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Cameron Green's Ashes returns have sparked discussion about his place in the Australian side. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketIt's worth persisting with Cam Green: Mike Hussey

Cameron Green has been backed to remain in the Test team despite a tough Ashes series for the allrounder.

Jasper Bruce

England have backed Will Jacks to pick himself up as the SCG Test heads to its denouement. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremium'Confident' Jacks to bounce back from nightmare day

After dropping a sitter and with his bowling largely overlooked, Will Jacks will have to recover quickly to give England any hope in the final Ashes Test.

Tom Wark

Jamie Overton's three wickets have helped the Strikers to a tense BBL win over the Thunder. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumStrikers fight back to hold off Thunder in BBL heist

Adelaide's score did not look enough but they rallied to beat the Sydney Thunder by six runs for their third BBL win of the season.

Roger Vaughan

Ferntree Cricket Club President Lee Thompson said it was ultimately up to authorities to look at what happened to see if safety could be improved for players. NewsWire / Josie Hayden

CRICKETHeartbreak over son’s ‘pure accident’ death

The parents of a teenage cricketer who died in a tragic training accident have spoken publicly about their son’s tragic and “pure accident” death.

Emma Kirk

Former Scorchers players Matt Spoors, Jason Behrendorff and AJ Tye are now Melbourne Renegades players.

CricketCommentsPremiumScorchers legends like you’ve never seen them before

Perth Scorchers legend Jason Behrendorff has revealed a conversation with champion teammate Shaun Marsh helped him settle on a shift to Melbourne Renegades. 

Jackson Barrett

Comments on air by Stuart Clark have prompted a boycott of the ABC by Cricket Australia.

CricketCommentsCricket Australia boycott ABC over Clark criticism

Cricket Australia have made their anger known over Stuart Clark's criticism of selector George Bailey and cricket boss James Allsopp, boycotting ABC interviews.

Scott Bailey

Travis Head held court in the middle and in the presser on another memorable day for the new opener. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumHappy Head has laughs flowing as easily as Aussie runs

After yet another red letter day in his newfound career as a Test opener, Travis Head was in fine form while holding court after play on day three.

Tom Wark

Laurie Evans is in a race to be fit.

CRICKET CommentsPremiumImports to be given until eleventh hour to prove fitness

Perth Scorchers will give import pair Finn Allen and Laurie Evans right up until the coin toss to prove their fitness for Wednesday night’s blockbuster clash with Melbourne Renegades. 

Jackson Barrett

Harry Brook loves blazing away at the ball.

The AshesVideoCommentsNo cure in sight as Bazball virus spreads to Next Gen

LISA STHALEKAR: We thought this Ashes series would be the death of swashbuckling, seemingly mindless batting — in fact, it’s just the beginning.

Lisa Sthalekar

Steve Smith is now the second all-time Ashes run scorer.

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Smith deserves best-since-Bradman Ashes feat

The record of Don Bradman dogs every Aussie Test player and few more so than Steve Smith. So, it’s appropriate that on his home SCG, the skipper achieved a feat that officially is the best since Bradman.

Aaron Kirby

Hits & Misses from day three in Sydney.

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HITS & MISSES: Smith and Head grind England into the dust

Australia have dominated the decisive third day in Sydney as England’s Ashes hit new lows as they stare down the barrel of another heavy defeat. Here are our Hit & Misses.

Jake Santa Maria

Steve Smith earned still more history with his century against England at the SCG.

CricketPremiumBest behind Bradman: Smith goes No.2 in Ashes history

Steve Smith has gone past English legend Jack Hobbs for the second-most Ashes centuries and runs.

Scott Bailey

Travis Head and Mitchell Starc are in a two-horse race to determine the man of the Ashes series. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPhoto finish looms for player of Ashes series

The race for Ashes player of the series honours is too close to call, according to Australian Test legend Mike Hussey.

Jasper Bruce

Usman Khawaja has perhaps played his final Test innings with a disappointing 17 at the SCG. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumRetiring Khawaja fails to fire in possible swansong

Subdued in batting and temperament, Usman Khawaja has come and gone from the Test crease for potentially the last time.

Tom Wark

Will Jacks of England reacts after dropping a catch during day three.

CricketCommentsDRS disaster, catches spilt: England's hellish morning

England have been left seeing red on day three of the pink Test after wasting two reviews on the nightwatchman and producing one of the Ashes’ series ugliest dropped catches.

Jasper Bruce

Pink scarves were waving en masse on Jane McGrath Day at the SCG Test. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketHow Hazlewood family is still playing role in Pink Test

Josh Hazlewood's injuries prevented him playing in the Ashes series, but his sister remains part of the Pink Test through the McGrath Foundation.

Jasper Bruce

Australian captain Ollie Peake is confident in the team he will lead at the U19 World Cup later in January. Cricket Australia.

CricketPremiumAussie cricket’s future ready for World Cup

Australia’s Under-19s head to Africa with a strong batting line-up, an exciting bowling attack and a squad ready to thrive in new conditions under captain Ollie Peake.

Tyler Lewis

The McGrath family were joined by Governor-General Sam Mostyn at the high tea. Thomas Lisson

UPDATED‘Very special’: Cricket great’s Pink Test joy

Cricket great Glenn McGrath has revealed his wish for the final Ashes Test in Sydney while also delivering a moving message ahead of Jane McGrath Day.

Clareese Packer

Australia captain Steve Smith celebrates reaching his century.

CricketCommentsRECAP: Smith and Head tons put Aussies in control in Sydney

Australia built a big lead in Sydney as Steve Smith and Travis Head hit tons on day three. Relive all the action!

Jake Santa Maria

Next-batter-in-line?: Josh Inglis was used down at No.7 in both of his Tests this Ashes series. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumClarke's middle-order plea to selectors for transition

Michael Clarke believes Australia's batting is in a good place ahead of a period of transition, provided selectors do one key thing right.

Scott Bailey

Travis Head was dismissed for 163 on the third day of the fifth Test at the SCG. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumHead expects he'll keep opening after Ashes domination

Travis Head has indicated he'll keep opening for Australia, after he and Steve Smith's centuries put their side in charge of the final Ashes Test.

Scott Bailey

Sean Abbott was among the Sixers' key bowlers in their win over the Heat in Coffs Harbour. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumSixers pip Heat in low-scoring BBL thriller

Sydney Sixers pair Joel Davies and Hayden Kerr conjured a rescue mission in a three-wicket win over Brisbane Heat that almost turned into a disaster.

Joel Gould

David Payne says he wants to play for Perth Scorchers in Wednesday night’s clash with Melbourne Renegades.

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Dave for it: Scorchers in the mix for immediate return

Fast-bowling import David Payne has declared his hand is up to play for the Scorchers in Wednesday night’s clash with Melbourne Renegades, less than 48 hours after landing in Perth. 

Jackson Barrett

George Bailey has copped a stinging critique.

CRICKET CommentsPremiumFormer Test greats in scathing attack on selection boss

Former Australian greats — including a Cricket New South Wales board member — have taken the knives to selection boss George Bailey in stinging critiques during the final Ashes Test. 

Jackson Barrett