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Australia's Usman Khawaja (right) speaks with Australia head coach Andrew McDonald (left) during a nets session at The Gabba, Brisbane, Australia. Picture date: Tuesday December 2, 2025. (Photo by Robbie Stephenson/PA Images via Getty Images)

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Australia keep door open for Khawaja after latest Test snub

Usman Khawaja has been omitted from Australia’s XI for the Adelaide Test, two days before his 39th birthday. But selectors aren’t ready to end the veteran’s career just yet.

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Premier Peter Malinauskas and SA Police Commissioner Grant Stevens hold media conference in relation to the Bondi Beach terror attack. 15 December 2025. Picture: Dean Martin

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Cops to carry rifles at Adelaide Oval for Ashes

Special security-response police will patrol Adelaide Oval for the third Ashes Test, SA’s top cop says, warning they will be carrying rifles in response to the Bondi massacre.

Michael Neser on the verge of joining a club which includes Martin Love, Jason Gillespie and Kurtis Patterson.

Gillespie, Love, Law: Neser joins the club all cricketers dread

The dream of most sportsmen is to finish their career with a bang. The dread is to finish with a bang when they are still craving more. Michael Neser is the latest inclusion.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 14: Usman Khawaja of Australia looks on during an Australia nets session at Adelaide Oval on December 14, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Philip Brown/Getty Images)

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Heat targets unwanted Test pair for blockbuster

Brisbane Heat will ask Cricket Australia to release Test squad members Usman Khawaja and Michael Neser for Friday’s BBL clash.

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Michael Vaughan on day one of the second NRMA Insurance Ashes Series 2025 test at The Gabba, Brisbane, Australia. Picture date: Thursday December 4, 2025. (Photo by Robbie Stephenson/PA Images via Getty Images)

‘Waiter made a gun shape with his hands’: Vaughan caught up in terror attack

Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan has described the terrifying moments his family were locked inside a Bondi restaurant during the terrorist attack that killed 16 people.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Xavier Bartlett of the Heat bowls during the BBL match between Melbourne Renegades and Brisbane Heat at GMHBA Stadium, on December 15, 2025, in Geelong, Australia (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

SuperCoach BBL: Verdicts on best round 2 trade targets

Brisbane Heat and Sydney Thunder play twice in round 2 of SuperCoach BBL, which starts on Friday. These are the players you should be targeting.

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Australia's Jake Weatherald, left, and Australia's captain Steve Smith walk off the field after winning the second Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Brisbane, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.. (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard)

Smith illness threatens Aussie line-up chaos as Poms ignore Bashir

Steve Smith’s shock absence from the nets on Monday has thrown the Aussie middle order into chaos as Travis Head’s spot in the team is locked in. Meanwhile, the Poms have named their side — omitting Shoab Bashir.

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TOPSHOT - Australiaâs wicketkeeper Alex Carey (L) celebrates taking a catch to dismiss Englandâs captain Ben Stokes (R) on day four of the second Ashes cricket Test match between Australia and England at The Gabba in Brisbane on December 7, 2025. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP) / --IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE--

‘Adapt on the fly’: Inside Carey’s keeping clinic

Alex Carey produced a standout performance up to the stumps to the quicks in the second Test, but it’s remarkably not a tactic he trials at training.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 30: Pat Cummins looks on during an Australia nets session at The Gabba on November 30, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

Cummins issues call to action as Khawaja reacts to horror at Bondi

Ashes players are expected to observe a minute’s silence and don black armbands when the series resumes on Wednesday, as Pat Cummins and Usman Khawaja address the horrific scenes at Bondi.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 02: Shoaib Bashir of England during a nets session at The Gabba on December 02, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

How England’s two-year plan made forgotten man an Ashes ghost

After two years as England’s spinner of the future, Shoaib Bashir could be cast aside completely if he misses selection for the Adelaide Test.

