Ashes 2017-18

Mon, Mar 12, 2018

Stokes court date clashes with India Test

England cricketer Ben Stokes on Monday pleaded not guilty to charges of...

Tue, Feb 20, 2018

Kevin Pietersen to end cricket career after PSL?

England's Kevin Pietersen is most likely to end his professional cricket...

Thu, Feb 8, 2018

No evidence of corruption in 3rd Ashes Test: ICC

The Sun had reported that underground bookmakers from India had offered to...

Wed, Jan 31, 2018

Navi Mumbai's 14-year-old smashes 1,045 not out in local match!

Tanishq Gavate played this knock over two days - on Monday and Tuesday - in...

Thu, Jan 18, 2018

Stokes's court date clashes with potential comeback

On the same day, England play New Zealand in a T20 in Wellington, their first...

Mon, Jan 15, 2018

England's Ben Stokes charged with affray

Stokes, 26, and two other men are due to appear before Bristol Magistrates'...

Sun, Jan 14, 2018

PHOTOS: Roy smashes 180 as England outplay Australia in 1st ODI

Images from the first One-Day International between Australia and England at...

Mon, Jan 8, 2018

ICC Test rankings: Aus swap places with Eng, go to 3rd after Ashes win

Australia had entered the series in fifth position on 97 points, while...

PHOTOS: Australia romp to victory and 4-0 Ashes triumph

Australia beat England by an innings and 123 runs after lunch on the last day...

No need for England overhaul despite Ashes defeat, says Anderson

Despite England's bowlers failing to take 20 wickets in any of the matches...

Stokes included in England T20 squad for tri-series

Ben Stokes was named in England's Twenty20 squad for a tri-series against...

Sun, Jan 7, 2018

SA vs Ind: Rain washes out play on Day 3 of first Test

Heavy showers had been forecast for Sunday and they duly arrived early in the...

Fraternal centuries make for a special day for Marsh brothers

Shaun, at 34 the elder by eight years, had been dumped from the Test side for...

Ashes PHOTOS: Australia dominant as England stare at innings defeat

Images from Day 4 of the 5th and final Ashes Test between Australia and...

Alastair Cook joins 12,000-run club in Tests

Cook becomes sixth batsman to score 12,000 Test runs

Sat, Jan 6, 2018

Seven years after 'that' 37, Khawaja finally gets his Ashes ton

Test cricket has not always been kind to the left-hander, who has been...

PHOTOS: Khawaja's solid 171 puts Australia in command

Usman Khawaja hit a mammoth 171 and Shaun Marsh approached his sixth Test...

Fri, Jan 5, 2018

'Incredible Smith the difference in the Ashes'

Steve Smith's importance to Australia in the Ashes series has not just been...

Ashes PHOTOS: Smith, Khawaja frustrate England in Sydney

Images from Day 2 of the 5th and final opening Test between Australia and...

Thu, Jan 4, 2018

Ashes PHOTOS: Australia take late wickets to peg England back in Sydney

Images from Day 1 of the 5th and final opening Test between Australia and...

Wed, Jan 3, 2018

McGrath targets $ 1.3 million collection in the 'Pink Test'

For the much-awaited 10th 'Pink Test', the Australian and English cricket...

Starc returns for fifth Ashes Test, Smith 'fine'

Australia captain Steve Smith brushed off concerns about his fitness on the...

Ashes: Spinner Crane to debut for England, Woakes ruled out

England leg spinner Mason Crane will make his debut in the fifth and final...

Australia drop Maxwell for England ODIs

Australia have left masterblaster batsman Glenn Maxwell out of their squad...

Tue, Jan 2, 2018

All you need to know about 5th Ashes Test

Factbox on the fifth Ashes Test match between Australia and England, which...

MCG pitch rated poor after drawn Ashes Test

'As such, the pitch did not allow an even contest between the bat and the...

Sat, Dec 30, 2017

Root hails England fight, worries about Smith

The fourth Test ended in a draw late on day five, with home captain Smith's...

Australia recall spinner Agar for Sydney Ashes Test

The 24-year-old, who played his last Test against Bangladesh in Chittagong in...

4th Ashes Test, PHOTOS: Smith ton denies England face-saving win

Images from Day 5 of the 4th Ashes Test played at the MCG on Saturday

Fri, Dec 29, 2017

Boxing Day Test: Rain pours water on England's hopes of win

Images from Day 4 of the 4th Test at MCG in Melbourne on Friday

Thu, Dec 28, 2017

Self-doubt brings the best out of record-breaking Cook

'But I suppose that's why I can be quite proud... Going to the well again and...

