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It's the only change selectors have made to the preliminary 15-man squad ahead of Australia's one-day World Cup campaign

Ish Sodhi was given an "exceptional" reprieve while batting for the Black Caps in their second one-day international in Bangladesh, before taking career-best figures.

The former cricketer's facial scars were very visible. There was a cut across his nose, which was partially taped, and a large scar on his chin.

Pat Cummins and his men have a massive job on their hands in the fifth and final Ashes Test in London.

This year's Ashes series delivered yet another on-field controversy when Steve Smith survived a run-out chance by the barest of margins on day two of the final Test.

English wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow has crashed back down to Earth after his 99 not out at Old Trafford, and reignited discussion on who his country's best option is behind the stumps.

England announced an unchanged team to play Australia in the fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval.

Debate is raging after a rain-soaked day in Manchester confirmed the urn would remain in Australia's keeping.

The insatiable Aussie batsman produced a mighty knock as the visitors fought a stubborn Ashes battle.

The Australians are desperate for rain to wash out the Old Trafford Test after the dangerous batsmanship of Jonny Bairstow and lethal pace of Mark Wood dragged the tourists into an even more dire position.

Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood will return to try and help them secure the Ashes series against England at Old Trafford this week with a match to spare.

Australia retained the urn after Nat Sciver-Brunt’s 111 not out narrowly failed to prevent a three-run defeat for England.

The hosts closed the series deficit to 2-1 in enthralling fashion, denying Australia an unassailable lead.

Travis Head thrived as his teammates wilted, toughing it out in Leeds then going for the tonk.

The 32-year-old is facing one count of sexual intercourse without consent.

The fallout from the controversial Bairstow stumping turned nastier as the keeper walked out to bat.

The brewery behind one of Australia's biggest beers has jumped into the ongoing furore around the Ashes with a cheeky dig at the English cricket team.

The controversial dismissal has lit a fire under the Ashes.

Usman Khawaja took issue with some abuse being hurled his way from the usually placid Lord's members as tensions boiled over.

Tensions noticeably rose and boos rang out after Alex Cary stumped his opposite number in a surprise play.

England has been widely criticised for its "hubris" after a bizarre batting performance handed Australia a sizeable advantage on day three of the second Ashes Test at Lord's.

Australia has suffered a huge blow with its lead spinner suffering an injury that could end his Ashes series.

Follow all the action as Australia takes on England in the second Ashes Test.

Superstar Australian all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner produced a devastating spell to put the tourists on top.

England fast bowling legend James Anderson has hinted he could be forced into retirement if flat, lifeless wickets remain the norm in this Ashes series.

Brendon McCullum wasn't England's first pick to be the team's head coach of its Test team.

Australian superstar Ellyse Perry fell agonisingly short of her third Test century, being caught out for 99 in the women's Ashes.

England captain Ben Stokes said his troops are in "absolute pieces" after their epic two-wicket defeat in the first Ashes test at Edgbaston.

The skipper and Nathan Lyon combined for an improbable 55-run Ashes partnership as the tourists did the amazing.

All the live action from day 4 of the first Ashes Test.

Robinson is copping criticism for celebrating wildly when he shattered Khawaja's stumps on day three of the Edgbaston Test

Live updates from day one of the first Ashes Test.

Former Australian captain Ian Chappell has warned England's push for flatter pitches may come back to bite them in the Ashes series.

The world's best batter Steve Smith sent an almighty scare through Australia's camp during a nets session ahead of the first Ashes Test.

In 2019 Reuben Williams was sexually assaulted by one of his colleagues, then Cricket Australia communications boss Timothy Whittaker. More than four years later his abuser has been found guilty but spared jail.

Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka will stand trial accused of raping a woman while in Sydney for the T20 World Cup.

Former Australian spin bowler Stuart MacGill has been cleared of stalking and intimidating a friend's ex-partner after bumping into her on a Sydney street.

Lanning will be replaced by Alyssa Healy and will not be replaced in the squad, with Australia to find cover from the Australia A touring party.

Former Australian cricket captain Brian Booth has died at the age of 89.

Danushka Gunathilaka was facing four counts of sexual intercourse without consent while in Sydney for the T20 World Cup.

Danushka Gunathilaka will push NSW's public prosecutor to pay legal costs after being made to wait another two weeks to submit a plea for rape charges.

Rape-accused Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka can use Facebook and Instagram again after having his bail altered.

Queensland Police were called to an alleged domestic violence matter and a medical incident at a home in Noosa Heads just before midnight on Friday.