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Joe Root successfully put a target on Scott Boland four years ago. At the SCG, Boland finally had his revenge.

Joe Root successfully put a target on Scott Boland four years ago. At the SCG, Boland finally had his revenge.

Joe Root successfully put a target on Scott Boland four years ago. At the SCG, Boland finally had his revenge.

Joe Root successfully put a target on Scott Boland four years ago. At the SCG, Boland finally had his revenge.

If a picture’s worth a ton of words, then England’s dropped catches, dopey DRS reviews and 125km/h half-trackers with the new ball said it all.

If a picture’s worth a ton of words, then England’s dropped catches, dopey DRS reviews and 125km/h half-trackers with the new ball said it all.

If a picture’s worth a ton of words, then England’s dropped catches, dopey DRS reviews and 125km/h half-trackers with the new ball said it all.

If a picture’s worth a ton of words, then England’s dropped catches, dopey DRS reviews and 125km/h half-trackers with the new ball said it all.

How long can a prodigious talent in a leadership position bat with the abandon of Harry Brook? As long as he wants when it works.

How long can a prodigious talent in a leadership position bat with the abandon of Harry Brook? As long as he wants when it works.

How long can a prodigious talent in a leadership position bat with the abandon of Harry Brook? As long as he wants when it works.

How long can a prodigious talent in a leadership position bat with the abandon of Harry Brook? As long as he wants when it works.

Australia’s ageing team suffered their share of “old man” ailments, but were still far too good for England. Their legacy is secure – but...

Australia’s ageing team suffered their share of “old man” ailments, but were still far too good for England. Their legacy is secure – but...

Australia’s ageing team suffered their share of “old man” ailments, but were still far too good for England. Their legacy is secure – but...

Australia’s ageing team suffered their share of “old man” ailments, but were still far too good for England. Their legacy is secure – but...

England have finally fired an Ashes shot, and a growing host of Aussies are now looking over their shoulders. We rate every player from another...

England has finally fired an Ashes shot and a growing host of Aussies are now looking over their shoulders. We rate every player from another scarcely...

England has finally fired an Ashes shot and a growing host of Aussies are now looking over their shoulders. We rate every player from another scarcely...

England have finally fired an Ashes shot, and a growing host of Aussies are now looking over their shoulders. We rate every player from another...

Three of England’s finest exports - Shakespeare, public broadcasting and cricketing calamities - collide in the wash-up of another abominable Ashes...

Three of England’s finest exports - Shakespeare, public broadcasting and cricketing calamities - collide in the wash-up of another abominable Ashes...

Three of England’s finest exports - Shakespeare, public broadcasting and cricketing calamities - collide in the wash-up of another abominable Ashes...

Three of England’s finest exports - Shakespeare, public broadcasting and cricketing calamities - collide in the wash-up of another abominable Ashes...

The England captain knows what’s coming from the Australian quick – but is powerless to stop it. He has now been rolled 12 times in Tests by the...

The England captain knows what’s coming from the Australian quick – but is powerless to stop it. He has now been rolled 12 times in Tests by the...

The England captain knows what’s coming from the Australian quick – but is powerless to stop it. He has now been rolled 12 times in Tests by the...

The England captain knows what’s coming from the Australian quick – but is powerless to stop it. He has now been rolled 12 times in Tests by the...

Despite his advancing years and a frustratingly inactive summer, the great off-spinner could still challenge the all-time record for Australian Test...

Despite his advancing years and a frustratingly inactive summer, the great off-spinner could still challenge the all-time record for Australian Test...

Despite his advancing years and a frustratingly inactive summer, the great off-spinner could still challenge the all-time record for Australian Test...

Despite his advancing years and a frustratingly inactive summer, the great off-spinner could still challenge the all-time record for Australian Test...

After a fiery showdown with Mitchell Starc, Victorian Campbell Kellaway stood up to the short ball again, and pummelled England.

After a fiery showdown with Mitchell Starc, Victorian Campbell Kellaway stood up to the short ball again, and pummelled England.

After a fiery showdown with Mitchell Starc, Victorian Campbell Kellaway stood up to the short ball again, and pummelled England.

After a fiery showdown with Mitchell Starc, Victorian Campbell Kellaway stood up to the short ball again, and pummelled England.

The tourists have their reasons for brushing a day-night warm-up before the second Test. But their pink-ball numbers are nothing short of alarming.

The tourists have their reasons for brushing a day-night warm-up before the second Test. But their pink-ball numbers are nothing short of alarming.

The tourists have their reasons for brushing a day-night warm-up before the second Test. But their pink-ball numbers are nothing short of alarming.

The tourists have their reasons for brushing a day-night warm-up before the second Test. But their pink-ball numbers are nothing short of alarming.

This was Test cricket for our times. Just 141 overs of unadulterated madness that cost millions and captivated many more.

This was Test cricket for our times. Just 141 overs of unadulterated madness that cost millions and captivated many more.

This was Test cricket for our times. Just 141 overs of unadulterated madness that cost millions and captivated many more.

This was Test cricket for our times. Just 141 overs of unadulterated madness that cost millions and captivated many more.

Nineteen world titles return to pro surfing in 2026. The most successful woman in history could add another thanks to a dramatic schedule change.

Nineteen world titles return to pro surfing in 2026. The most successful woman in history could add another thanks to a dramatic schedule change.

Nineteen world titles return to pro surfing in 2026. The most successful woman in history could add another thanks to a dramatic schedule change.

Nineteen world titles return to pro surfing in 2026. The most successful woman in history could add another thanks to a dramatic schedule change.

T20 tune-ups, tight hamstrings, bags of wickets and batting slumps. This is how every potential Test player shapes up for the series opener.

T20 tune-ups, tight hamstrings, bags of wickets and batting slumps. This is how every potential Test player shapes up for the series opener.
