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Australia is on the brink of grabbing a 2-0 lead in the Ashes series after dominating a feeble England on a pivotal third day of the day-night second Test in Brisbane on Saturday. The hosts batted England out of the game during the day session at the Gabba, then took full advantage of the changed…
A relentless Australia seized a 44-run lead over England in the day-night second Ashes Test in Brisbane on Friday, with aggressive opener Jake Weatherald and Steve Smith leading the charge. By stumps the hosts had not only reeled in England’s first-innings 334 but raced clear, ending a draining day two on 378-6 in front of…
Australia and England have announced their teams as they gear up for the first Test at the Optus Stadium in Perth, starting Friday, which kicks of the Ashes 2025-26. The Australian conditions will provide the sternest test yet for the visiting England and its aggressive brand of cricket. England faced a 0-4 drubbing on its…
England’s batters will relish the pace and bounce of Australian wickets during the Ashes series as they will allow Ben Stokes’ side to play with their trademark aggression and put home bowlers under pressure, assistant coach Marcus Trescothick said. Lively Australian tracks are expected to test England’s high-tempo “Bazball” style, introduced by head coach Brendon…
A “baggy green” Test cap worn by Australian cricketing legend Don Bradman has been bought for Aus$438,550 (US$287,000) by the country’s National Museum, which called it an iconic slice of history. Skipper Bradman, who famously averaged 99.94 in Test matches, sported the cap during England’s 1946-47 Ashes tour of Australia, the first to be played…
It has taken just nine days for Australia to retain the Women’s Ashes. The Australians won a fourth straight game in the multi-format series with a 57-run victory in the first of the three T20s between the rivals. They had previously won all three one-day internationals, so have powered into an unassailable 8-0 lead. There…
