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Short Tests prompt CA to consider pitch intervention

Cricket Australia will weigh up whether to take an interventionist approach to how pitches are prepared after the Boxing Day Test finished inside two days.

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‘Am I allowed to hold it?’: behind the seams of the MCG’s Shane Warne exhibition

Pivotal items from the legendary leg-spinner’s career, including the ball of the century, make up the exhibit

The Guardian - UK

Hamstring surgery: Lyon's long road back to Test arena

Nathan Lyon will undergo surgery to repair a torn right hamstring, with Cricket Australia confirming the 38-year-old will be sidelined for an "extended period".

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England in talks to replace controversial Snicko with new technology for fourth Ashes Test

Cricket Australia could bring in UltraEdge technology for Melbourne’s Boxing Day Test after Snicko is blamed more bad decisions on day two in Adelaide

The Guardian - UK

Greenberg makes long-term call on pink-ball Tests

Brisbane could continue to host some day-night Tests instead of Adelaide, but the pink-ball fixtures are staying on Australia's calendar until at least 2031.

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Clubs will decide on team rebranding if BBL privatises

Cricket Australia would not oppose BBL clubs changing their names or colours if sold in a privatisation process, but say mass rebranding is unlikely.

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'Horrified' Cummins pays tribute, Swans visit memorial

John Williamson will perform at Adelaide Oval as part of a tribute to Bondi terror attack victims, with Pat Cummins and Ben Stokes ready for a sombre Test.

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England and Australia players to wear black armbands in Ashes tribute to Bondi shooting victims

England and Australia players will wear black armbands and flags at Adelaide Oval will be flown at half-staff on Wednesday in an Ashes tribute to the victims of the Bondi beach shootings

The Independent UK

England to seek better warmup preparations before 2029-30 Ashes series

Australia will be offered the pick of facilities for the 2027 series as England seek more serious matches for the 2029-30 return

The Guardian - UK

In the pink? Cricket bosses and players still not seeing benefit of day-night Tests

The Ashes pink-ball Test at the Gabba may once again leave many in the sport wondering if the format has a future

The Guardian - UK

Sorry, Joe: CA confirms Ashes day-nighter here to stay

Cricket Australia is planning for future home Ashes series to feature day-night Tests, despite questions from Joe Root as to its place on the calendar.

AAP

CA to speak with Khawaja over Perth pitch criticism

Usman Khawaja could face a sanction for labelling the Perth pitch a "piece of shit", with Cricket Australia understood to be disappointed by the remarks.

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Perth pitch not the problem for England in first Ashes Test as it receives highest ICC rating

Optus Stadium pitch offered ‘fair balance between bat and ball’ as Cricket Australia says good bowling and ‘frenetic’ contest led to early result

The Guardian - AU

Australia rolls out red carpet to England fans with newfound time on their hands

Last-minute side trips the norm for travelling supporters in Bazball-era while Cricket Australia face $4m shortfall after first Ashes Test lasts two days

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Two-day Test could cost Cricket Australia millions in lost revenue after Travis Head brings swift end

Head said he felt ‘sorry’ for fans who could no longer come to day three of first Ashes Test

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Head's masterclass could cost CA millions

Travis Head's stunning takedown of England, leading to a speedy day two finish in Perth, will cost Cricket Australia millions in lost ticket revenue.

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Khawaja's back spasms the 'best he's ever had'

Travis Head has cracked the equal sixth fastest Test century - but the magical moment wouldn't have happened if it wasn't for Usman Khawaja's back injury.

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Starc tells curators to back themselves and go green

Mitchell Starc says any push for flatter pitches to produce longer Test matches should not be on the cards for the Ashes, joining calls for more lively wickets.

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Ashwin out of BBL after knee surgery

Cricket Australia and the Sydney Thunder have suffered a massive blow with the BBL's biggest ever signing Ravichandran Ashwin to miss the tournament.

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Green wickets or longer Tests make for Ashes dilemma

Bowler-friendly wickets loom as a key ingredient to Australia's bid to unsettle England and retain the Ashes, but they won't help cricket's bottom line.

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Silence falls on stadium as thousands mourn teen's life

Silence fell on tens of thousands of cricket fans in the MCG in a tribute to teenager Ben Austin after he was killed in a training accident.

The Conversation

Yes, cricket is a contact sport. We have safety gear – but we need to do more

Early on Thursday, a seventeen-year-old cricketer died in hospital after being injured in a training session in Melbourne days earlier.

The Independent UK

Teen cricketer dies during training session after being struck by ball in freak accident

The teenager collapsed almost immediately after impact

The Guardian - AU

‘Bats out for Benny’: teenager killed by cricket ball honoured amid debate over neck guards

The 17-year-old was not wearing neck guard when fatally hit in practice nets while officials say priority is Ben Austin’s family and boy who threw ball

AAP

CA comes under criticism for financial performance

Cricket Australia has accepted criticism from a state chair for its financial performance, but the organisation believes record numbers are ahead.

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