The Prime Minister's XI (PMXI) ended Day 1 strongly as they declared the innings for 308/8 against England XI at the Manuka Oval in Canberra. The two-day pink-ball match between PMXI and ENG serves as a crucial tune-up for hopeful players on both sides ahead of the second Ashes Test in Brisb
England are likely to be dealt a huge blow ahead of the second Ashes Test as pacer Mark Wood is set to be ruled out of the Brisbane contest, as per ESPNcricinfo.
Veteran opener Usman Khawaja is set to explain to Cricket Australia (CA) officials over his "a piece of s***" remark over the Perth Stadium pitch during the first Ashes Test against England.
England captain Ben Stokes says he is ready to accept criticism calling England's showing in the opening Test rubbish, but believes describing his team as arrogant goes a step too far
Australian opener Usman Khawaja broke his silence for the first time after experiencing back spasms during the first Ashes Test at Perth, which prevented him from opening in both innings
Cummins missed the opening Test of the series in Perth with a back injury as the Aussies clinched an eight-wicket victory inside two days, but the captain is yet to be cleared for a return for the second match at the Gabba that commences on December 4.
Australia captain Pat Cummins is likely to be named for the second Ashes Test against England in Brisbane. The second Test will be played at the iconic Gabba, starting from December 4.
The Perth Stadium pitch has received the International Cricket Council's (ICC) highest rating of "very good" despite the first Ashes Test match between Australia and England ending in just two days.
Former Australia captain Aaron Finch feels that hard-hitter Travis Head is best suited in the middle-order for Australia during the second Test against England in Brisbane. The second Test between Australia and England will be a pink-ball Test, starting December 4.
The incident occurred on Wednesday morning, and four fire engines from the Kota fire department were soon dispatched to the scene. Firefighters worked for over an hour to bring the flames under control and prevent the fire from spreading to neighbouring establishments.
The pink-ball Test has historically favoured the pacers. During the first Ashes Test at Perth, Lyon bowled just two overs for 10 runs and went wicketless while Mitchell Starc, Brendan Doggett and Scott Boland wreaked havoc on England on what was a bouncy, extremely fast surface at the Optus