What England wouldn’t give for Lyon
Jack Leach’s sufferings underline the consistent excellence of his counterpart Nathan Lyon, who will take the field on his favourite Australian ground
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‘Seriously scary’: Richardson gets Ashes nod
Australian captain Pat Cummins has confirmed the replacement for Josh Hazlewood in the second Test and whether opener David Warner will play.
Atlas Root needs a helping hand
As a batsman so far ahead of his teammates, Joe Root may as well carry a target around his neck at which bowlers can take ready aim.
Warner in doubt for Adelaide Test
Concerns are growing over David Warner’s fitness for Thursday’s Test at Adelaide Oval with the opener struggling to recover from a rib injury.
Cricket tipping: win $2000 each Test
Fancy yourself a cricket expert? Reckon you can beat your mates in sports trivia? This is the competition for you. Tip & Run and a chance to win $2000 each Test.
Ugly Head’s impressive body of work
Travis Head might not be pleasing on the eye, but few can take on the international game the way he does
Opener looks like a cowgirl playing pool
Rory Burns is under intense pressure in Adelaide and his technique makes Steve Smith look textbook perfect.
Archer: I thought I’d killed Steve Smith
When Jofra Archer struck Steve Smith a horrifying shudder ran through the cricket world – the English superstar has opened up on the chilling moment he thought he had killed him.
‘Big heart’: Spin star earns rave reviews
He’s only 20 but spinner Tanveer Sangha has the world at his feet according to one international Big Bash star.
Green shoots towards the promised land
Cameron Green and Australian cricket is tingling with expectation over his potential.
Moon man: Why new Test weapon is out of this world
National selector George Bailey points to Jhye Richardson’s eight-wicket Ashes audition last month as a good indication this paceman is capable of sending the visitors into orbit.
Renshaw adds to England’s misery
Australia A’s bowling attack boasts specialist bowlers of Test calibre but it was an allrounder who saved the day against the Lions.
England turned first Test into a warm-up
After all, a warm-up is an event where you might experiment with your line-up, rest a few key players, try a few more who you’re taking a look at.
Root faces a captain-killer series
Veteran England skipper Joe Root has a list of problems longer than a Leonard Cohen song.
Teammate delight as Head announces himself to world
Alex Carey has seen the evolution of Travis Head’s batting first hand and when he says the middle order dasher is primed to become a major force, it certainly comes from a reputable source.
England pay price for poor preparation
It would have been little short of incredible if England had turned up at the Gabba firing on all cylinders.
Mind games: Aussies offer Poms some selection tips
One English bowler copped a hammering by Australia’s batsman in Brisbane – but the locals insist they aren’t joking when they say he’s an essential selection for Adelaide.
Player ratings: The man who deserved a zero
England were humiliated by the Aussies in the first Ashes Test – and one star player was lucky to avoid a zero out of ten. Australia and England ratings here!
England cops monster fine after Ashes defeat
Things just keep getting worse for the Poms, with an Aussie cricket great handing Joe Root and his teammates a whopping sanction.
Boxing Day gift courtesy of WA grinches
The Perth Scorchers have been booted out of Western Australia due to the State’s hardline quarantine stance, and that may not be the end of the pain.
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