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The West Test is set to smash its crowd record in the Ashes.

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SOLD OUT! The West Test to trounce historic crowd record

The opening day of The West Test is officially a sell-out and The West can also reveal the second day of the Ashes match is tracking the same way, meaning the clash will trounce its own attendance record.

Jackson Barrett

Mitchell Owen (L) and Tim David (R) of Australia celebrate winning the third Twenty20 (T20) international cricket match between West Indies and Australia at Warner Park Sporting Complex in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, on July 25, 2025. (Photo by Randy Brooks / AFP)

CRICKETCommentsPower hitters shaping Aussie T20 future

Batters as tall as AFL ruckmen that can hit the ball out of any ground in the world are turning the Australian T20 team into a different beast.

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Glenn Maxwell’s freakish effort on the boundary line.

T20 WINGlenn Maxwell finishes in the gutter after freakish act

The Aussie champion’s effort was so acrobatic, his teammates had to actually check he wasn’t hurt.

Adrian Warren

Sam Konstas had a nightmare tour of the West Indies.

CricketCommentsMcDonald says every chance Konstas, Khawaja open in Ashes

Australian coach Andrew McDonald says there’s every chance Sam Konstas and Usman Khawaja will walk to the crease on the opening day of the Ashes in Perth despite the pair’s horror tour of the West Indies.

Aaron Kirby

Sam Konstas needs to hone his craft in domestic cricket.

CRICKETCommentsThe Konstas issue Australia can’t afford to keep ignoring

MITCHELL JOHNSON: The West Indies series has made very clear what the Test teen prodigy needs to do next.

Mitchell Johnson

Cam Bancroft will be hoping to push his case for a Test re-call.

CRICKETCommentsPremiumREVEALED: How Test hopefuls will prepare for Ashes series

Australian Test aspirants will have four Sheffield Shield matches to audition for an Ashes call-up under the new domestic fixture revealed on Monday.

Jackson Barrett

Mitchell Starc has reached 100 Tests for Australia.

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Starc gets to 100-Test milestone by doing it his way

He’s not Pat Cummins or Josh Hazlewood and nor should he be. Mitchell Starc has reached 100 Tests for Australia by doing it his way and that’s what has made him such a great asset.

Mitchell Johnson

Australia could drop veteran spinner Nathan Lyon for the pink-ball Test against the West Indies.

AUSSIE IXAustralia on the verge of dropping Test bombshell

‘Everything’s an option.’

Cameron Noakes

Nathan McSweeney, Cam Bancroft and Kurtis Patterson could all make a late push for an Ashes spot.

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The Aussie batters that could pounce on an Ashes spot

Australia hasn’t learnt a lot about it’s top order two Tests into the West Indies tour and there will be an opportunity for players to throw their hat in the ring ahead of the Ashes. Here are the contenders.

Jackson Barrett

Usman Khawaja is struggling against quick bowling.

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A bowler’s view on what’s going wrong for Aussie top order

I was asked a question by somebody yesterday: can you change four out of your top six before an Ashes series? My reply was that you shouldn’t but that for Australia, it looks like it could happen. 

Mitchell Johnson

Shamar Joseph (R) of West Indies express disappointment that Cameron Green (L) of Australia was dropped during the first day of the 1st test match between West Indies and Australia at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, on June 25, 2025. (Photo by Randy Brooks / AFP)

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Green’s latest hiccup leaves West Aussie under the pump

Australia wants Cam Green to succeed. Selectors want him to succeed at No.3. But his recent batting mishaps hint at a cluttered mind — and he has already had five of his eight hits before the Ashes.

Jackson Barrett

Steve Smith is back for Australia less than three weeks after badly injuring a finger.

SMITH’S BACKAustralia dump Test star as Steve Smith returns

The Aussies have made the call on the veteran batter just 20 days after his gruesome injury.

Oliver Caffrey

Australia's Cameron Green walks off the field after losing his wicket during the World Test Championship final.

CricketCommentsSmith backs coaches call for patience over new top order

Steve Smith is certain both Sam Konstas and Cam Green can find success at the top of the order, despite their poor returns in the first Test against the West Indies.

Jake Santa Maria

Steve Smith should return to batting at firs drop.

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Smith needs to do what is best for the team, not himself

MITCHELL JOHNSON: The top order is a mess and there is one very simple fix if Steve Smith is willing to do the right thing.

Mitchell Johnson

Josh Hazlewood has put on a bowling masterclass in the West Indies.

TEST TURNAROUNDVideoDumped veteran joins rampage as Aussies destroy West Indies

The Australians have totally blown away the hosts and even a forgotten star managed an act of brilliance.

Cameron Noakes

Cam Green, Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne and Beau Webster are fighting for four spots in the Ashes team.

CRICKET CommentsAustralia’s game of batting musical chairs starts now

JACKSON BARRETT: Five months out from the first Ashes Test, there are just two players with undeniable claims to their spots in the starting XI.

Jackson Barrett

Josh Inglis still doesn’t know where he is batting in the opening Test against West Indies, with Australia poised to wait on one final look at the Barbados wicket before making a call on their order. 

CRICKET CommentsInglis patient: WA star still waiting to see where he’ll bat

Josh Inglis still doesn’t know where he is batting in the opening Test against West Indies, with Australia poised to wait on one final look at the Barbados wicket before making a call on their order. 

Jackson Barrett

Marnus Labuschagne has been dropped from Australia’s Test team.

CRICKET CommentsMarnus axed and young guns in as selectors make bold call

Marnus Labuschagne has been axed from Australia’s Test team in a sensational move six days out from the first match against the West Indies. 

Jackson Barrett

Cricket Australia is open to extending its deal to host the first Test of the home summer in Perth.

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Cricket bosses keen to extend deal to have Perth open summer

Perth could be the long-term home of the first cricket Test of the summer, thanks to unprecedented interest and the resurgence of the sport in Western Australia. 

Jackson Barrett

Usman Khawaja is one of several veteran batters that should make way for the next generation.

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Aussies need to make tough calls now on failing batters

MITCHELL JOHNSON: The top order face criticism over the World Test Championship final failure, but the selectors are the ones who should be answering the questions.

Mitchell Johnson

Australia has been left with more questions than answers after losing the World Test Championship final.

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PLAYER RATINGS: Grim scores for Australia’s shaky top order

Australia has been left with more questions than answers after losing the World Test Championship final. The West Australian has rated every player from both sides of the showpiece Test at Lord’s. 

Jackson Barrett

Captain Pat Cummins’ look of frustration says it all about Australia’s World Test final defeat.

CricketCommentsAxe sharpening? Australia eye 'reset' after Proteas defeat

A new World Test Championship cycle could create an opportunity for Australia to ‘reset’ their ageing team following a shock loss against South Africa.

Oliver Caffrey

Australia were haunted by their batting woes.

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Ignored batting issues come home to roost for Australia

Now the World Test Championship final is all but over, Australia’s batting order is back to where it started. 

Jackson Barrett

Ticket sales for The West Test have reached unprecedented heights and thousands of tourists are coming for it.

CRICKET VideoCommentsPremiumAshes mania: Why Test cricket is the hottest ticket in town

It’s the hottest ticket in town. So hot that if you don’t get in quick, you won’t get in the door. Ticket sales for The West Test have reached unprecedented heights and thousands of tourists are coming for it.

Jackson Barrett