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England's Mark Wood (right) celebrates with Chris Woakes

England keep Ashes hopes alive with thrilling win

Harry Brook scored 75 runs as England claimed a three-wicket win over Australia at Headingley to keep their Ashes series hopes alive.

Cricket • 09 Jul 23

Zak Crawley bats for England at the end of a short but dramatic day's play

England's Ashes prospects brighter as Leeds rain clears

England were eyeing another memorable Ashes climax at Headingley after knocking over Australia to leave themselves in charge of a fourth-innings chase in the third Test.

Cricket • 08 Jul 23

Cameron Green reacts after the wicket of Ben Duckett was overturned by the third umpire

Late Duckett reprieve keeps England's slim hopes alive

Ben Duckett was awarded a dramatic late reprieve to keep England's hopes of an audacious chase alive at Lord's and cap a remarkable day of cricket that saw Nathan Lyon book his place in Ashes folklore.

Cricket • 01 Jul 23

Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon celebrate as Australia celebrate a thrilling Test match win in Edgebaston

Cummins the hero as Australia win Edgbaston classic

Australia captain Pat Cummins led his side to a remarkable two-wicket victory in the Ashes opener at Edgbaston, holding his nerve in a heart-pounding chase that left Ben Stokes and his England team distraught.

Cricket • 20 Jun 23

Australia captain Meg Lanning won the game for Australia with her bat

Ireland fall to nine-wicket defeat to Australia

A strong team bowling performance followed by a pair of key hands from Beth Mooney and Meg Lanning gave Australia a nine-wicket win over Ireland in the second game of the T20I Tri-Series in Bready.

Cricket • 17 Jul 22

It's a seventh World Cup win for Australia

Healy century helps Australia become world champions

Australia's Alyssa Healy struck a sensational record-breaking century as her side powered to a 71-run victory over England to win the Women's World Cup.

Cricket • 04 Apr 22

Jonny Bairstow is back in the England line-up

England swing the axe ahead of St Stephen's Day Test

England have swung the axe for their must-win St Stephen's Day Test against Australia, making four changes to the team in Melbourne.

Cricket • 25 Dec 21

Australian bowlers have denied any complicity in 2018 sandpaper scandal

Australian bowlers deny complicity in sandpaper scandal

Australia bowlers Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon have once again denied any complicity in the 2018 sandpaper scandal and called for "an end to rumour-mongering and innuendo".

Cricket • 18 May 21

Former Australia batsman Dean Jones dies aged 59

Former Australia batsman Dean Jones died from cardiac arrest on Thursday, Indian broadcaster Star India reported. He was 59.

Cricket • 24 Sep 20

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