Australia's dominance of the Women's Ashes continues as England are bowled out for 170 on day one in Melbourne.

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England will miss the services of right-arm seamer Kate Cross or the one-off Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), while two important Australian players make comeback in the squad in order to seek a series whitewash,

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.

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

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.

England skittled for 90 in 72-run defeat to Australia in third womens Ashes T20 at Adelaide; score is the teams second-lowest in the format; Australia lead multi-format series 12-0 and can secure 16-0

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.

England's cricketers have been demolished in the Women's Ashes, but their management insist they are close. Change is needed at the top when reality is denied.

England are still searching for their first win of the Women's Ashes after another dominant Australia win in Adelaide.

The new star of Australian cricket has delivered a leg-spin masterclass befitting the historic occasion of the MCG’s first day/night Test.

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