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England's 'over-prepared' claim raises eyebrows

England's 'over-prepared' claim raises eyebrows

England's coach believes they over-trained leading into the second Ashes Test that ended in a bruising loss to Australia at the Gabba.

England sink to another low as Lions flogged by Aust A

England sink to another low as Lions flogged by Aust A

England sink to another low as Lions flogged by Aust A

England sink to another low as Lions flogged by Aust A

England's miserable Ashes tour has reached the depths of their Lions side, who were beaten by an innings and 131 runs by an Australia A team.

Sixers eye WBBL title after massive form turnaround

Sixers eye WBBL title after massive form turnaround

Sixers eye WBBL title after massive form turnaround

Sixers eye WBBL title after massive form turnaround

After being humiliated by the Melbourne Stars on November 20, the Sydney Sixers are two wins away from becoming the first three-time WBBL champions.

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Gabba moment that gives Marnus confidence of kicking on

Gabba moment that gives Marnus confidence of kicking on

Marnus Labuschagne was very impressed by the work of two lower-order batters in Australia's second Ashes Test victory at the Gabba.

Smith hopes Neser heroics proved tough Lyon call right

Smith hopes Neser heroics proved tough Lyon call right

Michael Neser was a controversial inclusion in the Australian XI for the second Test match but proved the key man on day four at the Gabba.

'Just fight': Stokes flips Bazball script on head

'Just fight': Stokes flips Bazball script on head

Ben Stokes says there is no place for weak-minded Bazball players in his dressing room as he laid down the law about what he expects after another loss.

Australia thrash England at Gabba for 2-0 Ashes lead

Australia thrash England at Gabba for 2-0 Ashes lead

Michael Neser starred on day four as Australia won the second Ashes Test at the Gabba to take a formidable 2-0 series lead over England.

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England young gun stakes claim for Ashes call

England young gun stakes claim for Ashes call

England young gun stakes claim for Ashes call

England young gun stakes claim for Ashes call

Young allrounder Jacob Bethell has enhanced his prospects of an Ashes call up, scoring 71 in the England Lions' clash with Australia A in Brisbane.

Konstas shines again as NSW crush Queensland in Shield

Konstas shines again as NSW crush Queensland in Shield

Konstas shines again as NSW crush Queensland in Shield

Konstas shines again as NSW crush Queensland in Shield

There were more runs for Sam Konstas as NSW made light work of an undermanned Queensland to claim a 342-run Shield win.

Victoria pull off brilliant late run chase in Shield

Victoria pull off brilliant late run chase in Shield

Victoria pull off brilliant late run chase in Shield

Victoria pull off brilliant late run chase in Shield

Unheralded opener Blake Macdonald has posted a maiden first-class century to guide Victoria to a thrilling six-wicket win against Western Australia at the MCG.

Shield champs continue comeback with big home win

Shield champs continue comeback with big home win

Shield champs continue comeback with big home win

Shield champs continue comeback with big home win

South Australia have notched their second win against Tasmania in four weeks, crushing the Tigers by 10 wickets at the Adelaide Oval.

Perry smashes 111, Sixers make finals in one-run win

Perry smashes 111, Sixers make finals in one-run win

Perry smashes 111, Sixers make finals in one-run win

Perry smashes 111, Sixers make finals in one-run win

The Sydney Sixers have survived an almighty scare as Ellyse Perry's 111-run knock helped secure a one-run WBBL win over the Adelaide Strikers.

Caught-and-bowled king feared his Test career was over

Caught-and-bowled king feared his Test career was over

Caught-and-bowled king feared his Test career was over

Caught-and-bowled king feared his Test career was over

It wasn't so long ago that bowling allrounder Michael Neser was beginning to think he'd played his last Test match for Australia.

'GOAT' Starc stars as Aussies eye 2-0 Ashes series lead

'GOAT' Starc stars as Aussies eye 2-0 Ashes series lead

'GOAT' Starc stars as Aussies eye 2-0 Ashes series lead

'GOAT' Starc stars as Aussies eye 2-0 Ashes series lead

With Mitchell Starc stellar, Australia are within striking distance of a 2-0 series lead following a dominant third day of the second Ashes Test.

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Slow learners England burn Ashes dream with brain fades

Ollie Pope's daft dismissal has summed up why England are on the cusp of falling 2-0 behind in the Ashes series after playing into Australia's hands.

Scorchers book final spot with Renegades defence over

Beth Mooney's flawless 94no has led Perth to victory in their must-win game against Brisbane, ensuring the Scorchers will play finals again in the WBBL.

Scott the goods as SA dominate Tasmania Shield clash

Bowling allrounder Liam Scott has hit his maiden first-class century to help South Australia take a mammoth lead over Tasmania in Adelaide.

Marsh fails again as rain halts Victoria's charge

Less than 30 overs were bowled at the MCG on Saturday, but Mitch Marsh was dismissed cheaply in that period in a blow to his hopes of a Test cameo.

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Stobo's stunning spell helps NSW seize control at SCG

NSW are putting in a ruthless Sheffield Shield performance against an undermanned Queensland, heading towards a crucial win at the SCG.

Remember me? McSweeney hits double ton for Australia A

After a torrid introduction to Test cricket against India ace Jasprit Bumrah, Nathan McSweeney has staked his claim to replace Usman Khawaja.

Relieved Richardson ready for Test cricket again

Jhye Richardson has been the unlucky man in Australia's bowling attack for the past four years, but he says his pace and swing is back after shoulder surgery.

Weatherald feels for England amid fielding blunders

Jake Weatherald says he felt for England as they fumbled a handful of catches in a sloppy final session on day two of the second Ashes Test.

'Get back to me': Root puts ton aside for Ashes glory

Joe Root has reached a huge personal milestone in Australia -- but he's not interested in dissecting anything except the path to Ashes success for England.

'Third-grade' Carse off canvas to keep England in Ashes

England's woeful catching cost them in the second Test at the Gabba, with paceman Brydon Carse getting some redemption after a tough day.

Aussies take the lead after messy day at Gabba

Australia have chased down England's first-innings total in the second Ashes Test, but the hosts have left the door open with some batting brain-snaps.

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