The Ashes, AFL's Wildcard, ATP finals

England champion Joe Root says his focus for the Ashes is on the team, not his personal run tally. The former skipper has never scored an Ashes century in Australia, from 27 attempts. Jake Weatherald made just 23 for Tasmania against South Australia in the Sheffield Shield, in his first hitout since being named in Australia’s 15-man squad.

The AFL has defended its decision to introduce a Wildcard Round from next year. The new finals system will see seventh play tenth, and eighth play ninth in knockout games. Critics say the new system rewards mediocrity, but AFL boss Andrew Dillon disagrees.

Australia’s Alex De Minaur went down in straight-sets to Carlos Alcaraz, in the opening match of the ATP Finals in Turin. De Minaur blew a 5-3 lead in the first set tiebreak, the Spanish superstar fighting back to win 7-6, 6-2.

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