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CricketCommentsBizarre brain fade gifts Australia 4-0 Ashes lead

England have thrown away a golden opportunity to level the women’s Ashes series as a wild finish saw Australia sneak home by 21 runs.

Jake Santa Maria

Cricket‘Loved the challenge’: Test revelation’s next move

After a breakthrough Test debut, Beau Webster will tick some big boxes to keep his career going after signing a new deal.

News Corp Australia

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MITCHELL JOHNSON: Why Optus can become new Test fortress

In a perfect world, I’d still have the first Test of our summer at the Gabba, but at least having it in Perth will ensure the conditions will remain tough for the visitors, writes Mitchell Johnson.

Mitchell Johnson

Courts & justicePremiumDV-accused cricketer’s bid for rehab

Lawyers for a former Australian cricket legend charged with a raft of domestic violence-related offences have revealed his rehab plans.

Blake Antrobus

newsKey deals for summer of cricket signed

Sydney’s iconic Pink Test and Jane McGrath Day have a safe home at the SCG until 2030 as new hosting deals are signed.

Blair Jackson

See the picsCommentsWarn out! Davey taps into hangover essentials after exit bash

The Australian cricketer had a lot to celebrate as his Test career came to an end - and there were two essential items he was spotted with early the next morning.

Eli Green

CricketCommentsLife ban for ‘disrespectful’ Aussie abuse at Lord’s

Three months after Australian players were jeered and booed by Lord’s members during the Ashes, some big bans have been handed out.

News Corp Australia

Toxic behaviour CommentsPremium‘Nasty’: Carey reveals Ashes trolls targeted wife, kids

Australian Test wicket-keeper Alex Carey has revealed his wife and children were targeted in sickening online attacks from Ashes trolls that prompted an investigation from Cricket Australia’s cyber police.

Aaron Kirby

Codes collideCommentsPremiumWarner’s spicy sledge for ‘Poms’ ahead of World Cup semi

Australia’s rivalry with England is moving from the heated Ashes series to a World Cup semifinal, but David Warner is proving our cricketers haven’t entirely moved on just yet.

Jackson Barrett

Claim rejected‘Ludicrous’ Ashes conspiracy about Fifth Test ball shut down

Claims and counterclaims about the replacement ball used in the fifth Ashes Test continue to bubble away as an investigation is launched.

News Corp Australia

Cricket‘Ludicrous’ claim rejected in Ashes ball-gate

Claims and counterclaims about the replacement ball used in the fifth Ashes Test continue to bubble away as an investigation is launched.

News Corp Australia

ControversialCommentsPremiumAshes-changing ball swap set to be investigated

Australia are set to receive some answers about a controversial ball change that turned the final Ashes Test at The Oval with an investigation to be launched into the fiasco by the ball manufacturer Dukes.

Aaron Kirby

Strange responsePremiumICC breaks silence on controversial Ashes ball change

The ICC’s response to the ball change controversy on the final day of the Ashes series is sure to raise eyebrows among Aussie fans.

News Corp Australia

Mr Cricket'Bazball' awesome for Test cricket, says Mike Hussey

Mike Hussey believes 'Bazball' is ‘awesome’ for Test cricket and says Australia were always concerned by England's Ashes plan.

Phil Blanche

Warner’s last danceEmbattled opener’s dream farewell summer still on track

David Warner's hopes of exiting Test cricket at the SCG in January remain on track, with Australia coach Andrew McDonald praising the opener's Ashes finale.

Scott Bailey

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Relief atop Aussies’ mixed Ashes emotions despite thrillers

The Australian cricket team will board a flight home today with a mix of emotions, but relief will be first among them, writes Justin Langer.

Justin Langer

‘Fair’ resultCommentsPremiumPlaying for draw never entered Cummins’ mind in Ashes finale

Australian Test captain Pat Cummins admits his side had no thoughts of playing for the draw after defeat in the thrilling Ashes finale at The Oval cost them a drought-busting series triumph.

Aaron Kirby

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Dramatic 2023 Ashes the greatest of modern era

The greatest Ashes series of the modern era? It’s a big call, but the 2023 iteration has earned the title after yet another thrilling finish.

Aaron Kirby

Fairy-tale endingCommentsIncredible! England triumph in classic Ashes finale

A stunning last-ditch spell from Chris Woakes has inspired England to an incredible hard-fought win in the fifth Test, snaring an Ashes draw and saving face on a fittingly drama-filled final day at The Oval.

Aaron Kirby

The AshesCommentsDropped the series? Stokes lets Smith slip with early crow

The excitement of claiming Aussie run-machine Steve Smith was all too much for England skipper Ben Stokes with an insane dropped catch on the stroke of Lunch at The Oval.

Aaron Kirby

The AshesCommentsRECAP: Old foe Broad gets fairytale as England triumph

England earned a hard-fought victory at The Oval to square an incredible Ashes series. Recap the final day as it unfolded in our blog.

Aaron Kirby

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Clarity of finality inspires backs-to-the-wall openers

Usman Khawaja and David Warner commenced their final Ashes innings with all the odds firmly against them, but it’s funny how finality brings clarity.

Aaron Kirby

Final-day thrillerCommentsWarner, Khawaja, rain combine to set up Ashes classic

Thunderous rain and a gutsy 135-run stand from David Warner and Usman Khawaja have set up a history-making final day of the Ashes.

Aaron Kirby

The AshesCommentsRECAP: Rain sets up day five thriller after play abandoned

Usman Khawaja and David Warner made a superb start to the 384-run chase before rain set in at The Oval. Recap all the day four action from our blog.

Aaron Kirby