Travis Head scores 163 and Steve Smith ends unbeaten on 129 as Australia close on 518-7 in their first innings, leading England by 134 runs at stumps on day three of the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney.
6th, January 2026, 09:05pm
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6th, January 2026, 08:22pm
Steve Smith's ruthless unbeaten century and Travis Head’s majestic 163 on day three put Australia in total control of the fifth Ashes Test against England.
6th, January 2026, 08:06pm
Steve Smith's ruthless unbeaten century and Travis Head’s majestic 163 on day three put Australia in total control of the fifth Ashes Test against England.
6th, January 2026, 08:06pm
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6th, January 2026, 07:59pm
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6th, January 2026, 07:59pm
The SMMT warned of a growing gap between consumer demand and the government's ambitions for EVs.
6th, January 2026, 07:58pm
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6th, January 2026, 07:58pm
Australia captain Steve Smith leads from the front as he scores his 13th career Ashes century on his home ground to help his team to 449-7 in their first innings, giving them a 65-run lead against England on day three of the fifth Test in Sydney.
6th, January 2026, 07:51pm
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6th, January 2026, 07:25pm