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Heat down Scorchers in record-breaking 515-run thriller

Heat down Scorchers in record-breaking 515-run thriller

Matt Renshaw and Jack Wildermuth have cracked centuries to lift the Brisbane Heat to a famous eight-wicket win over the Perth Scorchers with one ball to spare.

'We need something magical': Poms seek positive spin

'We need something magical': Poms seek positive spin

'We need something magical': Poms seek positive spin

'We need something magical': Poms seek positive spin

England's camp admit they need something magical as their hopes of an Ashes comeback fade.

Head hundred helps Aussies home in on Ashes retention

Head hundred helps Aussies home in on Ashes retention

Head hundred helps Aussies home in on Ashes retention

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.

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Home hero Head enters rare air with another Ashes ton

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.

Melbourne BBL derby gets its own giant mace

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.

'Careers are on the line': cricket union blasts Snicko

'Careers are on the line': cricket union blasts Snicko

The boss of the Australian Cricketers' Association is demanding an urgent review into failing Snicko technology, warning careers are at risk.

Stars' 41-year-old veteran helps upset BBL champions

Stars' 41-year-old veteran helps upset BBL champions

The Melbourne Stars' bid for a maiden BBL title has begun brightly, as they demolished reigning champions Hobart by eight wickets at the MCG.

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Remember us: Lyon and Cummins return to taunt England

Remember us: Lyon and Cummins return to taunt England

Remember us: Lyon and Cummins return to taunt England

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.

'Sack Snicko': technology turmoil tarnishes Ashes

'Sack Snicko': technology turmoil tarnishes Ashes

'Sack Snicko': technology turmoil tarnishes Ashes

'Sack Snicko': technology turmoil tarnishes Ashes

Australia's stranglehold on the Ashes has come as players and commentators try to get a grip on the apparent failings of Snicko technology.

Stoic Stokes' Ashes dream turns into a nightmare

Stoic Stokes' Ashes dream turns into a nightmare

Stoic Stokes' Ashes dream turns into a nightmare

Stoic Stokes' Ashes dream turns into a nightmare

England captain Ben Stokes' rallying call to his teammates to show some fight has fallen flat, with the Ashes already appearing lost.

Stuart MacGill hires 'heavy hitter' in cocaine appeal

Stuart MacGill hires 'heavy hitter' in cocaine appeal

Stuart MacGill hires 'heavy hitter' in cocaine appeal

Stuart MacGill hires 'heavy hitter' in cocaine appeal

Ex-spin bowler Stuart MacGill has enlisted some top legal help as he tries to quash a conviction and sentence over a cocaine deal that led to his assault.

Sixers veteran defends Babar Azam's lean start to BBL

Sixers veteran defends Babar Azam's lean start to BBL

Sixers veteran defends Babar Azam's lean start to BBL

Sixers veteran defends Babar Azam's lean start to BBL

Babar Azam has struggled to make an impact since arriving at the Sydney Sixers but veteran Josh Philippe is backing the marquee man to hit form imminently.

Veteran Khawaja gives selectors another headache

Veteran Khawaja gives selectors another headache

Veteran Khawaja gives selectors another headache

Veteran Khawaja gives selectors another headache

Usman Khawaja has now been dropped eight times in Test cricket, but his 82 in Adelaide has again proven he is not ready to quit the arena just yet.

Strikers pull off last-over upset win over Sixers

Strikers pull off last-over upset win over Sixers

Strikers pull off last-over upset win over Sixers

Strikers pull off last-over upset win over Sixers

Jamie Overton was the key man at the death as the Adelaide Strikers stunned perennial heavyweights the Sydney Sixers at the SCG.

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'A special moment': cricket unites in Bondi tribute

John Williamson has performed an emotional version of True Blue as shockwaves from the Bondi shootings reverberated around Adelaide Oval's Ashes Test.

Snicko boss admits technology dudded England

England could formally raise concerns about the decision review system, believing technology failed them in a third Test flashpoint in Adelaide.

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.

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.

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Clubs will decide on team rebranding if BBL privatises

Cricket Australia would not oppose BBL clubs changing their names or colours if sold in a privatisation process, but say mass rebranding is unlikely.

Green rides to IPL riches, another huge pay day likely

Cameron Green has become the highest-priced overseas player in IPL history and could soon land another multimillion-dollar contract from Cricket Australia.

Vertigo bouts return but Smith hopeful for Melbourne

Steve Smith's on-again off-again battles with vertigo have cost him playing in the third Ashes Test, but Australia are confident he will return in Melbourne.

Hurricanes open title defence with tight Sydney win

The Hobart Hurricanes have held their nerve to beat the Sydney Thunder with one ball remaining in a re-match of last season's Big Bash League decider.

History against England amid long drought Down Under

England must win three straight Tests in Australia to regain the Ashes, but the reality is the tourists haven't won a single Test in the country for 5458 days.

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.

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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