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England ease to PM's XI win but back-up bat misses out

England ease to PM's XI win but back-up bat misses out

Four Englishman have scored half-centuries in a first-innings win over the Prime Minister's XI, but the tourists back-up Test batsman was the one to miss out.

Perry clinic sets up thrilling WBBL finals race

Perry clinic sets up thrilling WBBL finals race

Perry clinic sets up thrilling WBBL finals race

Perry clinic sets up thrilling WBBL finals race

Ellyse Perry has lifted the Sydney Sixers back into the WBBL's top four after a win over the Thunder, while Adelaide are still alive after beating Brisbane.

Head says he can work in any role in Australian order

Head says he can work in any role in Australian order

Head says he can work in any role in Australian order

Head says he can work in any role in Australian order

Travis Head has arrived in Brisbane unsure if he will open or bat No.5 for Australia in the second Ashes Test, but is happy to be fluid between the roles.

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Root 'personally' would prefer no day-night Ashes Test

Root 'personally' would prefer no day-night Ashes Test

Joe Root can see that the day-night Test format is popular in Australia but personally doesn't believe it should be part of the Ashes.

The compelling case for Nathan Lyon at the Gabba

The compelling case for Nathan Lyon at the Gabba

Only Mitchell Starc has bowled more overs with the pink ball than Nathan Lyon as speculation continues as to whether the spinner will play at the Gabba.

Kellaway tames Lions to prove his Test potential

Kellaway tames Lions to prove his Test potential

PM Anthony Albanese may have missed his side face the England Lions because he was getting married, but Test selectors will have liked Campbell Kellaway's 82.

Batting stars shine as Hobart, Stars exchange top spot

Batting stars shine as Hobart, Stars exchange top spot

The Melbourne Stars have had a convincing local derby win to take top spot in the WBBL, only for Hobart to snatch it back soon after.

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England blow with paceman set to miss second Ashes Test

England blow with paceman set to miss second Ashes Test

England blow with paceman set to miss second Ashes Test

England blow with paceman set to miss second Ashes Test

Mark Wood is expected to miss the second Ashes Test, after suffering soreness in the same knee that ruled him out of England's entire home summer.

Head's role as No.5 saviour offers food for thought

Head's role as No.5 saviour offers food for thought

Head's role as No.5 saviour offers food for thought

Head's role as No.5 saviour offers food for thought

Travis Head's Perth heroics showed he could be an option to open for Australia, but his regular efforts to rescue Australia at No.5 may be just as important.

CA to speak with Khawaja over Perth pitch criticism

CA to speak with Khawaja over Perth pitch criticism

CA to speak with Khawaja over Perth pitch criticism

CA to speak with Khawaja over Perth pitch criticism

Usman Khawaja could face a sanction for labelling the Perth pitch a "piece of shit", with Cricket Australia understood to be disappointed by the remarks.

Call us rubbish, not arrogant: England defend approach

Call us rubbish, not arrogant: England defend approach

Call us rubbish, not arrogant: England defend approach

Call us rubbish, not arrogant: England defend approach

England will stick with their aggressive approach through the Ashes, despite being labelled arrogant and brainless after the two-day loss in Perth.

Rain robs Thunder of WBBL win in controversial call

Rain robs Thunder of WBBL win in controversial call

Rain robs Thunder of WBBL win in controversial call

Rain robs Thunder of WBBL win in controversial call

The Sydney Thunder were three runs shy of a WBBL win over the Strikers when play was called off by umpires due to rain in Adelaide.

Khawaja on the mend, won't need jab to play Gabba Test

Khawaja on the mend, won't need jab to play Gabba Test

Khawaja on the mend, won't need jab to play Gabba Test

Khawaja on the mend, won't need jab to play Gabba Test

Usman Khawaja has revealed he was set to have an epidural in order to bat on the third day in Perth, but says painkillers won't be needed to play at the Gabba.

Cummins left out for Gabba, but good news for Khawaja

Cummins left out for Gabba, but good news for Khawaja

Cummins left out for Gabba, but good news for Khawaja

Cummins left out for Gabba, but good news for Khawaja

Pat Cummins is yet to be cleared to return from his back injury for the second Ashes Test, but Usman Khawaja is a chance to overcome his and play at the Gabba.

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Lose toss, chase is best England hope at Gabba: Vaughan

Michael Vaughan insists England can win at the Gabba in the second Test, but says defying history in day-night games and chasing presents their best hope.

Aussie skipper goes unsold in India's WPL auction shock

In the biggest shock of the Women's Premier League auction, there was not a single bidder for Australian skipper Alyssa Healy.

Perth hold on for WBBL win after Capsey comeback

Alice Capsey's four wickets - including three in an over - were not enough as Sophie Devine led Perth to a WBBL win over the Melbourne Renegades.

Marnus finds 'second phase mojo', best to come: coach

Marnus Labuschagne's batting coach Neil D'Costa explains how his pupil rediscovered his batting DNA and is now ready to enter another rich vein of Test form.

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Perth's Ashes wicket gets full marks from ICC

The Perth pitch was not to blame for the fast-and-furious nature of the first Ashes Test, according to the International Cricket Council.

Hottest Test team faces cool-down period after glory

South Africa, the hottest Test nation, won't play another Test until next September in a quirk of the cricket calendar.

Stars topple leaders Hobart for third-straight win

Hobart are in danger of losing top spot after the Melbourne Stars dominated Wednesday's WBBL match for a 37-run win.

Veteran Khawaja backed by contender to keep Test spot

Matt Renshaw might be close to gaining a Test recall but the Queensland opener believes under-fire veteran Usman Khawaja still has what it takes in the Ashes.

Australia to face Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup group

Aussies have been drawn in same T20 World Cup group as co-hosts Sri Lanka but begin with a match against Ireland.

Adelaide pip Brisbane Heat in final-ball WBBL thriller

Adelaide have logged a tense last-ball win to leave Brisbane still winless after six games in the WBBL.

Connolly leads WA resistance in Shield draw with SA

Western Australian all-rounder Cooper Connolly has led the resistance with the bat in a drawn Sheffield Shield game against South Australia.

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