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‘Heart of Lillee’: The mantra that put Cummins on path to greatness

Dennis Lillee has opened up on the private conversations that helped guide Pat Cummins through his comeback, revealing the shared mantra that put the captain on the path to greatness.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 04: Usman Khawaja of Australia looks on during day one of the Second 2025/26 Ashes Series Test Match between Australia and England at The Gabba on December 04, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

‘I can bat anywhere’: Khawaja wants his spot back for Adelaide

Usman Khawaja says he’s prepared to bat in the middle order in Adelaide after declaring himself fit to return to the Aussie side. Plus, he responds to the golf and Perth pitch comments controversies for the first time.

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Before they were Ashes stars: The first jobs of Aussie cricketers

From baristas to the baggy green, Australia’s Ashes heroes have worked as carpenters, bartenders camera operators and even trained as commercial pilots before reaching cricket stardom.

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Ashes ‘hurt’ to batting with Warner: Sam Konstas’ rollercoaster year

Sam Konstas wouldn’t be human if he wasn’t hurt by being snubbed for Australia’s Ashes squad, but his focus has turned to partnering childhood hero David Warner at the top of the Thunder order in the BBL

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South Africaâ€™s Heinrich Klaasen (L) reacts as Australiaâ€™s Josh Hazlewood (R) appeals for LBW during the third cricket Test match between Australia and South Africa at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in Sydney on January 8, 2023. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP) / — IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE —

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‘As strong as ever’: Hazlewood defiant amid questions on Test future

Josh Hazlewood says he has no plans to retire from Test cricket despite the shattering setback which has cost him the chance to take on England in this summer’s Ashes series.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 02: Usman Khawaja stretches during an Australia nets session at The Gabba on December 02, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Michael Clarke: Why I’ve changed my mind about Usman Khawaja

Former Australian captain Michael Clarke says the perfect time has arrived for Australia to move beyond Usman Khawaja — but expects the veteran to be recalled for the Adelaide Test.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 02: Alex Carey of Australia throws the ball befroe it hit the stumps to run out Jonny Bairstow of England during Day Five of the LV= Insurance Ashes 2nd Test match between England and Australia at Lord's Cricket Ground on July 2, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Atherton: England was wrong about Alex Carey

Mike Atherton says Alex Carey’s success has exposed a major issue with England’s talent pathways and reveals his true feelings about the controversial Jonny Bairstow stumping.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 21: Usman Khawaja of Australia bats during day one of the First 2025/26 Ashes Series Test Match between Australia and England at Perth Stadium on November 21, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Hussey: One innings shouldn’t kill Khawaja’s Test career

If Usman Khawaja was regarded Australia’s best opener before the Ashes started, he should return to the top of the order if fit, according to an Aussie Test great who also called for Travis Head to return to the middle order.

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Allan Border in 1986 and Ben Stokes in 2023.

Allan Border went to the edge and came back. Can Ben Stokes?

Ben Stokes is starting to resemble Allan Border in 1986; a captain pushed to his wit’s end. Border fought back to become one of Australia’s most popular leaders ever. Can Stokes do the same for England?

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Axed for being too nice: The decision that left Chappell enraged

Former Australian wicketkeeper Peter Nevill has opened up on his brutal axing that caused Greg Chappell to storm out of the room. Plus, how he would thrive in a Pat Cummins led side.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 10: (L-R) Sean Abbott of New South Wales and Mitchell Starc of New South Wales walk from the ground after declaring during day three of the Sheffield Shield match between Tasmania and New South Wales at Gladys Elphick Park on November 10, 2020 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images)

‘Sorry Mitchell’: The NSW skipper who denied Starc a maiden ton

A first class ton continues to elude Mitch Starc, an anomaly that could have been avoided in 2020 if NSW’s then captain Peter Nevill didn’t declare with the pace ace on 86.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07: Alex Carey of Australia walks from the field during day four of the Second 2025/26 Ashes Series Test Match between Australia and England at The Gabba on December 07, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Where does Carey rank among Australia’s great glovemen?

Alex Carey’s brilliance behind the stumps in Brisbane has sparked debate about where he sits in the pantheon of Australian Test wicketkeepers. Have your say here.

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Australiaâs Pat Cummins prepares to bowl during a practice session at Optus Stadium in Perth on November 20, 2025, ahead of the first Ashes cricket Test match between Australia and England. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Pat’s back: England’s Ashes nightmare set to get worse

A key member of Australia’s extended team will miss the lead-in to the Adelaide Test due to duties at the IPL auction. But, skipper Pat Cummins has been named to return.

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Bazball is just England’s version of Nick Kyrgios

In many ways, Bazball has just become cricket’s answer to Nick Kyrgios. By not confirming to conventional wisdom, England’s cricketers are hiding behind a shield of their own making.

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McCullum greets his players after the loss in Brisbane.

