Spotlight falls on Steve Smith, Joe Root on Ashes stage
Two of the world's best batsmen will be in opposition when Australia's Steve Smith and England's Joe Root both lead their countries for the first time in an Ashes Test at Brisbane on Thursday.
Nov 22, 2017, 14:20 PM IST
Steve Smith, Joe Root continue war of words on Ashes eve
The war of words that has added spice to the lead-up to cricket’s oldest enduring Test series will give way to genuine hostilities on Thursday when bitter Ashes rivals Australia and England march out in front of a packed crowd at the Gabba.
Nov 22, 2017, 13:15 PM IST
Shaun Marsh joins David Warner on Australia's Ashes injury list
Australia batsman Shaun Marsh has joined opener David Warner as an injury concern on the eve of the series-opening Ashes Test against England in Brisbane.
Nov 22, 2017, 12:56 PM IST
Jake Ball in as England unveil XI for first Ashes Test
Fast bowler Jake Ball will be part of England's four-pronged pace attack as the visitors revealed their eleven on the eve of the first Ashes Test beginning at the Gabba in Brisbane on Thursday.
Nov 22, 2017, 12:47 PM IST
For now Steve Smith has David Warner in Australia's XI for Ashes opener, Glenn Maxwell on standby
Should Warner lose his fitness race, the hard-hitting Glenn Maxwell could slot into the middle order, with Shaun Marsh elevated to open alongside uncapped Western Australia teammate Cameron Bancroft.
Nov 22, 2017, 10:42 AM IST
Australia announce eleven for first Ashes Test in Brisbane
Cricket Australia on Wednesday announced the playing XI ahead of the first Ashes Test against England starting at the Gabba on Thursday.
Nov 22, 2017, 09:25 AM IST
England women win third Ashes T20I; Danielle Wyatt scores record ton
The famous win for England came courtesy all-rounder Danni Wyatt, who struck a 100 from just 57 balls.
Nov 21, 2017, 23:42 PM IST
Ben Stokes let down a lot of people, feels David Warner
Stokes was withdrawn from England's Ashes squad following his arrest in Bristol on September 25.
Nov 21, 2017, 23:25 PM IST
David Warner plays down injury scare ahead of Ashes opener
David Warner is slated to open with debutant Cameron Bancroft, the in-form Western Australian who would be Warner's 10th opening partner in Tests.
Nov 21, 2017, 23:15 PM IST
Ashes: Can England tick without Big Ben?
England are resigned to being without Ben Stokes for the whole of the Ashes series and it will be fascinating to see whether they can replace him - and win without him - against Australia.
Nov 21, 2017, 15:55 PM IST
Ashes: What happened four years ago doesn't matter, says Alastair Cook
Alastair Cook dismissed talk of Mitchell Johnson as "irrelevant" on Tuesday as England prepare to face Australia's new-look pace attack in the first Ashes Test.
Nov 21, 2017, 15:44 PM IST
Australia out to 'end careers' in Ashes, says Nathan Lyon
Australia are out to "end careers" for England players in the upcoming Ashes Tests, spinner Nathan Lyon said on Monday, pointing out how the tourists finished their last visit in disarray.
Nov 21, 2017, 11:20 AM IST
David Warner hit by neck injury ahead of Ashes
Australia vice-captain David Warner said he will undergo intense treatment on his neck after suffering sudden pain during training on Tuesday, just two days before the first Ashes Test in Brisbane.
Nov 21, 2017, 09:22 AM IST
Stuart Broad fine after being struck by stray golf ball on day off
England face Australia in the first Test at the Gabba in Brisbane starting on Thursday.
Nov 20, 2017, 22:35 PM IST
Ashes surprise Shaun Marsh eager to grasp his latest last chance
Marsh was one of a couple of surprise inclusions in the Australia squad named on Friday for next week's opener against England in Brisbane.
Nov 18, 2017, 20:09 PM IST
Australia beat England by six wickets to retain Women's Ashes
Australia won the last series, which was staged in England, 10-6 in 2015.
Nov 17, 2017, 18:44 PM IST
Ashes: Tim Paine ready to dust off baggy green after seven-year gap
For someone contemplating retirement earlier this year after multiple operations on a broken finger, Australia's surprise Ashes selection Tim Paine is visiting his parents to retrieve the old baggy green cap he thought he may never don again.
Nov 17, 2017, 13:59 PM IST
