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.
The Ashes
‘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’.
‘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.
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.
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.
Aussie icon dropped in 40-year Ashes first
The dates and venues for the 2025/26 Ashes have been confirmed, with a major change for the first time in more than four decades.
DV-accused cricketer’s bid for rehab
Lawyers for a former Australian cricket legend charged with a raft of domestic violence-related offences have revealed his rehab plans in a completely new state.
Key deals for summer of cricket signed
Sydney’s iconic Pink Test and Jane McGrath Day have a safe home at the SCG until 2030 as new hosting deals are signed.
‘Devastated’ wife reveals cause of death
Graham Thorpe’s wife has revealed the cricket legend’s cause of death as she opened up on his mental health battles.
Root says Ashes shouldn’t have happened
Former England captain Joe Root has declared the 2021/22 Ashes “arguably” shouldn’t have gone ahead in Australia.
‘A great man’: Emotional Anderson says farewell
It wasn’t quite the fairytale finish of his new ball partner Stuart Broad last year, but Jimmy Anderson went out on top in front of an adoring Lord’s crowd.
Stokes can’t get Ashes out of his head
It’s still 18 months away but the England Test captain can’t stop thinking about the next Ashes series and revealed why.
‘Oh mate’: Paine’s brutal Stokes response
Former Australian captain Tim Paine has delivered both barrels to England skipper Ben Stokes over his bizarre Ashes remarks.
England’s Ashes delusion hits new heights
England Test captain Ben Stokes has attempted to rewrite history once again after delivering a truly bizarre Ashes claim.
‘Socceroos vs Nobody?’: Usman clips govt
Ahead of the Socceroos’ World Cup clash with Palestine, cricketer Usman Khawaja has teed off at the Australian government.
‘Blowing up’: Smith backflips on huge storm
Steve Smith has changed his tune after cameras captured a tense moment with a teammate inside the Australian dressing room.
Smith, Cummins captaincy tension revealed
In the heat of Australia’s fierce Ashes clash last year, deep divisions arose between two of the side’s most influential figures.
Warner explodes over Ashes ball scandal
David Warner’s tirade at the centre of the Ashes’ final day drama has exposed a damning truth with a conspiracy theory now put to bed.
England’s ‘king of swing’ announces retirement
Arguably the greatest swing bowler in the history of Test match cricket has put the full stop on a magnificent career, with the final sentence to be written in July.
Lyon eager to link-up with Anderson at Lancashire
After joining Lancashire for this year’s County Championship in England, Australia’s off-spinning GOAT cannot wait to play with another great of Test cricket with whom he has already shared many Ashes battles.
End of Bazball? Freddie’s link with top job
“Freddie-ball” could soon be coming to international cricket stadiums after comments from England’s top official.
Gilly’s cheeky shirt fires up salty Poms
England fans just cannot get over last year’s Ashes series, judging by the reaction to Adam Gilchrist’s cheeky gesture.
Poms melt down over Steve Smith move
Steve Smith’s huge shift in the Australian cricket team has been confirmed and the Poms don’t know what to make of it.
Warner spotted with hangover essentials
The Australian cricketer had a lot to celebrate on Saturday night – and there were two essential items he was spotted with early Sunday.
Ponting’s Warner replacement bombshell
Ricky Ponting is backing the forgotten man of Australian cricket for a recall to the Test side this summer in place of David Warner.
‘Opens your eyes’: Cummins on the woke mob
After a year of unprecedented success, Pat Cummins has discussed the values that resulted in him being branded with the W-word.
Freddie truth will never be told: Top Gear
Mystery still surrounds Freddie Flintoff’s crash that left him seriously injured and with a huge payout from the BBC.
‘Seen you do it’: Poms’ hypocrisy exposed
Ex-Aussie skipper Tim Paine has called out England’s long history of double standards and ball tampering after Jonny Bairstow’s latest swipe.
Bombshell theory for ’rattled’ star’s demise
The Aussie’s spot in the World Cup side is under serious scrutiny amid claims he’s “rattled” by controversy from months ago.
Pom banned for life over Ashes abuse
Three MCC members have finally been penalised for their behaviour during this year’s fiery Ashes Test at Lord’s.
