Right then, that is it from Day 1's play. We're set for an intriguing Day 2 of this thrilling test. Can England mount a comeback, or will Australia continue their dominance? We shall find out. The Day 2's play is scheduled to start at 3:30 am GMT.

Cross bowled at the MCG on Tuesday and her experience would significantly bolster England’s pace attack. Lauren Bell also bowled, having recovered from the days-long migraine that ruled her out of the third T20I. Having watched the T20Is on television, Beaumont said she had spotted positive signs despite Australia sweeping the matches.

England captain Heather Knight speaks to BBC Sport before the one-off Women's Ashes Test starting at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday, which is her 199th game in charge in all formats.

Afghanistan women's cricket team will take the field in an exhibition match in Australia, but their cricketing plight remains in a stalemate.

Sydney will host the 2027 Rugby World Cup final, 24 years after England upset the Wallabies at the harbour city's Stadium Australia in the 2003 decider, World Rugby confirmed on Thursday.

England face Australia in day two of the Test in the Women’s Ashes – follow score updates, radio commentary and video highlights.

FEMALE cricketers from Afghanistan hope their first competitive match in Australia will “open doors for Afghan women for education, sport and a future”.

After being evacuated from Afghanistan to Australia in 2021, these women have just played their first cricket match as a team — ever.

The Afghanistan womens cricket team represented their country for the first time in three years at the Junction Oval in Melbourne, playing against Cricket Without Borders; the cricketers said they hav

After a dazzling display of leg-spinning brilliance on the opening day of the Ashes Test at the MCG, Australian star Alana King said she hoped legendary bowler Shane Warne was looking down from the Heavens in delight.

Australia’s spinners look set to heap more misery on Sri Lanka in Galle, while a first innings lead over England is up for grabs in Melbourne in the Women’s Ashes. Follow the action.