4th Ashes Test, PHOTOS: Cook double-century puts England in command

Images from Day 3 of the 4th Ashes Test played at the Melbourne Cricket...

Wed, Dec 27, 2017

Cook, Broad return to form but a little late

The Ashes series may be reduced to dead rubbers, but Alastair Cook and Stuart...

PHOTOS, 4th Ashes Test: Cook grabs ton as England savour rare dominance

Images from Day 2 of the 4th Ashes Test played at the MCG in Melbourne on...

England unlikely to host day-night Ashes Test in 2019

However, ECB chief executive Tom Harrison put the cold water on the prospect,...

Tue, Dec 26, 2017

PHOTOS: Warner enjoys late Christmas gift on Boxing Day

Opening batsman David Warner enjoyed a gift-wrapped century after being...

Mon, Dec 25, 2017

Ashes Roundup: Banged up hand no barrier for captain Smith

Getting whacked on the hand by a Cameron Bancroft shot would not keep Steve...

Lehmann to step down as Australia coach after 2019

Darren Lehmann will step down as Australia coach after the 2019 Ashes series...

Sun, Dec 24, 2017

Ashes: Australia plot another Boxing Day blow against England

Australia have barely put a foot wrong in the five-match series and will head...

Australia's Starc, England's Overton out of Melbourne Test

Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc has been ruled out of the fourth Ashes...

Sat, Dec 23, 2017

'Joe Root MUST step up and be a leader'

England skipper Joe Root has been more like a little boy than a leader under...

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

Protect England tail from 'bodyline', Atherton tells umpires

Umpires should invoke cricket's laws and protect England's tailenders from...

Wed, Dec 20, 2017

'Cook thinking about retirement; Broad not up to it'

Nathan Lyon's wish to see the end of some England careers after another Ashes...

Australia pacer Starc cleared of serious injury

Mitchell Starc remains in doubt for the Boxing Day Test against England with...

Tue, Dec 19, 2017

Unstoppable Smith closes in on Bradman!

The Australia captain is at the top of the Test rankings for almost two...

Ashes whitewash now the mission for pressure-free Australia

Since an acrimonious series defeat at home to South Africa a year ago,...

Ashes postmortem: Time up for Cook, Anderson and Broad?

England will have to make some tough decisions about the futures of some of...

Mon, Dec 18, 2017

Ashes blame game has started in England...

Former England spinner Graeme Swann was critical of England's senior players...

With Starc injured, superb Hazlewood steps up to give Aussies big win

Having dismissed England's openers for a combined 17 runs on day four,...

PIX: Aussies celebrate Ashes triumph with their families

Fans and family celebrated in style after Australia won the Ashes in glorious...

Ashes 2017-18: Here's what went wrong for England

England captain Joe Root refused to blame his senior players for the...

Smith savours 'spectacular' triumph as victorious Ashes captain

'So many different emotions are coming out right now, I'm that excited'

PHOTOS: Australia reclaim Ashes with innings and 41-run win at WACA

Images from Day 5 of the 3rd Ashes Test played at the WACA in Perth on Monday

Sun, Dec 17, 2017

Stalwarts fail again as England's Ashes on a knife-edge

Australia moved within six wickets of reclaiming the Ashes at the close of a...

Sat, Dec 16, 2017

Marsh completes family hat-trick of Ashes centuries

Their father Geoff Marsh beamed with pride in the WACA crowd, having scored...

PHOTOS, 3rd Ashes Test: Smith, Marsh put England to the sword

Images from Day 3 of the 3rd Ashes Test played at the WACA in Perth on Saturday

Fri, Dec 15, 2017

Bairstow celebrates Ashes ton with helmet head-butt

'It was really good fun out there, I absolutely loved every single minute of...

PHOTOS: Smith holds firm as Australia rein in England

Jonny Bairstow kept his head with a fine century for England but Steve Smith...

Ashes fixing: My son not involved in fixing, says Joban's father

Father of the former Delhi age-group cricketer, caught in the Ashes...

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

Ashes: Malan savours maiden ton after 'fun' battle with Aus pacemen

The batsman's unbeaten 110 at the WACA cauldron anchored a 174-run stand with...

PHOTOS: Malan's century gives England the upper hand on Day 1

Dawid Malan hit an unbeaten century to lead England's superb fightback on Day...

PHOTOS: Stokes finally hits form in New Zealand

Banned England cricketer Ben Stokes finally found some form while playing in...

No evidence Ashes Test under fixing threat, says ICC

The International Cricket Council is taking allegations in a British...

