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Australia must replicate 2019 rebound to win Ashes

Australia must replicate 2019 rebound to win Ashes

Australia have found themselves the victims of another tight loss at Headingley, but if history repeats in Manchester from 2019 they will win the Ashes.

Warner no certainty for fourth Test as squeeze looms

Warner no certainty for fourth Test as squeeze looms

Warner no certainty for fourth Test as squeeze looms

Warner no certainty for fourth Test as squeeze looms

Pat Cummins has said Australia will keep all selection options open for the fourth Ashes Test, including dropping David Warner to make room for Mitch Marsh.

England win tight Headingley Test to keep Ashes alive

England win tight Headingley Test to keep Ashes alive

England win tight Headingley Test to keep Ashes alive

England win tight Headingley Test to keep Ashes alive

Australia's hopes of wrapping up the Ashes series in the third Test at Headingley have been ended, beaten by three wickets by England on a thrilling day four.

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England making me a better short-ball player, says Head

England making me a better short-ball player, says Head

Travis Head has been peppered with bouncers through the Ashes, but he has emerged from the first three Tests unscathed on the pull and hook shot.

Head saves Australia, but advantage still with England

Head saves Australia, but advantage still with England

A brilliant counter-attacking 77 from Travis Head has has helped Australia set England a target of 251 in the fourth innings, with the hosts 0-27 in pursuit.

England win keeps Australia waiting in women's Ashes

England win keeps Australia waiting in women's Ashes

Australia remain one win away from retaining the women's Ashes after England chased down a rain-adjusted target of 119 in 14 overs in the third T20 at Lord's.

England vow to back up superman Stokes to save Ashes

England vow to back up superman Stokes to save Ashes

The scene is set for another match-winning Ben Stokes performance to keep England in the Ashes at Headingley, but the hosts insist it can't be a one-man show.

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Warner's woes at hands of Broad continue at Headingley

Warner's woes at hands of Broad continue at Headingley

Warner's woes at hands of Broad continue at Headingley

Warner's woes at hands of Broad continue at Headingley

David Warner's record against Stuart Broad has slumped to 17 times out against the England seamer, after he fell to him twice at Headingley.

Third Test in balance after Aussies squander advantage

Third Test in balance after Aussies squander advantage

Third Test in balance after Aussies squander advantage

Third Test in balance after Aussies squander advantage

Australia have gone to stumps on day two of the Headingley Test at 4-116, leading by 142 after another pulsating day of Ashes cricket.

Wood's selection shows what England have been missing

Wood's selection shows what England have been missing

Wood's selection shows what England have been missing

Wood's selection shows what England have been missing

England quick Mark Wood had to wait until England were 2-0 down in the Ashes before entering the series, but made an immediate impact on his return.

Cricketer Gunathilaka seeks no jury in rape trial

Cricketer Gunathilaka seeks no jury in rape trial

Cricketer Gunathilaka seeks no jury in rape trial

Cricketer Gunathilaka seeks no jury in rape trial

Sri Lankan international cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka will seek not to be put before a jury as he faces a charge of sexual intercourse without consent.

Marsh's dream return leaves third Ashes Test in balance

Marsh's dream return leaves third Ashes Test in balance

Marsh's dream return leaves third Ashes Test in balance

Marsh's dream return leaves third Ashes Test in balance

Mitch Marsh has hit a rapid century and taken a wicket on Test return, leaving England 3-68 in reply to Australia's 263 on day one of the third Ashes Test.

Marsh can't see himself keeping spot when Green is fit

Marsh can't see himself keeping spot when Green is fit

Marsh can't see himself keeping spot when Green is fit

Marsh can't see himself keeping spot when Green is fit

Mitch Marsh's century has kept Australia in the third Ashes Test, but he says it is premature to say he should hold his spot when Cameron Green is fit.

New restrictions in Lord's long room after Ashes stoush

New restrictions in Lord's long room after Ashes stoush

New restrictions in Lord's long room after Ashes stoush

New restrictions in Lord's long room after Ashes stoush

Australia's women's cricketers will be protected in the Lord's long room for their Ashes clash against England, with new measures in place at the famous ground.

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Australia hope to have Green fit again for Old Trafford

Cameron Green is expected to be fit to play the fourth Ashes Test after being ruled out of the third Test at Headingley with a low-level hamstring strain.

BBL go further away from Christmas Day game in schedule

The Big Bash League will not play a game on Christmas Eve this summer, moving further away from a maiden December 25 fixture.

England beat Australia, keep women's Ashes alive

England have beaten Australia by three runs in their Twenty20 contest at The Oval, keeping the multi-format women's Ashes alive for at least one more match.

Murphy ready for Ashes after Indian lessons

Todd Murphy removed Virat Kohli four times on his debut tour of India, giving him confidence he can match it with the world's best in the Ashes.

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Australia hope to exorcise ghosts of Headingley past

Australia have the chance to win an Ashes series in England for the first time in 22 years at Headingley, while exorcising the demons of 1981, 2001 and 2019.

Australia want more protection for families at Leeds

Cricket Australia has asked English authorities for more protection for the families of players at Headingley, with fears a hostile crowd could go overboard.

England make three changes, leave out Anderson

England have brought in Moeen Ali, Mark Wood and Chris Woakes for the must-win Headingley Test, while leaving out veteran seamer James Anderson.

Retaining Ashes not enough as Australia hunt series win

A draw at Headingley will retain the Ashes for Australia but captain Pat Cummins has made clear only winning the Test and wrapping up a series victory will do.

Any cricketer knows Bairstow was out: Cummins

As debate rages on about the dismissal at Lord's of England batter Jonny Bairstow, Australia's captain says he fails to understand what all the fuss is about.

Lyon provides sound advice for Murphy on Ashes debut

Todd Murphy has been told by Nathan Lyon to not try and overplay his hand against England, in his first Test and only third first-class game as a sole spinner.

Root suggests Australia will be remembered for stumping

Joe Root has indicated he believes Australia's legacy will be impacted by the Jonny Bairstow stumping, with England still upset about the Lord's dismissal.

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