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Why Australia won’t ‘lose a lot’ with ‘like-for-like’ Pat Cummins replacement
Scott Boland is the next man up to replace Pat Cummins should he be ruled out of the first Ashes Test. Several Australian greats have weighed in on how they believe the Victorian quick will perform.

Cummins on playing Ashes 1st Test: 'Probably unlikely'
Australia captain Pat Cummins admits he’s still “weeks away” from bowling and may miss the 2025 Ashes opener against England due to a lingering back injury.

'They’re playing for a moral victory': David Warner predicts Ashes domination
As the 2025/26 Ashes series draws closer, many are predicting that this summer's clash will be one of the most closely contested battles in years. But for David Warner, he is predicting a shut-out in favour of the Aussies.

Will Pat Cummins play in the Ashes?
Ahead of what is shaping as a blockbuster Ashes series, one of the big questions coming into summer is regarding the fitness of Australian captain Pat Cummins.

All the Aussie fixtures and results from the Women's ODI World Cup
Australia heads to the Women's ODI World Cup in India looking to defend the the title they won in New Zealand in 2022. Catch up on the all the Aussie fixtures and results here.

Crawley fires warning to Australia ahead of Ashes
As the all-important Ashes approach, the verbal volleys between players from England and Australia have already begun. Zak Crawley has warned the Aussies that England won't be the nice guys

Where to watch India vs. Australia Women's World Cup: Latest team news and TV information
India vs. Australia kickoff time: Here’s how to watch the Women's World Cup match on TV and live stream as well as the latest team news. The Sporting News takes you through all the information you need to follow the game.

Reigns brings cricket to WWE Crown Jewel as AUS legends' names heard
Roman Reigns used a cricket bat to attack Bronson Reed at WWE Crown Jewel 2025 in Perth, prompting commentators to compare him to Aussie legends Steve Smith and Ricky Ponting.

Test hopeful reveals why he doesn't check Sheffield Shield scores
Renshaw opens up on mental health and the pressure of competition.

Test incumbent Beau Webster backs dumped batsman for recall
All-rounder says, “You can’t keep a player like that down for too long”

Cricket Australia boss open to dramatic BBL introduction
Trans-Tasman expansion on the table as CA considers next phase of growth.

Cummins 'on track' to play Ashes Tests, says coach McDonald
Australia coach Andrew McDonald remains hopeful Pat Cummins will recover from his back injury in time for the Ashes opener in Perth, though the final decision will hinge on his bowling readiness next week.

Kookaburra versus Dukes—why Australia has English cricket by the balls
It was an experiment triggered after England were humbled in the 2020/21 Ashes series, but it seems the days of Kookaburra cricket balls are numbered.
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