Wed, Dec 13, 2017

PHOTOS: Rohit smashes third ODI double ton in India's big win

Opener Rohit Sharma smashed his third one-day international double century to...

Root wants focus on England's cricket, not culture

England captain Joe Root sought to draw a line under the litany of off-field...

Ashes to Ashes, England face similar WACA ordeal

Two-nil down and with a harried captain insisting his team was neither dead...

The Ro 'Hit' Show: Opener smashes hat-trick of ODI double tons

Rohit Sharma enhanced his status as one of the finest limited overs batsman...

Australia lean towards Mitchell Marsh for third Ashes Test

Australia captain Steve Smith said the all-rounder would be included,...

Tue, Dec 12, 2017

Ashes: England on the brink at WACA house of pain

With its traditionally quick and bouncy wicket playing to the strengths of...

Mon, Dec 11, 2017

Bancroft wary of Anderson despite no swing at the WACA

Anderson's performance, his first five-wicket haul in Australia, turned out...

Sun, Dec 10, 2017

We are all grown men, we should know how to behave: Moeen tells team mates

England's cricketers must take responsibility for their actions and improve...

Fresh crisis for England: Duckett suspended from playing after bar incident

England Lions cricketer Ben Duckett was suspended for pouring a drink on a...

Fri, Dec 8, 2017

Confident Australia move on to Perth with urn on their minds

'We have to be confident, we have to continue what we're doing, doing the...

Thu, Dec 7, 2017

Keep calm and carry on, says England coach

Coach Trevor Bayliss thinks England left some "scars" on the Australia team...

Suspended Stokes named in England one-day squad

'Should the ECB Board receive formal confirmation that Ben Stokes has either...

Wed, Dec 6, 2017

England's Barmy Army gets a bit of local help in Adelaide

The rowdy but good-humoured camp followers have become a fixture on all...

2nd Ashes Test: DRS remains a bone of contention

Captains struggle with decision reviews in second Test

Mitch Marsh gets Australia call-up for Perth Test

The 26-year-old would be expected to offer a fourth pace option to back up...

Captain Root reckons England still 'massively' in the series

'We've shown throughout the two games in periods we can outperform Australia,...

'Nervous' Smith pleased with Hazlewood & Co

Root's innings was always going to be crucial to his team's chances of...

Ashes: Australia outclass England to take 2-0 lead

England, who hold the urn, were dismissed for 233 in their second innings in...

Tue, Dec 5, 2017

Australia regret not enforcing follow-on as England sniff win

'We probably didn't think it was going to move around like it did. It was...

2nd Ashes Test, PHOTOS: Root keeps Eng in chase after Anderson fifer

IMAGES from Day 4 of the 2nd Ashes Test played at the Adelaide Oval in...

After 15 Tests, Anderson claims his first five-wicket haul

It took him 15 Tests over four tours but James Anderson, England's most...

Mon, Dec 4, 2017

Starc reckons Aus can 'have England on the ropes in the night session'

'With a lead of 260 going into the day session, we're in the drivers' seat'

2nd Ashes Test, PHOTOS: England finally fire but Australia in charge

Images from the Day 3 of the 2nd Ashes Test played between Australia and...

Sun, Dec 3, 2017

3 reasons England is luckless in Adelaide

It is usually a sign of a day with few redeeming features when a coach rather...

PHOTOS: Marsh century puts Australia in charge in Adelaide

Images from Day 2 of the 2nd Ashes Test played at the Adelaide Oval on Sunday

Stokes dismissed for two in Canterbury debut

The 26-year-old New Zealand-born Stokes was omitted from the England touring...

Sat, Dec 2, 2017

Did the sledging bully get bullied?

After a week dominated by back and forth between the camps over the sledging...

Ashes, Day 1, 2nd Test: England fail to fire under Adelaide lights

England failed to make the inroads into the Australian batting order they...

Fri, Dec 1, 2017

Ashes: Impatient England, confident Australia ready for day-night tussle

England captain Joe Root's impatience to resume hostilities with Australia at...

Anderson one of the biggest sledgers in the game, says Smith

Australia captain Steve Smith described England's James Anderson as "one of...

Moeen doubtful for second Ashes Test

England all-rounder Moeen Ali is a doubt for the second Ashes Test against...

Australia retain same team for second Ashes Test

Australia will field the same team in the second Ashes Test against England,...

Anderson scared of Australia's 'dangerous' bowling in Gabba?

England paceman James Anderson raised concerns about potentially 'dangerous'...

Thu, Nov 30, 2017

All you must know about second Ashes Test

Factbox on the second Test match between Australia and England, which starts...

