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JACKSON BARRETT: Pat Cummins’ eleventh hour bid to play the second Test means England’s worst nightmare is about to become reality and here is the stat to prove it.

Stars ranging from Robbie Williams and Nicole Scherzinger to Andrea Bocelli and Village People will play at the draw for the 2026 World Cup.

Ryan Papenhuyzen says says he has no regrets about walking away from the final year of his Storm contract as speculation swirls over what he will do next with R360 on ice.

Tasmania’s AFL stadium has been given the green light by the state’s parliament, paving the way for the Devils to enter the national competition. 

Dumped Australian opener Usman Khawaja has avoided formal punishment for his criticism of the Optus Stadium pitch, as captain Steve Smith provided a different assessment.

Josh Inglis is locked in for a return to the Australian Test side, while Aussie skipper Pat Cummins is in contention for a stunning recall in Brisbane. Get the latest Ashes team news here!

DANE ELDRIDGE: Playing for Australia has become like the Sicilian Mafia - it’s harder to get out than it is to get in, but luckily this tough decision was made for them.

Ben Stokes is adamant he won’t let media scrutiny in Australia ruin his summer of fun Down Under as England scramble to rescue the series at the Gabba tomorrow.

Premier League fans will be racing to get tickets with two big-name English clubs to take on the A-League next year.

Brooke Warne has revealed the raw emotions she went through on the night of her father’s shock demise, including the one reason why she felt lucky.

Ex-rugby league international Trent Merrin has appeared in court for the first time over the serious accusations.

The ‘charismatic and popular’ figure was found dead in his home just a week after an Ashes involvement.

England have opted to replace injured speedster Mark Wood with a spinner for the second Test of The Ashes at the Gabba.

Usman Khawaja’s Test future hangs in the balance after being ruled out of the second Ashes Test.

LISA STHALEKAR: There’s been a lot of noise about Usman Khawaja, but another veteran’s future is also being questioned heading into the second Test at the Gabba.