2nd Test: Ollie Pope's fifty lifts England after South Africa pacers dominate Day 1
South Africa won the first Test by 107 runs and lead the four-Test series 1-0.
Injured Rory Burns ruled out of remaining South Africa Tests
In a major blow to England, opening batsman Rory Burns has been ruled out of the remainder of the ongoing four-match Test series against South Africa due to a left ankle injury.
Jan 03, 2020, 11:16 AM IST
Well deserved legend: Joe Root on Ben Stokes winning BBC award
Ben Stokes was presented with the award by Princess Royal and former Manchester United and Scotland footballer Denis Law. Previous winners of the award have included Andy Murray, Jonny Wilkinson and Steve Redgrave.
Dec 16, 2019, 17:24 PM IST
England's Joe Root becomes first visiting captain to score 200 in New Zealand
On the fourth day of the second and final Test at the Seddon Park, Joe Root played a brilliant knock of 226 against the Black Caps. He reached the 200-run milestone with a risky single with batting partner Ollie Pope slow off the mark and only keeping his wicket when the New Zealand throw at the stumps went wide.
Dec 02, 2019, 13:07 PM IST
Injured Jos Buttler doubtful for 2nd New Zealand Test
England wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler is doubtful for the upcoming second Test of the two-match series against New Zealand after sustaining a back spasm.
Nov 28, 2019, 13:36 PM IST
England's Joe Root won't blame batting woes on captaincy
Joe Root underwhelmed with the bat in England`s defeat by New Zealand in the first test at Mount Maunganui on Monday, scoring two runs in the first innings and 11 in the second as the tourists were trounced by an innings and 65 runs.
Nov 26, 2019, 12:53 PM IST
Ashes: England showed great character, says Joe Root after series-levelling win
Australia won the fourth Test in Manchester last week to move 2-1 ahead and retain the Ashes but the hosts battled back at The Oval to deny the touring side their first Test series win in England since 2001.
Sep 16, 2019, 06:47 AM IST
5th Ashes Test: Joe Denly shines as England build big lead
Denly fell six runs short of his maiden Test century and Ben Stokes made a sparkling 67 in bright sunshine at The Oval to put England in a strong position to level the series at 2-2.
Sep 15, 2019, 00:07 AM IST
Was surprised with Tim Paine's 'gutsy' decision to bowl: Ricky Ponting
Put in to bat by Australia on Thursday at the Kia Oval, England were pegged back from a strong position at 103-1 after lunch as all-rounder Mitchell Marsh ran through the middle order to leave the hosts reeling at 271/8 at stumps on Day 1.
5th Ashes Test: England struggle to 271-8 after familiar collapse
Medium-pacer Mitchell Marsh took four wickets to boost Australia`s bid to secure a 3-1 series win after their captain Tim Paine won the toss and surprisingly sent England in to bat.
Sep 12, 2019, 23:55 PM IST
5th Ashes Test: Joe Root rides luck to lift England
Captain Root was dropped three times in a sloppy fielding performance by the Australians, who have retained the Ashes and are bidding to secure a 3-1 victory in the series.
Sep 12, 2019, 21:03 PM IST
Ashes: England play for pride, Tim Paine's men eye history
England, who clinched a miraculous win in the third Test, failed to keep up their spirit and came out with a below-par performance, especially with the bat, at Old Trafford as they lost the match by 185 runs.
Cricket fraternity hails Australia on retaining Ashes urn
England and Australia will now lock horns in a dead rubber fifth and final Test of the Ashes series at the Oval on September 12.
Sep 09, 2019, 11:13 AM IST
4th Test: Australia eight wickets away from retaining Ashes
England were left rattled in the very first over of their second innings with Pat Cummins dismissing Rory Burns and Joe Root off consecutive deliveries.
Sep 08, 2019, 00:46 AM IST
4th Ashes Test: Josh Hazlewood cuts through England as Australia tighten screw
England still need 98 runs to avoid following on and that will be no formality after Hazlewood undid so much of the good work from Rory Burns (81) and Joe Root (71) earlier in the day.
Sep 07, 2019, 00:17 AM IST
4th Ashes Test: Magnificent Steve Smith puts Australia in command
England lost opener Joe Denly for four, brilliantly caught by Matthew Wade at short leg after he fended off a rising delivery from Pat Cummins to leave them struggling on 23-1 at the close.
Sep 06, 2019, 00:16 AM IST
Ben Stokes should bowl less so that his batting can blossom: Mike Brearley
Stokes rescued England`s chances of winning back the Ashes on Sunday, hitting an unbeaten 135 against Australia at Headingley as England successfully chased down a record 359 target to level the series at 1-1.
Aug 28, 2019, 17:50 PM IST
Ashes: Joe Root and Joe Denly give England faint hope against Australia
Australia, who lead the five-match series 1-0 and need one more win to retain the Ashes urn, were all out for 246 in their second innings before lunch on Saturday, setting England a daunting target of 359 runs to win.
Aug 25, 2019, 08:23 AM IST
England must 'jump on' chance in third Test with Steve Smith out, says Joe Root
A concussed Smith was ruled out of the third Test, starting at Headingley on Thursday, after being struck in the neck by a vicious bouncer from England paceman Jofra Archer.
Aug 22, 2019, 08:38 AM IST
Ashes: Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer push England for win, Australia 46/2 at tea
World Cup final hero Stokes remained unbeaten on 115 off 165 balls, his innings laced with 11 fours and three sixes, as he helped the hosts drag themselves out of a hole and post a total of 258/5 before skipper Joe Root decided to declare.
Aug 19, 2019, 00:20 AM IST
