Ashes
Injury may have stalled his Test career, but Jofra Archer is showing signs he will be at his best when the men's Ashes series gets underway in Perth on Friday.
England speed demon injured on day one of tour match
One of England's great bowling hopes for the summer cops a blow, as Mark Wood fails to finish the first day of a tour match.
Green falls short of breaking drought as future Test opener anointed
Test all-rounder Cameron Green is dismissed six runs shy of a drought-breaking Sheffield Shield century, while Victoria coach Chris Rogers thinks he may have found Usman Khawaja's successor.
Stokes takes aim at 'has-beens' as England's Ashes prep criticised
Critics of England's truncated preparation for this summer's Ashes Test series are off the mark, according to touring captain Ben Stokes.
Josh Hazlewood cleared of serious injury after Ashes scare
Josh Hazlewood's hamstring scare is not serious, but the news was less promising for fellow Ashes squad member Sean Abbott.
Root's pre-Bazball struggles in Australia irrelevant, coach says
England insists Joe Root's lack of centuries in Australia is not an issue, pointing to the fact he has thrived around the world under Brendon McCullum.
Weatherald's 'pinch-yourself moment' as potential Ashes debut looms
Jake Weatherald feared playing for Australia was out of reach when dropped by South Australia, but a move to Tasmania has him on the verge of a Test debut.
Jake Weatherald's route to the Test squad a path less trodden
Jake Weatherald could become the latest player to represent Australia in the Ashes following a superb 18 months in the Sheffield Shield. But his path to the Test squad has not been conventional.
Pat Cummins feeling good for Gabba Test, but rest may be needed
Pat Cummins says his return to bowling has gone better than expected, with Australia's captain still eyeing off a return for the second Ashes Test.
Australia keeps opening mystery alive with 15-man Ashes squad
Australia has named its squad for the first Ashes Test, but is no closer to knowing who will open the batting in Perth on November 21.
Labuschagne enjoying best form in six years ahead of Ashes
With the first men's Ashes Test starting in just over two weeks, Marnus Labuschagne reminds selectors of his ability with the bat after hitting another century for Queensland.
Test skipper Pat Cummins makes tentative bowling return
Australia's Test captain Pat Cummins completes a brief return to bowling as he steps up his bid to play in the Ashes series against England.
Carey at peace with Ashes history after controversial Bairstow stumping
Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey says he wants to be part of more Ashes history, after being central to one of the most infamous moments during the previous series.
'We ran out of time': Pat Cummins ruled out of first Ashes Test
Pat Cummins is officially ruled out of the first Ashes Test against England, with Steve Smith named to step in as skipper in Perth.
'It's ... a stepping stone': Top Shield spell boosts Boland for Ashes
Australian Test paceman Scott Boland says his five-wicket spell for Victoria last Friday was important for his confidence ahead of the Ashes.
Smith says 'door open' if Konstas wants advice ahead of Ashes
As speculation swirls about Sam Konstas's spot in the Australian side ahead of the Ashes series, Steve Smith says he's happy to offer some advice to the struggling young gun about batting.
'Six beers deep': Marsh's Ashes plan is not about opening
Michael Vaughan wants Mitch Marsh opening the batting for Australia in the Ashes but it would require a serious leap of faith from Test selectors.
Quick hits: Send-offs, spinners and more Marnus magic in the Shield
Marnus Labuschagne's magical early season form continues with the bat, Scott Boland and a pair of spinners offer a reminder of their skill, while Sam Konstas turns on the flair at round two of the Sheffield Shield.
Abbott splits webbing on hand in latest Australian bowling blow
Sean Abbott becomes the latest Test hopeful to suffer an injury, ruled out of NSW's Sheffield Shield match after splitting the webbing on his bowling hand.
England great claims Aussies have 'worst' Ashes team in 15 years
Stuart Broad lights the fuse ahead of the men's Ashes series, saying England has its best chance of winning in Australia since the 2010/11 series.
Cummins 'probably unlikely' to play in first Ashes Test
Pat Cummins all but rules himself out of the first Ashes Test, saying he is still a way short of completing his condensed recovery schedule from a back injury.