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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.

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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

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

'A special moment': cricket unites in Bondi tribute

'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

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.

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Carey hits fresh heights with classy ton against Poms

Carey hits fresh heights with classy ton against Poms

Carey hits fresh heights with classy ton against Poms

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

Local favourite Carey writes his own Ashes hero script

Local favourite Carey writes his own Ashes hero script

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.

Clubs will decide on team rebranding if BBL privatises

Clubs will decide on team rebranding if BBL privatises

Clubs will decide on team rebranding if BBL privatises

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

Green rides to IPL riches, another huge pay day likely

Green rides to IPL riches, another huge pay day likely

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

Vertigo bouts return but Smith hopeful for Melbourne

Vertigo bouts return but Smith hopeful for Melbourne

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

Hurricanes open title defence with tight Sydney win

Hurricanes open title defence with tight Sydney win

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

History against England amid long drought Down Under

History against England amid long drought Down Under

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.

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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

'Horrified' Cummins pays tribute, Swans visit memorial

John Williamson will perform at Adelaide Oval as part of a tribute to Bondi terror attack victims, with Pat Cummins and Ben Stokes ready for a sombre Test.

Aussies make big Khawaja call in new-look Test XI

Pat Cummins insists the door is not shut on Usman Khawaja's Test career, despite the fit-again veteran being left out of the side for the third Ashes Test.

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Renegades' Seifert, Peake hammer Heat in cold Geelong

Tim Seifert has become only the second Melbourne Renegades player to score a BBL century as he set up a victory over the Brisbane Heat.

Nothing to prove: Lyon defiant ahead of Test return

Travis Head has faced the new ball at Australia's training in Adelaide, while Nathan Lyon maintained he had nothing to prove on return to the team.

Warner out for Hurricanes-Thunder BBL final rematch

The Hurricanes and Thunder are gearing up to start their BBL campaigns with a rematch of the final, but Sydney will be without veteran opener David Warner.

Mighty storm just not cricket as energy grid damaged

A powerful storm has left more than 100,000 homes and businesses without power while bucketing down on the Big Bash cricket season opener.

England's great Ashes hope admits he must rein it in

Harry Brook has admitted he played "shocking" shots to be dismissed in the first two Tests, as England named their side for the third Test in Adelaide.

Bondi aftermath: Aussie captain's blood donor appeal

Security for the third Test is set to be dialled up, as the Ashes rivals join AFL and NRL clubs in expressing shock and sadness about the Bondi Beach shooting.

BBL players given phone access after Bondi shooting

Sydney Sixers players were given special pre-match permission to check on family and friends in the moments before their BBL clash with the Scorchers in Perth.

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