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Paceman Boult firms for selection for final Australia test

Pacer Boult seems a favourite for selection for New Zealand's upcoming test against Australia
New Zealand’s Trent Boult celebrates after he dismissed Australia’s Adam Voges for 41 runs during the second day of the second cricket test match at the WACA ground in Perth, Western Australia

No second spinner for Australia in Adelaide

Australia opt not to play second spinner in Adelaide, as Steve O'Keefe is sent back to play Sheffield Shield

Acid test for game as longest format makes evening debut

The inaugural day-night test between Australia and New Zealand should lead to irrevocable change for cricket's oldest and most hallowed format.
Storm clouds gather above the stadium during the fourth day’s play in the second Ashes cricket test between England and Australia at the Adelaide Oval

Factbox: Australia vs New Zealand – third test

Factbox on third test featuring Australia vs New Zealand, which starts in Adelaide on Friday.

Bowlers in the pink for inaugural day-night test

Batsmen have dominated Australia's series against New Zealand, but the pink ball and a green wicket should swing the balance of power back to the bowlers.
A flock of seagulls fly over Adelaide Oval after rain interrupted the first match of the Chappel-Hadlee one-day cricket series between Australia and New Zealand in Adelaide

Former captain Clarke hits out at Buchanan and Symonds

Clarke lashes out at Buchanan, Symonds
England v Australia – Investec Ashes Test Series Fifth Test

Bring on the pink ball, says Australia spinner Lyon

Australia spinner Nathan Lyon has some reservations about meddling with the traditions of the test cricket but cannot wait to get a pink ball in his hands.
Australia’s Nathan Lyon plays with his daughter Harper following the Australian team’s victory over New Zealand at the conclusion their first cricket test match in Brisbane

Marsh, Pattinson, O’Keefe get Australia call-up for Adelaide

Batsman Shaun Marsh was called into the Australia squad for the third test against New Zealand along with pacer James Pattinson and spinner Steve O'Keefe.
Derbyshire v Australia

NEWSMAKER – Johnson’s up-and-down Ashes defined his career

A look back at freshly retired Mitchell Johnson's highs and lows in his career.
Australia’s Mitchell Johnson smiles towards a member of the crowd as he fields near the boundary during the fifth day of the second cricket test match against New Zealand at the WACA ground in Perth

FACTBOX – Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson

Factbox on Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson, who announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket.
Australia’s Mitchell Johnson stretches before the start of New Zealand’s second innings during the fifth day of the second cricket test match at the WACA ground in Perth, Western Australia

Johnson strikes twice as Perth test ends in draw

The second test between Australia and New Zealand drew to an end with a tie, with Australia leading the series by one.
Australia’s Johnson reacts as he is carried from the field by team mates Starc and Hazlewood at the end the fifth day of the second cricket test match against New Zealand at the WACA ground in Perth

Australia pace bowler Mitchell Johnson to retire after test

Australia pace bowler Mitchell Johnson will retire from all international cricket at the conclusion of the second test against New Zealand.
Australia’s captain Steve Smith talks with team mate Mitchell Johnson during the third day of the second cricket test match against New Zealand at the WACA ground in Perth, Western Australia