Australia announce Ashes squad, recall wicketkeeper Tim Paine
Australia have recalled wicketkeeper Tim Paine for the first time in seven years in a selection bombshell while dropping opening batsman Matt Renshaw in a surprising Ashes squad for the series against England.
Nov 17, 2017, 09:17 AM IST
Ashes: Ryan Harris backs Mitchell Starc as next England tormentor
The spirit of Mitchell Johnson could return to haunt England’s batsmen during the Ashes in the form of another left-arm paceman, Mitchell Starc, according to former Australia fast bowler Ryan Harris.
Nov 16, 2017, 13:53 PM IST
Nathan Lyon backs struggling Matt Renshaw for Ashes berth
Renshaw has compiled just 70 runs in six innings for Queensland in the first-class competition and has failed to score a half-century in his previous nine Test innings.
Nov 15, 2017, 16:19 PM IST
England must silence Aussie crowd to win Ashes, says Graeme Swann
Swann, who retired mid-way through England's ill-fated tour in 2013/14, described the noise levels at the Gabba in Brisbane, hosting the first Test from November 23, as "unbelievable".
Nov 15, 2017, 14:50 PM IST
Ashes Tour Game: Chris Woakes takes six, injury scare for Jonny Bairstow
In-form England paceman Chris Woakes claimed six wickets and wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow had an injury scare as a Cricket Australia XI reached 249/9 at the close on the opening day of their four-day tour match in Townsville on Wednesday.
Nov 15, 2017, 14:27 PM IST
Joe Root tells Australia to 'bring it on' for Ashes
One key concern is a lack of big runs for England's top order in the warm-up games so far, with no batsman going on to score a century despite most getting good starts and a lack of runs for former captain Alastair Cook.
Nov 14, 2017, 21:48 PM IST
Ashes: Bring it on, England captain Joe Root tells Australia
England were caught out by Australia’s aggression during the ill-fated 2013/14 Ashes campaign but captain Joe Root says they are fully prepared for short-pitched bowling and on-field chatter when the series kicks off in Brisbane next week.
Nov 14, 2017, 15:40 PM IST
Ashes 2017: Australia pacer Pat Cummins hoping to be Mitchell Johnson 2.0
Pat Cummins is uncertain whether his body can handle the demands of five Ashes Tests but the young paceman hopes to emulate Mitchell Johnson and become an Australian wrecking ball against England's batting lineup.
Nov 14, 2017, 13:20 PM IST
England's Moeen Ali fit to return ahead of Ashes opener
England are on a 31-year winless streak in Brisbane but Moeen believes it is important for the visitors to set the marker for the rest of the campaign.
Nov 13, 2017, 18:32 PM IST
Ashes 2017: Josh Hazlewood the key to battering England, feels Mitchell Starc
Mitchell Starc says pace partner Josh Hazlewood`s unerring line and length will allow his fellow bowlers to let rip at England`s batsmen in the Ashes Test series.
Nov 13, 2017, 12:39 PM IST
England coach Trevor Bayliss concerned about batting collapses
England's batsmen are yet to score a hundred in their first two warm-up games since arriving in Australia but cruised to a 192-run win over a weak Cricket Australia XI in a tour match in Adelaide.
Nov 12, 2017, 19:18 PM IST
Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood declares himself ready for first Ashes Test
Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood says he is fit and ready for the Ashes series against England after taking six wickets and coming through a Sheffield Shield match unscathed.
Nov 10, 2017, 14:22 PM IST
James Anderson to replace Ben Stokes as vice-captain in Ashes
Speedster James Anderson has been named as England`s Test vice-captain in absence of Ben Stokes, who will miss the series in wake of Bristol street brawl incident. The veteran England fast bowler will take over the post for the coming Ashes series in Australia, reported the Guardian.
Nov 10, 2017, 10:17 AM IST
Back injury wrecks Nathan Coulter-Nile's Ashes dream
The Aussie pacer, who had been expected to be among four quick bowlers selected in the hosts' squad for the first Test in Brisbane starting on November 23, has been ruled out for an indeterminate period of time.
Nov 10, 2017, 09:49 AM IST
England pacer Jake Ball suffers ankle injury in Ashes tour game
England pace bowler Jake Ball has sent an injury scare through his team in their Ashes run-up after injuring his ankle during their game against a Cricket Australia XI in Adelaide on Thursday.
Nov 09, 2017, 12:42 PM IST
Glenn Maxwell keen to shed 'X-factor' label in pursuit of Ashes spot
Glenn Maxwell is tired of people harking back to his explosive power hitting in limited overs cricket and says he wants to be recognised for his more measured form as he fights to secure Australia’s number six batting spot for the Ashes series.
Nov 09, 2017, 11:29 AM IST
Ashes 2017: Stuart Broad sees David Warner as the danger man
England paceman Stuart Broad has pinpointed David Warner as Australia's danger man in the Ashes series, while admitting a begrudging respect for his aggressive mentality.
Nov 09, 2017, 09:37 AM IST
Australia coach Darren Lehmann's son Jake in contention for Ashes
Ashes auditions for Australia’s vacant number six spot have seen a number of leading candidates fluff their lines in the domestic Sheffield Shield but Jake Lehmann’s strong form could force an awkward decision at the selectors' table where his father sits.
Nov 08, 2017, 14:25 PM IST
England call up Tom Curran to replace injured Steven Finn for Ashes
Curran, 22, is next in line and the England and Wales Cricket Board has announced he will fly to Australia on Wednesday.
Nov 07, 2017, 21:09 PM IST
England must end 31-year Brisbane wait, says James Anderson
Anderson was the leading wicket-taker as England won the Ashes in 2010-11 but has also been on the receiving end of two series whitewashes by Australia.
Oct 31, 2017, 20:43 PM IST
