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Jacob Bethell made his first first-class hundred.

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Blonde batting sensation the mirror image of Aussie legend

A blonde-haired stylish stroke-maker with tricky left-arm orthodox and a bit of cheek. The SCG has seen one of these before. But this wasn’t Michael Clarke, it was the coming of age of Jacob Bethell. 

Jackson Barrett

Jacob Bethell made his maiden century on Wedneday.

CRICKET VideoCommentsWhy the Beth is yet to come for disastrous England

JACKSON BARRETT: England’s Ashes have been an unmitigated disaster but they should be favourites for the next two series and here’s why.

Jackson Barrett

Steve Smith is now the second all-time Ashes run scorer.

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Smith deserves best-since-Bradman Ashes feat

The record of Don Bradman dogs every Aussie Test player and few more so than Steve Smith. So, it’s appropriate that on his home SCG, the skipper achieved a feat that officially is the best since Bradman.

Aaron Kirby

George Bailey has copped a stinging critique.

CRICKET CommentsPremiumFormer Test greats in scathing attack on selection boss

Former Australian greats — including a Cricket New South Wales board member — have taken the knives to selection boss George Bailey in stinging critiques during the final Ashes Test. 

Jackson Barrett

England’s grumpy captain Ben Stokes had a fiery clash with Australian star Marnus Labuschagne.

CRICKET Comments‘Shut the f..k up’: Stokes in fiery Ashes outburst

England’s grumpy captain Ben Stokes had a fiery clash with Australian star Marnus Labuschagne as his team crumbled yet again in the final Ashes Test in Sydney. 

Jackson Barrett

Jake Weatherald couldn’t get past 21 on Monday.

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Fair Weathers not enough to nail down opening spot

Australia started the Ashes with an opening problem and they look set to finish it with one too. Jake Weatherald has been just fine in this series, but that’s not enough, writes Jackson Barrett.

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Cameron Green has been poor in the Ashes.

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Swinging axe on Green is the best way to save his career

Cam Green is going to be a superstar for Australia, but after a lean series, it’s time selectors turned to an old trick and send him a strong message, writes Greg Blewett in his exclusive column.

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Usman Khawaja and Justin Langer during the fourth Ashes Test in 2022.

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Argumentative, brave and defiant: The Uzzie I know

One of the first phone calls I made as newly appointed coach of the Australian cricket team was to Usman Khawaja, writes Justin Langer.

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Usman Khawaja produced an incredible resurrection.

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Khawaja’s legacy richer than just on-field achievements

Test cricket is beloved because it creates a narrative that almost inevitably becomes history and the story that will become Usman Khawaja’s history is one of a player who embodies a never-say-die attitude.

Aaron Kirby

With Usman Khawaja set to bring his decorated career to a close at the conclusion of the Ashes, The West Australian looks at a few of the top contenders for his position.

CricketCommentsPremiumThe men who could replace retiring veteran Usman Khawaja

With Usman Khawaja set to bring his decorated career to a close at the conclusion of the Ashes, The West Australian looks at a few of the top contenders for his position.

Aaron Kirby

With his family by his side, Usman Khawaja has announced his retirement from Test cricket.

CricketCommentsPremiumKhawaja reveals he offered to retire last summer

Usman Khawaja has shot down any suggestion he was selfish playing on until after his 39th birthday, revealing he first offered to retire in December 2024.

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Australia is about to go on a 20-Test odyssey that takes them to South Africa, India and England. 

CRICKETCommentsPremium20-Test odyssey to shape future of Australian team

Australia is about to go on a 20-Test odyssey that takes them to South Africa, India and England. 

Jackson Barrett

The cricket world has been left in shock with former Australian great Damien Martyn fighting for his life in an induced coma.

CricketCommentsCricket world in shock as Damien Martyn fights for life

The cricket world has been left in shock with former Australian great Damien Martyn fighting for his life in an induced coma in a Queensland hospital after contracting Meningitis.

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Cameron Green is confident he can turn things around.

ASHESVideoCameron Green issues defiant response as pressure mounts

The allrounder has been heavily criticised for his reckless batting throughout the Ashes.

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Legendary opener Matthew Hayden has lined up Australia’s batters — and specialist coach Michael Di Venuto — in a scathing review of their Boxing Day Test defeat. 

CRICKET CommentsPremiumHayden’s takedown on Australia’s batting coach

Legendary opener Matthew Hayden has lined up Australia’s batters — and specialist coach Michael Di Venuto — in a scathing review of their Boxing Day Test defeat. 

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Steve Smith’s post-play comments on why not a singe over of spin was bowled in the Boxing Day Test has left the once-great craft with an uncertain future.

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The worrying numbers for the future of spin in Australia

Steve Smith’s post-play comments on why not a single over of spin was bowled in the Boxing Day Test has left the once-great craft with an uncertain future. Here are the numbers that show how dire it is.

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Spinner Todd Murphy is eyeing a first home Test appearance after seven Tests overseas. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketCommentsAussie spinner likely to earn recall for SCG Test

After being left out for the pace barrage of the two-day MCG Test, Todd Murphy is likely to be recalled for Australia's Ashes finale at the SCG.

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Cameron Green could be axed for Sydney.

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Why Green should be given another chance in final Test

While there are growing concerns from batting legends and selectors over Cam Green’s form, the Sydney Test is a chance to show some faith in a man they need to be around for the future, writes Jackson Barrett.

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MCG curator Matt Page speaks with Andrew McDonald.

CRICKET Comments‘We have bad Tests too’: Aussies go into bat for curator

Australian coach Andrew McDonald has launched a passionate defence of MCG curator Matt Page as the furore over the pitch for the two-day Boxing Day Test continues. 

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Australian Test cricket squad member Usman Khawaja at the Summer Fest Fan Zone in Yarra Park.

CRICKETCommentsMcDonald: Khawaja has not raised prospect of retiring

Usman Khawaja has not raised the prospect of retiring after next week’s Sydney Test with Andrew McDonald, the Australian coach has revealed.

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Former Australian captain Kim Hughes has urged selectors to let Cam Green battle through a form slump.

CRICKET CommentsPremiumFormer skipper warns against dropping struggling Green

Former Australian captain Kim Hughes has urged selectors to let Cam Green battle through a form slump in the middle, fearful he would otherwise be consigned to the nets. 

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Travis Head of Australia plays a shot during day two of the Fourth Test.

CricketCommentsAustralia star Head not fazed on opening role future

Australia star Travis Head says he's not precious about continuing to open the batting beyond this Ashes and will bat wherever coaches tell him to.

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Jhye Richardson at the Summer Fest Fan Zone in Yarra Park.

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Richardson wants to back up again after Boxing Day return

Jhye Richardson pulled up well from his dream Boxing Day Test return and in an interview with The West Australian, has declared he is ready to back up again in Sydney.

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Cameron Green of Australia preapres to take to the field during day two of the Fourth Test.

CRICKET CommentsPremiumGreen opens up on home struggles with spot on the line

West Australian Cam Green admits he feels extra pressure playing in Australia as selectors face a major call on one of their biggest investments. 

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