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Clarke: England’s U10s blunders and ‘ruthless’ Australia’s 5-0 quest

Australia had the chance to do something special two years back – but they let England off the hook. Now, with a more ruthless approach, they’re on the cusp of another historic 5-0 sweep.

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Travis Head before and after

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The king of Adelaide is still just the boy from Adelaide

Australian cricket knows Travis Head as our greatest modern larrikin in the mould of David Boon. But for all the fame and fortune which has come his way, little has changed about the “bloke from the north”.

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Australia's Usman Khawaja (right) speaks with Australia head coach Andrew McDonald (left) during a nets session at The Gabba, Brisbane, Australia. Picture date: Tuesday December 2, 2025. (Photo by Robbie Stephenson/PA Images via Getty Images)

Australia keep door open for Khawaja after latest Test snub

Usman Khawaja has been omitted from Australia’s XI for the Adelaide Test, two days before his 39th birthday. But selectors aren’t ready to end the veteran’s career just yet.

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Michael Neser on the verge of joining a club which includes Martin Love, Jason Gillespie and Kurtis Patterson.

Gillespie, Love, Law: Neser joins the club all cricketers dread

The dream of most sportsmen is to finish their career with a bang. The dread is to finish with a bang when they are still craving more. Michael Neser is the latest inclusion.

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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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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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Shoaib Bashir’s Test career is at a crossroads – with the Adelaide Test a defining moment for the young spinner. Picture: Getty

How England’s two-year plan made forgotten man an Ashes ghost

After two years as England’s spinner of the future, Shoaib Bashir could be cast aside completely if he misses selection for the Adelaide Test.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07: Michael Neser of Australia celebrates the wicket of Brydon Carse of England during day four of the Second 2025/26 Ashes Series Test Match between Australia and England at The Gabba on December 07, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Michael Neser destroyed England — but he might also save them

Michael Neser stepped into the Ashes and destroyed England at the Gabba. His relentless work to take a five-wicket haul is why a former Test bowler says the tourists must study what made him so successful.

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Mark Waugh and Steve Waugh.

Waugh out; Waugh in: The Ashes selection which captivated a nation

It’s 35 years since Mark Waugh made a stunning Test debut in Adelaide, replacing brother Steve. It remains one of Australian sport’s most captivating moments, but for them, it was just “a fact”.

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‘Heart of Lillee’: The mantra that put Cummins on path to greatness

Dennis Lillee has opened up on the private conversations that helped guide Pat Cummins through his comeback, revealing the shared mantra that put the captain on the path to greatness.

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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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Before they were Ashes stars: The first jobs of Aussie cricketers

From baristas to the baggy green, Australia’s Ashes heroes have worked as carpenters, bartenders camera operators and even trained as commercial pilots before reaching cricket stardom.

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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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Josh Hazlewood has no plans to quit Test cricket after his latest injury setback.

‘As strong as ever’: Hazlewood defiant amid questions on Test future

Josh Hazlewood says he has no plans to retire from Test cricket despite the shattering setback which has cost him the chance to take on England in this summer’s Ashes series.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 02: Usman Khawaja stretches during an Australia nets session at The Gabba on December 02, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Michael Clarke: Why I’ve changed my mind about Usman Khawaja

Former Australian captain Michael Clarke says the perfect time has arrived for Australia to move beyond Usman Khawaja — but expects the veteran to be recalled for the Adelaide Test.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 02: Alex Carey of Australia throws the ball befroe it hit the stumps to run out Jonny Bairstow of England during Day Five of the LV= Insurance Ashes 2nd Test match between England and Australia at Lord's Cricket Ground on July 2, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Atherton: England was wrong about Alex Carey

Mike Atherton says Alex Carey’s success has exposed a major issue with England’s talent pathways and reveals his true feelings about the controversial Jonny Bairstow stumping.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 21: Usman Khawaja of Australia bats during day one of the First 2025/26 Ashes Series Test Match between Australia and England at Perth Stadium on November 21, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Hussey: One innings shouldn’t kill Khawaja’s Test career

If Usman Khawaja was regarded Australia’s best opener before the Ashes started, he should return to the top of the order if fit, according to an Aussie Test great who also called for Travis Head to return to the middle order.

