Test cricket
Analysis
Australian cricket
Farewell Patto, Australia’s biggest ‘what if’ since Bruce Reid
It’s a long time since a top-class Australian fast bowler finished without being able to give full account of his ability.
- by Daniel Brettig
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Ashes retirement shock: Pattinson hangs up baggy green
The speedster has been plagued by stress fractures in his back throughout his career, but a minor knee injury has been the final straw.
- by Andrew Wu
Khawaja stakes Ashes claim with a century of substance
Queensland captain Usman Khawaja staked his claim for a Test match recall to partner David Warner in the Ashes with a mighty century against South Australia.
- by Daniel Brettig
Stuart Broad on why England’s Plan B is actually correct
England’s bowling plan for the Ashes tour had been four years in the making. Then those plans were ripped up. Injuries have sent the tourists back to the old approach.
- by Ben Bloom
Exclusive
Cricket World Cup
‘It is challenging’: Why Warner feels sorry for England
David Warner sympathises with England, claims Stuart Broad hasn’t got his measure, talks up the T20 World Cup and suggests a retirement date.
- by Malcolm Conn
Opinion
The Ashes
Jumping the Ashes gun: let’s end the phoney war now
Do we really need two months of firing blanks at one another? The Ashes series doesn’t start until December and there is a whole World Cup in between.
- by Greg Baum
‘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
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