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Golden boy could cost Australia Ashes

One of Australia’s most promising prospects has been put in the spotlight with England licking their lips ahead of the upcoming Ashes.

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Golden boy could cost Australia Ashes

One of Australia’s most promising prospects has been put in the spotlight with England licking their lips ahead of the upcoming Ashes.

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Read more (2 min) →

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Australia's Cameron Green is set for a lengthy stint in the No.3 batting position.

Green light given for stint at No.3 after Marnus axing

Australian captain Pat Cummins expects Cameron Green to be given an extended run in the No.3 spot vacated by the axed Marnus Labuschagne.

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Cam Green, Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne and Beau Webster are fighting for four spots in the Ashes team.

Australia’s game of batting musical chairs starts now

JACKSON BARRETT: Five months out from the first Ashes Test, there are just two players with undeniable claims to their spots in the starting XI.

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Josh Inglis still doesn’t know where he is batting in the opening Test against West Indies, with Australia poised to wait on one final look at the Barbados wicket before making a call on their order. 

Inglis patient: WA star still waiting to see where he’ll bat

Josh Inglis still doesn’t know where he is batting in the opening Test against West Indies, with Australia poised to wait on one final look at the Barbados wicket before making a call on their order. 

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Shane and Summer Warne.

Warne’s daughter makes sad admission about his final moments

The daughter of cricket legend Shane Warne has made a heartbreaking confession about his death.

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Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon have responded to Mitchell Johnson’s criticism after the World Test Championship loss.

Aussie stars hit back over ‘Ashes send-off’ criticism

Two of Australia’s ageing bowling attack have taken issue with a former teammate over his withering critique of the Test team’s Test final failure.

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David ‘Syd’ Lawrence has passed away aged 61 from motor neurone disease.

Sporting pioneer dies weeks after King’s birthday honour

One of the world’s cricket greats, David ‘Syd’ Lawrence, has passed away aged 61 after a devastating health battle.

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Marnus Labuschagne has been dropped from Australia’s Test team.

Marnus axed and young guns in as selectors make bold call

Marnus Labuschagne has been axed from Australia’s Test team in a sensational move six days out from the first match against the West Indies. 

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England great Kevin Pietersen says Marnus Labuschagne’s form woes are ‘very strange’.

England great unloads on ‘very strange’ Aussie cricketer

The questions keep coming about some out-of-form stars and now a former captain has sunk the boots in.

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Marnus Labuschagne’s role as an opener or first drop is in doubt.

The key thing overlooked after Aussies’ Test title disaster

GEORGIE PARKER: There is a lot to process after South Africa’s historic World Test Championship win. Here are my three takeaways.

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Usman Khawaja is one of several veteran batters that should make way for the next generation.

Aussies need to make tough calls now on failing batters

MITCHELL JOHNSON: The top order face criticism over the World Test Championship final failure, but the selectors are the ones who should be answering the questions.

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Captain Pat Cummins’ look of frustration says it all about Australia’s World Test final defeat.

Axe sharpening? Australia eye 'reset' after Proteas defeat

A new World Test Championship cycle could create an opportunity for Australia to ‘reset’ their ageing team following a shock loss against South Africa.

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South Africa have chased 282 at Lord's to win the World Test Championship final against Australia.

South Africa end title drought with upset of Australia

Australia's glorious run in world cricket finals is over, losing to South Africa by six wickets in an enthralling Test decider at Lord's.

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