Jack Konnis makes and repairs bats from a small warehouse in Norwood, Adelaide, including the 2lb 11oz blade used by Australia's opener

Fit-again Australia captain Pat Cummins says there is a way back for Usman Khawaja, despite veteran batter - who turns 39 this week - overlooked for third Ashes Test vs England from Wednesday; Cummins

Captain Pat Cummins and spinner Nathan Lyon have returned to the Australia XI for the third Ashes test against England in Adelaide but opener Usman Khawaja has been left out, leaving his test career at a cross-roads.

England get the third Ashes Test of the 2025/26 series underway later this week looking to avoid a series defeat. It has been a shambolic start to the series for England, losing the first two

Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins has issued an emotional statement on Instagram as the sporting world grieves the tragedy in Bondi. Ahead of the third Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval, Cummins said he was “absolutely devastated by the horror” at Bondi, while also calling for people to donate blood.

Khawaja will know within hours whether he is being recalled from a back complaint for tomorrow’s Test against England in Adelaide. McDonald gave Khawaja, who turns 39 on Thursday, a rousing endorsement and hinted the veteran he would stay a part of the squad for the rest of the series.

Nathan Lyon made clear his disappointment at being dropped for a home test for the first time in 14 years in Brisbane two weeks ago, but the Australian spinner is only looking forward before the third test at a ground he knows very well.

Steve Smith has taken a brilliant catch and then hit the winning runs to give Australia a 2-0 lead in the Ashes.

Jonathan Doidge takes a look at the best Ashes betting odds on the Third Test in Adelaide with England needing a win to keep the series alive

Strict Rules: Under Cricket Australia's strict Anti-Corruption rules, players are normally required to surrender their phones upon arriving at the venue. However, the team was allowed to temporarily access their devices to check on the safety and well-being of family and friends.