Atherton: The only way McCullum should really be judged

Pressure is mounting on Brendon McCullum for the first time in his tenure as England coach. Mike Atherton examines the situation and delves into McCullum’s “overprepared” comment.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 02: Usman Khawaja during an Australia nets session at The Gabba on December 02, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Why form, not feelings, will decide if Khawaja’s Test career is over

Sentiment should not come into any decision about Usman Khawaja’s recall to the Test team, Daniel Cherny writes. This is the only question that matters: can he help Australia win the Ashes?

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 04: Joe Root of England celebrates after scoring a century during day one of the Second 2025/26 Ashes Series Test Match between Australia and England at The Gabba on December 04, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Starc continues to run riot… but Australia suffer after Root heroics

On his fourth tour down under, Joe Root finally has a Test ton in Australia. And the English superstar may have put his side in a match-winning position after a rollercoaster day at the Gabba.

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Australia's Cameron Green bowled out by England's Brydon Carse during the second Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Brisbane, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025.. (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard)

Warner slams Green as Aussies open door for patchy England

David Warner slammed Cameron Green after the all-rounder’s “ridiculous” batting triggered a flurry of wickets at the Gabba.

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There's no room for weak men in Ben Stokes' dressing room.

The one Ben Stokes change that could solve England’s woes

England captain Ben Stokes says there’s no room for soft or weak players in his dressing room. A former skipper has challenged him to walk the walk by making a drastic change to solve one of their key batting issues.

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Mitchell Marsh of Western Australia walks off after he was dismissed by Mitch Perry of Victoria during day one of the Sheffield Shield match between Victoria and Western Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on December 04, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. Picture: Getty Images

Marsh open to Ashes recall as red-ball retirement looms

Mitchell Marsh is set to confirm his retirement from red-ball cricket, but the national T20 and ODI captain will keep the door open to torment England just one more time – if the call comes.

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The selection dilemmas facing Australia ahead of the Adelaide Test.

Australia facing triple selection dilemma with Ashes win on line

A series win is so close Australia can taste it – but the return of three veterans will leave selectors with multiple headaches. See what their return will mean for the XI for the Adelaide Test.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07: Alex Carey of Australia walks from the field during day four of the Second 2025/26 Ashes Series Test Match between Australia and England at The Gabba on December 07, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

The new string on Carey’s bow making him the ‘best in the world’

Alex Carey efforts standing up to the stumps was hailed as a ‘masterclass’ by one of Australia’s best wicketkeepers, confirming his place as the best gloveman in the world.

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Steve Smith dives to take a freak catch that triggered England’s collapse. Picture: AFP

Watch: Freak Smith catch which unleashed Gabbatoir massacre

Australia roared to a 2-0 series lead on the back of a masterful Gabba Test win – but things were headed south until a moment of magic from Steve Smith. These are the moments that mattered.

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Mark Nicholas enjoys day 2 of the Ashes at the Gabba in Brisbane. Pictures: Adam Head

Top commentator holds key to Australia’s ultimate Ashes wish

Mark Nicholas, a man Australian cricket audiences are familiar with from his commentary days, has backed a push to bring the urn to Australia for the 150th anniversary Test next summer.

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Australiaâs Usman Khawaja (L) chats with Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg ahead of day one of the second Ashes Test against England at The Gabba in Brisbane on December 4, 2025. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Khawaja wants Adelaide return — but will selectors oblige?

Usman Khawaja continues to mount a case to return from a back injury in Adelaide. But one Ashes-winning captain has questioned whether Australia is better to move on from the veteran opener.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 05: Sam Konstas of the Blues celebrates and acknowledges the crowd after scoring a century during day one of the Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and Queensland at Sydney Cricket Ground, on December 05, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Konstas responds to Aus A snub with droughtbreaking century

Sam Konstas has produced the best possible response to being overlooked for Australia A’s clash with England Lions, scoring arguably his best Shield hundred for New South Wales.

Nathan Lyon was a shock omission from the Australian team for the day-night Test in Brisbane. Picture: Getty

‘This will rock him’: The most insulting factor in Lyon axing

Nathan Lyon has been dropped for the second time in three Tests – a move that will ‘rock’ the veteran spinner, and leave him facing an uncertain future.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 04: Josh Inglis of Australia celebrates running out England captain Ben Stokes during day one of the Second 2025/26 Ashes Series Test Match between Australia and England at The Gabba on December 04, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Stokes’ brain-fade, magical Starc: Day one’s biggest Ashes moments

Mitch Starc has broken records while Joe Root has finally conquered Australia as day one at the Gabba delivered spectacular Ashes moments. Relive them all here.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 02: Pat Cummins arrives ford an Australia nets session at The Gabba on December 02, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Gets what he wants: Why Pat is modern cricket’s most powerful captain

The Pat Cummins call will be left to the man himself. But he’s quietly become one of the modern era’s most powerful Australian cricket leaders.

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Cummins on verge of bombshell Gabba return, Inglis locked in

Australian captain Pat Cummins is on the brink of an extraordinary comeback for the Gabba Test – while selectors have made the call on who will replace the injured Usman Khawaja.

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