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Sam Konstas’s future is secure with the Sydney Thunder.

Sam Konstas inks massive new deal ahead of Ashes tilt

The 19-year-old’s future is secure after already impressing one key backer.

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Australian cricket legend Bob Simpson has died at the age of 89.

Aussie cricket legend dies aged 89

Tributes are flowing for Australian cricket legend Bob Simpson who has died at the age of 89.

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Joe Root is yet to score a Test ton in Australia.

‘Irrelevant’: Root responds to Warner’s pre-Ashes jibe

England's Joe Root has dismissed David Warner's pre-Ashes sledging as 'irrelevant' while predicting a ‘hostile atmosphere’ for the series.

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 Alex Carey during game two in the T20 International series between Australia and South Africa at Marrara Stadium in Darwin.

CA boss backs Test cricket in the Top End

Two nights of packed stands and entertaining cricket has fuelled the Northern Territory’s chances of playing host to future Test matches.

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Tim David saved Australia’s bacon in the opening T20.

Winter Top End matches could revitalise white-ball cricket

JACKSON BARRETT: Cricket is dipping its toes back into winter waters, but it’s time for it to take the plunge and embrace it full time.

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Erin Holland is desperately trying to ‘find some answers to the soul-destroying unknown’.

Channel 7 star’s heartbreaking fertility update: ‘Here we go again’

The presenter and her cricketer husband are desperately trying to ‘find some answers to the soul-destroying unknown’.

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Tim David cracked eight six on Sunday night.

‘All guns blazing’: New Aussie style confirmed

Australia's T20 star Tim David has revealed the secret behind his explosive batting form that’s driving him and the team towards the next World Cup.

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Former Test cricketer Stuart MacGill is alleged to have been kidnapped from outside his Cremorne home.

Twist in MacGill kidnapping trial

One of the men who was alleged to have been involved in the kidnapping of former Test cricketer Stuart MacGill has had his charges dropped as he was about to go to trial.

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Big-hitting Tim David's 83 proved the key knock in Australia's win over South Africa in Darwin. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

Tim David shines as Australia sink South Africa in first T20

Tim David starred with the bat and Josh Hazlewood with the ball as Australia won the first Twenty20 international against South Africa in Darwin.

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England will need to find new ways to win in Australia.

Why I’m no longer worried about the Poms ahead of the Ashes

MITCHELL JOHNSON: The blueprint to beating England is clearer after their 2-2 draw with India: make them bat in tough conditions, stick to your plans, and don’t get sucked into playing their tempo.

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Sam Konstas has picked in the Australia A squad.

Aussie hopefuls’ challenging Ashes audition

The great Ashes bat-off is set to start ahead of the Sheffield Shield season with a pair of contenders named for an earlier tour.

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Australia's vice-captain Michael Clarke (left) and captain Ricky Ponting wait for the presentation ceremony after the 5th Test match between England and Australia at The Oval, London, 23rd August 2009. England won the match by 197 runs and took the five-match series 2-1.

When fear of failing replaces joy of playing

MITCHELL JOHNSON: Another one-goal loss. Another finals campaign over. And for the West Coast Fever, another season of near perfection without the ultimate prize. Here’s what went wrong.

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Chris Woakes of England walks off the field at the end of the match after batting with his arm in a sling on day five.

Wounded Woakes’ Ashes availability unclear

The brave efforts of Chris Woakes captured the world’s attention on Monday – but will he make it Down Under for another Ashes campaign?

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Chris Woakes of England shakes hands with Ben Stokes after play on day five.

Stokes: I'm looking forward to getting to Australia

England's captain has said that India series proves Test cricket is in good shape as attention turns to the first Ashes Test in Perth in November.

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