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Australia on course for Word Test Championship title despite fielding woes against India

Australia look set to begin the Ashes as Test world champions as they made light of missed opportunities to move into a winning position on day three against India.

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Centurion Travis Head credits Steve Smith for helping him excel at the Oval

Travis Head felt the presence of Steve Smith allowed him to "sneak under the radar" as he cracked a wonderful century on day one of the World Test Championship final against India.

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Pat Cummins backs cautious approach ahead of World Test Championship final and Ashes

Australia captain Pat Cummins has justified the decision to opt against warm-up matches before the upcoming World Test Championship final and the Ashes in England.

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Usman Khawaja laments difficult English conditions ahead of The Ashes

Australian batter Usman Khawaja will arrive on English shores with an attitude adjustment despite his mountain of runs.

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Proteas: Fixtures confirmed for Australia's white-ball inbound tour

Cricket South Africa have confirmed details of Australia's upcoming inbound tour to South Africa, which will see the Proteas play three One-Day Internationals and five Twenty20 Internationals.

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Australia's Steve Smith excited to start English county stint with Sussex

Steve Smith is excited to gain his first taste of English County Championship cricket after "the stars aligned" to give him the chance to play for Sussex ahead of the Ashes.