Michael Neser

While there's very little cricket being played right now, officials are preparing to announce their annual contract list for a bumper 12 months.

Nathan Lyon is expected to return to the Australian XI in the third Test, in which the hosts will be pushing for an unassailable 3-0 series lead.

Australia has named a 15-man squad for the third Ashes Test, taking place at Adelaide Oval from next Wednesday.

Another tough call is facing Australia's selectors after Michael Neser's brilliance in the second Ashes Test.

Mark Butcher has underlined the futility of England's focus on pure speed after watching a 35-year-old dismantle England "with the 'keeper up".

Australia only needs to draw the series to retain the Ashes, and currently leads 2-0 after a comprehensive win at the Gabba.

Steve Smith took an incredible catch off the bowling of Michael Neser on day four of the second Ashes Test.

England's batting coach made a stunning revelation after day three of the Gabba Test. Mark Waugh treated it with contempt.

England will likely need to win the final three Test matches with Australia in full control at the end of day three in Brisbane.

England took the points on day one of the pink ball test, thanks to Joe Root and, surprisingly, Jofra Archer with the bat.