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Australia to get over-rates reprieve under new rule

Australia to get over-rates reprieve under new rule

The ICC has softened punishments for slow over-rates in Test cricket and introduced equal prize money for men's and women's World Cups.

Thrilling start to Ashes already puts it among greats

Thrilling start to Ashes already puts it among greats

Thrilling start to Ashes already puts it among greats

Thrilling start to Ashes already puts it among greats

The thrilling start to this year's Ashes has made for the closest start to a series in Test history, with all three games played so far going down to the wire.

WBBL to play at MCG, SCG in new-look schedule

WBBL to play at MCG, SCG in new-look schedule

WBBL to play at MCG, SCG in new-look schedule

WBBL to play at MCG, SCG in new-look schedule

The MCG and SCG will host Women's Big Bash League matches this summer, as the competition looks to play more games at bigger stadiums.

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Australia lose again as England level women's Ashes

Australia lose again as England level women's Ashes

Australia are still battling to retain the women's Ashes after England won the first of three ODIs by two wickets to level the series at six points apiece.

Australian flavour as Major League Cricket hits USA

Australian flavour as Major League Cricket hits USA

Major League Cricket is set for take off in the US and the T20 tournament will call on a significant Australian presence as it looks to make its mark.

Mitchell Starc's change of focus behind Ashes success

Mitchell Starc's change of focus behind Ashes success

Mitchell Starc says a freedom to focus on wickets rather than his economy rate is the biggest difference between his 2023 Ashes compared to 2019.

Aussies keep eyes on winning women's Ashes, not drawing

Aussies keep eyes on winning women's Ashes, not drawing

Australia's women insist their goal remains winning the Ashes and not just drawing to retain them after back-to-back losses in the Twenty20 component.

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Aussies will find it hard to get over the line: Woakes

Aussies will find it hard to get over the line: Woakes

Aussies will find it hard to get over the line: Woakes

Aussies will find it hard to get over the line: Woakes

England's Headingley matchwinner Chris Woakes has insisted Australia will feel the pressure to clinch the Ashes despite being 2-1 ahead in the series

England stick with Bairstow, no Foakes for Old Trafford

England stick with Bairstow, no Foakes for Old Trafford

England stick with Bairstow, no Foakes for Old Trafford

England stick with Bairstow, no Foakes for Old Trafford

England have made the call to retain the out-of-form Jonny Bairstow behind the stumps in the fourth Ashes Test, naming an unchanged squad for Old Trafford.

McDonald won't guarantee Warner's spot for Manchester

McDonald won't guarantee Warner's spot for Manchester

McDonald won't guarantee Warner's spot for Manchester

McDonald won't guarantee Warner's spot for Manchester

Australia's coach Andrew McDonald has not guaranteed David Warner his spot for the Old Trafford Ashes Test, with Cameron Green fit and Mitch Marsh firing.

Australia must replicate 2019 rebound to win Ashes

Australia must replicate 2019 rebound to win Ashes

Australia must replicate 2019 rebound to win Ashes

Australia must replicate 2019 rebound to win Ashes

Australia have found themselves the victims of another tight loss at Headingley, but if history repeats in Manchester from 2019 they will win the Ashes.

Warner no certainty for fourth Test as squeeze looms

Warner no certainty for fourth Test as squeeze looms

Warner no certainty for fourth Test as squeeze looms

Warner no certainty for fourth Test as squeeze looms

Pat Cummins has said Australia will keep all selection options open for the fourth Ashes Test, including dropping David Warner to make room for Mitch Marsh.

England win tight Headingley Test to keep Ashes alive

England win tight Headingley Test to keep Ashes alive

England win tight Headingley Test to keep Ashes alive

England win tight Headingley Test to keep Ashes alive

Australia's hopes of wrapping up the Ashes series in the third Test at Headingley have been ended, beaten by three wickets by England on a thrilling day four.

England making me a better short-ball player, says Head

England making me a better short-ball player, says Head

England making me a better short-ball player, says Head

England making me a better short-ball player, says Head

Travis Head has been peppered with bouncers through the Ashes, but he has emerged from the first three Tests unscathed on the pull and hook shot.

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Head saves Australia, but advantage still with England

A brilliant counter-attacking 77 from Travis Head has has helped Australia set England a target of 251 in the fourth innings, with the hosts 0-27 in pursuit.

England win keeps Australia waiting in women's Ashes

Australia remain one win away from retaining the women's Ashes after England chased down a rain-adjusted target of 119 in 14 overs in the third T20 at Lord's.

England vow to back up superman Stokes to save Ashes

The scene is set for another match-winning Ben Stokes performance to keep England in the Ashes at Headingley, but the hosts insist it can't be a one-man show.

Warner's woes at hands of Broad continue at Headingley

David Warner's record against Stuart Broad has slumped to 17 times out against the England seamer, after he fell to him twice at Headingley.

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Third Test in balance after Aussies squander advantage

Australia have gone to stumps on day two of the Headingley Test at 4-116, leading by 142 after another pulsating day of Ashes cricket.

Wood's selection shows what England have been missing

England quick Mark Wood had to wait until England were 2-0 down in the Ashes before entering the series, but made an immediate impact on his return.

Cricketer Gunathilaka seeks no jury in rape trial

Sri Lankan international cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka will seek not to be put before a jury as he faces a charge of sexual intercourse without consent.

Marsh's dream return leaves third Ashes Test in balance

Mitch Marsh has hit a rapid century and taken a wicket on Test return, leaving England 3-68 in reply to Australia's 263 on day one of the third Ashes Test.

Marsh can't see himself keeping spot when Green is fit

Mitch Marsh's century has kept Australia in the third Ashes Test, but he says it is premature to say he should hold his spot when Cameron Green is fit.

New restrictions in Lord's long room after Ashes stoush

Australia's women's cricketers will be protected in the Lord's long room for their Ashes clash against England, with new measures in place at the famous ground.

Australia hope to have Green fit again for Old Trafford

Cameron Green is expected to be fit to play the fourth Ashes Test after being ruled out of the third Test at Headingley with a low-level hamstring strain.

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