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It was Nathan Lyon's time to shine as Australia closed in on retaining the Ashes in Adelaide. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketAussie Ashes dominance continues in latest England low

Australia have just missed out on wrapping up the Ashes in record time. But that will mean little to England, whose wait to win back the urn continues.

Scott Bailey

Josh Philippe has blasted the Sixers to a comfortable Sydney Smash victory over the Thunder. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketSixers dominate Thunder for BBL Sydney derby win

A Sydney Sixers stalwart has forged a huge batting partnership with their marquee international signing to inspire victory over BBL rivals the Sydney Thunder.

Jasper Bruce

Travis Head of Australia celebrates scoring a century during day three

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Head move to top can help pave the way for next generation

Travis Head scoring another hundred as an opener feels like more than just a good moment in a good series. It feels like a shift. Not a temporary fix, not a stopgap, but a genuine look into Australia’s future.

Mitchell Johnson

Shubman Gill has been left out of India's squad for the home T20 World Cup. (AP PHOTO)

CricketGill dropped for India's T20 World Cup title defence

After going 18 innings in T20 internationals without a 50, Shubman Gill will miss the home T20 World Cup.

Amlan Chakraborty

England are on their collective knees in the Ashes as a succession of batsmen continue to struggle. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Cricket'Staring down the barrel': Tourists digest Ashes horror

English batsman Zak Crawley says the tourists may be staring down the barrel of yet another failed Ashes campaign, but insists there's still plenty to play for.

Steve Larkin

The Ben Stokes-Brendon McCullum era looks to have reached the end of the line.

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Bazball’s wild ride looks set to reach the end of the line

England’s managing director of cricket Rob Key urged supporters to “strap yourself in and enjoy the ride” after Brendon McCullum was appointed coach — but that ride looks to have reached the end of the line.

Josh Kempton

Nathan Lyon of Australia celebrates the wicket of Zak Crawley.

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Hits & Misses as Lyon rips through after Brook implodes

England narrowly lived to fight another day as Nathan Lyon turned it on at Adelaide late on day four to leave Australia four wickets away from Ashes glory.

Jake Santa Maria

Kavem Hodge led a staunch Windies fightback in the third Test against New Zealand. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketHodge steps up as Windies dig in against Black Caps

Replying to New Zealand's imposing 8-575, the touring Windies have fought hard on day 3 of the third Test to be 6-381 at stumps.

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Brisbane Heat bested Perth Scorchers in a remarkable BBL game.

CricketCommentsPremiumScorchers keen to move on from barely-believable loss

Perth Scorchers were put to the sword in remarkable BBL loss to Brisbane Heat last night that saw a litany of batting records smashed — but star Cooper Connolly is confident his side will move on quickly.

Josh Kempton

A brilliant Marnus Labuschagne catch has Australia closing in on another Ashes Test win. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Cricket'As good as it gets': Aussie plucks Ashes screamer

Australia's Marnus Labuschagne has taken a one-handed screamer of a catch against England that left a world-renowned fielder in awe.

Steve Larkin

Travis Head and Australia have set England 435 runs to win the third Test at Adelaide Oval. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketEngland must re-write Test history to win in Adelaide

England, set 435 runs to win, must re-write Test cricket history to defeat Australia in the third Test in Adelaide and keep the Ashes series alive.

Steve Larkin

Nathan Lyon has prized the key wicket of Ben Stokes.

CricketCommentsRECAP: Poms staring down the barrel, after Lyon rips through

Nathan Lyon produced a magical spell to leave Australia just four wickets away from winning The Ashes. Relive all the news and action from day four.

Jake Santa Maria

Australian master blaster Travis Head has scored two centuries while opening in the Ashes series. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketHead is open to all possibilities after Ashes series

Travis Head believes his move to opener helps the rest of the top order. After two centuries in the Ashes, it's hard to see him moving out of the role.

Scott Bailey

Matt Renshaw lit up the Gabba in the Heat's incredible BBL run chase, scoring a century. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketRenshaw blocks Ashes buzz to blast heroic BBL knock

Matt Renshaw and Jack Wildermuth have both posted sparkling centuries to guide the Brisbane Heat to one of the most famous wins in BBL history.

Justin Chadwick

Allrounder Hardik Pandya made a quickfire half-century to ignite India's T20I win over South Africa. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPandya fiery 50 earns India series win over Proteas

India white-ball star Hardik Pandya has scored a quickfire half-century to help set up their T20 series-clinching 30-run win over South Africa in Ahmedabad.

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Alex Carey.

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Forget Bairstow, this Ashes is what Carey be remembered for

England star Stuart Broad once told Alex Carey that he would be remembered for controversially dismissing Jonny Bairstow — but after a stunning summer, the Aussie star will now be remembered for his brilliance.

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England fans have kept on supporting their team noisily even amid their Test match drubbings. (AP PHOTO)

CricketAmid England woe, salute a tidy effort from the Barmies

The 'Barmy Army' of England fans have won the praise of South Australia Premier Peter Malinauskas for their efforts to keep the Adelaide Oval tidy.

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Nathan Lyon has spun Australia closer to another Test win over England, and retention of the Ashes. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketAshes in sight as Lyon, Cummins torment England

Australia are on the verge of retaining the Ashes, with England 6-207 at the end of day four chasing a highly-improbable 435 for victory in the third Test.

Scott Bailey

Victoria's Mitch Perry will spearhead Lancashire's attack in the county championship. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketVictoria quick to join Jimmy Anderson's Lancashire

Victoria's in-form fast bowler Mitch Perry will get a chance to bowl with England legend Jimmy Anderson in next year's county championship.

Ian Chadband

Perth Scorchers fell to a record defeat

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Hits & Misses as Scorchers lose in Gabba carnage

It was a night to forget for the bowlers at the Gabba as Perth Scorchers saw the Brisbane Heat blaze down the second-highest total in Big Bash history in dominant fashion.

Jake Santa Maria

Heat allrounder Jack Wildermuth roars in triumph after his side's incredible win over the Scorchers. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketHeat down Scorchers in record-breaking 515-run thriller

Matt Renshaw and Jack Wildermuth have hit centuries to lift the Brisbane Heat to a famous eight-wicket BBL win over the Perth Scorchers with one ball to spare.

Justin Chadwick

England captain Ben Stokes was too exhausted to bowl after batting in sweltering conditions. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Cricket'We need something magical': Poms seek positive spin

England's camp admit they need something magical as their hopes of an Ashes comeback fade.

Steve Larkin

Matthew Renshaw hit a brilliant hundred to power Brisbane Heat to victory.

CricketCommentsHeat blow Scorchers away in record-breaking run-fest

Perth Scorchers have found themselves on the wrong end of the highest scoring game in BBL history, going down to Brisbane Heat by eight wickets in one of the most remarkable run chases ever seen at the Gabba.

Josh Kempton

Ben Stokes has played a different way to the rest of the team.

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Why is Stokes allowed to be the BazBall hero?

Are England’s batters weak men like Ben Stokes hinted? Or are they being asked to bat in a way that doesn’t best suit their skills, only for the captain to defend for his life and attack when it suits him?

Jackson Barrett