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Australia v England: fifth Ashes Test, day three – as it happened

Australia 518-7 at stumps with a lead of 134 runs on England’s first innings total after centuries from Head and Smith

The Guardian - AU

'Who knows?': Root unsure about return to Australia

Joe Root may have reprised his shrugging celebration when raising his bat for a century at the SCG but his efforts this summer are not be taken lightly.

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'Wasn't good enough': SCG's bad light frustrates CA

Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg was frustrated that bad light curtailed the first day of the Ashes series finale at the SCG.

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Morning Mail: how the US snatched Maduro; children among Swiss blaze victims; SCG hails Bondi heroes

Doubts over Trump’s claim US will ‘run’ Venezuela; girls aged 14 and 15 confirmed killed in Swiss bar fire

The Guardian - AU

Travis heads towards another ton in Test counterpunch

Travis Head is in sight of his third century of the Ashes, going to stumps on 91no and with Australia 2-166 in reply to England's first-innings 384.

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Root and Brook star for England before storm halts Ashes charge against Australia

Joe Root and Harry Brook built England’s best partnership of series as the visitors reached 211 for three before bad light stopped play on day one of fifth Test

The Guardian - UK

Why ex Test star worries 'big-time' for Aussie spinners

For a fourth time in six Tests, Australia have opted against playing a spinner. Steve Smith says selectors have been backed into a corner by a recurring factor.

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Ben Stokes calls for players to put team first as England seek Sydney win

A 3-2 series loss is the best the tourists can hope to salvage at the SCG

The Independent UK

Green's place in fifth Test team under the microscope

Australian allrounder Cameron Green has found himself under the microscope amid a tough Ashes series with the bat.

AAP

Police to carry long-arm rifles at final Ashes Test in Sydney amid heightened security after Bondi attack

Decision to carry the weapons at SCG not due to active or imminent threat but ‘to help the public feel safe’, NSW police chief says

The Guardian - AU

Why SCG will be a fitting farewell for true trailblazer

Usman Khawaja began his career as Australia's great hope and ends it as the people's champion. The 15 years between have been a rollercoaster.

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Usman Khawaja announces retirement from international cricket

Australian 39-year-old veteran will bat in fifth Ashes Test in Sydney after an impressive career of 87 Tests, scoring 6,206 runs to date

The Guardian - AU

'Don't gaslight me': Khawaja slams double standards

Usman Khawaja has announced the Sydney Test will be his 88th and final one, before turning the torch on the racial stereotyping that has surrounded his career.

AAP

Sydney has a history of hosting Ashes comebacks – and launching dynasties

Classic New Year’s Tests offer clues for how England and Australia can end this series on their terms at the SCG and set up for the next

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Aussie spinner likely to earn recall for SCG Test

After being left out for the pace barrage of the two-day MCG Test, Todd Murphy is likely to be recalled for Australia's Ashes finale at the SCG.

The Independent UK

Australia coach Andrew McDonald says Ashes ‘done’ ahead of SCG Test

The teams reconvene for the final time at the SCG on Sunday with the hosts seeking an emphatic 4-1 win.

The Guardian - AU

Matthew Potts poised to play in fifth Ashes Test after England rule out Gus Atkinson

Tourists expected to pick fast bowler in XI for series finale at SCG, while the Cricket Australia boss is confident of a ‘good wicket’ in Sydney

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Khawaja guaranteed for SCG, future unclear after that

Usman Khawaja will play in the Ashes finale at the SCG, but Australian coach Andrew McDonald remains in the dark about the 39-year-old's future beyond that.

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Australia allrounder released from squad to play BBL

Australia allrounder Beau Webster and reserve batter Josh Inglis have been released from the Ashes squad to play in the BBL ahead of the SCG Test.

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Australia's shaky batters face SCG selection scrutiny

Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne and Cameron Green all face selection pressure following double failures in Australia's jarring loss at the MCG.

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Strikers pull off last-over upset win over Sixers

Jamie Overton was the key man at the death as the Adelaide Strikers stunned perennial heavyweights the Sydney Sixers at the SCG.

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Stobo's stunning spell helps NSW seize control at SCG

NSW are putting in a ruthless Sheffield Shield performance against an undermanned Queensland, heading towards a crucial win at the SCG.

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Smith hits another 50 as Vics give NSW the blues

Steve Smith will enter the Ashes with a century and two scores above 50 for NSW, but the Blues were beaten by 300 runs by Victoria at the SCG.

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Scans deliver mixed news for Aussie hamstrung quicks

Josh Hazlewood is upbeat about his injury scare ahead of the Ashes but Australia's pace stocks have taken a hit, with a fellow Test squad member sidelined.

The Guardian - AU

The remarkable story of the 1879 Sydney riot that set the tone for 150 years of Ashes rivalry

All hell broke loose at what became known as the SCG when a couple of thousand people, including a teenage Banjo Paterson, stormed the pitch

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