Injury scare rocks Aus in whitewash chase
Australia will sweat on the fitness of its greatest women’s Test player despite another dominant day at the MCG.
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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.
Game of groans: King rules dismal England as whitewash looms
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