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BBL go further away from Christmas Day game in schedule

BBL go further away from Christmas Day game in schedule

The Big Bash League will not play a game on Christmas Eve this summer, moving further away from a maiden December 25 fixture.

England beat Australia, keep women's Ashes alive

England beat Australia, keep women's Ashes alive

England beat Australia, keep women's Ashes alive

England beat Australia, keep women's Ashes alive

England have beaten Australia by three runs in their Twenty20 contest at The Oval, keeping the multi-format women's Ashes alive for at least one more match.

Murphy ready for Ashes after Indian lessons

Murphy ready for Ashes after Indian lessons

Murphy ready for Ashes after Indian lessons

Murphy ready for Ashes after Indian lessons

Todd Murphy removed Virat Kohli four times on his debut tour of India, giving him confidence he can match it with the world's best in the Ashes.

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Australia hope to exorcise ghosts of Headingley past

Australia hope to exorcise ghosts of Headingley past

Australia have the chance to win an Ashes series in England for the first time in 22 years at Headingley, while exorcising the demons of 1981, 2001 and 2019.

Australia want more protection for families at Leeds

Australia want more protection for families at Leeds

Cricket Australia has asked English authorities for more protection for the families of players at Headingley, with fears a hostile crowd could go overboard.

England make three changes, leave out Anderson

England make three changes, leave out Anderson

England have brought in Moeen Ali, Mark Wood and Chris Woakes for the must-win Headingley Test, while leaving out veteran seamer James Anderson.

Any cricketer knows Bairstow was out: Cummins

Any cricketer knows Bairstow was out: Cummins

As debate rages on about the dismissal at Lord's of England batter Jonny Bairstow, Australia's captain says he fails to understand what all the fuss is about.

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Retaining Ashes not enough as Australia hunt series win

Retaining Ashes not enough as Australia hunt series win

Retaining Ashes not enough as Australia hunt series win

Retaining Ashes not enough as Australia hunt series win

A draw at Headingley will retain the Ashes for Australia but captain Pat Cummins has made clear only winning the Test and wrapping up a series victory will do.

Lyon provides sound advice for Murphy on Ashes debut

Lyon provides sound advice for Murphy on Ashes debut

Lyon provides sound advice for Murphy on Ashes debut

Lyon provides sound advice for Murphy on Ashes debut

Todd Murphy has been told by Nathan Lyon to not try and overplay his hand against England, in his first Test and only third first-class game as a sole spinner.

Root suggests Australia will be remembered for stumping

Root suggests Australia will be remembered for stumping

Root suggests Australia will be remembered for stumping

Root suggests Australia will be remembered for stumping

Joe Root has indicated he believes Australia's legacy will be impacted by the Jonny Bairstow stumping, with England still upset about the Lord's dismissal.

Pope ruled out of Ashes as England look for new No.3

Pope ruled out of Ashes as England look for new No.3

Pope ruled out of Ashes as England look for new No.3

Pope ruled out of Ashes as England look for new No.3

England No.3 Ollie Pope has been ruled out for the rest of the Ashes after failing to recover from a dislocated shoulder suffered at Lord's.

Smith eyes ultimate Ashes prize in milestone 100th Test

Smith eyes ultimate Ashes prize in milestone 100th Test

Smith eyes ultimate Ashes prize in milestone 100th Test

Smith eyes ultimate Ashes prize in milestone 100th Test

A maiden series win in England would be a fitting way for Steve Smith to bring up a century of Test appearances as he says retirement remains a distant thought.

Same old Aussies, always winning: Albo fires at Brit PM

Same old Aussies, always winning: Albo fires at Brit PM

Same old Aussies, always winning: Albo fires at Brit PM

Same old Aussies, always winning: Albo fires at Brit PM

Anthony Albanese has launched a broadside at British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's claims Australia cheated in the second Ashes Test.

England coach claims stumping will spark Ashes comeback

England coach claims stumping will spark Ashes comeback

England coach claims stumping will spark Ashes comeback

England coach claims stumping will spark Ashes comeback

Brendon McCullum has claimed England will be galvanised by Australia stumping Jonny Bairstow, while addressing a similar run out he made in his own Test career.

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Lyon's Ashes over as calf tear rules him out of Tests

Australia have confirmed Nathan Lyon will miss the rest of the Ashes series with a calf tear, leaving Todd Murphy to play in his place at Headingley.

McDonald dismisses Bairstow stumping complaints

Australia's dismissal of Jonny Bairstow was a plan put in place for the England batter's habit of leaving his crease, unrepentant coach Andrew McDonald says.

Bazball perfect to overcome 2-0 Ashes deficit: Stokes

England's risk-taking approach has landed the hosts a 2-0 deficit in the Ashes, but captain Ben Stokes is adamant the same tactics can help them win the series.

Australia win Lord's Test in drama-charged finish

Australia have beaten England by 43 runs in the second Ashes Test, taking a 2-0 lead in the series after a drama-charged final day at Lord's.

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Three Lord's members suspended after Australian abuse

Australia have lodged a formal complaint with the Marylebone Cricket Club after a few Lord's members abused players in the pavilion on day five.

England 'freak' Stokes scares the life out of Australia

Ben Stokes has been hailed as "a freak" by Steve Smith after once again producing a Test innings for ages - but this time in a losing cause for England.

Ponting defends Pietersen amid Lyon concussion comments

Ricky Ponting has sought to clarify comments by Kevin Pietersen concerning Nathan Lyon during the injured Australian's brave innings in the second Test.

Lyon backs Murphy to handle Ashes cauldron

Nathan Lyon has thrown his support behind his likely replacement Todd Murphy, as the veteran spinner prepares to miss his first Test for Australia in 10 years.

Australia on course for Lord's win after Lyon's courage

Australia have put themselves close to a 2-0 Ashes series lead, with England 4-114 in their attempted chase of 371 after day four of the second Test at Lord's.

Aussie women earn shaky T20 win to take grip on Ashes

Australia's women have won their T20 against England at Edgbaston by four wickets off the penultimate ball to take further control of the Ashes.

England view Murphy as equal to Lyon for Leeds

England's coaches believe Todd Murphy could be just as challenging for their batters as Nathan Lyon, with Australia's young spinner likely to come in for Leeds.

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