Ashes

Ashes Cricket: Australia quicks decimate England

Australia's bowlers put the hosts firmly in control after day two of the first Ashes Test as England were skittled for just 136 in their first innings. Australia extended their lead to 224 runs by the...

Ashes Cricket: Broad responds to put England in control

Stuart Broad was England's hero as the paceman responded to boos from the Australian fans to claim five wickets as the tourists restricted Australia to 273-8 on day one of the first Ashes Test in...

Australia Cricket: Watson will “do a job” with the ball

Australia captain Michael Clarke is confident that Shane Watson will be able to contribute with the ball during this week's first Ashes Test in Brisbane. Watson picked up a hamstring injury in the...

Ashes Cricket: England play waiting game with Prior

England are set to make a last-minute decision on whether Matt Prior can play in Thursday's first Ashes Test after another day of practice in Brisbane. Prior was rated as doubtful for the Gabba...

Cricket: England confident of defending Ashes

Ahead of the start of the Ashes series between Australia and England in Brisbane on Thursday, the visitors are confident of keeping the coveted urn in their possession. England will hope to repeat the...

Australia Cricket: Watson on course for Ashes opener

Australia are confident Shane Watson will be fit enough to bowl in the first Ashes Test of the series in Brisbane this week after taking part in a nets session on Monday. The all-rounder had been a...

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Ashes Cricket: Saker hints at duo’s Gabba involvement

England bowling coach David Saker has dropped a clear hint that pace bowler Chris Tremlett will be in the side for the first Ashes Test against Australia on Thursday. Andy Flower's side are moving from...

Cricket: Tour win leaves Root relishing Ashes

Joe Root claims England are in a very confident mood ahead of the first Ashes Test next week after they defeated a Cricket Australia Invitational XI by seven wickets in their final warm-up game. The...

Ashes Cricket: Root restates form as England take lead

Joe Root's elegant knock of 75 put England in position to go for victory on Saturday's final day of their final Ashes warm-up match against an Invitational XI. Root, who hit an unbeaten 58 in England's...

Ashes Cricket: England batsmen impress in Sydney

England appear to be warming up nicely for the start of the Ashes next week after they impressed with the bat on day two of their final warm-up game against an Australian Invitational XI. After being...

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