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Dumped Australian opener Usman Khawaja has avoided formal punishment for his criticism of the Optus Stadium pitch, as captain Steve Smith provided a different assessment.

Josh Inglis is locked in for a return to the Australian Test side, while Aussie skipper Pat Cummins is in contention for a stunning recall in Brisbane. Get the latest Ashes team news here!

DANE ELDRIDGE: Playing for Australia has become like the Sicilian Mafia - it’s harder to get out than it is to get in, but luckily this tough decision was made for them.

Ben Stokes is adamant he won’t let media scrutiny in Australia ruin his summer of fun Down Under as England scramble to rescue the series at the Gabba tomorrow.

Premier League fans will be racing to get tickets with two big-name English clubs to take on the A-League next year.

Brooke Warne has revealed the raw emotions she went through on the night of her father’s shock demise, including the one reason why she felt lucky.

Ex-rugby league international Trent Merrin has appeared in court for the first time over the serious accusations.

The ‘charismatic and popular’ figure was found dead in his home just a week after an Ashes involvement.

England have opted to replace injured speedster Mark Wood with a spinner for the second Test of The Ashes at the Gabba.

Usman Khawaja’s Test future hangs in the balance after being ruled out of the second Ashes Test.

LISA STHALEKAR: There’s been a lot of noise about Usman Khawaja, but another veteran’s future is also being questioned heading into the second Test at the Gabba.

The first cracks are beginning to appear in England’s Bazball bravado, with the only batter to make runs in Perth making a raw admission days out from the Gabba Test.

The former player agent is filthy with the verdict and made an interesting claim outside the court.

Barry O’Farrell has fired back with both barrels at the Wests Tigers owners over a decision he has described as a ‘brain fart’.

The 55-year-old has been axed for a second time despite attempting to argue his case.