How India series win shapes Cummins’, Konstas’, Ashes future
Captain Pat Cummins is undoubtedly the top of Australian cricket’s food chain, but wunderkind Sam Konstas’ Test future, and role in the Ashes, may soon gain some important clarity.
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How Langer’s Ashes bombshell stole Inglis from England
Born and bred in the north of England, Josh Inglis has faced plenty of digs about his heritage after his five-star Test debut. So how did Justin Langer end up convincing him to abandon his homeland?
Aussie gun under cloud as spinner rolls Poms
Australia will sweat on the fitness of its greatest women’s Test player despite another dominant day against England at the MCG.
Mooney magic lifts Aussies to Ashes win
A superb unbeaten half-century to Beth Mooney propelled Australia to a commanding 72-run win in Saturday night’s T20 International against England at Adelaide Oval, the result continuing the visitors’ Women’s Ashes nightmare.
England captain’s tantrum after cruel blow
Australian’s women’s cricket team say they want to “embarrass” England in the Ashes after the Poms were cruelly denied a rare win.
‘Haven’t looked at me’: Cricket storm erupts
A former English player has revealed she has been “hung out to dry” by the current women’s cricket team in their horror Ashes campaign.
‘Hung out to dry’: England unravel as former star gets cold shoulder
England’s struggling Ashes team have adopted a siege mentality, with a former teammate given the cold shoulder.
Aussies secure Ashes, suffer huge blow
The Ashes will stay in Australia after a fourth victory in a row over England but the news was not all good for the home side with three games to go.
Australia rocked with Healy’s Ashes campaign, season in jeopardy
Australian women’s captain Alyssa Healy is in doubt for the remainder of the Ashes series and potentially the rest of the season as she battles a foot issue that has forced Cricket Australia to delay the naming of its squad for the MCG Test.
Teammate’s telling David Warner comment
After beating his captaincy ban, David Warner has dived into leadership in the Big Bash and urprised some opponents turned teammates.
Sloppy England add to uphill battle confronting MCG women’s Test
From hot air balloons to flaming cricket bats, Cricket Australia has tried everything it can to promote the women’s Ashes Test at the MCG, but fate has conspired against them, writes DANIEL CHERNY.
‘In the mix’: Aussies to spin Ashes selection move
England came to Australia expecting fast and bouncy Ashes wickets but spinning pitches so far have even surprised the home team who could swing a change to try and increase their lead in the series.
Konstas embraces UK media’s ‘Raygun’ barbs
Young Australian star Sam Konstas is embracing being labelled “the cricketing version of Raygun” as the UK media took several swipes at the opening batter ahead of this year’s Ashes.
‘Loved the challenge’: Test revelation’s next move
After a breakthrough Test debut, Beau Webster will tick some big boxes to keep his career going after signing a new deal.
First Kohli, now the Poms: Proof Konstas is already under their skin
England are not quite sure what to make of Sam Konstas. That’s part of his charm and why opponents find him unsettling and irritating, writes ROBERT CRADDOCK.
UK View: Konstas’ risky shots just hiding a limited game
Australian teen sensation Sam Konstas makes Bazball look conservative, but batting like that won’t last at Test level, writes the Times’ Steve James.
SCG rating to spark ‘hellfire’ Ashes decks
The rating of Sydney’s controversial Test pitch as “satisfactory” has opened the door for more hellfire decks and fast bowling blitzes in next summer’s Ashes.
Then and now: Every Australian women’s cricket star
This is the photo which sums up the stunning rise of women’s cricket in Australia. We look back on our Ashes stars and their rise from the backyard to the big stage.
Baz: How Australia can protect swashbuckling star Konstas
The architect of ‘Bazball’ – England coach Brendon McCullum – believes Sam Konstas is a ready-made matchwinner but Australia must have the right structures in place to support his brash batting.
‘Feels like a novelty’: Rivals united over change to Ashes format
Australia and England’s women may be preparing to battle it out for the Ashes, but they are united in their call to make future series three Tests to avoid the one-off match become a ‘novelty’.
‘Seam straight down my head’: How Healy fell in love with cricket
In the latest episode of Little Chats, Tayla sits down with the stars of the Women’s International Test team ahead of the blockbuster Ashes series.
‘Been so successful’: Aussie gun’s call for Ashes love
The Australian women’s cricket team is arguably the most successful of any sport and going into a blockbuster series players want their time in the spotlight.
The crucial selection dilemma which could decide the Ashes
Spin played its smallest role in an Australian summer in three decades, and while Nathan Lyon might be the GOAT, his returns against India could force a major rethink for England.
Aussie truth bomb despite Indian success
Australian selectors can sit back and bask in another series victory, but huge doubts remain over the future of the ageing team.
‘Low-hanging fruit’: Cricket snobs undermine stunning achievement
South Africa became the first team to reach the World Test Championship final – only for the achievement to be delegitimised in a classic case of cricket snobbery, writes DANIEL CHERNY.
Hogg: MCG hate, making kids cry and selling fake baggy greens
In one of the most prickly interviews of 2024, champion quick Rodney Hogg has opened up on his hatred of the MCG, awkward fan interactions – and why he sells fake, signed baggy greens.
Knee injury ends Ashes dream for luckless star
Australia’s injury riddled all-rounder Sophie Molineux has run out of luck again with knee surgery ruling her out of the upcoming women’s Ashes kicking off on January 12.
The moment Fawad Ahmed’s baggy green dream died
What should have been the happiest cricketing moment of Fawad Ahmed’s life quickly turned into a nightmare on English soil. He opens up to DANIEL CHERNY for our No Test Wonders series.
England’s hat-trick hero sends stunning Ashes warning
Australia, you’ve been warned. England have unearthed another fast bowling threat, and he’s just completed an incredible feat in his first year of Test cricket.
Marsh set to fill Green sized void this Test Summer
Brand new father Mitch Marsh is set to limit the impact of Cameron Green’s absence this Summer, while Travis Head is ‘mentally fresh’ coming into the series cold.
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