Australia's Josh Hazlewood is confident of being fully fit for the T20 World Cup that starts next month after the seamer missed the entire Ashes due to injury.
Australia's women's captain, and one of the most successful players in the sport, Alyssa Healy has confirmed plans to retire from all forms of cricket after the home series against India.
Australia defied pre-series claims that their side was too old by overpowering England 4-1 in the Ashes, with a veteran-heavy team turning "Dad's Army" jibes into a commanding series victory.
Retiring Australia batter Usman Khawaja has admitted that emotion got the better of him during his 88th and final Test, despite a five-wicket victory and a 4-1 Ashes series triumph.
Australia stumbled to a five-wicket victory in the final Ashes test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday to reclaim the iconic urn via a comprehensive 4-1 scoreline.
Australia are in control of the fifth and final Ashes Test as they reduced England to 302/8 on Day 4 in Sydney, leaving the visitors just 119 runs ahead.