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  • Starc strikes again as Root brings up half-century at the Gabba

    Joe Root registers the 67th half-century of his illustrious Test career as England continues its fightback despite losing key wickets after tea. Follow live.

    LIVE

    Topic:Ashes

    52m ago52 minutes agoThu 4 Dec 2025 at 8:24am
    Mitch Starc celebrates
  • Smith says Australia is taking an adapt-and-conquer mentality to the Gabba

    Steve Smith reveals the mindset Australia is taking into the second Test as the Aussies look to go up 2–0 in the Ashes.

    Topic:Cricket

    13h ago13 hours agoWed 3 Dec 2025 at 7:52pm
    A batsman wearing an Australia helmet swings at an out-of-focus pink ball at head height.
  • Cummins eyes return in Brisbane with Inglis tipped for inclusion

    Australian skipper Pat Cummins is pushing for an early return from injury in the second Test in Brisbane while Josh Inglis will be making his Ashes debut. 

    Topic:Cricket

    Yesterday at 8:46amWed 3 Dec 2025 at 8:46am
    Pat Cummins bowls in the nets.
  • What time does the Gabba Test start and everything else you need to know

    The second Ashes Test is upon us and we have fingers crossed it will last more than two days. Here's everything you need to know.

    Topic:Explainer

    5h ago5 hours agoThu 4 Dec 2025 at 3:51am
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  • Hobart stadium secures enough support — as it happened

    A stadium on Hobart's waterfront has gained enough support to pass parliament, after key independents declared they would support the contentious project — as it happened.

    Topic:State and Territory Parliament

    Yesterday at 6:38amWed 3 Dec 2025 at 6:38am
    Macquarie Point render, Gate 1 night
  • 'He had no fear in him': England cricket great dies unexpectedly in Perth

    The cricket world mourns after the death of English batting great Robin Smith in his Perth home.

    Topic:Cricket

    Yesterday at 2:34amWed 3 Dec 2025 at 2:34am
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  • If a two-day Test was farcical, Australia's last pink-ball clash was a joke

    The last time Australia played a Test with the pink ball, the brilliance of Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland turned the game into a farce.

    Topic:Ashes

    Tue 2 DecTue 2 DecTue 2 Dec 2025 at 7:50pm
    Mitchell Starc smiles with captain Pat Cummins after winning the third Test against West Indies.
  • Khawaja ruled out of second Ashes Test with back injury

    Australia will be without veteran opener Usman Khawaja for the second Ashes Test after the 38-year old was ruled out due to an ongoing back problem.

    Topic:Cricket

    Tue 2 DecTue 2 DecTue 2 Dec 2025 at 8:49am
    Usman Khawaja talks to a coach during a cricket training session
  • England stars under fire after e-scooter drama

    England captain Ben Stokes and several teammates have been spotted in Brisbane riding e-scooters without helmets ahead of the second Ashes Test.

    Topic:Cricket

    Tue 2 DecTue 2 DecTue 2 Dec 2025 at 6:56am
    Ben Stokes rides an e-scooter without wearing a helmet
  • The numbers and narrative behind Australia's staggering pink ball success

    Day-night Test cricket provides Australia with one of the most potent home advantages in the history of the sport. Ten years into its existence, these are the numbers behind the format, its best performers and the ways England could spring an upset in Brisbane.

    Analysis by Henry Hanson

    Tue 2 DecTue 2 DecTue 2 Dec 2025 at 4:37am
    A cricketer in white holds a pink ball aloft, surrounded by clapping teammates
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