The best England women can hope for after defeat in the first ODI is to draw the Ashes

England's last pair of Brunt and Cross chased improbable victory only to fall agonisingly short

There's no lack of context in what is a World Cup year, but Lanning and Knight aren't looking too far ahead as they face off in the ODI leg of the women's Ashes

Players from both sides soak in an "emotionally draining" finish in Canberra

The left-arm quick was part of multiple bio-bubbles that continue to place significant strains on players

The home side slipped to 12 for 2 after England's captain had got their first innings close

Australia's attack shared the wickets around with Alana King impressing on debut

Australia opener says she was "more disappointed to lose two wickets in a row," when she fell soon after Lanning

Katherine Brunt and Nat Sciver took three wickets apiece, but it could have been much better for England

Jay Lenton was brought on for the final delivery so he could do the running, with Hayden Kerr on strike

Australia need to decide how many of their quick bowlers to unleash

National selector George Bailey says the two boards are "still working through some of the minor details"

"If I don't get picked up this year not sure when I will," he says of his IPL expectations after a bumper BBL season

David Warner and Mitchell Marsh have been rested, while head coach Justin Langer will take time off

A recent WNCL match in Canberra had a well-grassed pitch and there is much interest in the Test surface

Visits by India women and South Africa men, plus the Women's World Cup and a tour by Netherlands men, are scheduled for the next few weeks

Rain allows only 4.1 overs in the second Ashes T20I in Adelaide, and the forecast for the third T20I on Sunday isn't great either

Having recovered from a side injury, the Australia pacer hopes to play in the IPL too, but concedes that the schedule could make it tough

Ellyse Perry, arguably the best-ever women's allrounder, may at long last have a worthy successor

England's captain says the team has grown stronger since losing the 2019 Ashes, with a 'lot more leaders in the side'