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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 13: Josh Hazlewood of Australia looks dejected as he leaves the ground with an injury during day two of the First Test match between Australia and New Zealand at Optus Stadium on December 13, 2019 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Hazlewood blow ‘rewrites the script’ for the Ashes

What used to be Australia’s biggest strength, the quality and experience of the fast-bowling group, can quickly turn into a weakness when two senior players fall over because of the void created behind them.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 10: Josh Hazlewood of the Blues takes his place in the field during day one of the Sheffield Shield  match between New South Wales and Victoria at Sydney Cricket Ground, on November 10, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Hazlewood OUT for first Test in massive blow

Australia have copped another massive blow, less than a week out from the first Test match, with Josh Hazlewood officially ruled out.

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Mark Wood for England watches from the boundry at Lillac Hill.

Wood cleared by scans but no certainty for Perth

England spearhead Mark Wood will not take any further part in their Lilac Hill warm-up match, but the team are confident he will be fit for the first Test.

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Vaibhav Suryavanshi has shattered all kinds of records.

Indian 14-year-old obliterates 32-ball international century

Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed a breathtaking 144 off 42 balls in a record-shattering innings.

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Harry Brook failed to impact.

Pope saves England’s blushes as Root, Brook embarrassed

An Ollie Pope century has rescued a mediocre first outing for Bazball in Australia, with England’s kamikaze attacking style leaving two of their biggest stars red-faced.

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Joe Root made only one run today.

Root fails miserably in first Australian hit-out

After being hit for more than 100 runs on day one while bowling, pivotal England batter Joe Root’s quest for an elusive maiden century Down Under has hit a snag.

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Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors celebrates a shot in the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on March 04, 2025.

NBA superstar Steph Curry in shock split

World sporting superstar Stephen Curry and sporting giant Under Armour have announced a surprise parting of the ways after a 13-year partnership.

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England Test squad take on English Lions in a practise match at Lilac Hill, Guildford, on Thursday ahead of the 2025 Ashes. Pictured is England’s captain Ben Stokes.

Delete this! Poms in despair over practice match vision

England have done little to dispel concerns that they are not doing enough to prepare ahead of the first Ashes Test after footage from their practice match went viral for all the wrong reasons.

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Mark Wood (2nd from right) for England watches from the boundary at Lillac Hill.

Poms’ bizarre decision as Wood’s fate hangs in the balance

The English star quick remains in doubt for the first Ashes Test but the results of his scan will now be delayed only a week out from the series opener.

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Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum’s Bazball era faces the ultimate test in the Ashes.

Australian cricket great shreds England’s self-absorbed ‘rubbish’

The ‘mentally’ weak English would need to overcome two fatal flaws to win the upcoming Ashes.

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NRL officials are thrilled with the fairness of the 2016 draw.

Biggest winners and losers as NRL 2026 draw revealed

The Penrith Panthers have emerged as one of several big losers after the 2026 NRL season schedule was released.

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Mark Wood bowled at pace in Perth before being forced to leave the field with a tight hamstring. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

Brook admits Wood scare ‘not ideal’ after quick limps off

England star Harry Brook has fingers crossed for Mark Wood after the star quick limped off from their practice match on Thursday.

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The must see matches in 2026

Save the date! The must-watch matches in 2026

With the AFL unveiling their full fixtures for next season, here are the blockbuster match-ups you will not want to miss.

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Mark Wood has succumbed to a hamstring complaint.

England battered and bruised in big Ashes blow

England’s Ashes hopes are already in disarray with Mark Wood injured and their B team fleecing their first-choice bowlers for nearly 400 runs in a day at Lilac Hill Park.

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