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Pace star backs 'positive' England batting approach

Pace star backs 'positive' England batting approach

England's aggressive batting is again in the spotlight after the tourists were skittled for 110 on a remarkable first day of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.

How WWII diggers kept the Ashes alive in POW camps

How WWII diggers kept the Ashes alive in POW camps

How WWII diggers kept the Ashes alive in POW camps

How WWII diggers kept the Ashes alive in POW camps

Cricket played behind the barbed wire in German prisoner-of-war camps in World War II was a huge morale booster for diggers, diaries and scorebooks show.

Pace aces to spearhead Australia's Boxing Day Test

Pace aces to spearhead Australia's Boxing Day Test

Pace aces to spearhead Australia's Boxing Day Test

Pace aces to spearhead Australia's Boxing Day Test

Australia's bid for an Ashes whitewash will resume at the MCG on Boxing Day without a spinner after they elected not to pick a replacement for Nathan Lyon.

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Australia's bold call to leave spinner out for MCG Test

Australia's bold call to leave spinner out for MCG Test

Australia will go in with a pace-heavy XI for the Boxing Day Test after opting to leave out Nathan Lyon's replacement, Todd Murphy, to face England at the MCG.

'Obviously it sucks': Stokes calls for England pride

'Obviously it sucks': Stokes calls for England pride

As the hits keep coming for England, captain Ben Stokes is urging his players to rally in the last two Ashes Tests, starting at the MCG on Boxing Day.

Suryavanshi, 14, blasts his way into the record books

Suryavanshi, 14, blasts his way into the record books

Indian prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi has claimed another batting record by becoming the youngest player to hit a century in men's List A cricket.

Stokes backs team, Archer out of last two Ashes Tests

Stokes backs team, Archer out of last two Ashes Tests

A video said to feature a slurring Ben Duckett is under ECB investigation, while England's main quick has been ruled out of the remaining Ashes Tests.

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MCG to honour Warne during Boxing Day Ashes Test

MCG to honour Warne during Boxing Day Ashes Test

MCG to honour Warne during Boxing Day Ashes Test

MCG to honour Warne during Boxing Day Ashes Test

So much of Shane Warne's outstanding career featured big moments at the MCG and he will feature prominently during the Boxing Day Ashes Test.

Australia considering pace onslaught for MCG Test

Australia considering pace onslaught for MCG Test

Australia considering pace onslaught for MCG Test

Australia considering pace onslaught for MCG Test

Cameron Green's spot for Boxing Day could be in jeopardy, with Australia considering using four pacemen at the MCG to further rattle demoralised England.

Harper's batting blitz helps Stars sink Strikers in BBL

Harper's batting blitz helps Stars sink Strikers in BBL

Harper's batting blitz helps Stars sink Strikers in BBL

Harper's batting blitz helps Stars sink Strikers in BBL

The Melbourne Stars have banked consecutive wins to open their BBL campaign, defeating the Adelaide Strikers by six wickets at Adelaide Oval.

'Shattered' veteran facing extended stint on sidelines

'Shattered' veteran facing extended stint on sidelines

'Shattered' veteran facing extended stint on sidelines

'Shattered' veteran facing extended stint on sidelines

Nathan Lyon has undergone surgery on a torn hamstring, with the veteran spinner facing a long road back as selectors hand Todd Murphy a chance to shine.

Key to investigate England drinking during Noosa break

Key to investigate England drinking during Noosa break

Key to investigate England drinking during Noosa break

Key to investigate England drinking during Noosa break

As the fallout continues from England's disastrous Ashes tour, their cricket boss Rob Key is looking into what happened during the team's Noosa break.

Brutal game: why Aussie VC needs confidence recharge

Brutal game: why Aussie VC needs confidence recharge

Brutal game: why Aussie VC needs confidence recharge

Brutal game: why Aussie VC needs confidence recharge

Tahlia McGrath has put the bat down for a few weeks, with Australia's vice-captain admitting her confidence has taken a hit off a tough World Cup.

Konstas fires, Heat spun out: Thunder get on BBL board

Konstas fires, Heat spun out: Thunder get on BBL board

Konstas fires, Heat spun out: Thunder get on BBL board

Konstas fires, Heat spun out: Thunder get on BBL board

Sam Konstas and Matthew Gilkes fired for the Thunder before Shadab Khan spun through Brisbane to snuff out hopes of another miracle BBL run chase.

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For first time in 15 summers, Australia need a spinner

The last time Australia entered a home Test with a frontline spinner other than Nathan Lyon, Michael Beer was the surprise selection. Another big call looms.

England go from bravado of BazBall to muddled mess

Brendon McCullum's tenure as England coach was meant to provide the clear thinking needed to beat Australia.

Job done at home, 2027 Ashes has lure for Starc

Australia's players insist the job is not complete after retaining the Ashes and attempting to win a series in England remains a bucket-list item.

Chaudhary, Jordan fire as Hobart trounce Renegades

The Hobart Hurricanes are top of the ladder in their BBL title defence after a crushing win over the Melbourne Renegades in Geelong.

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RonBall trumps BazBall as Aussies retain the Ashes

Australia's players have celebrated with Test greats and declared they want to clean sweep England 5-0, after retaining the Ashes with victory in Adelaide.

Losing 'sucks', but Bazball isn't dead: England captain

England captain Ben Stokes says he absolutely has the energy to continue as a leader in the Bazball revolution which has fallen flat in the Ashes.

'I doubt I'll play': Cummins to join Lyon on sidelines

Australia captain Pat Cummins is unlikely to play in the Boxing Day Test against England, while spinner Nathan Lyon is expected to miss the rest of the Ashes.

English star has concerns over BBL's planned new rule

The BBL looks set to introduce a designated hitter rule next season, but veteran player Sam Billings has some concerns.

Sixers dominate Thunder for BBL Sydney derby win

A Sydney Sixers stalwart has forged a huge batting partnership with their marquee international signing to inspire victory over BBL rivals the Sydney Thunder.

'Staring down the barrel': Tourists digest Ashes horror

English batsman Zak Crawley says the tourists may be staring down the barrel of yet another failed Ashes campaign, but insists there's still plenty to play for.

Ashes in sight as Lyon, Cummins torment England

Australia are on the verge of retaining the Ashes, with England 6-207 at the end of day four chasing a highly-improbable 435 for victory in the third Test.

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