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Venue manager, Emily Baryczka-Quick with duty manager, Jemima Richter from the QueenÃs Head in North Adelaide, ahead of Gather Round, Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Picture: Matt Loxton

In town for the Ashes? These are the best Adelaide pubs to visit

Made the trip to Adelaide for the Ashes Test? Or just a local who wants to soak up the atmosphere? We’ve got you covered – here are the best venues to enjoy the cricket at this week.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07: Michael Neser of Australia celebrates the wicket of Brydon Carse of England during day four of the Second 2025/26 Ashes Series Test Match between Australia and England at The Gabba on December 07, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Michael Neser destroyed England — but he might also save them

Michael Neser stepped into the Ashes and destroyed England at the Gabba. His relentless work to take a five-wicket haul is why a former Test bowler says the tourists must study what made him so successful.

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Mark Waugh and Steve Waugh.

Waugh out; Waugh in: The Ashes selection which captivated a nation

It’s 35 years since Mark Waugh made a stunning Test debut in Adelaide, replacing brother Steve. It remains one of Australian sport’s most captivating moments, but for them, it was just “a fact”.

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BBL

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 14: Usman Khawaja of Australia looks on during an Australia nets session at Adelaide Oval on December 14, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Philip Brown/Getty Images)

CricketAn hour ago

Heat targets unwanted Test pair for blockbuster

Brisbane Heat will ask Cricket Australia to release Test squad members Usman Khawaja and Michael Neser for Friday’s BBL clash.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Xavier Bartlett of the Heat bowls during the BBL match between Melbourne Renegades and Brisbane Heat at GMHBA Stadium, on December 15, 2025, in Geelong, Australia (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

SuperCoach BBL: Verdicts on best round 2 trade targets

Brisbane Heat and Sydney Thunder play twice in round 2 of SuperCoach BBL, which starts on Friday. These are the players you should be targeting.

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Security will be ramped up for the third Ashes Test.

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Cummins ‘devastated’ amid cricket tributes

Security measures will be ramped up for the third Ashes Test starting on Wednesday following the Bondi terror attack.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Shaheen Afridi of the Heat prepares to bowl during the BBL match between Melbourne Renegades and Brisbane Heat at GMHBA Stadium, on December 15, 2025, in Geelong, Australia (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Watch: ‘Dangerous’ BBL superstar thrown out of game

Shaheen Shah Afridi’s BBL debut turned into a nightmare as he was thrown out of the Brisbane Heat attack mid-over during their loss to a big-hitting Melbourne Renegades. WATCH THE VIDEO.

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SuperCoach News

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 14: Usman Khawaja of Australia looks on during an Australia nets session at Adelaide Oval on December 14, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Philip Brown/Getty Images)

CricketAn hour ago

Heat targets unwanted Test pair for blockbuster

Brisbane Heat will ask Cricket Australia to release Test squad members Usman Khawaja and Michael Neser for Friday’s BBL clash.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Xavier Bartlett of the Heat bowls during the BBL match between Melbourne Renegades and Brisbane Heat at GMHBA Stadium, on December 15, 2025, in Geelong, Australia (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

SuperCoach BBL: Verdicts on best round 2 trade targets

Brisbane Heat and Sydney Thunder play twice in round 2 of SuperCoach BBL, which starts on Friday. These are the players you should be targeting.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Tim Seifert of the Renegades celebrates making a century during the BBL match between Melbourne Renegades and Brisbane Heat at GMHBA Stadium, on December 15, 2025, in Geelong, Australia (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

BBL late mail: Seifert allays injury fears after century heroics

Melbourne Renegades centurion Tim Seifert has played down fears he was injured during his matchwinning knock after failing to field in his side’s win over Brisbane Heat.

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HOBART, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 01: Matthew Wade of the Hurricanes celebrates the wicket of Josh Phillipe of the Sixers during the BBL match between the Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Sixers at Blundstone Arena, on January 01, 2025, in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

UpdatedSuperCoach BBL

Be like Mike: Not too late to catch Hussey’s flying SuperCoach BBL start

Aussie champ Mike Hussey picked the two top scorers in the first game of the SuperCoach BBL season. See his final team and how you can join the action.

