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Pat Cummins out of rest of Ashes series as Australia make two changes for MCG Test

Australia coach Andrew McDonald has revealed the extreme risk selectors took with captain Pat Cummins, who starred in the third Ashes Test in Adelaide

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For first time in 15 summers, Australia need a spinner

The last time Australia entered a home Test with a frontline spinner other than Nathan Lyon, Michael Beer was the surprise selection. Another big call looms.

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Renshaw hits third Shield century of summer for Bulls

Queensland opener Matt Renshaw kept the heat on for a Test recall with another Sheffield Shield century in the day-night clash with Victoria at the Gabba.

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Smith hits another 50 as Vics give NSW the blues

Steve Smith will enter the Ashes with a century and two scores above 50 for NSW, but the Blues were beaten by 300 runs by Victoria at the SCG.

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In-form Aussie McSweeney remains open for business

Nathan McSweeney has claimed opening bragging rights after scoring twin half-centuries for Australia A in their four-day loss against India A in Lucknow.

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Victoria thrash NSW to secure berth in one-day final

An unbeaten Campbell Kellaway ton and 91 not out from Peter Handscomb, who made up for a horror dropped catch, has led Victoria to a bonus-point win over NSW.

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Australia's blueprint for subcontinent success

Australia learned to be adaptable with their XI and aggressive with their batting on tour in Sri Lanka, and those lessons may well come in handy in India.

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Australia explain 'incredibly tough' call to axe Murphy

The decision to drop Todd Murphy was about Cooper Connolly's batting more than anything else, says Australian bowling coach Dan Vettori.

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Australia in pursuit of perfection as Sri Lanka seek to learn from their mistakes

After one dominant performance in Galle the tourists cannot rely on Sri Lanka bringing about their own downfall again in the second Test

The Guardian - AU

Nathan Lyon reveals Australian Test team's end goal

NEW DELHI: Veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon believes Australia’s Test team is still on its path to achieving greatness in the longer format, emphasising that their ultimate goal remains ahead of them.

The Times of India

Australia 'not there yet' in journey to greatness: Lyon

Australia tore through Sri Lanka in record fashion in the first Test, but cannot yet be considered a truly great side, says Nathan Lyon.

AAP

Aussies 'near flawless' in record rout of Sri Lanka

Australia have thrashed a woeful Sri Lanka by an innings and 242 runs in the Test series opener in Galle for their biggest Test win on the subcontinent.

AAP

Australia’s fortunes turn on bowling choices ahead of first Test in Sri Lanka

The batting order in Galle looks set – but absence of Cummins and Hazlewood leaves decisions on the variety of spinners

The Guardian - AU

Head hopes he won't need to repeat Galle heroics

Travis Head's part-time offspin sparkled on Australia's last visit to Sri Lanka, but he's hopeful he won't be required to send down any overs this time.

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Murphy ready to step up if Kuhnemann misses Sri Lanka

Australia officials are still assessing if Matthew Kuhnemann will be available for the Test tour of Sri Lanka after he injured his thumb playing in the BBL.

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Why Aussies rushed to recall McSweeney for Sri Lanka

Nathan McSweeney was axed after three Tests, now he is back in Australia's squad with some strong words of endorsement from chief selector George Bailey.

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Spin the way to win in Sri Lanka for Australia

Australia's brilliant pace attack spearheaded them to regaining the Border-Gavaskar trophy against India, but spin will almost certainly take over in Sri Lanka.

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Boost for Peter Handscomb ahead of Sri Lanka tour

Peter Handscomb, Todd Murphy and Matt Kuhnemann have been asked to join Australia's squad in Sydney, in a sign they could travel to Sri Lanka.

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Vince century hits Sixers to win over Stars

James Vince has whacked 101 from 58 balls to help the Sydney Sixers chase down 195 with ease against the hapless Melbourne Stars.

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Peirson bats Queensland to a chance of first Shield win

A 119-run stand between Jimmy Peirson and Mark Steketee has given Queensland hope of a Shield win over Victoria, after a day where 15 wickets fell before tea.

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Spinner Murphy hoping for another taste of Sri Lanka

Back to his best following a shoulder injury, offspinner Todd Murphy is confident he can again deliver in Sri Lanka if selected for the upcoming tour.

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Victoria top of the Shield after skittling Queensland

Queensland have slumped to a 90-run defeat to Victoria in the Sheffield Shield, after a number of inexplicable final-day dismissals.

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Bancroft's nightmare continues with another low score

Cameron Bancroft's disappointing start to the summer has extended into another match, on a poor opening day for WA against Victoria in the Sheffield Shield.

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Murphy, Harper help Vics end WA's one-day cup defence

Sam Harper hit an unbeaten half-century and Todd Murphy claimed four wickets as Victoria beat WA in a rain-affected one-dayer at the MCG.

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McSweeney best Test option in first Australia A game

Australia A's Nathan McSweeney has had the best match of the four leading contenders to partner Usman Khawaja at the top of the Test order this summer.

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