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The Ashes

Inspired Stokes falls short in Australia’s down-to-the-wire win at Lord’s

Sport

Inspired Stokes falls short in Australia’s down-to-the-wire win at Lord’s

By Ed Osmond, Reuters

Kagiso Rabada loves Test cricket, while navigating testing times and standing the test of time

South Africa

Kagiso Rabada loves Test cricket, while navigating testing times and standing the test of time

By Yanga Sibembe

Australia braced for Bazball assault as England focus on reclaiming Ashes

Sport

Australia braced for Bazball assault as England focus on reclaiming Ashes

By Martyn Herman

Michelle Pfeiffer, Percy Sledge and the cricket lingo connection

South Africa

Michelle Pfeiffer, Percy Sledge and the cricket lingo connection

By Mike Wills

Australian leg spin bowling genius Shane Warne dies

Sport

Australian leg spin bowling genius Shane Warne dies

By Craig Ray and Reuters

Newsdeck

Australian cricket captain Smith sent home in disgrace, coach stays

By AFP

SA vs ENG, Fourth Test preview: SA need to throw the kitchen sink at final fixture

Sport

SA vs ENG, Fourth Test preview: SA need to throw the kitchen sink at final fixture

By Antoinette Muller

Captain Fantastic: The craft of great leadership

Sport

Captain Fantastic: The craft of great leadership

By Daniel Gallan

The Ashes Day 1: Longing and neglect

Sport

The Ashes Day 1: Longing and neglect

By Antoinette Muller

Cricket: Fans deserve better than insular rankings

Sport

Cricket: Fans deserve better than insular rankings

By Antoinette Muller

Cricket: Career high for Clarke as Australia returns to the summit

Sport

Cricket: Career high for Clarke as Australia returns to the summit

By Reuters

Cricket: Batting frauds and bowling fast

Sport

Cricket: Batting frauds and bowling fast

By Antoinette Muller