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Australia's Usman Khawaja (right) speaks with Australia head coach Andrew McDonald (left) during a nets session at The Gabba, Brisbane, Australia. Picture date: Tuesday December 2, 2025. (Photo by Robbie Stephenson/PA Images via Getty Images)

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Australia keep door open for Khawaja after latest Test snub

Usman Khawaja has been omitted from Australia’s XI for the Adelaide Test, two days before his 39th birthday. But selectors aren’t ready to end the veteran’s career just yet.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 14: Usman Khawaja of Australia looks on during an Australia nets session at Adelaide Oval on December 14, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Philip Brown/Getty Images)

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Heat targets unwanted Test pair for blockbuster

Brisbane Heat will ask Cricket Australia to release Test squad members Usman Khawaja and Michael Neser for Friday’s BBL clash.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Xavier Bartlett of the Heat bowls during the BBL match between Melbourne Renegades and Brisbane Heat at GMHBA Stadium, on December 15, 2025, in Geelong, Australia (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

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SuperCoach BBL: Verdicts on best round 2 trade targets

Brisbane Heat and Sydney Thunder play twice in round 2 of SuperCoach BBL, which starts on Friday. These are the players you should be targeting.

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Uzzie OUT again! 3rd Test XI revealed

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Uzzie OUT again! 3rd Test XI revealed

Cricket: Returning Australian captain Pat Cummins has revealed the playing XI for the side that will take on England in the 3rd Test in Adelaide…

Pat Cummins has confirmed Australia's team changes.

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Two stars axed, bombshell Khawaja call

There was some drama in Adelaide as Steve Smith was felled and Pat Cummins announced multiple changes to his team for the third Test.

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'Hit home pretty hard': Pat Cummins speaks on Bondi terror attack before the third Ashes Test

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‘Hit home pretty hard’: Pat Cummins speaks on Bondi terror attack ahead of third Ashes Test

Pat Cummins shared his condolences for the victims of the Bondi terror attack ahead of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 14: Usman Khawaja of Australia looks on during an Australia nets session at Adelaide Oval on December 14, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Philip Brown/Getty Images)

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Australia’s bombshell Khawaja call

Australia has made two key changes for the Adelaide Test, with selectors making a huge call on one of their veterans.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 04: Breakers helmets are seen on the field during the WNCL match between New South Wales Breakers and Victoria at North Sydney Oval on October 04, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

Police probe alleged sexual touching of junior cricketer

NSW Police are investigating claims a Sydney grade cricketer sexually touched a teenager at a club where he is a coach.

Smith absolutely FLOORED in nets

Smith absolutely FLOORED in nets

Cricket: Steve Smith shrugged off illness to return to the nets on Tuesday ahead of the third Ashes Test, but was floored within overs, cutting…

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 14: England captain Ben Stokes speaks with coach Brendon McCullum during an England nets session at Adelaide Oval on December 14, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Atherton: Can Stokes’ ‘rare stern words’ change England fortunes?

Harry Brook claimed they were ‘overrated’ in the lead-up to the Ashes but with England reeling at 0-2, Mike Atherton asks if Ben Stokes’ ‘rare’ all-team meeting can change his team’s fortunes at the Adelaide Oval.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Pat Cummins talks to coach Andrew McDonald during an Australia nets session at Adelaide Oval on December 15, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

Cummins makes major call mid-Ashes

Pat Cummins has made a huge call on his playing future a day before the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.

Trav-SMR | 40 seconds of pure unadulterated Travis Head

Trav-SMR | 40 seconds of pure unadulterated Travis Head

Enjoy 40 seconds of the sweet sounding bat of Travis Head in the Adelaide Oval nets.

Security will be ramped up for the third Ashes Test.