Women's Cricket

HOBART, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 13: Lizelle Lee of the Hurricanes celebrates scoring a half century during the WBBL match between Hobart Hurricanes and Perth Scorchers at Ninja Stadium, on December 13, 2025 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

Lee smashes fifty as Hurricanes claim maiden WBBL crown

Sloppy fielding gifted Scorchers’ most dangerous stars multiple chances to punish Hobart in a tense grand final, but Lizelle Lee had other plans, as she hammered the Hurricanes home to their first WBBL title.

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HOBART, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 12: Elyse Villani of the Hurricanes and Sophie Devine of the Scorchers during the WBBL Final Media Opportunity at Constitution Dock on December 12, 2025, in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

‘It would be a dream’: Hurricanes star aims to end WBBL pain

Former Australian international and Hobart Hurricanes skipper Elyse Villani is determined to turn her own personal misfortune around in WBBL finals with her opposite number heaping the pressure onto the hosts.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 28: Darcie Brown of the Adelaide Strikers and Georgia Voll of the Sydney Thunder shake hands as the match is abandoned due to rain during the WBBL match between Adelaide Strikers and Sydney Thunder at Adelaide Oval, on November 28, 2025, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

‘It’s unacceptable’: Thunder ‘robbed’ in farcical WBBL finish

A WBBL match which played through rain ended in “farcical” scenes when umpires decided to abandon play with Sydney Thunder three runs from victory.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 20: Meg Lanning of the Stars is congratulated by Alyssa Healy of the Sixers as she walks off after an innings of 135 runs during the WBBL match between Sydney Sixers and Melbourne Stars at North Sydney Oval, on November 20, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Lanning scores major payday as Healy overlooked in WPL shock

Former Aussie captain Meg Lanning has scored a major payday in the Indian WPL after the shock passing in of Alyssa Healy at the mega auction. See how every Australian fared.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 14: Alex Carey of Australia during an Australia nets session at Adelaide Oval on December 14, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Up to the stumps, up the order: Carey’s challenge to selectors

Alex Carey was up to the stumps at the Gabba, and also up the order, batting at No. 6 instead of his usual No.7. He relished the challenge — and is open to going even higher. Should he? Have your say.

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England Cricketers Arrive at Adelaide Airport. Darren has a brief chat with England Coach, Brendon McCullum. 13 December 2025. Picture: Dean Martin

‘A lot of eyeballs’: McCullum admits airport scuffles ‘not ideal’

Brendon McCullum has admitted the Poms’ clash with media at Adelaide airport “wasn’t ideal”, and doubled down saying England had ‘over-prepared’ for Brisbane. Plus, his verdict on Ollie Pope.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 22: Usman Khawaja of Australia comes from the ground during day two of the First 2025/26 Ashes Series Test Match between Australia and England at Perth Stadium on November 22, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Aussies’ biggest selection hints yet as Adelaide line-up intrigue swirls

Aussie fans had their biggest hints so far as to if selectors will prefer Usman Khawaja, Josh Inglis or Beau Webster in Adelaide. Have your say, plus the latest on Pat Cummins and a shock pace bolter.

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Pat Cummins, Dennis Lillee art

‘Heart of Lillee’: The mantra that put Cummins on path to greatness

Dennis Lillee has opened up on the private conversations that helped guide Pat Cummins through his comeback, revealing the shared mantra that put the captain on the path to greatness.

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England Cricketers head to Adelaide, Qantas has a 12.10pm . Pic Annette Dew

‘Get out of my face’: England’s shambolic tour hits new low with airport clash

Tempers have flared within the England team, with a staff member getting into a physical altercation with a cameraman as they left Brisbane for Adelaide. See the video.

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Philip Pope, Steve Waugh, and Adelaide Oval's famous plum chicken.

The Test cricket meal an Aussie captain fought to save

It’s the meal an Australian captain spoke out to save. And Adelaide Oval executive chef Philip Pope learned the hard way when he left it off the lunch menu during one of his first Test matches in charge. This is why the plum chicken is so revered.

