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Hole in Adelaide pitch complicates WBBL finals puzzle

Hole in Adelaide pitch complicates WBBL finals puzzle

The Adelaide-Hobart WBBL match has had to be abandoned after a ball went under the roller during the innings break, creating a hole in the pitch.

Hazlewood setback puts pace attack reunion in limbo

Hazlewood setback puts pace attack reunion in limbo

Hazlewood setback puts pace attack reunion in limbo

Hazlewood setback puts pace attack reunion in limbo

An achilles complaint has halted the progress of Australia paceman Josh Hazlewood, who will not recommence running and bowling until next week.

Tailender top-scores in Shield debut for Tasmania

Tailender top-scores in Shield debut for Tasmania

Tailender top-scores in Shield debut for Tasmania

Tailender top-scores in Shield debut for Tasmania

Ruwantha Kellapotha led the recovery after Tasmania won the toss and batted poorly in the Sheffield Shield match against South Australia.

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Richardson back in the wickets on day of Lions misery

Richardson back in the wickets on day of Lions misery

Jhye Richardson has taken four wickets as the England Lions were all out for 166 in a tour match, before Australia A finished day one 2-155.

Axed Test batter finds form with Shield century for NSW

Axed Test batter finds form with Shield century for NSW

Discarded Australia opener Sam Konstas has ended a 14-month drought without a Sheffield Shield hundred, scoring a ton for NSW against Queensland at the SCG.

Victoria racing towards another big Shield win

Victoria racing towards another big Shield win

Victoria have inflicted a late, major blow on day two of their Sheffield Shield clash at the MCG, leaving Western Australia struggling in their second innings.

No Lyon helped me find rhythm: England's Crawley

No Lyon helped me find rhythm: England's Crawley

England's Zak Crawley conceded it was easier to find his rhythm against an all-pace attack after Nathan Lyon was axed from Australia's XI for the second Test.

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Root breaks through for first century in Australia

Root breaks through for first century in Australia

Root breaks through for first century in Australia

Root breaks through for first century in Australia

Joe Root's maiden ton in Australian, his first in 30 innings, was a masterclass worth waiting for at the Gabba and his 40th century in a magnificent career.

Starc, Root star on seesawing first day of Gabba Test

Starc, Root star on seesawing first day of Gabba Test

Starc, Root star on seesawing first day of Gabba Test

Starc, Root star on seesawing first day of Gabba Test

The second Ashes Test has begun with Mitchell Starc and Joe Root standing up for their respective sides.

Lyon 'absolutely filthy' with axing for Gabba Test

Lyon 'absolutely filthy' with axing for Gabba Test

Lyon 'absolutely filthy' with axing for Gabba Test

Lyon 'absolutely filthy' with axing for Gabba Test

Nathan Lyon was unhappy about being dropped for the first time in a home Test since 2012, as George Bailey revealed why Pat Cummins was a late scratching.

Marsh fails with bat in rare Shield outing for WA

Marsh fails with bat in rare Shield outing for WA

Marsh fails with bat in rare Shield outing for WA

Marsh fails with bat in rare Shield outing for WA

Mitch Marsh has failed with the bat as he makes a rare Sheffield Shield outing amid speculation he's an outside contender for an Ashes spot.

In face of Bazball, Smith opens up on the Aussie way

In face of Bazball, Smith opens up on the Aussie way

In face of Bazball, Smith opens up on the Aussie way

In face of Bazball, Smith opens up on the Aussie way

Steve Smith has offered an insight into Australia's plan to counter the English "Bazball' tactics in the second Ashes Test at the Gabba.

Sixers continue late-season WBBL surge with big win

Sixers continue late-season WBBL surge with big win

Sixers continue late-season WBBL surge with big win

Sixers continue late-season WBBL surge with big win

The last time the Sydney Sixers played the Melbourne Stars, Meg Lanning destroyed them. It was a much different story on Wednesday as the Sixers won again.

Jacks gives England tactical shift for Gabba: Stokes

Jacks gives England tactical shift for Gabba: Stokes

Jacks gives England tactical shift for Gabba: Stokes

Jacks gives England tactical shift for Gabba: Stokes

England captain Ben Stokes insists the all-round talents of Will Jacks will suit the Gabba as he rejects suggestions his bowlers are already fatigued.

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'Looks pretty good': Cummins eyeing Gabba Test return

Test captain Pat Cummins is a chance of returning to the Australian Test team when the Ashes series continues at the Gabba.

Boland back to bowling best for Gabba after 'off day'

Scott Boland was unhappy with his first-innings display in Perth but bounced back in the second and is now set to inflict more grief on England at the Gabba.

England have Gabba hope amidst historical horror

England's last three Ashes series triumphs in Australia followed iconic displays at the Gabba but overall their Test record in Brisbane is poor.

Devine masterclass inspires Scorchers to down Renegades

Perth captain Sophie Devine has smashed 40 and grabbed four wickets in the Scorchers' comfortable 30-run WBBL win against the Melbourne Renegades.

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Khawaja out of second Ashes Test and into the unknown

Beleaguered opener Usman Khawaja is out of the second Ashes Test due to the back injury that afflicted him in Perth.

'Annoyed' Pope vows to learn lessons for Gabba riposte

England batter Ollie Pope has his sights on rectifying a flaw that has emerged in his limited Tests against Australia as he chases a big score at the Gabba.

WA crush struggling Vics in one-day cup demolition

Western Australia have put another nail in Victoria's one-day cup campaign, securing a crushing seven-wicket win at the Junction Oval in Melbourne.

Sixers ready to face their demons in Melbourne megastar

Sydney Sixers have done their best to wipe a record-breaking WBBL loss to Melbourne Stars, but that team now stands between them and a likely finals berth.

Sorry, Joe: CA confirms Ashes day-nighter here to stay

Cricket Australia is planning for future home Ashes series to feature day-night Tests, despite questions from Joe Root as to its place on the calendar.

Unwanted history looms for Archer against Smith

The battle between Jofra Archer and Steve Smith continues at the Gabba, but England's paceman has 0-96 from the 189 balls he has bowled at the Australian.

England have 'massive confidence' for Gabba Test

Despite a huge loss in the series opener, England's Brydon Carse says the tourists have reason for confidence heading into the second Ashes Test.

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