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AnalysisThe Ashes

Allan Border in 1986 and Ben Stokes in 2023.

Allan Border went to the edge and came back. Can Ben Stokes?

Ben Stokes is starting to resemble Allan Border in 1986; a captain pushed to his wit’s end. Border fought back to become one of Australia’s most popular leaders ever. Can Stokes do the same for England?

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Axed for being too nice: The decision that left Chappell enraged

Former Australian wicketkeeper Peter Nevill has opened up on his brutal axing that caused Greg Chappell to storm out of the room. Plus, how he would thrive in a Pat Cummins led side.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 10: (L-R) Sean Abbott of New South Wales and Mitchell Starc of New South Wales walk from the ground after declaring during day three of the Sheffield Shield match between Tasmania and New South Wales at Gladys Elphick Park on November 10, 2020 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images)

‘Sorry Mitchell’: The NSW skipper who denied Starc a maiden ton

A first class ton continues to elude Mitch Starc, an anomaly that could have been avoided in 2020 if NSW’s then captain Peter Nevill didn’t declare with the pace ace on 86.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07: Alex Carey of Australia walks from the field during day four of the Second 2025/26 Ashes Series Test Match between Australia and England at The Gabba on December 07, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Where does Carey rank among Australia’s great glovemen?

Alex Carey’s brilliance behind the stumps in Brisbane has sparked debate about where he sits in the pantheon of Australian Test wicketkeepers. Have your say here.

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Australiaâs Pat Cummins prepares to bowl during a practice session at Optus Stadium in Perth on November 20, 2025, ahead of the first Ashes cricket Test match between Australia and England. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Pat’s back: England’s Ashes nightmare set to get worse

A key member of Australia’s extended team will miss the lead-in to the Adelaide Test due to duties at the IPL auction. But, skipper Pat Cummins has been named to return.

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Nick Kyrgios and Ben Stokes

Bazball is just England’s version of Nick Kyrgios

In many ways, Bazball has just become cricket’s answer to Nick Kyrgios. By not confirming to conventional wisdom, England’s cricketers are hiding behind a shield of their own making.

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McCullum greets his players after the loss in Brisbane.

Atherton: The only way McCullum should really be judged

Pressure is mounting on Brendon McCullum for the first time in his tenure as England coach. Mike Atherton examines the situation and delves into McCullum’s “overprepared” comment.

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ANALYSISThe Ashes

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 02: Usman Khawaja during an Australia nets session at The Gabba on December 02, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Why form, not feelings, will decide if Khawaja’s Test career is over

Sentiment should not come into any decision about Usman Khawaja’s recall to the Test team, Daniel Cherny writes. This is the only question that matters: can he help Australia win the Ashes?

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 04: Joe Root of England celebrates after scoring a century 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)

Starc continues to run riot… but Australia suffer after Root heroics

On his fourth tour down under, Joe Root finally has a Test ton in Australia. And the English superstar may have put his side in a match-winning position after a rollercoaster day at the Gabba.

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Australia's Cameron Green bowled out by England's Brydon Carse during the second Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Brisbane, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025.. (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard)

Warner slams Green as Aussies open door for patchy England

David Warner slammed Cameron Green after the all-rounder’s “ridiculous” batting triggered a flurry of wickets at the Gabba.

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There's no room for weak men in Ben Stokes' dressing room.

The one Ben Stokes change that could solve England’s woes

England captain Ben Stokes says there’s no room for soft or weak players in his dressing room. A former skipper has challenged him to walk the walk by making a drastic change to solve one of their key batting issues.

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Mitchell Marsh of Western Australia walks off after he was dismissed by Mitch Perry of Victoria during day one of the Sheffield Shield match between Victoria and Western Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on December 04, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. Picture: Getty Images

Marsh open to Ashes recall as red-ball retirement looms

Mitchell Marsh is set to confirm his retirement from red-ball cricket, but the national T20 and ODI captain will keep the door open to torment England just one more time – if the call comes.

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The selection dilemmas facing Australia ahead of the Adelaide Test.

Australia facing triple selection dilemma with Ashes win on line

A series win is so close Australia can taste it – but the return of three veterans will leave selectors with multiple headaches. See what their return will mean for the XI for the Adelaide Test.

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