Highlights: Australia vs England (3rd Test, Day 3)

A ruthless partnership from Travis Head and Alex Carey put Australia firmly in control of the third Test at stumps on day three.

Head century leaves England reeling

Travis Head’s fourth straight Test hundred in Adelaide powered Australia to a commanding 356-run lead over England.

Conway double ton puts Black Caps in total control

Devon Conway’s 227 set up New Zealand’s declaration at 575-8, leaving the West Indies 465 behind despite a solid opening stand late on day two.

Snicko operator error saved Carey

The operator of the Snicko technology has admitted an error led to a reprieve for Australia’s Alex Carey on the first day of the third Test in Adelaide.

Lyon back in the frame after Gabba snub

Nathan Lyon has shrugged off his surprise Brisbane snub, saying he has nothing to prove ahead of an expected recall for the third Ashes Test.

England roll the dice on Tongue for Adelaide Test

Josh Tongue replaces Gus Atkinson in England’s only change for the third Ashes Test, with the tourists needing a response to keep the series alive.

'Gutted' Wood heading home

England’s bowling stocks have taken another hit after Mark Wood was ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes series.

Black Caps turn to debutant after Blundell blow

New Zealand have called on uncapped wicketkeeper Mitch Hay for the second Test against the West Indies.

Santner smashes Black Caps to series win

Captain Mitchell Santner delivered late fireworks with the bat as New Zealand beat the West Indies by five wickets in the second ODI on Wednesday to win the series.

AfricaPicks launches cricket betting hub

Built by storytellers who understand the numbers and the narrative, AfricaPicks.com is redefining the sports betting conversation across the continent.

Harbhajan blasts 'embarrassing' pitch

The storm over the sub-standard Eden Gardens pitch for India’s 30-run defeat to South Africa in the first Test shows no sign of abating.

Santner’s heroics fall short as Windies triumph

Mitchell Santner’s late fireworks weren’t enough as the West Indies claimed a seven-run win over New Zealand in the first T20I.

Stokes commits to England through 2027 Ashes

England captain Ben Stokes has signed a new two-year central contract, keeping him with the national side until the 2027 home Ashes series.

Brook hammers England to win in Christchurch

A ruthless England led by captain Harry Brook’s brutal knock punished lacklustre fielding from New Zealand to win the second T20I by 65 runs.

Clock ticking for Cummins

Australia are in a “tight” race to get injured captain Pat Cummins fit for the first Ashes Test in November.