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ExclusiveSA News

England Cricketers Arrive at Adelaide Airport. Captain Ben Stokes (L). 13 December 2025. Picture: Dean Martin

‘Pr*ck’: Ill-tempered English cricket team lash out at reporter

Fresh from a holiday in Noosa, the Poms have lashed out at an Adelaide reporter after he asked an innocent question on their arrival to the airport.

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HOBART, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 13: Lizelle Lee of the Hurricanes celebrates scoring a half century during the WBBL match between Hobart Hurricanes and Perth Scorchers at Ninja Stadium, on December 13, 2025 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

Lee smashes fifty as Hurricanes claim maiden WBBL crown

Sloppy fielding gifted Scorchers’ most dangerous stars multiple chances to punish Hobart in a tense grand final, but Lizelle Lee had other plans, as she hammered the Hurricanes home to their first WBBL title.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 04: Usman Khawaja of Australia looks on during day one of the Second 2025/26 Ashes Series Test Match between Australia and England at The Gabba on December 04, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

‘I can bat anywhere’: Khawaja wants his spot back for Adelaide

Usman Khawaja says he’s prepared to bat in the middle order in Adelaide after declaring himself fit to return to the Aussie side. Plus, he responds to the golf and Perth pitch comments controversies for the first time.

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The real Ricky: Coaching, wine, family and seeing the future

Ricky Ponting opens up on commentary run-ins, his ambition to coach the national side and how he juggles his business, cricket and family commitments while travelling the globe.

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Babar Azam signs with Sydney Sixers

The Babar effect: Azam makes Sixers Sydney’s favourite team

Pakistan cricket superstar Babar Azam has transformed the Sydney Sixers into the most followed sporting team in Sydney — without playing a game.

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Josh Hazlewood has no plans to quit Test cricket after his latest injury setback.

‘As strong as ever’: Hazlewood defiant amid questions on Test future

Josh Hazlewood says he has no plans to retire from Test cricket despite the shattering setback which has cost him the chance to take on England in this summer’s Ashes series.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 02: Usman Khawaja stretches during an Australia nets session at The Gabba on December 02, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Michael Clarke: Why I’ve changed my mind about Usman Khawaja

Former Australian captain Michael Clarke says the perfect time has arrived for Australia to move beyond Usman Khawaja — but expects the veteran to be recalled for the Adelaide Test.

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Before they were Ashes stars: The first jobs of Aussie cricketers

From baristas to the baggy green, Australia’s Ashes heroes have worked as carpenters, bartenders camera operators and even trained as commercial pilots before reaching cricket stardom.

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Ben Stokes is central to England's success: in this Ashes series, and beyond.

Harmison: The ‘paint-peeling’ Stokes spray that had to happen

This Ashes has felt like Ben Stokes v the world. You’d be brave to bet against him, but it’s something former England Test star Steve Harmison doesn’t want to see from the captain.

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England captain Ben Stokes meets local cricket fans Henry Bretz and Archie Grenson on the beach at Noosa on Wednesday. Picture Lachie Millard

English fans slam ‘harsh’ press over Poms’ Noosa holiday

British fans have defended England cricketers photographed drinking and sunbathing in Noosa, saying harsh UK media criticism after their Ashes humiliation is unfair. WATCH THE VIDEO.

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England cricket captain Ben Stokes takes a selfie with fans at Noosa on Tuesday. Picture Lachie Millard

Aker’s Pom plea: ‘Forget Noosa, the Lions can save you’

Brisbane Lions premiership winner Jason Akermanis has urged England to cut short its Noosa holiday and meet with his former club in an effort to save their ailing Ashes campaign.

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Travis Head before and after

The king of Adelaide is still just the boy from Adelaide

Australian cricket knows Travis Head as our greatest modern larrikin in the mould of David Boon. But for all the fame and fortune which has come his way, little has changed about the “bloke from the north”.

