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Khawaja slams double standards as he announces Test retirement

Usman Khawaja has announced the Sydney Test will be his 88th and final one, before turning the torch on the racial stereotyping that has surrounded his career.

Aussies make big Khawaja call as big guns return for Adelaide Test

Pat Cummins insists the door is not shut on Usman Khawaja's Test career, despite the fit-again veteran being left out of the side for the third Ashes Test.

Boland takes hat-trick as Australia destroy West Indies

Scott Boland has taken a hat-trick and Mitchell Starc claimed five wickets in 15 balls as Australia bowled West Indies out for 27 to win the third Test.

Australian onslaught blows away Windies in second Test

Australia have retained the Frank Worrell Trophy after dismissing West Indies for 143 and sealing a 133-run victory in the second Test in Grenada.

Shamar Joseph blitzes Australia in Windies’ Gabba miracle

Shamar Joseph has taken seven wickets to lead West Indies to a nine-run victory against Australia and snap a 27-year Test cricket losing streak in Australia.

Opener call to herald era of big selection decisions

The decision on who should replace David Warner as Test opener is the first of several big calls for Australia's selectors as an era of transition arrives.

Packed and pink SCG makes case to keep New Year’s Test

The 32,061 fans who turned out for the first session on Jane McGrath Day would have something to say about Adelaide trying to snatch the New Year's Test.

David Warner issues plea for return of stolen baggy green

Ahead of his final Test match, retiring Australia opener David Warner has called for the return of his baggy green, which disappeared en route from Melbourne.

Dave Warner ‘circus’ ready to roll into SCG for final Test

After Australia completed a memorable victory over Pakistan at the MCG, attention turns to the final match of David Warner's stellar Test career.

Same old Aussies, always winning: Albo fires back at British PM

Anthony Albanese has launched a broadside at British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's claims Australia cheated in the second Ashes Test.

Warnie was right about potential English Ashes teen Rehan Ahmed

Rehan Ahmed could become the youngest Ashes cricketer for 146 years after his England call-up in a move that would have delighted the late, great Shane Warne.

Captain Cummins leads Australia to thrilling opening Ashes win

Australia have beaten England by two wickets in the first Ashes Test after Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon pulled off a thrilling chase late on the final day.

Australia dominate India to win World Test Championship

Australia have defeated India by 209 runs to win the World Test Championship final at The Oval, with Scott Boland the final-day hero with two key wickets.

Australia secure memorable Test win in India

Australia have won just their second Test in India since 2004, triumphing by nine wickets on day three of the third match of the series in Indore.

Aussies smash Proteas to claim Test series

Australia have claimed their first home Test series win over South Africa since 2005-06 after dismantling the Proteas by an innings and 182 runs at the MCG.

Dave Warner scores drought-breaking ton in 100th Test

David Warner has ended a drought of almost three years without a Test century by smashing a trademark ton in his 100th match.

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