Sport
Afghanistan Test to be Ashes warm-up for stars with Perth to host series finale – Sydney Morning Herald
The match against Test minnows Afghanistan will provide much-needed red-ball practice for Test stars Pat Cummins, Steve Smith and David Warner leading into Australia’s…
The series then heads to Adelaide for a day-night Test. Australia have won all eight of their Tests under lights.
Dates for the Brisbane and Adelaide games are yet to be finalised, but a December 9 start at the Gabba would allow for the two Tests to start on a Thursday and Friday, respectively.
Melbourne and Sydney retain their traditional Christmas and New Years fixtures, but the SCG Test will start on January 5, allowing players an extra few days break after a hectic period that will see Australia…
-
Noosa News20 hours agoWoman dead and man rushed to hospital with gunshot wound following crash near Aussie World on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast
-
Noosa News21 hours agoBrisbane-bound traffic diverted after pile-ups along Bruce Highway
-
Noosa News20 hours agoMan arrested after police chase: Driver shot, woman dies in crash
-
General16 hours agoAustralian Catholics mourning death of Pope Francis