Ashes

Shane Warne recalls how Buchanan led to near mutiny in team during 2005 Ashes

Australia would go on to lose narrowly, then escape with a draw at Old Trafford despite being thoroughly outplayed, but it was England who won the series 2-1.

Vajpayee's ashes to be immersed in Ganga at Patna on Aug 22

Alvida Atal: Ashes of former PM to be immersed in rivers of all UP districts

Vajpayee was elected from the Lucknow constituency in 1991, 1996, 1998, 1999 and 2004 and had represented the state’s capital in the Lok Sabha for five consecutive terms. 

England to play first Ireland Test before Ashes in 2019

England's first Test against Ireland is scheduled for four days at Lord's before the Ashes next year. The England-Ireland Test is scheduled for July 24-27, 2019.

With a price tag of 12.5 crore, is Ben Stokes the biggest flop of IPL 2018?

Poor form of English all-rounder Ben Stokes continues as he scored only  185 runs in 11 innings and snared 3 wickets for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2018.  

Ben Stokes to stand trial during India tour of England

Stokes missed the Ashes against Australia last year but his suspension was lifted in time for a tour of New Zealand.

ICC hands official warning to MCG pitch after 'poor' rating

The MCG, where the fourth Ashes Test between Australia and England was played between December 26 and December 30, 2017, drew criticism from both teams.

Ashes | 5th Test: Joe Root fails again to turn a good start into a century

Root displayed grit and determination as the skipper thwarted Australia's attacking unit after the tourists won the toss and elected to bat first.

Ashes | 4th Test: Cook's majestic double ton hands England control on Day 3

Alastair Cook became the first Englishman since Wally Hammond to score a double hundred at the MCG (in 1928) and his 244 not out is now the highest score made by any player against Australia in Melbourne.

Ashes: Australia paceman Pat Cummins defends bouncers at tailenders

Cummins said Australia had deliberately targeted the England tailenders with bouncers and would continue to do so.

Ashes 2017: No evidence of corruption ahead of 3rd Test in WACA, claims ICC

The Sun newspaper published purported evidence of bookmakers offering to sell details of rigged periods of play for betting purposes, or so-called spot-fixing, in the Test match between Australia and England started Thursday in Perth.

Ashes: Steve Smith admits follow-on call kept him awake at night

Smith didn't consult his fast bowlers on Monday night before decided they'd be better served resting while the Australian batsmen went out and tried to build a big lead.

Ashes: Steve Smith labels 'captain's pick' claims as 'absolute garbage'

Strongly refuting the claims made by the former cricketers, Smith insisted that he was not a selector, but he certainly expressed his views regarding the team.

Matt Renshaw ready for the Ashes banter when he takes on England

The Australia opener Renshaw is expecting plenty of verbal banter from the England players and their "Barmy Army" of fans in the opening match of Ashes starting on Nov. 23 at the Gabba.

Ben Stokes withdrawn from Ashes squad, Steve Finn makes the cut

Stokes was, however, retained in the list of England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) 2017-18 central contracts and could make the squad if no further police action is taken against him.

Ben Stokes picked by England for Ashes despite arrest

Three uncapped players - paceman Craig Overton, legspinner Mason Crane and wicketkeeper Ben Foakes - were called up to the squad that was announced on Wednesday.

'Bad guy' Liam Plunkett says he enjoys being in the firing line

England's Liam Plunkett insisted that he has no issue about being cast as 'bad guy' for the fans if he succeeds in stopping the batsmen of boundaries.

England pacer James Anderson rules out retirement

Anderson, 35, is three wickets shy of taking 500 Test wickets.

Deliberate ban can save Ben Stokes from missing Ashes series, says Nasser Hussain

Stokes picked up his third demerit point for making an "inappropriate comment" during the second day's play in the ongoing second Test against West Indies at the Headingley, Leeds.

Stuart Broad eyes Ashes 2019 after smashing Ian Botham's record

In the first Test against West Indies at Edgbaston, pacer Stuart Broad went past Sir Ian Botham's tally of 383 wickets to become England's second highest wicket-taker in Tests behind James Anderson.