Chadd Sayers (centre) celebrates a wicket during his Test debut against South Africa. Photo: AP/Themba Hadebe

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Sayers missing from "white ball" focused cricket contract list

Limited overs internationals dominate the new additions to Cricket Australia’s revamped contracted players list, with Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft absent.

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Suddenly, England have a prayer

What a difference a day makes – or even an evening session. Michael Jacobs ponders the ifs, and what-ifs, of England’s resurgence at the Oval.

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"He could be a very successful player": Ashes debutant a man on a mission

Cameron Bancroft is an intense perfectionist, be it running laps or singles, putting a high price on his wicket or a bad ball away for four.

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Sayers in Ashes squad as Australia springs selection shocks

South Australian Chadd Sayers has rocketed into Ashes calculations, with the Sheffield Shield swing king joining wildcard wicketkeeper Tim Paine and perpetual comeback kid Shaun Marsh in a controversial 13-man squad named this morning.

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England team Adelaide-bound after lacklustre Perth outing

England paceman James Anderson says his team’s rusty display with the ball in the weekend’s tour match isn’t anything to be worried about.