Aussie cricket star grilled by 10yo fan
Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has been grilled by a 10-year-old cricket fan in a new video.
England raging as Aussies mourn ‘moral loss’
The Australians have responded to the suggestion that the ‘moral victory’ in the 2023 Ashes in fact went to England, despite the 2-2 result.
‘Nastiness’: Alex Carey’s big Ashes revelation
Aussie wicketkeeper Alex Carey has opened up with a surprising response to a prickly question surrounding his infamous Ashes act.
Piers blasts Aussie ‘miscreants’ over new clip
Piers Morgan has taken offense to a new video featuring Australia’s Test cricketers with one sight proving too much for him to bare.
Aussie’s two words ignited Ashes madness
Australian players have revealed the tense moment Jonny Bairstow confronted them after his controversial Ashes stumping.
‘Jonny was steaming’: Aussies lift lid on Ashes stumping chaos
Australian players have revealed the tense moment Jonny Bairstow confronted them after his controversial Ashes stumping and David Warner’s response to his anger.
Bazball infiltrates Aussie cricket
It stopped the Aussies from taking home the Ashes, and now one Australian Test great warns it might make its way to our shores this summer.
‘Boys got fed up’: Head lifts lid on Ashes snub
Travis Head has lifted the lid on the post-Ashes series drinks with England that fell through, admitting Australian players got “fed up”.
‘Ludicrous’ claim rejected in Ashes ball-gate
Claims and counterclaims about the replacement ball used in the fifth Ashes Test continue to bubble away as an investigation is launched.
‘Ludicrous’ claim rejected in Ashes ball-gate
Claims and counterclaims about the replacement ball used in the fifth Ashes Test continue to bubble away as an investigation is launched.
Ponting gets win with Ashes investigation
Ricky Ponting’s calls have finally been answered, with an investigation launched into the ball swap that dudded the Aussies in the Ashes.
England admits truth over Ashes farce
Australia blew up over the ball change fiasco in the fourth innings of the fifth Ashes Test but now an Englishman has finally accepted the truth.
Khawaja slams stunning Ashes punishment
Usman Khawaja has criticised cricket’s governing body after they handed down a harsh penalty for Australia’s performance in the Ashes.
‘Makes sense’: Aussies fume after Ashes fines
One Aussie Ashes star has lashed out after his team was fined despite rain washing out the fourth Test in England.
ICC breaks silence on Ashes ball conspiracy
The ICC’s response to the ball change controversy on the final day of the Ashes series is sure to raise eyebrows among Aussie fans.
‘Pretty sore’: Cummins set for post-Ashes break
Pat Cummins will return to Australia with the Ashes and an injured wrist that could keep him out of Australia’s next tour.
Stokes’ 4am response after snubbing Aussies
Australia’s cricketers have found themselves at the receiving end of one last brutal act from the Poms after a hard-fought Ashes tour.
Khawaja reveals umpire’s bizarre ball excuse
The final controversy from the Ashes has left players questioning the umpires after a staggering call was made that altered the game.
Awkward Ashes presentation says it all
It was the awkward moment that said it all after a thrilling conclusion to an epic Ashes series. Just who had more right to celebrate?
Ump’s bizarre reply to ball change controversy
The final controversy from the Ashes has left players questioning the umpires after a staggering call was made that altered the game.
Aussies want captain, coach, Warner gone
There has been a staggering response after an underwhelming end to Australia’s Ashes campaign with calls for a Test team clean out.
Ashes ‘missed opportunity’: Cummins
England claimed Bazball a success after drawing the Ashes 2-2 but Pat Cummins said the Australians could leave with their heads held high.
Ponting demands investigation into ‘disgrace’
A fuming Ricky Ponting has demanded cricket officials investigate a “disgraceful” move by the umpires that rocked the Fifth Test.
Stuart Broad’s final act is ‘obscene’
You cannot make this stuff up. Stuart Broad farewelled cricket in ridiculous scenes after an “obscene” moment on the final day of the Fifth Test.
Stokes slammed over final day ‘scandal’
Ben Stokes was accused of forgetting the “spirit of cricket” after a pair of controversial moves in the wake of his disastrous dropped catch.
