

Devine masterclass inspires Scorchers to down Renegades

Perth captain Sophie Devine has smashed 40 and grabbed four wickets in the Scorchers' comfortable 30-run WBBL win against the Melbourne Renegades.

Khawaja out of second Ashes Test and into the unknown

Khawaja out of second Ashes Test and into the unknown

Khawaja out of second Ashes Test and into the unknown

Khawaja out of second Ashes Test and into the unknown

Beleaguered opener Usman Khawaja is out of the second Ashes Test due to the back injury that afflicted him in Perth.

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'Annoyed' Pope vows to learn lessons for Gabba riposte

England batter Ollie Pope has his sights on rectifying a flaw that has emerged in his limited Tests against Australia as he chases a big score at the Gabba.

WA crush struggling Vics in one-day cup demolition

Western Australia have put another nail in Victoria's one-day cup campaign, securing a crushing seven-wicket win at the Junction Oval in Melbourne.

Sixers ready to face their demons in Melbourne megastar

Sydney Sixers have done their best to wipe a record-breaking WBBL loss to Melbourne Stars, but that team now stands between them and a likely finals berth.

Sorry, Joe: CA confirms Ashes day-nighter here to stay

Cricket Australia is planning for future home Ashes series to feature day-night Tests, despite questions from Joe Root as to its place on the calendar.

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Unwanted history looms for Archer against Smith

The battle between Jofra Archer and Steve Smith continues at the Gabba, but England's paceman has 0-96 from the 189 balls he has bowled at the Australian.

England have 'massive confidence' for Gabba Test

Despite a huge loss in the series opener, England's Brydon Carse says the tourists have reason for confidence heading into the second Ashes Test.

Hurricanes stay top of WBBL after shooting down Stars

Danni Wyatt-Hodge struck 71 and Molly Strano bagged 5-16 as the top-ranked Hobart Hurricanes trounced the second-placed Melbourne Stars at Bellerive Oval.

Why Labuschagne won't give Khawaja advice amid scrutiny

As the previous Australian batter to find his place in the Test side under scrutiny, Marnus Labuschagne knows how Usman Khawaja is feeling.

Pink-ball batting master still prefers red-ball cricket

Australia's No.3 Marnus Labuschagne has weighed into debate as to whether the Ashes should feature a day-night Test match.

England ease to PM's XI win but back-up bat misses out

Four Englishman have scored half-centuries in a first-innings win over the Prime Minister's XI, but the tourists back-up Test batsman was the one to miss out.

Perry clinic sets up thrilling WBBL finals race

Ellyse Perry has lifted the Sydney Sixers back into the WBBL's top four after a win over the Thunder, while Adelaide are still alive after beating Brisbane.

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