Wed, Nov 29, 2017

Lyon invites England batsman to take him on in Adelaide

'I like it when opposition guys try to attack me and try to whack me out of...

Ashes: Surprise Australia picks reward selectors' faith

The selection of opener Cameron Bancroft, wicketkeeper Tim Paine and number...

Tue, Nov 28, 2017

Strauss slams 'naive' England cricketers after head-butting row

'These guys are not thugs'

Stokes set to play cricket in New Zealand with an eye on Ashes

Suspended all-rounder Ben Stokes has left England on a trip to visit family...

Mon, Nov 27, 2017

PHOTOS: Australia rout England in Ashes opener

Australia sealed a dominant 10-wicket victory over England before lunch on...

Can England bounce back from Gabba hiding?

England captain Joe Root lamented his team's failure to exploit their "good...

Man-of-the-match Smith praises Australia's Ashes grit

Australia captain and man-of-the-match Steve Smith praised his team's...

Sun, Nov 26, 2017

Moeen's controversial stumping irks England fans

Cricket can be a game of fine lines but England fans were irked that Moeen...

Sat, Nov 25, 2017

PIX: Saviour Smith revels in one of toughest Ashes tons

With Australia wobbling at 76 for four on day two, Smith dragged his side...

PHOTOS: Centurion Smith ushers Australia to safety

A captain's century hewn from granite and two wickets in a fiery pace assault...

Fri, Nov 24, 2017

PHOTOS: Captain Smith drags Australia back from brink

Captain Steve Smith frustrated England with a fighting half-century and...

Thu, Nov 23, 2017

PHOTOS: Australia rally late to restrict England on Day 1

Australia fought back with two late wickets to restrict England to 196 for...

Wed, Nov 22, 2017

Check out Australia's Ashes squad

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Check out England's Ashes squad

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Jake Ball is England's fourth seamer for Ashes opener

Ball will be thrown into the Gabba cauldron in just his fourth test after...

Ashes captains continue war of words on series eve

A temporary ceasefire was called on Wednesday as Australia captain Steve...

Ashes: Now, Australia's Marsh joins Warner on injury list

Marsh strained his back during training at the Gabba on Wednesday, Cricket...

Maxwell called in as cover for injured Warner

Vice-captain Warner remains a doubt after hurting his neck when going for a...

Handscomb set for Barmy Army Ashes banter

Barmy Army banter

Tue, Nov 21, 2017

Ashes: 'A Battle of the Flaws'

'What we are about to watch in Australia is a mid-table contest -- 3rd versus...

All you must know about first Ashes Test

Following is a factbox on the first Test match between Australia and England,...

Ashes: England return to 'Gabbatoir' to face their demons

Only Root, former skipper Alastair Cook, Stuart Broad and James Anderson...

Verbal volleys before Ashes make me chuckle: Cook

'All the talking stops very quickly and the series becomes a normal series...

Injured Warner confident of playing in opening Test

David Warner gave the Australian camp a scare ahead of Thursdays' opening...

Smith to shoulder heavy burden in first Ashes as captain

Ashes battles against England have done much to shape Steve Smith as a...

Mon, Nov 20, 2017

Ashes updates: Another injury scare for England?

Stuart Broad saw the funny side of things after being struck by a stray golf...

Ashes: Will England's batting cope without Stokes?

England's predicted line-up for the first Test in Brisbane includes Mark...

Who are the current favourites for the Ashes?

Australia will start as favourites to reclaim the Ashes over the next seven...

Ashes: Sprint legend Usain Bolt working on Australia's 'explosiveness'

Australia's cricketers are getting help from sprint legend Usain Bolt to...

Sun, Nov 19, 2017

Ashes Updates: England 'content, relaxed, excited'

England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow said the tourists were "content, relaxed,...

Sat, Nov 18, 2017

Ashes Updates: This Aussie has one last chance

Shaun Marsh is determined to grasp what he admits is probably a final chance...

Fri, Nov 17, 2017

Warne slams 'confused' Australian selectors

Australia appear confused by picking wicketkeeper Tim Paine for the Ashes...

Wed, Nov 15, 2017

Ashes updates: Ponting predicts stroll for Australia

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting says England's only hope of winning a...

Tue, Nov 14, 2017

Bring it on: Root tells aggressive Aussies

England were caught out by Australia's aggression during the ill-fated...

Mon, Nov 13, 2017

England's Moeen fit to return ahead of Ashes opener

The 30-year-old missed England's opening two games in Perth and Adelaide but...