Ponting shaken by commentary drive by
Ricky Ponting has had an answer for everything this Ashes series but there was only the sound of laughter after this colleague’s unnecessary swipe.
Smith retirement gesture everyone missed
An English great is adamant he’s giving retirement no serious consideration, although a cheeky Steve Smith jokingly suggested otherwise on Sunday.
Aussie teammate’s brutal rejection goes viral
The internet had a field day with this footage of Alex Carey giving a cold shoulder to Australian cricket teammate Todd Murphy.
Aussies clash with England fan after sledge
Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja have put a chirpy England fan in his place after he sledged the Aussies right in their face.
2hrs after play, Broad drops bombshell
Stuart Broad has revealed he dropped heavy news on his teammates before play on Saturday night, having made a snap decision.
Gilly’s two-word attack on English crowd
Adam Gilchrist appeared to hit out a section of the England crowd after they were spotted targeting Aussie bowler Mitchell Starc.
‘Spirit of cricket’ drama erupts with bails act
There’s been more controversy in the Ashes after Stuart Broad produced a bizarre moment seconds before Marnus Labuschagne was out.
‘Crowd not happy’ as England wronged
Australia’s thin hopes of winning the Fifth Test improved dramatically after Steve Smith survived the most controversial of run out chances.
‘Vultures circling’: Warner’s SCG hopes fade
David Warner has scored less runs in five Ashes Tests this series than Mitch Marsh has in two and his dream of an SCG farewell is fading.
Ponting fumes after classless act on live TV
Ricky Ponting was left absolutely fuming after a disgraceful incident during his live TV appearance with Sky Sports at The Oval.
‘Bit of discomfort’ but Starc vows to play on
Mitchell Starc needs scans on his shoulder but having left his team a man down in previous Tests he won’t be doing that at The Oval.
Candice swats aside Warner rumours
Candice has stepped in to refute a rumour about husband David Warner – after it was dropped like a bomb on the Ashes series by an English great.
Ponting tears apart ‘ridiculous’ complaint
Ricky Ponting had a short, sharp response to England batsman Joe Root’s suggestion to extend Test cricket well into the night.
‘Great replacement’: Warner nominates successor
David Warner will play his last Test in England but it won’t be his last Test, although he knows who should replace him when he does retire.
Sporting recluse spotted in Ashes squad
A reclusive Australian sporting great has been spotted in the most unlikely of places after spending years attempting to hide away from the public eye.
Legend drops bombshell retirement rumour
England cricket great Michael Vaughan has dropped a bombshell retirement rumour about the Ashes series as Pat Cummins’ captaincy is once again questioned.
Hated Ashes concept must be abolished
One of the world’s most prominent cricket writers has called for the abolition of a cornerstone of the Ashes amid frustration surrounding the fourth Test.
Ashes ratings: Does Warner deserve another chance?
The fourth Test summed up David Warner’s series. Should he open at The Oval? See expert ratings for every Australian and English player and have your say.
Stokes cop-out torn to shreds after Ashes fail
Amid the doldrums of continued Ashes failure, Ben Stokes has delivered one comment about his team’s performance that fans aren’t copping.
‘Shocking’: Aussie team’s behaviour slammed
Cricket legend Glenn McGrath is one of several Test greats to call out the “very, very unlike Australia” performance under Pat Cummins.
‘Look really tired’: Aussie concerns for Ashes finale
Australia has already played five Tests ahead of the final Ashes showdown and a former skipper has concerns.
‘It is wrong’: England so salty it hurts
An Aussie Test legend has exposed some truly staggering, clueless comments from the deluded, whingeing English cricket team.
Ponting forced to clear air with Joe Root
Ricky Ponting has revealed he sought out the star batsman after being approached by England coach Brendon McCullum during the Ashes.
Ponting torches England over biggest regret
Former Australian Test captain Ricky Ponting has pinpointed the one thing that England ‘will regret’ amid another Ashes failure.
Cummins denies captaincy burden after horror Test
Australia retained the Ashes and Pat Cummins has returned serve to critics who think he can’t captain the team and lead the bowling attack.
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