CA's decision over private investment will go a long way towards shaping the futures of both the BBL and Australian cricket as a whole

Captain Pat Cummins and spinner Nathan Lyon have returned to the Australia XI for the third Ashes test against England in Adelaide but opener Usman Khawaja has been left out, leaving his test career at a cross-roads.

Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins has issued an emotional statement on Instagram as the sporting world grieves the tragedy in Bondi. Ahead of the third Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval, Cummins said he was “absolutely devastated by the horror” at Bondi, while also calling for people to donate blood.

Khawaja will know within hours whether he is being recalled from a back complaint for tomorrow’s Test against England in Adelaide. McDonald gave Khawaja, who turns 39 on Thursday, a rousing endorsement and hinted the veteran he would stay a part of the squad for the rest of the series.

Nathan Lyon made clear his disappointment at being dropped for a home test for the first time in 14 years in Brisbane two weeks ago, but the Australian spinner is only looking forward before the third test at a ground he knows very well.

They might be impressing in Australia right now as they take it to England in the Ashes but some of Australia's top cricketers are also keen golfers.

Steve Smith has taken a brilliant catch and then hit the winning runs to give Australia a 2-0 lead in the Ashes.

Jonathan Doidge takes a look at the best Ashes betting odds on the Third Test in Adelaide with England needing a win to keep the series alive

Jack Konnis makes and repairs bats from a small warehouse in Norwood, Adelaide, including the 2lb 11oz blade used by Australia's opener

Steve Smith has figured out how to wear the black strips under his eyes correctly for the day-night Ashes test at the Gabba.

Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey has defended England’s contentious decision to take a break from the Ashes ahead of the third Test.