But Julian's biggest bombshell is the call to axe veteran spinner Lyon, who is Australia's third-greatest Test wicket-taker of all time, with 553 scalps. Lyon did find himself on the periphery in ...

The 37-year-old was controversially dropped for last month’s Frank Worrell Trophy series finale in the Caribbean, with seamer ...

Former Test all-rounder Brendon Julian has called for Australia’s radical four-pronged pace plan to extend to the start of ...

England are delusional if they think they have anything more than an infinitesimal chance of regaining the Ashes in Australia ...

Winning the Ashes for England in Australia this winter would be Ben Stokes' greatest miracle, says chief cricket reporter ...

After thrilling draw at home to India, Englands Test focus now turns to The Ashes from November 21 : Who should first-choice spinner be? Which seamers will be on the plane? Is Ollie Popes place secure ...

During the series, Siraj took 23 wickets at an average of 32.43, with a six-wicket haul, a five-wicket haul and a four-wicket haul each to his name. His spell of 6/70 during the win at Birmingham was ...

National selectors are poised to prioritise long-term plans over a straight Ashes shootout in their squad for the upcoming ...

But a bowler who coach Brendon McCullum described as a “rough diamond” before handing him his Test debut against Ireland in ...

Tasmanian opener Jake Weatherald has confessed that he’s “actively hunting” a spot in Australia’s Test side ahead of the Ashes, declaring that he’s “read to go” if called upon.

There’s a number of generally agreed facts about the Australian Test team: • The top three is not settled• Usman Khawaja’s output is declining• Selectors have tried Steve Smith, Nathan McSweeney, Sam ...