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Australiaâs captain Steve Smith (R) reacts with Englandâs Jofra Archer on day four of the second Ashes cricket Test match between Australia and England at The Gabba in Brisbane on December 7, 2025. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP) / --IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE--

Ashes moment England must learn from

A fiery confrontation between Jofra Archer and Steve Smith was great theatre. Now, England captain Ben Stokes has revealed whether we will see something similar in Adelaide.

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Australia's Usman Khawaja (right) speaks with Australia head coach Andrew McDonald (left) during a nets session at The Gabba, Brisbane, Australia. Picture date: Tuesday December 2, 2025. (Photo by Robbie Stephenson/PA Images via Getty Images)

Australia keep door open for Khawaja after latest Test snub

Usman Khawaja has been omitted from Australia’s XI for the Adelaide Test, two days before his 39th birthday. But selectors aren’t ready to end the veteran’s career just yet.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 14: Usman Khawaja of Australia looks on during an Australia nets session at Adelaide Oval on December 14, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Philip Brown/Getty Images)

Heat targets unwanted Test pair for blockbuster

Brisbane Heat will ask Cricket Australia to release Test squad members Usman Khawaja and Michael Neser for Friday’s BBL clash.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Xavier Bartlett of the Heat bowls during the BBL match between Melbourne Renegades and Brisbane Heat at GMHBA Stadium, on December 15, 2025, in Geelong, Australia (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

SuperCoach BBL: Verdicts on best round 2 trade targets

Brisbane Heat and Sydney Thunder play twice in round 2 of SuperCoach BBL, which starts on Friday. These are the players you should be targeting.

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Pat Cummins has confirmed Australia's team changes.

Two stars axed, bombshell Khawaja call

There was some drama in Adelaide as Steve Smith was felled and Pat Cummins announced multiple changes to his team for the third Test.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 14: Usman Khawaja of Australia looks on during an Australia nets session at Adelaide Oval on December 14, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Philip Brown/Getty Images)

Australia’s bombshell Khawaja call

Australia has made two key changes for the Adelaide Test, with selectors making a huge call on one of their veterans.

Police are investigating allegations a Sydney grade cricketer sexually touched a junior player.

Police probe alleged sexual touching of junior cricketer

NSW Police are investigating claims a Sydney grade cricketer sexually touched a teenager at a club where he is a coach.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 14: England captain Ben Stokes speaks with coach Brendon McCullum during an England nets session at Adelaide Oval on December 14, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Atherton: Can Stokes’ ‘rare stern words’ change England fortunes?

Harry Brook claimed they were ‘overrated’ in the lead-up to the Ashes but with England reeling at 0-2, Mike Atherton asks if Ben Stokes’ ‘rare’ all-team meeting can change his team’s fortunes at the Adelaide Oval.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Pat Cummins talks to coach Andrew McDonald during an Australia nets session at Adelaide Oval on December 15, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

Cummins makes major call mid-Ashes

Pat Cummins has made a huge call on his playing future a day before the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.

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Security will be ramped up for the third Ashes Test.

Cummins ‘devastated’ amid cricket tributes

Security measures will be ramped up for the third Ashes Test starting on Wednesday following the Bondi terror attack.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Shaheen Afridi of the Heat prepares to bowl during the BBL match between Melbourne Renegades and Brisbane Heat at GMHBA Stadium, on December 15, 2025, in Geelong, Australia (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Watch: ‘Dangerous’ BBL superstar thrown out of game

Shaheen Shah Afridi’s BBL debut turned into a nightmare as he was thrown out of the Brisbane Heat attack mid-over during their loss to a big-hitting Melbourne Renegades. WATCH THE VIDEO.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Players, officials and fans stand for a minute silence paying tribute to the victims of the Bondi Beach tragedy during the BBL match between Melbourne Renegades and Brisbane Heat at GMHBA Stadium, on December 15, 2025, in Geelong, Australia (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

BBL’s touching tribute to Bondi victims

Cricket Australia has revealed its plans to honour the Bondi victims at BBL matches this summer, with touching scenes on Monday night in Geelong.

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