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Australia's Test title hailed as one of the greats

Australia's Test title hailed as one of the greats

Australia are hailing their World Test Championship triumph as one of their great achievements, after they defeated India by 209 runs in the final at The Oval.

Starc key to Australia's balance as big selection looms

Starc key to Australia's balance as big selection looms

Starc key to Australia's balance as big selection looms

Starc key to Australia's balance as big selection looms

Australia coach Andrew McDonald says Mitchell Starc's tendency to leak runs is no concern for the Ashes, with his wicket-taking ability crucial to team balance.

Versatile Mooney at ease with Ashes options on table

Versatile Mooney at ease with Ashes options on table

Versatile Mooney at ease with Ashes options on table

Versatile Mooney at ease with Ashes options on table

Beth Mooney has dominated white ball cricket for Australia and can add to her resume when she assumes a key role in this month's five-day Ashes Test.

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After the mace, we want legacy-defining urn: Cummins

After the mace, we want legacy-defining urn: Cummins

Seven weeks after their World Test victory, Australia hope to be back at The Oval celebrating "legacy-defining stuff" as Ashes victors.

Cheat claims don't faze Green as India fumes over catch

Cheat claims don't faze Green as India fumes over catch

The World Test final was thrown into controversy over whether Cameron Green's dazzling catch should have counted - but the allrounder himself was in no doubt.

Kohli, seven wickets stand between Australia and title

Kohli, seven wickets stand between Australia and title

Australia need seven wickets and India 280 more runs for victory, with a thrilling final day of the World Test Championship final at The Oval looming.

Cummins backed to lead from front in every Ashes Test

Cummins backed to lead from front in every Ashes Test

Captain Pat Cummins has made a good start in his bid to spearhead Australia in all six summer Tests in England - and Ricky Ponting feels he can pull it off.

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Waugh: England risking defeat without 'Bazball' Plan B

Waugh: England risking defeat without 'Bazball' Plan B

Waugh: England risking defeat without 'Bazball' Plan B

Waugh: England risking defeat without 'Bazball' Plan B

Australian great Steve Waugh believes England are susceptible to being found out in the Ashes if they don't have a back-up plan to 'Bazball' in the Ashes.

Green shows he could be an Ashes game-changer: Ponting

Green shows he could be an Ashes game-changer: Ponting

Green shows he could be an Ashes game-changer: Ponting

Green shows he could be an Ashes game-changer: Ponting

Ricky Ponting believes Cameron Green, with two wickets and a dazzling catch in the World Test final, has already shown why he could be an Ashes game-changer.

Warner, Khawaja out early but Australia build WTC lead

Warner, Khawaja out early but Australia build WTC lead

Warner, Khawaja out early but Australia build WTC lead

Warner, Khawaja out early but Australia build WTC lead

Australia have maintained their command over the World Test Championship final against India, but batting issues at the top linger as a concern for the Ashes.

Waugh's warning after opener's retirement declaration

Waugh's warning after opener's retirement declaration

Waugh's warning after opener's retirement declaration

Waugh's warning after opener's retirement declaration

Steve Waugh has welcomed the clarity around David Warner's Test retirement target but warns the opener won't be gifted a swansong if the numbers don't stack up.

With a trigger and a shuffle, Smith bats like it's 2019

With a trigger and a shuffle, Smith bats like it's 2019

With a trigger and a shuffle, Smith bats like it's 2019

With a trigger and a shuffle, Smith bats like it's 2019

Steve Smith has reverted to the technique that helped him plunder runs against England in the 2019 Ashes, bringing the trigger movement back to his batting.

Former Cricket Australia exec spared jail for assaults

Former Cricket Australia exec spared jail for assaults

Former Cricket Australia exec spared jail for assaults

Former Cricket Australia exec spared jail for assaults

Cricket Australia's former head of communications has avoided jail for sexually touching two men without their consent.

The Oval magic could inspire Smith to new Ashes heights

The Oval magic could inspire Smith to new Ashes heights

The Oval magic could inspire Smith to new Ashes heights

The Oval magic could inspire Smith to new Ashes heights

Steve Smith's 31st Test century at one of his most prolific venues could prove the springboard for another spectacular Ashes series for Australia's top batter.

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Boland pushes Ashes case as Aussies control Test final

Scott Boland has been the pick of the bowlers for Australia as they left India 5-151 at stumps on day two of the World Test Championship final in reply to 469.

India offer up short-ball blueprint for Travis Head

Travis Head has scored 163 in the World Test Championship final, but India believe they have found a weakness in the in-form Australian's batting.

Sri Lankan cricketer to face trial for sexual assault

Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka will go to trial to contest a charge that he sexually assaulted a 29-year-old woman in Sydney.

Head, Smith shine as Australia control World Test final

Travis Head has hit a sparkling unbeaten century and Steve Smith 95no to lead Australia to 3-327 on day one of the World Test Championship final against India.

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Head marks unique Oval occasion with fitting dazzle

Travis Head has marked a unique occasion at the World Test Championship final in fitting fashion with a counter-attacking, match-changing hundred.

Moeen Ali answers England's SOS for the Ashes

England have called Moeen Ali into their Ashes squad as a replacement for Jack Leach, almost two years after the offspinner retired from Test cricket.

Cummins wants to prove Test Championship final belongs

The World Test Championship is locked in for another four years, and Pat Cummins wants Australia's final with India at The Oval to prove the tournament belongs.

Australia's women looking to leg it for Ashes clash

Australia leggie Georgia Wareham has forgone mystery balls to focus on imparting more spin as she dreams of partnering Alana King against England in the Ashes.

Australia's finals record gives them Test upper hand

Australia's record in big games at global events towers over India's, a point Pat Cummins hopes helps his side in the World Test Championship final.

History beckons for Australia as world waits for Ashes

Australia's senior players can become the first to complete cricket's triple crown in the World Test Championship final, but Ashes talk remains hard to avoid.

Steve Smith reluctant to weigh in on retirement talk

Australia batter Steve Smith says he won't be putting a timeline on his own Test career despite veteran opener David Warner's decision on his future.

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