The Ashes
Healy stars as Australia draw first blood in Women’s Ashes
On a tricky batting wicket at North Sydney Oval, the hosts bowled England out for just 204 before chasing down their target with four wickets in hand
- by Jonathan Drennan
Latest
How a ballkid for ‘Aussie Kim’ became Australia’s Ashes weapon
She wore a tennis ball in the eye from an Australian Open hero. Now she’s ready to spin Australia to victory against England.
- by Jon Pierik
‘Throw the first punch’: Healy cleared to lead Aussies into Ashes series
Alyssa Healy will keep wicket for Australia in Sunday’s series-opening ODI against England at North Sydney Oval after overcoming a knee injury.
- by Vince Rugari
Analysis
Australian cricket
The England star who shapes as the next Tendulkar
Sure, Australian cricket is on a high. But England are in the box seat for the Ashes – and in Harry Brook they have a young star who shapes as a generational talent.
- by Greg Chappell
Clark, Perry, Sutherland: The evolution of a record-breaking Ashes star
Annabel Sutherland wears No.14 for a reason, and the powerful Australian is a key to Australia’s hopes in the big series against England.
- by Jon Pierik
‘They were picking on a kid … gutless’: The ultra-competitive woman behind our greatest sporting team
England were sledging a young Meg Lanning. The teammate who stepped in is now coaching Australia in a historic Ashes series.
- by Peter Hanlon
Opinion
Test cricket
A two-tier system will save Test cricket. Here’s why
Give cricket fans what they want – more matches between the very best.
- by Michael Vaughan
Where’s the good in Riverwood? Get a heart!
With the number of homeless aged people on the rise, how heartwarming it would have been if the residents of Hardwicke Street had put out the welcome mat.
Perspective
Test cricket
Khawaja’s honeymoon is over. But Australia’s new odd couple must remain
Australia needs their veteran opener in hot form come next summer’s Ashes. Can he get there?
- by Nick Wright
Ashes heartbreak for gun all-rounder as squad revealed
Sophie Molineux missed all three ODIs against New Zealand earlier this month after what was initially described as knee soreness.
- by Gemma Grant
Editorial
Test cricket
Konstas dazzled on debut, but patience essential for such a young star
Not all of the 19-year-old’s innings will be as exciting, or productive, as on day one of the MCG Test, but selectors need to give him time to flourish.
- The Herald's View
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