World Cup made selectors ruthless
The logic behind the axing of Cameron Bancroft can be traced all back to a player not even in the squad — Marcus Stoinis.
Ashes
England remove their biggest problem
England haven’t beaten Australia for a long time, but with Smith gone, Headingley is up for grabs.
Bancroft axed for Headingley
England’s bowlers have claimed two victims before a ball has been bowled in the third Test.
Don’t write off Warner, say battered Aussies
Justin Langer backs David Warner to rebound as Australia seek to counter the threat of Jofra Archer.
Smith’s omission a victory for common sense
Marnus Labuschagne has shown he has the character for Test cricket but Australia will sorely miss Steve Smith.
England’s giddying weapon
Australia’s problems don’t end with Steve Smith’s concussion. But they begin with Jofra Archer.
Smith loses battle to play
Australia’s chances of retaining the Ashes take a body blow as Steve Smith is ruled out by medical staff.
Glum Smith out of third Ashes Test
Australia’s star batsman Steve Smith, who is suffering concussion, has officially been ruled out of Thursday night’s Test at Leeds.
Smith ‘wasn’t fit to resume innings’
A concussion researcher says it is “incomprehensible” that Australian cricketer Steve Smith was allowed to play on.
Only the doctor can lift the fog
There’s more to returning to the field after a head knock, in this day and age, than magic sponges and smelling salts.
Bring on the bouncers
It says something about Marnus Labuschagne that he had considered the possibility he could be drafted into the Lord’s Test.
Aussies confident over Smith
There’s an unscientific confidence in the Australian camp that Steve Smith will play this Thursday in the third Test at Leeds.
PM condemns ‘total Ashes foul’
Scott Morrison lashes out at the England fans who booed Steve Smith after his concussion.
Brutal encounter revives series
As Mike Tyson famously said: “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth”.
Marnus saves the day
How to substitute for Steve Smith. Those aren’t shoes to fill; they’re canoes.
Smith reveals concussion deterioration
Steve Smith says he will think about wearing stem guards, but sounds resigned to missing the third Test.
Smith in doubt for Leeds
Steve Smith has delayed concussion and looks likely to miss the third Test in Leeds starting on Thursday.
Aussies hold on for dramatic draw
The Lord’s Test had it all, with honours shared between Australia and England.
Test poised after day of drama
One of the most incredible days of Test cricket in memory ends with match in the balance.
Smith digs in before rain
Australia remain confident an unbeaten Steve Smith can defy England’s fearsome attack and fickle weather.
From schemer to screamer
Steve Waugh says Cameron Bancroft is the best close-in fielder he has seen but history suggests there was one better.
Bodyline response at Lord’s
Australia have been booed by the normally genteel Lord’s crowd for unleashing Bodyline-style tactics on England’s tail.
Buttler’s weakness exposed again
Nobody epitomises England’s uncertainty more acutely than Jos Buttler.
The new breed of ugly Aussie
Cricket’s new aesthetic is a rejection of the elegant and an embrace of the unlovable.
Cummins hits England with venom
Pat Cummins demonstrated just why he is ranked the No 1 Test bowler in world cricket.
England’s batting lacks Test quality
Another poor performance has highlighted the frailties of England’s batting line-up.
Lyon up there in Lillee’s company
Australian coach Justin Langer has implored his players to be humble and Nathan Lyon is living that.
Warner’s Ashes nightmare rolls on
David Warner’s return to Test cricket has put the one-time dynamo in the crosshairs after a Lord’s failure.
Paine’s growing authority
Captains who see bold decisions rewarded are a little more certain in everything they do.
Starc reality hits home
Mitchell Starc is a luxury Australia cannot afford as they seek to strangle England’s batsmen.
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