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Smith in form but NSW struggling against Victoria

Steve Smith has again shown he's in fine touch ahead of the Ashes, but his half century couldn't stop NSW conceding a 254-run first-innings deficit to Victoria.

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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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Windies re-watch has Starc's bowling clicking for Ashes

Mitchell Starc has revealed he watched back footage of his 6-9 against West Indies before his bowling clicked again on the return to Sheffield Shield.

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Cummins ramps up bowling for NSW in encouraging sign

Australia captain Pat Cummins has bowled at full pace in the NSW nets as he aims to return for the second Test of the Ashes.

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Australia v England: Player-by-player guide to Ashes squads — and our combined XI

England are hoping to win a Test on Australian soil for the first time since 2011 as they face their fiercest rivals

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Cummins feeling good for Gabba, but rest may be needed

Pat Cummins says his return to bowling has gone better than expected, with Australia's captain still eying off a return for the second Ashes Test.

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Squad ratings: how much each Australia player can influence the Ashes series

With captain Pat Cummins injured, it’s up to five-star stand-in Steve Smith, among others, to lead from the front when the series begins in Perth

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Ashes 2025/26 schedule: Date, venue and start time for every Test match between England and Australia

England’s bid to regain the urn – and win a first Ashes series in Australia since 2010 – will begin in Perth on 21 November

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Ashes bolter unlikely to play as Labuschagne returns

Jake Weatherald has beaten out Matt Renshaw for a spot in Australia's 15-man squad for the first Ashes Test in Perth, with selectors keeping their options open.

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Waugh takes shot at selectors over Test team transition

George Bailey has insisted the transition of Australia's Test team remains on track, despite Steve Waugh taking a swipe at him over the handling of the issue..

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Life won't be easy for English bodies on harder wickets

England must weigh up how to manage their pace cartel through the Ashes, with Mitchell Starc warning the harder Australian surfaces take a toll on the body.

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India's relief as star quick exits T20s for Ashes prep

After destroying India with the white ball, star Australia quick Josh Hazlewood will play for NSW in an ideal preparation for the Ashes.

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Pat Cummins ruled out of first Ashes Test in major blow for Australia

The Australia captain has not recovered in time from a long-term back injury

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Starc says Tests should never move for T20 windows

Mitchell Starc is set to return to the BBL, but says Test matches should never be moved in order to create a window for more stars to play in the tournament.

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Limited prep won't be a worry for Cummins: Starc

Mitchell Starc says Pat Cummins needs less time bowling than some other quicks to prepare for Tests, as Australia's pace ace fights to be fit for the Ashes.

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Marnus Labuschagne dropped from Australia ODI squad to face India

Matt Renshaw in line for surprise white-ball international debut while Mitchell Starc returns as 50-over and T20 squads named

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Hazlewood, Starc to fit in Shield game before Ashes

Josh Hazlewood is set to miss the final three games of Australia's Twenty20 series against India to squeeze in a Sheffield Shield match before the Ashes.

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‘I had a lighthearted crack at Steve Smith’: James Vince on the Ashes, sandpaper and his T20 Blast record

As he bids for a fourth Finals Day title, Hampshire’s captain is enjoying a new life in Dubai as a T20 freelancer with few regrets over his England career

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‘They’re like time machines’: the endless magic of cricket scorecards

What may look like an impenetrable column of unexplained figures can reveal plenty of eccentric tales

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Pat Cummins ready to ‘take a few risks’ with rehab to be fit for first Ashes Test

Australia captain to miss home white-ball series against India, while Mitchell Starc has retired from T20Is as the squad is named to tour New Zealand

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Selectors expect injured Cummins to be fit for Ashes

Pat Cummins is racing the clock to be fit for the first Ashes Test in November, with the Australia captain dealing with back stress.

The Guardian - UK

West Indies turn to Lara and co after record Test low, but future looks bleak

Teams can rebound from abysmal innings yet, after their 27 all out against Australia, the Windies are losing hope

Evening Standard

West Indies skittled for 27 as Mitchell Starc breaks Test record in Australia win

Starc takes 400th Test wicket as West Indies narrowly avoid lowest-ever Test total

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: STI tests for 800 more children amid abuse allegations; Hannah Thomas pleads not guilty; and pint-sized pubs

Police say they now believe Brown worked at 23 childcare centres between January 2017 and May 2025

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Brutal Mitchell Starc spell one to remember amid Australia batters’ tour to forget

The left-arm fast bowler claimed a record-breaking six-wicket haul in the third Test against the West Indies to celebrate his milestone match in style

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