Cummins ‘devastated’ amid cricket tributes

Security measures will be ramped up for the third Ashes Test starting on Wednesday following the Bondi terror attack.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Shaheen Afridi of the Heat prepares to bowl during the BBL match between Melbourne Renegades and Brisbane Heat at GMHBA Stadium, on December 15, 2025, in Geelong, Australia (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Watch: ‘Dangerous’ BBL superstar thrown out of game

Shaheen Shah Afridi’s BBL debut turned into a nightmare as he was thrown out of the Brisbane Heat attack mid-over during their loss to a big-hitting Melbourne Renegades. WATCH THE VIDEO.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Players, officials and fans stand for a minute silence paying tribute to the victims of the Bondi Beach tragedy during the BBL match between Melbourne Renegades and Brisbane Heat at GMHBA Stadium, on December 15, 2025, in Geelong, Australia (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

BBL’s touching tribute to Bondi victims

Cricket Australia has revealed its plans to honour the Bondi victims at BBL matches this summer, with touching scenes on Monday night in Geelong.

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Tim Seifert of the Renegades celebrates making a century during the BBL match between Melbourne Renegades and Brisbane Heat at GMHBA Stadium, on December 15, 2025, in Geelong, Australia (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

BBL late mail: Seifert allays injury fears after century heroics

Melbourne Renegades centurion Tim Seifert has played down fears he was injured during his matchwinning knock after failing to field in his side’s win over Brisbane Heat.

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Superstar BBL recruit thrown out of game

Widely regarded as one of the finest bowlers in world cricket, Shaheen Shah Afridi only managed 16 deliveries in his BBL debut before being being thrown.

Tim Seifert bashes brutal BBL ton

Tim Seifert bashes brutal BBL ton

BBL: Kiwi Tim Seifert battered a brutal 102 runs in rapid fashion to help the Renegades to a win over Brisbane Heat in Geelong.

Warner to miss BBL opener for Thunder

Warner to miss BBL opener for Thunder

Cricket: David Warner will miss the Sydney Thunder’s season opener with injury, but step-in skipper Chris Green says their depth will provide…

Cricket NSW suspends player

Cricket NSW suspends player

Cricket: A player, who has featured in Sheffield Shield and Big Bash forms of the game, has been suspended by Cricket NSW for sending illicit…

Renegades v Heat: Match Highlights

Renegades v Heat: Match Highlights

BBL: Catch all the highlights as the Renegades took on the Heat in a blockbuster clash.

Michael Neser on the verge of joining a club which includes Martin Love, Jason Gillespie and Kurtis Patterson.

Gillespie, Love, Law: Neser joins the club all cricketers dread

The dream of most sportsmen is to finish their career with a bang. The dread is to finish with a bang when they are still craving more. Michael Neser is the latest inclusion.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 19: Sam Konstas of the Blues warms up ahead of the Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales Blues and Victoria at Sydney Cricket Ground on February 19, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

Cricketer banned in nude photo scandal

A professional cricketer, who has played Sheffield Shield and in the BBL, has been banned over allegations of sending nude photos to juniors.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA -NewsWire Photos DECEMBER 15 2025; Executive Council of Australian Jewry, Alex Ryvchin is seen at Bondi Beach Pavilion where people have been laying flowers at a memorial after two gunmen opened fire on Bondi Beach, late yesterday Sunday 14th December, killing 16 people in an attack designed to target the Jewish community. Photo: Gaye Gerard /NewsWire

Ashes rivals unite in touching Bondi tributes

The Ashes rivalry has been put to the side as Australian and English players united to pay tribute to the victims of the horrific Bondi attack.

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Shaheen's over from Hell

Shaheen’s over from Hell

Cricket: Shaheen Afridi endured a nightmare over, struggling badly with his line and length.

Seifert scores maiden BBL 15 Ton!

Seifert scores maiden BBL 15 Ton!

Cricket: Tim Seifert has scored the first century of BBL 15, putting on a clinic for the Renegades in Geelong.

BBL players & staff honour Bondi tragedy

BBL players & staff honour Bondi tragedy

Cricket: Players and staff of the Brisbane Heat and Melbourne Renegades stopped for a moment’s silence, honouring those whose lives were lost…

Venue manager, Emily Baryczka-Quick with duty manager, Jemima Richter from the QueenÃs Head in North Adelaide, ahead of Gather Round, Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Picture: Matt Loxton

In town for the Ashes? These are the best Adelaide pubs to visit

Made the trip to Adelaide for the Ashes Test? Or just a local who wants to soak up the atmosphere? We’ve got you covered – here are the best venues to enjoy the cricket at this week.

