AUSTRALIA CRICKET

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Alex Carey insists Australia will not take significant Ashes lead for granted

Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey insists the hosts have not entertained any ideas of an Ashes clean sweep, reminding his side of the drawn series in England last time out.

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Pat Cummins ready to return for Australia, Josh Hazlewood ruled out of Ashes

Pat Cummins is expected to return to Australia's team for the third Test against England in Adelaide but fellow paceman Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the Ashes.

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Mitchell Marsh retires from first-class cricket but remains open to playing Tests

Australia T20I captain Mitchell Marsh has announced that he will retire from first-class cricket but is still "open to the prospect" of representing his country in the longest format.

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The Ashes: Australia go 2-0 up as Mitchell Starc shines at the Gabba

Australia defeated England by eight wickets in the second Ashes Test in Brisbane on Sunday, securing a 2-0 lead in the legendary series.

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Australia take control of second Ashes Test as England struggle with bat and ball

Australia took control of the second Ashes Test after the third day following a lower-order batting fightback and then taking six England wickets before the close of play.

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Australia edge ahead of England after second day of pink ball Ashes Test

Australia went to stumps on the second day of the pink ball Ashes Test on 378-6, the home side leading England by 44 runs on the first innings with four wickets still remaining.

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