Townsville

Ashes 2017-18: England's Moeen Ali fit for final warm-up game ahead of opener in Gabba

England's Moeen Ali, on his first Ashes tour Down Under, says he is ready for the intensity of the series.

Ashes 2017-18: England coach Trevor Bayliss confirms seamer Jake Ball's availability for first Test

Jake Ball sprained his ankle while bowling in last week's tour game against a Cricket Australia XI in Adelaide and is unlikely to play in Wednesday's next tour game in Townsville.

As New Zealand PM John Key makes his way to India, here's what you should know

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has been delayed by a day in his trip to India after the Air Force Boeing 757 carrying him and 80 other passengers broke down in Townsville.