Cricket

There’s something almost poetic about Mitchell Starc passing Wasim Akram to become the most successful left-arm fast bowler in Test history, writes Mitchell Johnson.

An achilles complaint has halted the progress of Australia paceman Josh Hazlewood, who will not recommence running and bowling until next week.

Discarded Australia opener Sam Konstas has ended a 14-month drought without a Sheffield Shield hundred, scoring a ton for NSW against Queensland at the SCG.

Australia have treated England to a taste of their own Bazball medicine, cashing in on a disastrous day of bowling from the tourists to take a first-innings lead at the Gabba.

Zak Crawley finally found some form in the Ashes and was quick to offer his take on the controversial move to omit the veteran spinner.

Joe Root's maiden ton in Australian, his first in 30 innings, was a masterclass worth waiting for at the Gabba and his 40th century in a magnificent career.

Selection chair George Bailey has detailed what the veteran spinner told him when he was axed and when Pat Cummins would play in the Ashes series.

Mark Wood was only able to get through 11 overs in the first Test of The Ashes before succumbing to injury but the England speedster is confident he will return to play a role at the back end of the series.

BEN McCLELLAN: Australia rarely make bold selection calls, which is why no one saw the dumping of the seasoned veteran coming.

Usman Khawaja has taken to social media to hit back at “hate and negativity” directed towards him as questions over his future as Australia’s Test opener continue.

WATCH: He did it AGAIN! Mitchell Starc made a breakthrough in the opening over for the third time in England’s three innings so far in The Ashes to once again dish up a dream start for Australia.

He’s Australia’s greatest-ever off-spinner, but Nathan Lyon couldn’t hold his spot amid a bold selection call in Brisbane. Here’s how the decision was received.