9 h. ago The next Ashes series is only 18 months away. Here’s what Australia must do to win again

As this current team celebrates, the next generation of contenders is impressing in the Sheffield Shield ahead of the 2027 Ashes.

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38 h. ago This was the modern art Ashes series. It was as intriguing as it was baffling

Idiosyncratic doesn’t nearly begin to cover it. Abstract, certainly, if not downright obtuse. Let’s take a tour of the gallery.

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3 d. ago England never recovered from Perth, and neither did this Ashes series

It’s been a dizzying series in many ways, comprising some moments of champagne cricket but many more of poor stuff that spoke to England’s ramshackle preparation for the task and Australia’s numerous vulnerabilities.

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3 d. ago Khawaja out for six in final Test innings as Australia seal 4

Usman Khawaja’s fairytale finish at the SCG didn’t quite go to plan, but Australia got home in the fifth Ashes Test to seal a 4-1 series victory after a dramatic middle session.

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3 d. ago Ashes LIVE: Australia bowl out England to set up captivating final day at the SCG

The target has been set – Australia need 160 on the final day at the SCG to win the Ashes series 4-1.

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3 d. ago Ashes LIVE: DRS strikes again, Head falls for 29 as Australia chase for victory at the SCG

The target has been set – Australia need 160 on the final day at the SCG to win the Ashes series 4-1.

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5 d. ago Ashes LIVE: Head closing in on century on day three at SCG after Stokes, Labuschagne conflict

Australia have retained the Ashes, but the final Test of the series in Sydney is sure to provide more captivating cricket, and drama.

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5 d. ago Ashes LIVE: England out of reviews, Jacks drops a sitter as Head builds on century at the SCG

Australia have retained the Ashes, but the final Test of the series in Sydney is sure to provide more captivating cricket, and drama.

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5 d. ago Ashes LIVE: Smith drives Australia forward but wickets fall around him at the SCG

Australia have retained the Ashes, but the final Test of the series in Sydney is sure to provide more captivating cricket, and drama.

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5 d. ago Ashes LIVE: Smith’s century drives Australia into lead over England at the SCG

Australia have retained the Ashes, but the final Test of the series in Sydney is sure to provide more captivating cricket, and drama.

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6 d. ago SCG Test day two as it happened: Head closes in on century as tempers flare between Labuschagne, Stokes

England scored 384 in their first innings, but Travis Head spearheaded a strong response from Australia at the SCG. Follow all the action live.

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6 d. ago Ashes LIVE: Head closes in on century as tempers flare between Labuschagne, Stokes

England scored 384 in their first innings, but Travis Head has spearheaded a strong response from Australia at the SCG. Follow all the action live.

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6 d. ago Ashes LIVE: Weatherald goes cheaply again as Australia chase England’s 384

Joe Root’s second century of the summer has put the tourists in a strong position on day two at the SCG. Follow all the action live.

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6 d. ago Ashes LIVE: Root notches century but Smith’s brainless shot gives Aussies hope

Marnus Labuschange struck just before lunch - courtesy of a woeful shot by Jamie Smith - to expose England’s lower-order. Follow all the action live.

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6 d. ago Fifth Ashes Test LIVE: England’s best partnership of series continues after rain

Joe Root and Harry Brook will aim to pick up where they left off on Sunday, while the Aussies will be hoping for an early wicket after England’s best day of the summer. Play begins at 10am, follow all the action live.

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8 d. ago ‘The ball’s coming out decent. I can’t complain’: Starc’s stunning record ahead of Sydney Test

Mitchell Starc’s strike rate across this series is comfortably the best in Ashes history. What is the veteran fast bowler’s secret?

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8 d. ago How Australia could play a role in boosting England’s chances Down Under

These Ashes have proven the folly of so much pre-series hype. England need help to break a cycle of uncompetitive bouts in Australia.

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8 d. ago It’s nearly 50 years since the last thrilling Ashes series Down Under. England need help

These Ashes have proven the folly of so much pre-series hype. England need help to break a cycle of uncompetitive bouts in Australia.

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8 d. ago The Ashes are hyped as the ultimate cricket contest. In Australia, they’re anything but

These Ashes have proven the folly of so much pre-series hype. England need help to break a cycle of uncompetitive bouts in Australia.

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9 d. ago ‘We do want a third day’: McGrath Foundation counting on you, Albanese tells Australia’s cricketers

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged Australia and England players to ensure the SCG Test lasts longer than the two-day affairs in Perth and Melbourne earlier in the Ashes series.

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