AUSTRALIA
Mitchell Starc targets 100 Tests instead of Indian Premier League riches
Australia seamer Mitchell Starc has expressed his desire to play 100 test matches for the Aussies instead of playing in other more lucrative formats of the game.
Steve Smith insists Australia are fully focused on WTC final ahead of Ashes
Steve Smith insists Australia are fully focused on the World Test Championship (WTC) final against India, starting at the Oval on Wednesday, before turning their attention to the Ashes.
Josh Hazlewood set to be fit for Ashes despite missing Test Championship final
Australia pace bowler Josh Hazlewood will miss the World Test Championship final against India at the Kia Oval – little more than a week before the Ashes begins.
Australia's David Warner to retire from Test cricket in January 2024
David Warner has announced he will retire from Test cricket early next year as he named the World Test Championship (WTC) final, the Ashes and the home series against Pakistan as his last.
Ricky Pointing picks three players that could win the WTC Final for India
Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli and Mohammed Shami hold the keys for India when they face Australia in the WTC Final, according to legend Ricky Pointing.
David Warner backed to enjoy 'significant' Ashes role by coach Andrew McDonald
Australia coach Andrew McDonald has thrown his support behind opener David Warner, tipping him for a "significant" role in this summer's Ashes.
