Mitchell Starc has predicted selectors will have tough calls to make on Australia's Ashes bowling attack, with Scott Boland edging closer to forcing his way in.
Novak Djokovic has defeated a cramping Carlos Alcaraz in four sets in the French Open semi-finals to move to within one win of a record 23rd grand slam.
Australian great Steve Waugh believes England are susceptible to being found out in the Ashes if they don't have a back-up plan to 'Bazball' in the Ashes.
India, with injured Ajinkya Rahane fit to lead the chase, believe they are a chance of winning the World Test title even if they have to pursue a target of 450.
Marnus Labuschagne has been caught having a doze on The Oval balcony moments before walking out to bat and holding Australia's innings together against India
Ricky Ponting believes Cameron Green, with two wickets and a dazzling catch in the World Test final, has already shown why he could be an Ashes game-changer.
Australia have maintained their command over the World Test Championship final against India, but batting issues at the top linger as a concern for the Ashes.
A snapshot of the third day's play at the World Test Championship final between Australia and India at The Oval.
Pat Cummins and Ben Stokes are remarkable leaders who can inspire their teams to Ashes success, says England's former white-ball captain Eoin Morgan.
Steve Waugh has joined Ricky Ponting in criticising India's Test Championship tactics, with Australia on top against an attack missing Ravichandran Ashwin.
With the start of the Ashes imminent, England captain Ben Stokes has told his team it's "fine to fail" and pledged to show no fear against Australia.
Steve Waugh has welcomed the clarity around David Warner's Test retirement target but warns the opener won't be gifted a swansong if the numbers don't stack up.
Steve Smith has reverted to the technique that helped him plunder runs against England in the 2019 Ashes, bringing the trigger movement back to his batting.
The BBL's reigning player of the tournament Matt Short will remain in Adelaide, while Moises Henriques is set to finish his career at the Sydney Sixers.
Cricket Australia's former head of communications has avoided jail for sexually touching two men without their consent.
Steve Smith has again questioned if England's high-tempo approach will come off against Australia, far from convinced it can be done against his team's quicks.
Steve Smith's 31st Test century at one of his most prolific venues could prove the springboard for another spectacular Ashes series for Australia's top batter.
A snapshot of the second day's play at the World Test Championship final between Australia and India at The Oval.
Scott Boland has been the pick of the bowlers for Australia as they left India 5-151 at stumps on day two of the World Test Championship final in reply to 469.
Travis Head has scored 163 in the World Test Championship final, but India believe they have found a weakness in the in-form Australian's batting.
Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka will go to trial to contest a charge that he sexually assaulted a 29-year-old woman in Sydney.
Fast bowler Trent Boult is a strong chance of playing for New Zealand at the World Cup in India despite turning down a national contract, says coach Gary Stead.
David Warner has been under immense pressure heading into the final and the Ashes. Find out more here.
Steve Smith has once again come to Australia's rescue. Find out more here.