Chris Woakes shines as England restrict CA XI to 249/6 in tour tie
England cannot afford to lose another player after pacer Steven Finn was forced to return home with a knee injury while fellow paceman Jake Ball is also nursing an ankle injury.
Nov 16, 2017, 00:11 AM 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
Ricky Ponting predicts Ashes stroll for Australia
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting says England’s only hope of winning a test in the upcoming Ashes series is the day/night match in Adelaide and has predicted a 4-0 victory for the hosts.
Nov 15, 2017, 11:59 AM 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
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
Ashes 2017: David Warner tells under-pressure opener Matt Renshaw to avoid newspapers
The 21-year-old Renshaw has averaged 36.64 from his 10 Tests in a positive start to his international career but has had a tough Shield campaign for Queensland, failing to surpass 20 runs in his four innings.
Nov 12, 2017, 13:36 PM IST
Ashes 2017: George Garton replaces injured Jake Ball in England squad
Garton is the second fast bowler to be called up by England after Tom Curran replaced Steve Finn, who returned home with a knee injury.
Nov 12, 2017, 11:38 AM 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
Eng v CA XI, Day 1: England take lead, but Jake Ball injury adds to bowling woes
Ball`s setback comes after fellow pace bowler Steven Finn was ruled out of the tour earlier this week due to a knee injury, with Tom Curran scheduled to join the tourists on Friday.
Nov 09, 2017, 18:06 PM 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 pacer Steve Finn ruled out of Ashes with knee injury
England fast bowler Steven Finn has been ruled out of the Ashes series against Australia after scans showed he has torn his left knee cartilage, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Tuesday.
Nov 07, 2017, 15:18 PM IST
Mitchell Starc sends Ashes alert with two hat-tricks in a Sheffield Shield match
The Aussie speedster became the first bowler to take two hat-tricks in one first-class match since 1978 and it has only been done on seven previous occasions in the format.
Nov 07, 2017, 15:07 PM IST