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Afridi ready to Light UP BBL|15

Afridi ready to Light UP BBL|15

Cricket: Pakistan superstar Shaheen Afridi spoke to Mark Howard ahead of his Big Bash debut for the Brisbane Heat.

Lyon ready for Adelaide recall

Lyon ready for Adelaide recall

Cricket: Nathan Lyon is ready for his test recall ahead of the third Ashes test at the Adelaide Oval.

HOBART, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 26: David Warner of the Thunder is seen during a BBL Final Media Opportunity at Consitution Dock on January 26, 2025 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

BBL rocked by superstar’s freak injury

The BBL grand final rematch will be missing one of the most destructive batters of all time after a freak injury ruled out the former international star.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Josh Tongue of England during an England nets session at Adelaide Oval on December 15, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

England make shock change for Ashes Test

England has had one final throw at the stumps with a key change to their squad as they look to keep their slim Ashes hopes alive.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 02: Nathan Lyon during an Australia nets session at The Gabba on December 02, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Why Lyon doesn’t have a ‘point to prove’ as Test recall looms

Nathan Lyon insists he doesn’t “have a point to prove to anyone” despite being dropped for two of Australia’s last three Test matches, as a recall for the Adelaide Ashes clash looms.

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Australia's Jake Weatherald, left, and Australia's captain Steve Smith walk off the field after winning the second Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Brisbane, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.. (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard)

Smith illness threatens Aussie line-up chaos as Poms ignore Bashir

Steve Smith’s shock absence from the nets on Monday has thrown the Aussie middle order into chaos as Travis Head’s spot in the team is locked in. Meanwhile, the Poms have named their side — omitting Shoab Bashir.

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Smith's training absence explained as Australia builds toward Adelaide Test

Smith’s training absence explained as Australia builds toward Adelaide Test

Steve Smith was a notable absence from Australia’s main training session, however, Aussie fans shouldn’t worry, with the star batter in no doubt…

Harry Brook has scored 98 runs at 24.5 this series. Picture: AFP

Brook declares England must ‘rein it in’ as vice-captain finally breaks silence

Besieged England vice-captain Harry Brook has finally broken his silence this Ashes to admit “shocking shots” had hurt his series to date, and declared his side must “rein it in” to be a chance of claiming the urn.

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‘Horrific day’: Nathan Lyon speaks on Bondi terror attack

Nathan Lyon offered his thoughts and prayers to the victims of the Bondi terror attack.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 30: Pat Cummins looks on during an Australia nets session at The Gabba on November 30, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

Cummins issues call to action as Khawaja reacts to horror at Bondi

Ashes players are expected to observe a minute’s silence and don black armbands when the series resumes on Wednesday, as Pat Cummins and Usman Khawaja address the horrific scenes at Bondi.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA -NewsWire Photos DECEMBER 15 2025; Executive Council of Australian Jewry, Alex Ryvchin is seen at Bondi Beach Pavilion where people have been laying flowers at a memorial after two gunmen opened fire on Bondi Beach, late yesterday Sunday 14th December, killing 16 people in an attack designed to target the Jewish community. Photo: Gaye Gerard /NewsWire

Ashes rivals unite in touching Bondi tributes

The Ashes rivalry has been put to the side as Australian and English players unite to pay tribute to the victims of the horrific Bondi attack.

Harry Brook opens press conference with condolences to Bondi terror attack victims

Harry Brook opens press conference with condolences to Bondi terror attack victims

England vice-captain Harry Brook led his pre-Adelaide Test press conference with condolences for the victims of the Bondi terror attack.

Vaughan recalls Australia's odd 05 celes

Vaughan recalls Australia’s odd 05 celes

Cricket: Former England captain Michael Vaughan says seeing Australia celebrate a draw at Old Trafford in 2005 was a turning point in the series….

Ponting's heroics save Australia in 05

Ponting’s heroics save Australia in 05

Cricket: Australian skipper Ricky Ponting stood tall to save Australia in the third Test of the 2005 Ashes series, the match ending a dramatic…

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