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Aussie star's sublime over snaps Hobart's WBBL streak

Aussie star's sublime over snaps Hobart's WBBL streak

A stunning Ash Gardner over has helped the Sydney Sixers end Hobart Hurricanes' undefeated start while Perth Scorchers have beaten Adelaide Strikers by one run.

Bulls debutant, veteran leggie skittle Vics in Shield

Bulls debutant, veteran leggie skittle Vics in Shield

Bulls debutant, veteran leggie skittle Vics in Shield

Bulls debutant, veteran leggie skittle Vics in Shield

Young quick Sam Geyer and legspinner Mitch Swepson have starred for Queensland against Victoria, before Matt Renshaw survived a tough night at the Gabba.

Khawaja's back spasms the 'best he's ever had'

Khawaja's back spasms the 'best he's ever had'

Khawaja's back spasms the 'best he's ever had'

Khawaja's back spasms the 'best he's ever had'

Travis Head has cracked the equal sixth fastest Test century - but the magical moment wouldn't have happened if it wasn't for Usman Khawaja's back injury.

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Shell-shocked Stokes tells England to feel the hurt

Shell-shocked Stokes tells England to feel the hurt

England have been humbled inside two days in the first Ashes Test in Perth, but captain Ben Stokes doesn't want any baggage carried into the Gabba.

Head's instant Ashes classic sinks England in two days

Head's instant Ashes classic sinks England in two days

Travis Head's classic Ashes century has propelled Australia to one of their most memorable Test wins, sinking a deflated England by eight wickets in two days.

Brisbane no certainty for Test opener until 2032

Brisbane no certainty for Test opener until 2032

Brisbane is only guaranteed to host the opening Test in 2032, with Australia a chance to never start a summer at the Gabba again before it is knocked down.

Patterson shines in strong NSW start to Shield clash

Patterson shines in strong NSW start to Shield clash

Kurtis Patterson has led the way with the bat as NSW made a strong start to their Sheffield Shield clash against Tasmania in Sydney.

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Top Test bat in disbelief after falling to Starc again

Top Test bat in disbelief after falling to Starc again

Top Test bat in disbelief after falling to Starc again

Top Test bat in disbelief after falling to Starc again

Joe Root has now gone 29 Test innings without scoring a century in Australia, and the pressure on him will be intense during the Gabba Ashes Test.

England go for the jugular as pace aces wreak havoc

England go for the jugular as pace aces wreak havoc

England go for the jugular as pace aces wreak havoc

England go for the jugular as pace aces wreak havoc

England's speedsters have caused chaos on the opening day of the Ashes series in Perth, and they're vowing to continue their onslaught with a pack mentality.

Wilson doubles up to fire Thunder's win over Heat

Wilson doubles up to fire Thunder's win over Heat

Wilson doubles up to fire Thunder's win over Heat

Wilson doubles up to fire Thunder's win over Heat

Sydney Thunder's huge total of 6-200 has secured their second consecutive win in the WBBL and put the winless Brisbane Heat's finals hopes in grave danger.

Weatherald exposed after Khawaja's untimely exit

Weatherald exposed after Khawaja's untimely exit

Weatherald exposed after Khawaja's untimely exit

Weatherald exposed after Khawaja's untimely exit

Jake Weatherald has fallen for a second-ball duck in his Test debut, but things may have been different if Usman Khawaja's stint off the field had been shorter.

Australia collapse as quicks dominate Ashes opening day

Australia collapse as quicks dominate Ashes opening day

Australia collapse as quicks dominate Ashes opening day

Australia collapse as quicks dominate Ashes opening day

Australia's early Ashes dominance from a Mitchell Starc masterclass has crumbled, collapsing to 9-123 at stumps following a chaotic first day in Perth.

'I want to dominate': how Aussie great went next level

'I want to dominate': how Aussie great went next level

'I want to dominate': how Aussie great went next level

'I want to dominate': how Aussie great went next level

Meg Lanning says she realised she needed to evolve her batting in order to dominate bowlers, as showcased with one of the most complete innings in WBBL history.

Smith takes down England spinner's quiz show disaster

Smith takes down England spinner's quiz show disaster

Smith takes down England spinner's quiz show disaster

Smith takes down England spinner's quiz show disaster

Australia star Steve Smith has referenced Monty Panesar's infamous quiz show performance when asked about provocative comments from the former England spinner.

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England's Bazballers backed to thrive on enemy ground

England haven't won a Test match in Australia since the 2010/2011 series, and they will have to buck the odds in order to win back the urn this summer.

Ashes set to be closest in Australia for a generation

Every Ashes series in Australia for the past 40 years has been anti-climatic, but this summer is perfectly placed for classic status.

Vintage Lanning produces WBBL knock for the ages

Meg Lanning has hit her highest T20 score, the 135 from 74 balls more than tripling the 42 made by the Sydney Sixers in their loss to the Melbourne Stars.

Courageous opener, tireless quick to debut for Aussies

Australia are set to blood two Test debutants in a Test for the first time since 2019 when Jake Weatherald and Brendan Doggett play in the Ashes opener.

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Bazball skipper Stokes ready to face his Ashes destiny

England will take their brash Bazball approach into the Ashes, but the odds are against them to win the urn on Australian soil for the first time since 2011.

He's flying: England back Wood to hit ground running

Mark Wood hasn't played a Test in 15 months, but the 35-year-old England paceman could be thrust into the XI for the first Ashes Test against Australia.

Smith, Root vie for greatest batter of generation

England captain Ben Stokes believes Joe Root and Steve Smith can't be split for who is the best Test batter of their generation.

Marvel to be ready for BBL as Renegades consider move

Melbourne Renegades have been promised an optimal Marvel Stadium surface as the BBL club considers a pivot away from the entertainment-focused venue.

Thunder back alive after accounting for Scorchers

Half-centuries from Phoebe Litchfield and Tahlia Wilson have helped the Thunder to their first win of the WBBL season, with a nine-wicket victory over Perth.

England names speedsters for first Ashes Test

England firebrand quicks Mark Wood and Jofra Archer have been named in the 12-man squad for the first Ashes Test in Perth.

New faces put pep in Starc's step ahead of Ashes opener

Mitchell Starc will miss his fast-bowling mates Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, but has backed Australia's replacements to fire in the Ashes.

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