Australia's tortuous search to replace swashbuckling opener David Warner is over with Jake Weatherald set to pad up in the first Ashes test, but the selection can't paper over the ageing side's glaring weakness at the top of the order.

Weatherald's unenviable Ashes task: fill giant hole at top left by Warner

Australia captain Pat Cummins is back bowling multiple overs on a reduced run-up and has targeted returning to the team for the second Ashes test against England, a day-nighter in Brisbane starting on 4 December.

Captain Cummins targets return in second Ashes test

Ben Stokes has been awarded a fresh two-year contract that will take him through to the end of the next home Ashes series in 2027, England cricket chiefs announced on Tuesday.

Stokes signs England deal until 2027 Ashes

England are banking on their rapid bowling attack as they look to end their Ashes drought in Australia, with fast bowler Mark Wood saying the squad has a "different feel" to previous unsuccessful trips Down Under.

England 'quietly confident' heading into Ashes series, says Wood

Australia's Marnus Labuschagne slammed a fifth century in eight innings, firing an ominous warning shot ahead of the Ashes with some of the richest form of his life.

Run-machine Labuschagne in form of his life ahead of Ashes

Late replacement Blair Tickner took four for 34 and Daryl Mitchell hit 56 not out as New Zealand beat England by five wickets in the second one-day international in Hamilton on Wednesday to seal the three-match series.

Late replacement Tickner fires NZ to ODI series win over England

Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey remembers a hostile reception from English crowds after stumping Jonny Bairstow at Lord's during the 2023 Ashes and hopes home fans can drown out the taunts of the Barmy Army in the coming series.

Carey hoping Australia fans can block out English taunts during Ashes

Injured Australia captain Pat Cummins has been ruled out of the first Ashes test against England in Perth next month, head coach Andrew McDonald said on Monday.

Australia captain Cummins ruled out of first Ashes test

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