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The dystopian Pottersville in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ is starting to feel less like fiction

Along with millions of others, I’ll soon be taking 2 hours and 10 minutes out of my busy holiday schedule to sit down and watch a movie I’ve seen countless times before: Frank Capra’s “It’s a Wonderful Life,” which tells the story of a man’s existential crisis one Christmas Eve…

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Hazlewood setback puts pace attack reunion in limbo

An achilles complaint has halted the progress of Australia paceman Josh Hazlewood, who will not recommence running and bowling until next week.

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Nathan Lyon in ‘filthy’ mood after Test omission as Crawley hails ‘phenomenal’ Root

Nathan Lyon admitted he was furious after being dropped by Australia for the first time in 13 years of home Tests

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Lyon 'absolutely filthy' with axing for Gabba Test

Nathan Lyon was unhappy about being dropped for the first time in a home Test since 2012, as George Bailey revealed why Pat Cummins was a late scratching.

AAP

Cameron Green stakes Ashes claim with strong all-round showing in Sheffield Shield

Western Australian hits 94 and bowls injury-free spell, with one more day of action to impress before Australian XI is named

The Guardian - AU

Tasmania's Test contenders fail to fire in Hobart

Test hopefuls Jake Weatherald and Beau Webster have failed in the Sheffield Shield for Tasmania as Australia squad member Brendan Doggett starred for SA.

AAP

Green to bowl with changed action ahead of Perth Test

Cameron Green is ready for his toughest bowling workload in more than 12 months, revealing the subtle changes he has made to his action after back surgery.

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‘I didn’t want to make it all about me’: Jake Weatherald on his path to an Ashes call-up

The opener is in line for an Australia debut after twice taking time away from cricket to protect his mental health and piling on the runs for Tasmania

The Guardian - AU

Cummins, Lyon defend selectors on tough transition call

Australia captain Pat Cummins insists the Test team's succession planning remains on track, despite Steve Waugh's concerns over selectors' management of it.

AAP

Cummins feeling good for Gabba, but rest may be needed

Pat Cummins says his return to bowling has gone better than expected, with Australia's captain still eying off a return for the second Ashes Test.

AAP

Australia keep options open with Ashes squad selection containing few surprises

The lineup for the Perth Test appears to be locked in after a question at the top of the order was answered and the dominoes tumbled further down

The Guardian - AU

If he farts it's a headline: Bailey feels for Konstas

Sam Konstas could still be given time against England's attack in tour matches this summer, as Steve Waugh says the opener needs time with NSW to find his game.

AAP

Jake Weatherald in contention for Test debut after being named in Australia’s Ashes squad

Opener Jake Weatherald has secured a place in the Australian squad and is the leading contender to partner Usman Khawaja at the top of the order for the first Ashes Test

The Guardian - AU

Waugh takes shot at selectors over Test team transition

George Bailey has insisted the transition of Australia's Test team remains on track, despite Steve Waugh taking a swipe at him over the handling of the issue..

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Marsh's 'six beers deep' plan, not playing Ashes opener

Michael Vaughan wants Mitch Marsh opening the batting for Australia in the Ashes but it would require a serious leap of faith from Test selectors.

The Guardian - UK

Australia selector confident Pat Cummins will play major part in Ashes

George Bailey, Australia’s chair of selectors, has said he is confident Pat Cummins will play in the Ashes series against England

AAP

Selectors look on positive side for Green's Ashes role

Chief selector George Bailey has had his say on Cameron Green's side soreness, Pat Cummins' Ashes availability, and if Marnus Labuschagne could open again.

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Ashes hopeful starts new audition with one-day century

NSW batsman Kurtis Patterson, considered an outsider for an Ashes berth, has posted a century in a one-day loss to Tasmania.

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The Independent UK

Pat Cummins diagnosed with back problem but expected to be fit for Ashes opener

The Ashes gets under way in Perth on November 21.

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Tasmanian challenging Sam Konstas for Test spot

Teenage opener Sam Konstas is fighting to keep his spot for the Ashes, while Tasmanian Jake Weatherald is pressing his claims for an Ashes debut.

AAP

McSweeney the shining star as Sri Lanka A secure draw

The Australia A-Sri Lanka A four-day clash in Darwin has ended in a draw, but Nathan McSweeney can be proud of his work with the Ashes on the horizon.

The Guardian - AU

Australia lose stability without batting axis but could find a future against West Indies

A new era begins with Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne both missing from the XI as Sam Konstas and Josh Inglis take their place for the first Test

The Independent UK

Marnus Labuschagne axed by Australia after World Test Championship final defeat

Having been promoted to open against South Africa at Lord’s, Labuschagne will miss out in the first Test against the West Indies next week

AAP

Labuschagne dropped, Smith to miss first Windies Test

Marnus Labuschagne has gone from the world's top-ranked Test batter to dropped in the space of two years, after being left out of the team to face the Windies.

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Glenn Maxwell retires from ODI cricket

Maxwell, known as one of the game’s most powerful hitters, is calling time on his one-day career with Australia.

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