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Mitchell Starc crowned ICC Men's Player of the Month after Ashes heroics

Australia's star left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc has been named ICC Men's Player of the Month for December after a brilliant showing in the Ashes 2025-26 against England.

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Australia's Josh Hazlewood says 'everything's going to plan' ahead of T20 World Cup

Australia's Josh Hazlewood is confident of being fully fit for the T20 World Cup that starts next month after the seamer missed the entire Ashes due to injury.

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Australia women's captain Alyssa Healy confirms retirement plans

Australia's women's captain, and one of the most successful players in the sport, Alyssa Healy has confirmed plans to retire from all forms of cricket after the home series against India.

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Australia’s 'Dad's Army' prove critics wrong with 4-1 Ashes rout

Australia defied pre-series claims that their side was too old by overpowering England 4-1 in the Ashes, with a veteran-heavy team turning "Dad's Army" jibes into a commanding series victory.

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Usman Khawaja: Emotions took their toll in my final Test for Australia

Retiring Australia batter Usman Khawaja has admitted that emotion got the better of him during his 88th and final Test, despite a five-wicket victory and a 4-1 Ashes series triumph.

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Australia wobble but seal Ashes 4-1 after five-wicket Sydney victory

Australia stumbled to a five-wicket victory in the final Ashes test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday to reclaim the iconic urn via a comprehensive 4-1 scoreline.