Starc stuns SA, but Ashes selectors left perplexed

Australia’s Ashes puzzle is no closer to being solved, with the opening Sheffield Shield round tossing up more questions than answers for national selectors – apart from an emphatic display by returning quick Mitchell Starc as he tore through the Redbacks at Adelaide Oval.

Lehmann keeping his options open as Ashes audition looms

Matthew Wade is confident he will weather an almighty challenge to his place in Australia’s Test XI, with coach Darren Lehmann declaring South Australia’s potential bolter Alex Carey “very impressive”.

Last year's day-night Test against South Africa at Adelaide Oval. Photo: Tony Lewis / InDaily

Oval's pink-ball Shield Test looms as Ashes dress rehearsal

Australian cricket’s brains trust will hope to expedite selection discussions but also pink-ball plans for England during the opening round of the Sheffield Shield.

Players warming to pink ball

Not so long ago, Australian cricketers were seeing red over the pink ball.

Another day-night Shield round scheduled

Cricket Australia has scheduled a day-night Sheffield Shield round in February. It is the latest indication that Australia will continue to host day-night Tests.

day-night sheffield shield

Starc stuns SA, but Ashes selectors left perplexed

Lehmann keeping his options open as Ashes audition looms

Oval's pink-ball Shield Test looms as Ashes dress rehearsal

Players warming to pink ball

Another day-night Shield round scheduled