Ashes

Ashes 2017: Joe Root warns teammates about hostile, offensive Australian crowds

The Yorkshireman is aware that he will have to warn those who have not experienced an away Ashes series before.

England will be favourites to win Ashes, says Faf du Plessis

The Joe Root-led side registered a massive 177-run win over South Africa in the fourth and final Test at Old Trafford to clinch the four-match series 3-1.

Australia can easily beat England in the Ashes: Kerry O'Keeffe

The former Australian bowler also believes England, who have suffered defeat in eight Tests of their previous 13 matches, would struggle to beat the Steve Smith-led side at their own home ground.

Pics: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan heads to Mangalore to immerse dad Krishna Raj’s ashes

Fidel Castro's ashes buried in historic Cuban cemetery

Former President Fidel Castro's ashes were buried at the historic Santa Ifigenia cemetery in the eastern city of Santiago de Cuba during a private ceremony.

Ashes: Australia wins 5th Test by an innings and 46 runs against England

London:  Australia defeated England by an innings and 46 runs Sunday in the fifth and final Ashes Test for a consolation victory at The Oval.Resuming the fourth day on 203-6, England was all out for

Australia closes in on win in 5th Ashes test

London:  Australia looks set to end a disappointing Ashes series on a high note after tearing through England's batsmen on Saturday, putting the hosts on the verge of an embarrassing innings defeat after the third

Ashes: Australia 287-3, regains pride on Day 1 of 5th test

London:  Australia set about regaining some dignity after relinquishing the Ashes by scoring 287-3 Thursday on the first day of the fifth test against England, building a strong platform in its bid for a series-ending

Chris Rogers to retire after Ashes

London:  Opening batsman Chris Rogers confirmed on Tuesday that this week's final Ashes Test at The Oval would be his last for Australia."I have had an amazing couple of years playing for Australia and enjoyed

Ashes: Australia coach Darren Lehmann apologises for defeat against England

Sydney:  Australia's coach Darren Lehmann took responsibility today for the crushing Ashes defeat to England, saying that his players were desperate to make amends in the final Test at The Oval.Australia are 3-1 down in the

Virat Kohli congratulates Michael Clarke for 'magnificent cricket journey'

Colombo:  Lauding Michael Clarke's leadership, Indian Test captain Virat Kohli today congratulated the retiring Australian skipper for his "magnificent cricket journey" which would end with the fifth and final Ashes Test against England."Congratulations @MClarke23 on

Michael Clarke to retire after Ashes

Nottingham: Australia captain Michael Clarke today announced that he will retire from international cricket after fifth and last test match of the ongoing Ashes series against England.The 34-year-old, whose prolific career has been marred by

England wins 4th test, regains Ashes from Australia

Nottingham: England regained the Ashes with a match to spare in the series after dismissing Australia for 253 to win the fourth test by an innings and 78 runs at Trent Bridge on Saturday.Australia started

Ashes 2015: Dominant England closes in on regaining the Test series

Nottingham, England (AP):   Eighteen months after a regime-changing whitewash Down Under, England is on the cusp of winning back the Ashes.And they are humiliating Australia in the process.England fell just short of a series-clinching

In Pics: Broad rattles Aussie batting lineup with his career best 8-15

New Delhi:  Ashes 2015 is turning out to be a most fascinating series between the traditional rivals Australia and England. The roller coaster ride between both the teams took a new turn today when a fiery

Ashes: Australia all out for 60, Broad takes career best 8-15

Nottingham, England:  England paceman Stuart Broad took 8-15 as Australia collapsed to 60 all out in 94 minutes on the first day of the fourth Ashes test on a remarkable morning session at Trent Bridge

England wins 3rd Ashes test by 8 wickets

Birmingham, England:  England won the third Ashes test by eight wickets with more than two days to spare at Edgbaston on Friday to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.England, chasing 121 to win,

Australia, England lock horns in third Ashes Test

Birmingham: Following a 10-day gap during which Australia played a cricket practice game and England effected changes to their side, the Ashes is set to see the two traditional rivals again lock horns for the

Ashes: Australia crush England in 2nd test to level series

London:  Australia dealt England a humiliating Ashes defeat at Lord's on Sunday, winning by 405 runs to level the five-match series and deliver a wounding defeat from which England may struggle to recover.The match ended

England out for 312, Australia bat again at Lord's test

London:  Australia bowled England out for 312 in the second Ashes test on Saturday, declining to enforce the follow-on and batting again despite a first innings lead of 254.England resumed Saturday at 85-4 and could