Andy Murray made a successful return to tennis in 2019 after hip surgery — but now the three-time major title winner says he can't play in next month's Australian Open due to a pelvic injury.

Peter Siddle calls time on his international cricket career, ending more than 11 years of donning the Baggy Green for Australia.

Tom Blundell fought gamely with a terrific century, but it was not enough to prevent a hefty 247-run loss to Australia, who sealed a trans-Tasman trophy victory with a day to spare.

Pat Cummins' five-wicket haul puts Australia into an insurmountable position at the MCG, continuing New Zealand's failings with the bat amid another DRS controversy.

After weeks of speculation, the AFL confirms Eddie Betts will return to his former club Carlton after six years with the Adelaide Crows, with the Victorian club having some fun with a short clip of Betts going "Back to the Future".