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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.

'Looks pretty good': Cummins eyeing Gabba Test return

'Looks pretty good': Cummins eyeing Gabba Test return

'Looks pretty good': Cummins eyeing Gabba Test return

'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'

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

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

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.

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England have Gabba hope amidst historical horror

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

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.

Khawaja out of second Ashes Test and into the unknown

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

'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.

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WA crush struggling Vics in one-day cup demolition

WA crush struggling Vics in one-day cup demolition

WA crush struggling Vics in one-day cup demolition

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

Sixers ready to face their demons in Melbourne megastar

Sixers ready to face their demons in Melbourne megastar

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

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

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

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

Unwanted history looms for Archer against Smith

Unwanted history looms for Archer against Smith

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

England have 'massive confidence' for Gabba Test

England have 'massive confidence' for Gabba Test

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.

Hurricanes stay top of WBBL after shooting down Stars

Hurricanes stay top of WBBL after shooting down Stars

Hurricanes stay top of WBBL after shooting down Stars

Hurricanes stay top of WBBL after shooting down Stars

Danni Wyatt-Hodge struck 71 and Molly Strano bagged 5-16 as the top-ranked Hobart Hurricanes trounced the second-placed Melbourne Stars at Bellerive Oval.

Why Labuschagne won't give Khawaja advice amid scrutiny

Why Labuschagne won't give Khawaja advice amid scrutiny

Why Labuschagne won't give Khawaja advice amid scrutiny

Why Labuschagne won't give Khawaja advice amid scrutiny

As the previous Australian batter to find his place in the Test side under scrutiny, Marnus Labuschagne knows how Usman Khawaja is feeling.

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Pink-ball batting master still prefers red-ball cricket

Australia's No.3 Marnus Labuschagne has weighed into debate as to whether the Ashes should feature a day-night Test match.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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