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'Meg-astar' out to make more history in India's WPL

'Meg-astar' out to make more history in India's WPL

Mighty Meg Lanning seems to be playing better with age - and she's out to lift the WPL title that would cap her matchless captaincy career.

Starc warning: age no barrier for Aussies at next Ashes

Starc warning: age no barrier for Aussies at next Ashes

Starc warning: age no barrier for Aussies at next Ashes

Starc warning: age no barrier for Aussies at next Ashes

When Australia left England after the 2023 Ashes, it looked likely most of the squad could retire before 2027. Now, the vast majority look set to return.

WA skipper coming home to play for English county

WA skipper coming home to play for English county

WA skipper coming home to play for English county

WA skipper coming home to play for English county

Western Australia's stalwart skipper Sam Whiteman has been signed up to play for Yorkshire, the county where he was born, over the next three seasons.

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Smith, Starc come to defence of George Bailey

Smith, Starc come to defence of George Bailey

Mitchell Starc and Steve Smith have pointed at Australia's success during George Bailey's time as chief selector, dismissing criticism of him during the Ashes.

Stokes concedes other teams are decoding Bazball

Stokes concedes other teams are decoding Bazball

Ben Stokes has pledged to fight for "very, very, very good coach" Brendon McCullum as other teams begin to decode his 'Bazball' tactics.

Sixers extend BBL win streak over falling Stars

Sixers extend BBL win streak over falling Stars

The Sydney Sixers had a tight bowling unit to thank for a third straight BBL victory, consigning the Melbourne Stars to a third consecutive defeat.

McCullum doesn't want to be told what to do as coach

McCullum doesn't want to be told what to do as coach

Brendon McCullum has indicated he'd push back against major change to England's set up after their Ashes series loss, leaving his future as coach in question.

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Hatchet buried? Ashes tradition flagged for restart

Hatchet buried? Ashes tradition flagged for restart

Hatchet buried? Ashes tradition flagged for restart

Hatchet buried? Ashes tradition flagged for restart

After the teams failed to reconcile in 2023, the Ashes combatants are expected to once again get together for a post-Ashes dressing room tradition.

Bucket list item still looms after Ashes domination

Bucket list item still looms after Ashes domination

Bucket list item still looms after Ashes domination

Bucket list item still looms after Ashes domination

Australia have produced one of the most impressive series wins of the Andrew McDonald era in the home Ashes, but the lure of 2027 still looms large.

'I just don't get it': DRS drama angers England

'I just don't get it': DRS drama angers England

'I just don't get it': DRS drama angers England

'I just don't get it': DRS drama angers England

A controversial moment from the Ashes series finale is set to intensify scrutiny on the Real Time Snicko technology used in Australian Test matches.

Grateful Khawaja waves and kisses Test cricket goodbye

Grateful Khawaja waves and kisses Test cricket goodbye

Grateful Khawaja waves and kisses Test cricket goodbye

Grateful Khawaja waves and kisses Test cricket goodbye

Not even missing out twice with the bat could dampen the emotion from retiring Usman Khawaja or his tearful family watching on in the stands.

'Almost a miracle' as cricket great Martyn returns home

'Almost a miracle' as cricket great Martyn returns home

'Almost a miracle' as cricket great Martyn returns home

'Almost a miracle' as cricket great Martyn returns home

Australian Test cricket legend Damien Martyn has been released from a Gold Coast hospital after awakening from his induced coma.

'Gades stun Scorchers with Peake's last-ball six

'Gades stun Scorchers with Peake's last-ball six

'Gades stun Scorchers with Peake's last-ball six

'Gades stun Scorchers with Peake's last-ball six

After surviving a contentious overturned catch by Ashton Turner and ignoring boos, Ollie Peake smashed a last-ball six to win the match for the Renegades.

Triple threat: Webster turns SCG Test on its head

Triple threat: Webster turns SCG Test on its head

Triple threat: Webster turns SCG Test on its head

Triple threat: Webster turns SCG Test on its head

Australia are facing an intriguing final-day chase in the fifth Ashes Test after England went to stumps on day four at 8-302, with a lead of 119 runs.

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England superstar suffers injury in final Ashes Test

England captain Ben Stokes suffered an adductor injury in the fifth and final Ashes Test at the SCG.

Bethell staving off Australia's push to finish Ashes

England's batters have fought back on the fourth day at the SCG to go to tea at 3-174, but they still trail Australia by nine runs in the fifth Test.

Strikers fight back to hold off Thunder in BBL heist

Adelaide's score did not look enough but they rallied to beat the Sydney Thunder by six runs for their third BBL win of the season.

CA refuse ABC interviews over Clark's criticism

Cricket Australia have made their anger known over Stuart Clark's criticism of selector George Bailey and cricket boss James Allsopp, boycotting ABC interviews.

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Head expects he'll keep opening after Ashes domination

Travis Head has indicated he'll keep opening for Australia, after he and Steve Smith's centuries put their side in charge of the final Ashes Test.

England 'mentally, physically' tired as Ashes nears end

England have endured a tough third day of the final Ashes Test, dropping catches and burning reviews in their attempts to contain Australia.

Photo finish looms for player of Ashes series

The race for Ashes player of the series honours is too close to call, according to Australian Test legend Mike Hussey.

Clarke's middle-order plea to selectors for transition

Michael Clarke believes Australia's batting is in a good place ahead of a period of transition, provided selectors do one key thing right.

Sixers pip Heat in low-scoring BBL thriller

Sydney Sixers pair Joel Davies and Hayden Kerr conjured a rescue mission in a three-wicket win over Brisbane Heat that almost turned into a disaster.

'Who knows?': Root unsure about return to Australia

Joe Root may have reprised his shrugging celebration when raising his bat for a century at the SCG but his efforts this summer are not be taken lightly.

Travis heads towards another ton in Test counterpunch

Travis Head is in sight of his third century of the Ashes, going to stumps on 91no and with Australia 2-166 in reply to England's first-innings 384.

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