Usman Khawaja was rushed back into the lineup to replace Steve Smith just before the toss of the coin Wednesday.

Australia vs England Highlights, 3rd Ashes Test Day 1: Batting after captain Pat Cummins won the toss as temperatures topped 36 Celsius at Adelaide Oval, the hosts were 326-8 at stumps on day one.

Ricky Ponting feels Jofra Archer embarrassed himself by failing to deliver the pace and aggression when it was most needed earlier in the match.

Pakistan's batting star Babar Azam says he is eager not only to entertain fans but also to sharpen his game alongside Australian great Steve Smith as anticipation builds ahead of the Big Bash League's opening weekend.

Australia maintained their dominance as they registered an emphatic eight-wicket win over England in the second Ashes Test in Brisbane on Sunday.

Australia's stand-in skipper Steve Smith tried to douse the controversy over the exclusion of Nathan Lyon for the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.

Steve Smith cheekily dodged a question about his on-field heated verbal exchange with England pacer Jofra Archer on Day 4 of the second Ashes Test.

An altercation took place between Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith and England pacer Jofra Archer on Day 4 of the second Ashes Test.

Australia vs England, 2nd Ashes Test Day 1 Highlights: England finished the first day of the second Test at 325 for 9 at The Gabba, Brisbane.

Ashes 2nd Test Live Streaming: Up 1-0 in the 5-match series, Australia look to continue their dominance in pink-ball Tests as Day-Night contest kicks off at the Gabba.