Simon Katich

Australia was hoping for a miracle from Ireland but will now deal with the ramificiations of a horrible campaign.

The all-rounder has been the victim of a rotating batting order this year, but his performances during the Ashes have been poor.

Australia's slow over-rate on the first day at the Gabba has come under fire - but the hosts could still escape ICC sanction quite easily.

Selectors are being encouraged to make the cut-throat call to end Usman Khawaja's Test career in a bid to fight fire with fire in the Ashes series.

England's approach to batting has been put under scrutiny. It may have left some travelling fans very angry.

Jake Weatherald and Marnus Labuschagne are at the centre of one of the hottest debates leading up to the first Ashes Test.

Sri Lanka's initial reaction suggested Josh Inglis would be sent on his way. The third umpire saw it completely different.

The left-hander is a big out for the Champions Trophy. Australia's series loss to Sri Lanka exposed why he's so important.

Phil Hughes was "screwed over" by "horrible" and "shortsighted" selectors, Usman Khawaja declared in a new documentary about the late star's life.

The Aussies had the better of India on the opening day in Adelaide, but a former Test opener has fired up over an invisible problem.