SCG pitch unveiled with heavy grass for fifth Ashes Test
The SCG pitch for the fifth Ashes Test has been unveiled, showing a heavy covering of live grass. Australia leads the series 2-1. Get the latest details on the crucial Sydney surface.
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Cameron Green Under Pressure for Fifth Ashes Test
Australian allrounder Cameron Green faces intense scrutiny ahead of the final Ashes Test at the SCG. With Beau Webster waiting, can he deliver? Read the full story.
ICC rates MCG pitch 'unsatisfactory' after Ashes Test
The ICC has delivered a damning 'unsatisfactory' rating for the MCG pitch after the chaotic second Ashes Test. Find out what this means for the iconic venue's future.
Khawaja's SCG spot safe, but retirement call looms
Australian coach Andrew McDonald confirms Usman Khawaja will play at the SCG, yet questions remain over the veteran's Test future beyond the Ashes series. Get the latest cricket updates.
Blewett: Fast-forward Test pitches threaten Ashes tradition
Former Test star Greg Blewett warns that overly fast Australian pitches are eroding the traditional five-day contest, risking the soul of Ashes cricket. Read his full critique.
ICC sanctions MCG for 'unsatisfactory' Ashes pitch
The Melbourne Cricket Ground has received a demerit point from the ICC after the Boxing Day Ashes Test pitch was rated 'unsatisfactory'. Read the full assessment and reaction.
Australian coach backs MCG curator over pitch criticism
Australian cricket coach Andrew McDonald has publicly defended MCG curator Matt Page following heavy criticism of the Boxing Day Test pitch. Read the full story on the ongoing Ashes debate.
Khawaja's SCG Test Guaranteed, Retirement Decision Looms
Australia's coach Andrew McDonald confirms Usman Khawaja will play in the Sydney Test, but the veteran opener's future beyond the Ashes remains an open question. Will the SCG be his farewell?
Lehmann Calls to Scrap Toss After Two-Day Test Debacle
Darren Lehmann renews call to scrap the Test cricket coin toss after a two-day MCG Ashes match forces massive refunds. MCG curator admits pitch error.
Justin Langer Criticises Players Over MCG Pitch Debacle
Justin Langer says Australian and South African players must accept blame for the MCG's two-day Test finish. The former coach calls for better technique and accountability. Read his full analysis.
Two-Day Boxing Day Test Sparks MCG Pitch Fury
The Boxing Day Test at the MCG ended in just two days, leaving 90,000 fans disappointed and Cricket Australia facing huge losses. Curator Matt Page explains the grassy pitch decision.
MCG pitch under fire after 20-wicket Boxing Day chaos
The MCG pitch has sparked major controversy after a staggering 20 wickets fell on the opening day of the Boxing Day Ashes Test. Was it a bowler's paradise or a batting nightmare?
MCG pitch labelled a 'shocker' after 20-wicket day
Cricket legends slam the MCG pitch after a record 20 wickets fell on day one of the Boxing Day Test, sparking fears of another short match and financial losses. Download the 7NEWS app for more.
Parent tackles pitch invader in junior cricket match drama
A quick-thinking parent and corrections officer tackled a pitch invader who knocked down an umpire during a junior cricket match in Port Macquarie. Read the full story of the dramatic incident.
Richmond Oval play abandoned for third time
For the third time in just two years, play at Adelaide's Richmond Oval has been abandoned due to a dangerous pitch. The latest incident raises serious questions about the venue's future for elite cricket.
Strikers stun Sixers in final-over BBL thriller at SCG
The Adelaide Strikers claim a dramatic three-wicket win over the Sydney Sixers at the SCG. Jamie Overton stars as Babar Azam's poor start continues. Get the full BBL match report.
Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja disagree on Perth pitch
Steve Smith has publicly disagreed with Usman Khawaja's critical assessment of the Perth Stadium pitch. The debate heats up as Australia prepares for the Ashes series.
New data challenges Khawaja's Optus Stadium pitch claims
Fresh data reveals the Optus Stadium pitch for the Ashes Test was not as poor as Usman Khawaja claimed. Explore the stats behind the cricket controversy.
Khawaja in hot water over Perth pitch criticism
Cricket Australia officials will meet with Usman Khawaja after his explosive criticism of the Perth Stadium pitch. The veteran opener faces potential sanctions for calling the surface a 'piece of s***' despite ICC's 'very good' rating.
Khawaja's Perth pitch criticism angers Cricket Australia
Usman Khawaja faces Cricket Australia's ire after criticizing Perth Stadium pitch. The opener's comments create tension ahead of Ashes series. Read the full controversy.
Khawaja slams Perth pitch despite ICC 'very good' rating
Australian opener Usman Khawaja has controversially labelled the Perth Test pitch as substandard, directly contradicting the ICC's 'very good' rating. Read the explosive details.
Khawaja Criticises Perth Pitch in Ashes Opener
Australian batter Usman Khawaja didn't hold back about the Perth pitch after day one of the first Ashes Test. Read his blunt assessment and how it affected the game.
ICC Rates Perth Pitch 'Very Good' After Two-Day Test
The ICC has given a perfect 'very good' rating to the Perth pitch after a record-breaking Ashes Test concluded in just two days. Read the full story of the bowling carnage.
Optus Stadium Pitch Gets Top Rating After 2-Day Test
Perth's Optus Stadium pitch receives ICC's highest 'very good' rating despite the Ashes Test ending in just two days. Discover how the surface performed.
Teen's singing creates bond with autistic brother
Wollongong siblings Allee and Cooper Reynolds share an extraordinary bond through music. As Allee prepares for Schools Spectacular, discover how her singing helps her autistic brother communicate and connect.
WA Cricket Defends Optus Stadium Pitch After Two-Day Test
Western Australia Cricket defends the Optus Stadium pitch after the historic Ashes Test concluded in just two days. Read the full analysis of the controversial match conditions.
Illawarra local lands dream SCG curator job
Dapto's Cameron Billett shares his incredible journey from local groundsman to SCG assistant curator preparing for the Ashes. Get his expert lawn care tips!
WA Cricket dismisses Vaughan's pitch claims
WA Cricket refuses to engage with Michael Vaughan's suggestion the Optus Stadium pitch could be doctored for Nathan Lyon. Get the full story on the Ashes controversy.
India's cricket humiliation on engineered pitch backfires
India's calculated gamble backfires spectacularly as South Africa claims stunning 30-run Test victory on controversial Eden Gardens pitch. Cricket world reacts to the batting collapse.
WACA-Style Pitch Expected for Perth Ashes Test
Optus Stadium curator predicts fast, bouncy pitch for first Ashes Test, promising classic WACA-style conditions that could favor Australia's pace attack. Don't miss the action!
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