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Smith hits another 50 as Vics give NSW the blues

Smith hits another 50 as Vics give NSW the blues

Steve Smith will enter the Ashes with a century and two scores above 50 for NSW, but the Blues were beaten by 300 runs by Victoria at the SCG.

Webster stars but Tassie go down to SA in Shield

Webster stars but Tassie go down to SA in Shield

Webster stars but Tassie go down to SA in Shield

Webster stars but Tassie go down to SA in Shield

Australia's incumbent Test No.6 Beau Webster has taken eight wickets in Tasmania's Sheffield Shield defeat to reigning champions South Australia.

Stokes defends Ashes prep amid 'jam-packed' schedule

Stokes defends Ashes prep amid 'jam-packed' schedule

Stokes defends Ashes prep amid 'jam-packed' schedule

Stokes defends Ashes prep amid 'jam-packed' schedule

Amid criticism from Ashes greats about England's preparation, captain Ben Stokes believes his team is ideally placed to face Australia.

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Crucial politicians air AFL stadium cost worries

Crucial politicians air AFL stadium cost worries

Ahead of a do-or-die vote on approval for a contentious stadium, a pair of key independent politicians have flagged issues with the project's price tag.

Renshaw plunders century, Green returns to bowling

Renshaw plunders century, Green returns to bowling

Queensland's Matt Renshaw enhanced his Test recall claims with a century as Cameron Green had a successful return to the bowling crease for Western Australia.

Starc tells curators to back themselves and go green

Starc tells curators to back themselves and go green

Mitchell Starc says any push for flatter pitches to produce longer Test matches should not be on the cards for the Ashes, joining calls for more lively wickets.

Webster takes five on tough day for his Test chances

Webster takes five on tough day for his Test chances

Beau Webster has done everything in his power to keep his Test spot, taking five wickets for Tasmania against South Australia in the Sheffield Shield.

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Smith in form but NSW struggling against Victoria

Smith in form but NSW struggling against Victoria

Smith in form but NSW struggling against Victoria

Smith in form but NSW struggling against Victoria

Steve Smith has again shown he's in fine touch ahead of the Ashes, but his half century couldn't stop NSW conceding a 254-run first-innings deficit to Victoria.

Wareham stars again for undefeated Renegades in WBBL

Wareham stars again for undefeated Renegades in WBBL

Wareham stars again for undefeated Renegades in WBBL

Wareham stars again for undefeated Renegades in WBBL

Melbourne Renegades allrounder Georgia Wareham has begun the season on fire with her two wickets and 58 runs inspiring a WBBL win over Sydney Thunder.

Indigenous cricket numbers rise as stars eye Test spots

Indigenous cricket numbers rise as stars eye Test spots

Indigenous cricket numbers rise as stars eye Test spots

Indigenous cricket numbers rise as stars eye Test spots

Only two Indigenous men have played Test cricket for Australia, but there could be that same number in the same XI during this summer's Ashes.

Australia great calls for specialist opener in Ashes

Australia great calls for specialist opener in Ashes

Australia great calls for specialist opener in Ashes

Australia great calls for specialist opener in Ashes

Cricket legend Greg Chappell has urged Australian selectors to pick Jake Weatherald as a specialist opener, instead using Marnus Labuschagne at No.3.

Windies re-watch has Starc's bowling clicking for Ashes

Windies re-watch has Starc's bowling clicking for Ashes

Windies re-watch has Starc's bowling clicking for Ashes

Windies re-watch has Starc's bowling clicking for Ashes

Mitchell Starc has revealed he watched back footage of his 6-9 against West Indies before his bowling clicked again on the return to Sheffield Shield.

Tasmania's Test contenders fail to fire in Hobart

Tasmania's Test contenders fail to fire in Hobart

Tasmania's Test contenders fail to fire in Hobart

Tasmania's Test contenders fail to fire in Hobart

Test hopefuls Jake Weatherald and Beau Webster have failed in the Sheffield Shield for Tasmania as Australia squad member Brendan Doggett starred for SA.

WBBL clash washed out after Lanning sizzles for Stars

WBBL clash washed out after Lanning sizzles for Stars

WBBL clash washed out after Lanning sizzles for Stars

WBBL clash washed out after Lanning sizzles for Stars

Melbourne Stars were favourites for a WBBL victory against Adelaide after Meg Lanning and Annabel Sutherland scored fifties but rain had the final say.

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Green to bowl with changed action ahead of Perth Test

Cameron Green is ready for his toughest bowling workload in more than 12 months, revealing the subtle changes he has made to his action after back surgery.

Gardner snares 5-15 as Scorchers cop embarrassing loss

Melbourne Renegades have repeated last season's WBBL final win over Brisbane Heat while the Sixers crushed Perth by 10 wickets at the WACA.

Australia to feel home advantage in Ashes build-up

While Australia have almost all their players in the Sheffield Shield before the Ashes, England will be left to play a squad game at a suburban ground in Perth.

India win T20 series against Australia after washout

Lightning and rain at the Gabba has ensured India won the Twenty20 series against Australia after just 4.5 overs of India's innings in game five was possible.

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Cummins ramps up bowling for NSW in encouraging sign

Australia captain Pat Cummins has bowled at full pace in the NSW nets as he aims to return for the second Test of the Ashes.

Renegades captain to miss start of WBBL title defence

After adding significant international firepower, reigning champions Melbourne Renegades will be without captain Sophie Molineux for the start of the WBBL.

Tassie Test aspirant's 'pinch yourself' moment

Jake Weatherald feared playing for Australia was out of reach when dropped by South Australia, but a move to Tasmania has him on the verge of a Test debut.

Heat allrounder nears Australia debut at rate of knotts

Brisbane Heat allrounder Charli Knott has been earmarked as among the next generation ready to take the next step and play for Australia.

Doggett ready to shine in Test cricket: Kasprowicz

Former Australia quick Michael Kasprowicz has outlined his high hopes that Brendan Doggett is ready to make an impact as a Test fast bowler.

India put Australia in a spin to take 2-1 series lead

Australia lost 9-52 as India's spinners took control in a 48-run win in the fourth T20 international on the Gold Coast.

Cummins, Lyon defend selectors on tough transition call

Australia captain Pat Cummins insists the Test team's succession planning remains on track, despite Steve Waugh's concerns over selectors' management of it.

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