Cricket

No one is safe as Australia quickly made it a farewell tour to forget for the Indian legend.

Michael Vaughan knows how to stir a headline, and suggesting Mitch Marsh opens in the Ashes feels more like playful mischief than genuine advice.

Virat Kohli’s Australian farewell tour is turning into a nightmare after the Indian superstar fell for a second straight duck early in the visitors’ innings in Adelaide.

Queensland coach Johan Botha believes players aren't doing enough to get back from injuries, leading to a rebuke from the Australian Cricketers' Association.

England haven't won a Test in Australia since 2011, but former national coach David Lloyd is predicting a historic 5-0 triumph for the visitors this summer.

Annabel Sutherland and centurion Ash Gardner have steered Australia to yet another win over their perennial victims England in a six-wicket World Cup rout.

Jofra Archer will not play in England's first ODI against New Zealand on Sunday as the tourists plan ahead for the Ashes.

SEE THE PHOTOS: The Australian skipper has worked up a sweat as he races against the clock to prove his fitness to play in the Ashes.

Australian cricket legend Allan Border has given young Test opener Sam Konstas some stern and pointed advice, telling him to focus on the basics rather than eye-catching shots.

LISA STHALEKAR: The fans came in their droves, just not to see the Australian stars.

DANE ELDRIDGE: It’s been a long time between drinks for our English cousins as they thirst for success by talking a good game before an Ashes ball has been bowled.

‘That’ll be him done.’

Alyssa Healy has suffered another injury at the pointy end of a World Cup, ruled out of Australia's clash with England with the finals on the horizon.

After failing to make the switch himself, Steve Smith says Marnus Labuschagne could successfully open the batting for Australia in the first Ashes Test.

The pace attack is hoping the tactic will continue to pay dividends at a ground the Indian megastar has traditionally plundered runs.