International cricket news and updates
Australia captain Steve Smith credited England for playing “really well” after their Boxing Day Test win at the MCG, ending England’s 14-year drought in Australia.
Steve Smith has defended England over the Noosa drinking controversy, saying teams need to get away from cricket and experience the country during long breaks.
Monty Panesar has backed Ravi Shastri to replace Brendon McCullum as England coach, saying the former India coach knows how to beat Australia after Ashes defeat.
Left-arm spinner Jayden Lennox receives his first New Zealand call-up for the India tour while Kane Williamson will miss ODIs due to SA20 commitments.
Former Australia coach Darren Lehmann has defended England over drinking allegations during their Noosa break, saying "I was there" and the players were well behaved.
Sean Abbott is targeting an Ashes debut after recovering from a hamstring injury that ruled him out of the Perth Test. The 34-year-old remains determined to earn his Test cap.
Jhye Richardson is closing in on a return to Australia's Test squad for Boxing Day after recovering from shoulder surgery, with Pat Cummins ruled out.
Pat Cummins will not play again in the Ashes and is doubtful for the T20 World Cup as Australia refuse to risk his long-term fitness after back injury.
A shocking report claims England players spent six out of nine days drinking during their mid-Ashes break at Noosa, with Rob Key promising an investigation.
Todd Murphy has been named in Australia's squad for the Boxing Day Test to replace Nathan Lyon, who will undergo surgery on a torn hamstring and miss an extended period.
Geoffrey Boycott has called for Brendon McCullum to be sacked as England coach, saying Bazball has failed after a 3-0 Ashes defeat to Australia.
Kevin Pietersen says England batters are "not tuned into Test cricket" after their 82-run loss in Adelaide handed Australia the Ashes with a 3-0 lead.