Marnus Labuschagne hit a double century as Australia amassed a huge 454 first innings against a weary New Zealand in the third Sydney Test on Saturday. Labuschagne reached his highest Test score of 215 as the Australians were dismissed just before tea on the second day.

Aus vs NZ: Marnus Labuschagne hits double ton in Australia's 454

New Zealand collapsed under an unrelenting Australian pace barrage led by Pat Cummins on Saturday, all out for 148 and in danger of a big defeat in the second Test in Melbourne.

Cricket: New Zealand collapse to 148 all out under Australian pace barrage

Australia named an unchanged squad in the first Test against New Zealand in the day/night encounter to take place at Perth. The Kiwis have had just three days to acclimatise to the hot conditions at Perth as they begin their quest for a first Test series win in Australia since 1985-86.

Australia name unchanged squad for first day/night Test against New Zealand

Congress lawmaker Shashi Tharoor on Sunday gave his take on how cricket teams should go for breaking records if the opportunity presents itself. His remarks came after Australia's batsman David Warner was not able to break Brian Lara's record of highest individual Test score.

Shashi Tharoor slams Australia decision to declare innings as David Warner misses chance to break world record

By Mallika Singh After India emphatically beat Bangladesh by an innings and 46 runs on the third day of the 'pink-ball' Test on Sunday in Kolkata’s Eden Gardens, Australian captain Tim Paine took a dig at Virat Kohli saying that Indian captain's "mood" will decide whether the two teams will play the day/night Test in Australia next year.

Will ask Virat if he is in a good mood: Paine on playing 'pink ball' Test against India

Australia and India are slated to play a Test series next year, but the build-up has already started. Skipper Tim Paine on Sunday took a dig at Virat Kohli, saying the mood of the Indian skipper will decide whether both teams play a pink-ball Test or not.

Tim Paine takes a dig at Virat Kohli over pink-ball Test in Australia-India series

Australia's Tim Paine has said the upcoming test series against Pakistan and New Zealand may be the last time he captains the side at home as he enters the twilight of his career.

Tim Paine's home summer maybe his last

After retaining the Ashes, Australia skipper Tim Paine said that the team can be extremely proud of what they have achieved on the English soil. His remarks came after the loss in the fifth and final Test by 135 runs against England.

We can be proud of our effort, says Tim Paine after retaining Ashes

Greg Chappell could not do it, while Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke, who had both had two attempts each, were unable to manage it either. But if his side avoid defeat in the fifth Test against England at The Oval starting Thursday, Tim Paine will join the list of Australia captains who have led the team to an Ashes series win in England.

'Accidental' Australia captain Tim Paine on verge of Ashes landmark

It is nine days since Ben Stokes hit a remarkable 135 not out to win the third Test of the Ashes series at Headingley, and as he prepares for the next instalment, Australia captain Tim Paine said thoughts of how to outwit the England batsman keep him awake at night.

Ashes 2019: Ben Stokes threat keeps Aussie skipper Paine awake at night

Australian captain Tim Paine admitted that Ben Stokes was simply too good for the visitors as the all-rounder delivered one of the greatest Ashes innings to help England to victory at Headingley that levelled the series.

'Unbelievable' Ben Stokes was too good for Australia, says Tim Paine

An emotional Steve Smith said his brilliant contribution to Australia's first-Test humbling of England was a dream come true after the pain of his ball-tampering ban.

After ton, I was thinking don't burst into tears: Ashes centurion Steve Smith

Australia captain Tim Paine on Monday hailed Steve Smith as "probably the best Test batsman we've ever seen" after his man-of-the-match performance in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston.

Steve Smith hailed as 'best Test batsman we've seen' by Australia's Tim Paine

Australia's Steve Smith said he had contemplated the end of his career after marking his first Test since a year-long ball-tampering ban with a superb century on the opening day of the 2019 Ashes.

I lost bit of love for cricket at one point, says Steve Smith after Ashes comeback century

Australia captain Tim Paine won the toss and decided to bat in the first Ashes Test against England at Edgbaston on Thursday. Ashes-holders Australia has not won a match of any kind at Edgbaston since 2001, while England has won their past 11 internationals at the Birmingham ground.

Australia win toss and bat against England in first Ashes Test

How Dilip Jajodia is helping swing king Anderson with his weapon of choice in Ashes

Australia's hopes of winning an Ashes series in England for the first time in 18 years have been boosted by former Test captain Steve Waugh agreeing to mentor the side.

Former captain Steve Waugh to mentor Australia for Ashes

Skipper Tim Paine Monday said he expects the banned Steve Smith and David Warner to play "a huge" role in this year's Ashes series against England, with Australia now in "a really good place.

Steve Smith and David Warner to play 'huge' part in Ashes series: Tim Paine

Australia finally have the chance to bring some cheers to their fans after an egregious 2018 when Tim Paine's men take on Sri Lanka at the Manuka Oval from Friday with a series victory beckoning the beleaguered hosts.

Tim Paine's Australia seek Sri Lanka relief after tumultuous 2018

Days after Australian skipper Tim Paine asked Rishabh Pant to babysit his kids, India's ODI star Rohit Sharma has also urged India's young wicketkeeper-batsman to babysit his newborn daughter Samaira.

After Tim Paine, Rohit Sharma asks Rishabh Pant to babysit his newborn daughter

Tim Paine's men did their utmost to avoid being the first Australia side to lose a Test series to India on home soil but were outplayed in the key moments that might have swung matters in their favour, the 34-year-old said on Monday.

India vs Australia: We were outplayed in key moments, says Australia captain Tim Paine

We were outplayed in key moments, says Australia captain Tim Paine

In pictures: Virat's India breaks 71-year Test series jinx in Australia

Rishabh Pant and Tim Paine's good-humoured on-field banter has been lapped up by the television viewers and the Indian described it as a way of maintaining intensity during long on-field hours.

Rishabh Pant explains importance of good-humoured on-field banter

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