Ashes updates: Australia's pacemen ready to wreak havoc

Australia's Josh Hazlewood is a 'genius' with line and length and will have...

Fri, Nov 10, 2017

England beware: He is fit and ready for Ashes!

Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood says he is fit and ready for the Ashes...

Back injury threatens Coulter-Nile's Ashes dream

Australia fast bowler Nathan Coulter-Nile could miss the Ashes series against...

Thu, Nov 9, 2017

Ashes updates: Another injury blow for England

England pace bowler Jake Ball has sent an injury scare through his team in...

Maxwell in pursuit of Ashes spot

Glenn Maxwell fights to secure Australia's number six batting spot for the...

Wed, Nov 8, 2017

Is Lehman's son ready to fill vacant No 6 spot?

Jake Lehmann's strong form could force an awkward decision at the selectors...

England call up Curran to replace injured Finn for Ashes

The 22-year-old is uncapped at test level, but made his international debut...

Tue, Nov 7, 2017

Here's why England need to be wary of Aussie pacer Starc

Mitchell Starc claimed his second hat-trick of the match to lead New South...

Ashes Updates: England's Finn ruled out with knee injury

England fast bowler Steven Finn has been ruled out of the Ashes series...

Mon, Nov 6, 2017

Anderson wouldn't turn down vice-captaincy duties

Anderson said he would be ready to fill the role of Joe Root's deputy if needed

Fri, Nov 3, 2017

One thing Smith needs to improve ahead of Ashes series

Steve Smith believes he must improve his body language on the field as he...

Thu, Nov 2, 2017

Ashes: England preparing for life without Stokes

Ben Stokes' participation in the Ashes would be an "absolute bonus" but...

Wed, Nov 1, 2017

Ashes: Will England end 31-year Brisbane wait?

A draw at the Gabba was enough for England to launch a successful Ashes tour...

Sun, Oct 29, 2017

David Miller smashes record for fastest ton in T20Is

South Africa middle-order batsman David Miller smashed the record for the...

Mon, Oct 23, 2017

Hick, Cooley to coach against England in Ashes tour match

Former England batsman Graeme Hick and bowling coach Troy Cooley will pit...

Mon, Oct 16, 2017

Khawaja goes after CA for inconsistent selection policy

'You hear things like 'the players are playing afraid' or whatnot, but that's...

Sun, Oct 15, 2017

Smith hails Stokes's ability, criticises off-field behaviour

Stokes, 26, is England's vice-captain and one of their most important...

Warner battle ready for Ashes with hatred for England on mind

'You have to delve and dig deep into yourself to actually get some hatred...

Fri, Oct 6, 2017

Stokes's Ashes future in doubt

All-rounder Ben Stokes will not travel with the rest of England's squad for...

Cricket Buzz: 'Fresh blood will help England raise game for Ashes'

The 16-man squad includes batsmen Mark Stoneman and Dawid Malan and fast...

Wed, Oct 4, 2017

Australia quick Pattinson ruled out of Ashes

James Pattinson will take an indefinite break from cricket and has been...

Fri, Sep 29, 2017

No Stokes, no firepower in England Ashes squad, reckons Chappell

'He's probably one of those players inspired by playing against the better...

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

England suspend Stokes, Hales after nightclub incident

England suspended all-rounder Ben Stokes and opener Alex Hales from...

England name injured Stokes in Ashes squad despite arrest

England all-rounder Ben Stokes was named on Wednesday in a 16-man squad for...

Sat, Sep 23, 2017

Cricket Buzz: Morgan urges ODI stars to opt for Ashes over T20 leagues

In order to seal the place in the squad, the duo will have to cancel their...

Fri, Sep 22, 2017

Cummins to skip India T20s to prepare for Ashes

Australia pacer Pat Cummins will skip the three-match Twenty20 series against...

Mon, Sep 11, 2017

Here's what England need to do to win Ashes in Australia

England head coach Trevor Bayliss reckons his team cannot win the upcoming...

Wed, Aug 23, 2017

Ashes tickets being sold in black online

Australia to resell nearly 3000 tickets for the 3rd Test match to be played...

Wed, Aug 9, 2017

Is this England's 'worst ever' top order?

Damien Fleming says England's top six contains some of the worst batsmen he...

Tue, Aug 8, 2017

Why England are favourites to win Ashes Down Under

Du Plessis admitted that although it all depends upon the conditions, he is...

Fri, Aug 4, 2017

'Aus-CA pay dispute ends, Smith 'looking forward to India and Ashes'

'I'd like to thank the ACA for negotiating on behalf of the players and I'm...