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‘I was devastated’: Paine shattered by latest Pucovski blow
Test captain Tim Paine has been in close contact with Will Pucovski since the exciting young batsman suffered his 10th concussion during a net session with Victoria.
- by Malcolm Conn
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Root held key to signing up ‘battle-hardened’ England Ashes squad
England coach Chris Silverwood said Test captain Joe Root played a crucial role in convincing players to tour Australia.
Opinion
Opinion
Australia should be as nervous about the Ashes as underdogs England
Now that the series is full steam ahead, a home win is not guaranteed for Australia with Tim Paine and Justin Langer under pressure and the team undercooked.
- by Nick Hoult
Analysis
Analysis
England Ashes no-show would cost Australian cricket $200m
In the unlikely event England’s players go through with threats to pull out of this summer’s Ashes tour, it would do serious damage to Australian cricket at all levels.
- by Malcolm Conn
Country Victoria key to the Ashes: Resort offered to England team families
Country Victoria will play a critical role in the Ashes, as the quarantine haven for partners and families of the England men’s team.
- by Daniel Brettig
England to make final Ashes call this week after player talks
England cricket’s leaders have left open the possibility - however remote - of not making the trip for the Ashes.
- by Daniel Brettig
Analysis
Australian Women's cricket team
Argument for another day: Why the men in charge must make women’s Tests longer
The statistics prove tokenistic Tests will continue fading away to draws until women are given five days, rather than four, to complete a match.
- by Malcolm Conn
India dominate drawn Test but Australia lead multi-format series
The teams shared two points each for the draw on Sunday night but Australia won the preceding three-match one-day series 2-1.
- by Malcolm Conn
Given the slip: No spikes nor DRS expose gulf for women despite Starc’s kindness
Women’s Test cricket is a rare and clearly underfunded format, so greater investment by administrators is urgently needed for players to thrive.
- by Malcolm Conn
Perry makes history but Australia struggle in Test against India
Ellyse Perry achieved a golden moment in an already glittering career but Australia are on the back foot against India heading into day four.
- by Malcolm Conn
Opinion
Australian cricket
Ignore the hysteria, England are coming for the Ashes
The constant bleating from England about the Ashes won’t change a thing. They’re happening.
- by Malcolm Conn