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Marnus Labuschagne praised for making 'big statement' as Ashes call looms

Steve Smith has praised fellow top-order batter Marnus Labuschagne for making a "pretty big statement" as a call-up to the Australia squad for the Ashes looms.

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Steve Smith declares himself 'ready to go' for Ashes battle against England

Australia's Steve Smith has declared himself ready for the Ashes against England next month despite having some time off in New York for the last few weeks.

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Australia dominate rain-hit ODI series opener as India crumble in Perth

Australia made light work of a revised target to secure a commanding seven-wicket victory over India in a rain-disrupted first ODI at Optus Stadium, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

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Australia's Scott Boland says he has his 'own internal motivations' ahead of the Ashes

Australia fast bowler Scott Boland says he has his "own internal motivations" ahead of the Ashes against England and is not worried about what the opposition says.

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Alyssa Healy, Phoebe Litchfield power Australia into ICC Women's World Cup semis

Australia stormed into the semi-finals of the ICC Women's World Cup with a crushing 10-wicket win over Bangladesh in Visakhapatnam on Thursday.

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Australia captain Pat Cummins not very hopeful of being fit for first Ashes Test

Australia captain Pat Cummins admits he is "less likely than likely" to be fit for the first Ashes against England that starts in Perth on 21 November.