That 70s show: Visitors cop an old-fashioned thumping
In an effort to avoid mistakes of the past, Joe Root ignored the portents of failure.
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Player ratings: Comeback king papers over Aussies’ weak link
Debutant captain Pat Cummins and Travis Head humiliated England in the first Ashes Test – but Australia’s damning weakness was exposed again. Australia and England ratings here!
Jhye or Neser? Huge Aussie call if strike weapon ruled out
With Australia looking to nurse Josh Hazlewood through the Ashes series, Jhye Richardson and Michael Neser have come into play for Adelaide. Which one would deserve the nod? Vote now!
Did QLD Govt cost Aussies crucial Ashes wicket?
Australia is certain the absence of snicko cost them a key England wicket, despite the man at the centre of the controversy declaring he “missed it by a mile”.
Eyes of the world on Root
Shortly after tea at the Gabba on Friday, Joe Root played back to Nathan Lyon, in that way he has of going very deep in the crease, and playing very late, right under his eyes
England’s skipper digs deep
Australia is sweating on the fitness of David Warner who did not take the field as England rose from their sick bed on the third day of the first Test.
Fifth Test: Hobart tickled pink
A historic bid to snatch the fifth Ashes Test from Melbourne and Sydney has been confirmed following more heavyweight backing.
Leach and Burns, are you having a laugh?
Jack Leach and Rory Burns have had shockers in the first Test, bringing to mind the treatment of one of the great Ashes laughing stocks, Phil Tufnell.
Formula One showdown crash fear
Max Verstappen has insisted that he gets “treated differently” by Formula One stewards.
How contract snub lit a fire under Head
Earlier this year Australia’s selectors ensured Travis Head would have to ‘sing for his supper’. It may prove the making of him as a Test cricketer.
Grizzled pro Warner gets the job done
David Warner eked out 95 runs from 184 deliveries; in the Ashes of 2021-22, he now has 94 from 176.
Head and shoulders above the rest
Travis Head signalled his intent with a few ambitious swing and misses early in his innings but it came off a treat.
Khawaja falls cheaply for Australia A
Australia A batsman and Test squad member Usman Khawaja was dismissed cheaply by the England Lions at Ian Healy Oval in Brisbane.
Fresh twist in Paine saga
A senior figure within Australian cricket has made a humbling admission on former Test skipper Tim Paine, as his indefinite leave from the sport continues.
England’s go-to guy Stokes’ day to forget
England has stuffed up the toss. Stuffed up the team sheet. Stuffed up with the bat. Stuffed up in the field.
Hazlewood mystery explained after head-scratching call
Australia has revealed why Josh Hazlewood watched his bunny, England captain Joe Root, compile a potential match-saving innings without bowling to him for three hours at the Gabba.
Australians ride their luck amid no-ball farce
Dave Warner is one of the cricket god’s most favoured sons.
Travis Head hits England’s hopes for six
Travis Head was the last man picked for Australia, but he was the first to reach three figures and also the first batter to score a century in a single session at the Gabba.
Crazy Covid rules to ensure star BBL import’s debut
West Indian star Andre Russell will debut for Melbourne Stars on Friday — but only thanks to the strictest of Covid conditions. We reveal what his teammates will be banned from doing.
Comeback king survives frightening moment to KO Poms
Travis Head has completed one of the great comeback in Australian cricket, overcoming a fierce selection battle and one of the most frightening beamers ever bowled to repay selectors with a ton of gold.
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