info_live‘Freak’ Smith chasing Bradman recordDay two STEVE Smith’s incredible summer continues at the MCG with the Australian skipper gunning for his third century of the series and a potential slice of Ashes history. FOLLOW ALL THE ACTION HERE! nav_large_duration5mCombined Shape0
Security schooled by Barmy ArmyShoes off AFTER targeting an MCG crowd member, the men in blue were left red-faced after this classic response by the travelling Poms. nav_large_duration3h
premium_iconEngland‘s excuse for Boxing Day fizzerBlame IF you thought the first day of the Boxing Day Test was a bit of a fizzer, James Anderson agrees with you. The England quick believes a lacklustre pitch robbed the day of excitement. nav_large_duration1hCombined Shape0
premium_iconQuestions remain for BancroftTalent CAMERON Bancroft has shown flashes of ability in his brief Test career but a disjointed, uncomfortable first innings on Boxing Day is proof of the questions that still surround the West Australian. Combined Shape0
Perth edge out Stars with pace and powerBig Bash MELBOURNE Stars restricted Perth to just 6-142. However, a depleted Perth’s fast bowling attack was still so fearsome it probably could’ve defended the ‘Essendon 34’. Combined Shape0
Big Bash weapon just got scarier AFTER taking his third hat-trick in T20 cricket earlier in the week, Andrew Tye sent fans wild with another huge performance against the Stars.
premium_iconWarner century a ‘where were you when’ momentIncredible drama IT’S the most dramatic Test century we’ve seen in years, and one we will never forget. David Warner breaking through for his first 100 of the Ashes series is one for the history books. Combined Shape0
premium_iconAbbott primed to lead Sixers revivalBig Bash League SEAN Abbott has his sights set on ending his three-year international absence but not before fixing the Sydney Sixers’ worrying winless start to the Big Bash League. Combined Shape0
Warner attacks Pom after no ball shockerVideo DESCRIBED as a “feisty character”, debutant Tom Curran has lived up to the billing after a heated exchange with David Warner. nav_large_duration3hCombined Shape0
Heat to wrap Lynn in cotton wool on returnBig Bash League THE Brisbane Heat will take measures to save Chris Lynn from his own competitive instincts if, as expected, he returns at the Gabba on Wednesday night. Combined Shape0
premium_iconMCG shambles shows just how bad England areAll wrong THE definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. England must be insane. They are getting it all wrong, writes Russell Gould. Combined Shape0
Test star sprung by Nine cameraBoxing Day AUSSIE all-rounder Mitch Marsh couldn’t get off screen quick enough after realising he’d been caught out on live television.
Aussies wear black armbands for PaineTribute THE Australian cricket team donned black armbands for the Boxing Day Test at the MCG after Tim Paine’s family tragedy on Christmas Eve. Combined Shape0
premium_icon‘When the tail is in, we go after them’Game plan IF bouncers are the best way to get wickets and win matches, the Australians are making no apologies for employing the tactic and plan to ram home their Ashes advantage at the MCG. Combined Shape0
premium_iconMCG my happiest hunting groundShane Warne TO be an Australian playing a Boxing Day Test is amazing, and being a Victorian, well, that’s something absolutely amazing, writes Shane Warne. Two moments stand out for the spin great: Combined Shape0
premium_iconSmith’s focus on maintaining winning habitFourth Test A 5-0 whitewash would entrench Steve Smith’s team in Ashes folklore but the Australian skipper has told his men they can’t make history without winning in Melbourne first. Combined Shape0
‘South African’ to make England Test debutQuick change SOUTH African-born England paceman Tom Curran will make his Test debut on Boxing Day at the MCG after big quick Craig Overton forced out of the fourth Test with a cracked rib. Combined Shape0
Axed Handscomb cleared to play BBLBBL AXED Test batsman Peter Handscomb will get some much needed time in the middle after being clear to play for Melbourne Stars against Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League. Combined Shape0
Smith may have to adjust styleBoxing Day AUSTRALIAN captain Steve Smith says he may have to bat differently at the MCG after copping a ball to the hand on Sunday but that won’t stop his pursuit of another Boxing Day hundred. Combined Shape0
premium_iconRoot insists: I’m not softBoxing Day Test ENGLAND captain Joe Root has smashed suggestions he is a soft captain and declared his team is not spent as an Ashes force despite having already surrendered the urn. Combined Shape0
Boof to call time on Aussie coaching careerBoof gone AUSTRALIAN coach Darren Lehmann has put an end date on his tenure. And before he finishes up, he has two more special objectives he would like to achieve. Combined Shape0
premium_iconAll I want for Christmas is the Big Bash!TV deal THE looming cricket Television rights negotiation will discuss the possibility of playing Big Bash fixtures on Christmas Day. Combined Shape0
premium_iconAussie stars fire back at English sledgingAshes hostilities DAVID Warner and Mitchell Starc have reignited Ashes tensions ahead of the Boxing Day Test declaring the floundering English team are all talk and no fight. Combined Shape0
premium_iconWarner backs patience over powerTest strategy EGO is a dirty word for Aussie opener David Warner who knows his own Ashes resurgence will come though patience and not looking to plunder the English attacks. Combined Shape0
Smith’s pain after hand struck in netsHit! WORLD’S best batsman Steve Smith sent a scare through his Aussie camp, after being struck on the hand on the eve of the Boxing Day Ashes Test. Combined Shape0
England’s Boxing Day hopes dealt another blowInjury! ENGLAND right-arm seam bowler Craig Overton won’t play in the Melbourne Cricket Ground test against Australia because of a fractured rib. Combined Shape0
Starc: It would have been ‘selfish’ to playHeel injury UPDATE: MITCHELL Starc said it would have been “selfish” to put his own Boxing Day ambitions ahead of the team as Jackson Bird prepares for his first Test in 12 months. Combined Shape0
You don’t qualify for special treatment, Jimmy!Tailender woes THE umpires have told under-siege English quick Jimmy Anderson to get back to the nets, practice and stop whingeing about the Aussie Ashes bouncer barrage. Combined Shape0
Easy pickings! Aussies feasting on brittle tailShortcomings “FOUR out, all out” has been the catch-cry of the Aussie bowling attack so far with the England tail showing very little fight. And they expect little to change at the MCG despite the promise of a flat wicket. Combined Shape0
‘Lazy’ star blasted by greatsLive SHANE Warne and Ian Healy have gone after an under-fire Aussie batsman after his subpar Ashes series continued. nav_large_duration5m
premium_iconValiant Broad can’t defeat Father TimeAge STUART Broad ended his drought and went within a coat of pain of landing a hat-trick on Boxing Day. But it is clear that time has beaten the ageing Englishman. Combined Shape0