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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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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: 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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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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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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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA -NewsWire Photos DECEMBER 15 2025; Executive Council of Australian Jewry, Alex Ryvchin is seen at Bondi Beach Pavilion where people have been laying flowers at a memorial after two gunmen opened fire on Bondi Beach, late yesterday Sunday 14th December, killing 16 people in an attack designed to target the Jewish community. Photo: Gaye Gerard /NewsWire

Ashes rivals unite in touching Bondi tributes

The Ashes rivalry has been put to the side as Australian and English players united to pay tribute to the victims of the horrific Bondi attack.

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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 02: Nathan Lyon during an Australia nets session at The Gabba on December 02, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Why Lyon doesn’t have a ‘point to prove’ as Test recall looms

Nathan Lyon insists he doesn’t “have a point to prove to anyone” despite being dropped for two of Australia’s last three Test matches, as a recall for the Adelaide Ashes clash looms.

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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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Harry Brook has scored 98 runs at 24.5 this series. Picture: AFP

Brook declares England must ‘rein it in’ as vice-captain finally breaks silence

Besieged England vice-captain Harry Brook has finally broken his silence this Ashes to admit “shocking shots” had hurt his series to date, and declared his side must “rein it in” to be a chance of claiming the urn.

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Shoaib Bashir’s Test career is at a crossroads – with the Adelaide Test a defining moment for the young spinner. Picture: Getty

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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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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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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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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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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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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Ben Stokes found himself at the centre of airport drama after a member of England's security earlier lashed out at a cameraman (right). Image: Code Sports

Captain’s ugly act as airport drama erupts

England continue to embarrass themselves Down Under, with this time their captain Ben Stokes at the centre of fresh airport drama.

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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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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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A Channel 7 cameraman cops a

England, Ch.7 incident ‘being taken seriously’

A security guard for the England cricket team has snapped at an Aussie cameraman as their Ashes tour from hell hit a fresh low.

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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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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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The Barmy Army are angry with Cricket Australia's Ashes ad. Image: Getty

Whinging Poms lodge official Aus complaint

The Barmy Army has unloaded over an Ashes advertising campaign and it’s safe to say England’s feathers have been well and truly ruffled.

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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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David Warner and Usman Khawaja. Image: Getty

Warner makes huge call on Aussie veteran

David Warner has given Australian Test selectors a clear message for who he thinks should open the batting in the third Ashes Test.

Neil Robinson (MCC), John Downer and Charlie Hodgson (SACA) collecting the Goodbye Bradman, written by John's father Sidney Downer while a POW in WW2.

Aussies pry prized cricket jewel from Poms – and it’s not the Ashes

A cricket book written by an Adelaide soldier in Japanese POW camps will go on display at Adelaide Oval, ending a 20-year quest to wrest it away from Lord’s.

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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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