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Daniel Cherny is a Melbourne sportswriter, focusing on AFL and cricket… (other fields)

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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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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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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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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 14: Alex Carey of Australia during an Australia nets session at Adelaide Oval on December 14, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Up to the stumps, up the order: Carey’s challenge to selectors

Alex Carey was up to the stumps at the Gabba, and also up the order, batting at No. 6 instead of his usual No.7. He relished the challenge — and is open to going even higher. Should he? Have your say.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 22: Usman Khawaja of Australia comes from the ground during day two of the First 2025/26 Ashes Series Test Match between Australia and England at Perth Stadium on November 22, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Aussies’ biggest selection hints yet as Adelaide line-up intrigue swirls

Aussie fans had their biggest hints so far as to if selectors will prefer Usman Khawaja, Josh Inglis or Beau Webster in Adelaide. Have your say, plus the latest on Pat Cummins and a shock pace bolter.

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England Cricketers Arrive at Adelaide Airport. Darren has a brief chat with England Coach, Brendon McCullum. 13 December 2025. Picture: Dean Martin

‘A lot of eyeballs’: McCullum admits airport scuffles ‘not ideal’

Brendon McCullum has admitted the Poms’ clash with media at Adelaide airport “wasn’t ideal”, and doubled down saying England had ‘over-prepared’ for Brisbane. Plus, his verdict on Ollie Pope.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 04: Usman Khawaja of Australia looks on during day one of the Second 2025/26 Ashes Series Test Match between Australia and England at The Gabba on December 04, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

‘I can bat anywhere’: Khawaja wants his spot back for Adelaide

Usman Khawaja says he’s prepared to bat in the middle order in Adelaide after declaring himself fit to return to the Aussie side. Plus, he responds to the golf and Perth pitch comments controversies for the first time.

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Sam Konstas for Sydney Thunder and Australian Test team

Ashes ‘hurt’ to batting with Warner: Sam Konstas’ rollercoaster year

Sam Konstas wouldn’t be human if he wasn’t hurt by being snubbed for Australia’s Ashes squad, but his focus has turned to partnering childhood hero David Warner at the top of the Thunder order in the BBL

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The real Ricky: Coaching, wine, family and seeing the future

Ricky Ponting opens up on commentary run-ins, his ambition to coach the national side and how he juggles his business, cricket and family commitments while travelling the globe.

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