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The Ashes
Behind the scenes of Bazball, England’s Ashes game changer
It is the revolutionary method that has lifted England from 2021-22 Ashes flunks to genuine contenders.
- by Daniel Brettig and Tom Decent
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‘Sloppy’ Australia still control World Test Championship final
Australia remain strong favourites to win the World Test Championship final despite an indifferent day of cricket leaving the door ajar for India.
- by Malcolm Conn
World Test Championship final 2023 as it happened: Australia to bat for victory after Green’s match-turning catch
Australia are well ahead in the contest but India rode their luck on day three as Pat Cummins’ side eyes a match-winning lead that could sew up the world title.
- by Dan Walsh
Australia tear India apart in ominous answer to England’s ‘Bazball’
Australia’s bowlers have demolished India’s top order in the World Test Championship final, raising questions about England’s “Bazball” approach for the Ashes.
- by Malcolm Conn
Analysis
World Test Championship
Boland’s first English spell lives up to advance billing
For a World Test Championship final, much of day two’s proceedings felt uncharacteristically generous, so often were gifts handed out.
- by Daniel Brettig
World Test Championship final 2023 as it happened: Australia well on top as Indian top order fails to fire
After a productive first day, Australia will be eager to continue their dominance against India in the World Test Championship final at The Oval.
- by Tom Decent
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World Test Championship
Head and Smith send Ashes warning in Test Championship batathon
Travis Head and Steve Smith have set Australia up with an unbeaten 251-run partnership on day one of the World Test Championship final against India at the Oval.
- by Malcolm Conn
Analysis
World Test Championship
Rampant Head and bubbly Smith catch Indians cold
India’s approach, in terms of selection, tactics and execution, was clearly affected by a lack of time to shrug off the IPL.
- by Daniel Brettig
World Test Championship 2023 as it happened: Head and Smith carve up India on golden opening day
Follow along for all the major moments and reactions as Australia takes on India in the World Test Championship from The Oval in England.
- by Tom Decent
‘Exciting opportunity’: Cummins eyeing legacy tour for ageing team
Captain Pat Cummins believes his team of veterans can carve a special place in history if they achieve success in the World Test Championship final and The Ashes.
- by Malcolm Conn
‘We’ve moved on’: Paine joins Cricket Australia in coaching role
Former national captain Tim Paine has buried the hatchet with Cricket Australia, returning as a senior pathway coach.
- by Malcolm Conn