68 h. ago ‘No excuses’: England begin Ashes assault as Australian prepares to name 15 for Perth

England coach Brendon McCullum says his team has “no excuses” for failure as the Ashes challengers start arriving in Perth on a quest to regain the urn, while the make-up of Australia’s squad is becoming clearer.

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68 h. ago ‘No excuses’: England begin Ashes assault as Australia prepares to name 15 for Perth

England coach Brendon McCullum says his team has “no excuses” for failure as the Ashes challengers start arriving in Perth on a quest to regain the urn, while the make-up of Australia’s squad is becoming clearer.

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3 d. ago If I were picking Australia’s team for the first Ashes Test, this would be my XI

In the context of Perth’s challenging conditions, the choice of opener to partner Usman Khawaja is crucial. It shouldn’t be Konstas, Renshaw or Labuschagne.

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3 d. ago If I was picking Australia’s team for the first Ashes Test, this would be my XI

In the context of Perth’s challenging conditions, the choice of opener to partner Usman Khawaja is crucial. It shouldn’t be Konstas, Renshaw or Labuschagne.

Politics

6 d. ago Konstas out early in final Shield game before Ashes team named

Sam Konstas has been bowled for 10 in his final Sheffield Shield match before the Ashes squad is named to face England in Perth.

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2 w. ago History made as Abbott becomes first Shield sub in Ashes blow

NSW seamer Sean Abbott has become the first player replaced in a Sheffield Shield game under the new injury substitute rule, and it has potential repercussions for Australia’s Ashes planning.

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